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Judith Whipple is the Donald J. Bowersox and Robert W. Thull Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, where she currently serves as Interim Dean. Her expertise spans Buyer-Supplier Relationships, Logistics, and Risk and Resilience within supply chains. She has led the Broad College through academic milestones, including maintaining its No. 1 U.S. News & World Report ranking for supply chain graduate programs for eight consecutive years. Whipple's research focuses on supply chain adaptability, collaborative competence, and organizational design in global contexts.
Her leadership extends to initiatives like the USDA-funded $10 million project on resilient food systems and the Leadership in Action program fostering inclusive leaders. Whipple has held endowed professorships and contributed to strategic decisions impacting the college's online programs, ranked No. 2 nationally for veterans. Her work bridges academia and industry, influencing supply chain resilience strategies and operational excellence.
Awarded the Donald J. Bowersox and Robert W. Thull Professorship, her scholarly contributions span over three decades, addressing topics like supply chain collaboration, risk mitigation, and omnichannel retailing. Whipple advocates for continuous alignment between supply chain structures and business strategy, emphasizing sustainability and ethical practices.
