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Justin Kistler is an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business, affiliated with the Global Supply Chain Institute. He teaches manufacturing and service operations and holds industry experience from HCA Healthcare and General Electric.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Management Science, University of South Carolina (2020)
- M.B.A. in Healthcare and Operations, Wake Forest University (2012)
- B.S. in Marketing, Clemson University (2005)
Research Interests: His work centers on healthcare operations, examining the interplay between regulatory policies (e.g., Affordable Care Act, opioid regulations) and service process redesign. Key themes include supply chain efficiency in medical contexts, public procurement ethics, and workforce diversity in logistics.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019–2025) analyze healthcare policy impacts, operational workflows, and supply chain ethics. Dominant topics include opioid prescribing behaviors, telehealth adoption, public procurement violations, and gender diversity in logistics, employing empirical field research and policy analysis.
Awards & Honors:
- USC Moore School Research Grant (2017)
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (2012)
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (2012)
- Warren Stephens Scholarship (2010–2012)
Professional Activities: Media engagements include analyses for the Wall Street Journal on drug supply chains and IV shortages, and a podcast on COVID-19 vaccine security.
