John Carrier

John Carrier is a Senior Lecturer of System Dynamics at MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in improving manufacturing and business processes through strategic methodologies. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, a PhD in Chemical Engineering from MIT, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

• Education: BS (Chemical Eng, U Michigan), PhD (Chemical Eng, MIT), MBA (Harvard)

His research focuses on strategic marketing in high-tech and specialty chemicals sectors, alongside Six Sigma applications for midsize companies. Carrier’s work bridges academic theory with practical implementation, emphasizing Industry 4.0 transformation and organizational resilience. He serves as director of Six Sigma at Arsenal Capital Partners since 2006, enhancing portfolio company valuations through process optimization.

His recent articles highlight Industry 4.0 implementation strategies and risk management frameworks for resilient organizations. Carrier’s executive education courses address Industry 4.0 adoption and organizational resilience design, leveraging systems thinking to mitigate catastrophic risks.

Professional experience includes roles at Grace Construction Products, Bain & Company, and SuperCool LLC, demonstrating cross-sector expertise in corporate, entrepreneurial, and consulting environments.