Joseph N. Agresta
استادیار · Supply Chain Management
Rutgers, The State University of New Jerseyمعرفی
Joseph N. Agresta is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the Master of Supply Chain Analytics program at Rutgers Business School. With nearly 40 years of corporate experience primarily at Johnson & Johnson and Allied Signal, he brings extensive industry knowledge to his academic role.
Dr. Agresta's expertise spans:
- Global Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management
- Program and Product Line Management
- Risk Management
His research interests focus on practical applications of supply chain principles, particularly in healthcare analytics and intelligence. He emphasizes the importance of building trust in supply chain relationships and using risk management as a competitive advantage rather than merely preparing for worst-case scenarios. Dr. Agresta advocates for a hybrid approach to workplace management, balancing remote work benefits with the value of in-person collaboration.
Dr. Agresta is actively involved in experiential learning at Rutgers, overseeing projects where approximately 200 students work with companies each semester. He also leads initiatives focused on increasing diversity spend in the state of New Jersey through collaborations with major companies.
Before his academic career, Dr. Agresta held various leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson, including Vice President roles in Supply Chain and as Chief Procurement Officer for the Pharmaceutical Sector. He also founded JNA Leadership Consulting, which provides consulting services in Talent Development, Risk Management, Leadership, and Operating Model Design.
