Joel B Tyler

Joel B Tyler serves as a full-time Lecturer in the Supply Chain Management Department at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, where he has taught for six semesters. His industry background directly informs his instructional approach in core supply chain disciplines.

He holds a BA in History and an MBA in Finance, both earned at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

With 32 years of executive experience spanning supply chain, finance, M&A, and operations—including 19 years at Tyson Foods and 11 years at Snap-on Tools—his expertise bridges academic theory and corporate practice. His teaching focuses on:

• Strategic Supply Chain Design & Optimization
• Retail and International Logistics Systems
• Procurement and Supply Management
• Financial Integration in Operations
• Project Management Methodologies

Current course load includes SCMT 4103 (Special Topics in Supply Chain), SCMT 3653 (Retail Supply Chain), SCMT 3643 (International Logistics), and SCMT 3613 (Supply Management), all featuring industry-developed case studies.

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