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Kathryn Marley is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, Duquesne University. She previously served as Department Chair (2021-2024) and was an Assistant Professor at Ohio University before joining Duquesne. Her roles include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain and operations management, alongside her research and administrative duties.
Education:
- Ph.D., Business Administration, Ohio State University
- M.A., Business Administration, Ohio State University
- M.B.A., University of Akron
- B.A., Grove City College
Her research focuses on lean management, supply chain disruptions, sustainability in supply chains, and innovative teaching methods. Dr. Marley integrates lean principles into both her academic research and pedagogy, emphasizing their role in reducing operational risks and enhancing educational outcomes. She employs organizational accident theories to analyze how supply chain complexity and coupling contribute to disruptions and advocates lean management as a mitigation strategy. Future research directions include applying these concepts to healthcare service industries.
Publications and Trends: Her work spans disciplines like supply chain resilience, inventory management, and cross-cultural technology adoption. Recent articles address employee burnout in supply chain professions and lean Six Sigma implementation in service networks, reflecting her interest in practical, industry-relevant solutions. Earlier studies delve into EOQ models and historical supply chain strategies, showcasing her expertise in foundational theories.
- Awards & Honors:
- Eugene P. Beard Outstanding Service Award (2019-2020)
- Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019-2020)
- National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award (2018-2019)
Grants & Advising: Dr. Marley secured a research grant from the School of Business to investigate sustainability and supply chain performance using KLD and Compustat datasets. While no formal advisees are listed, her teaching and research contributions reflect mentorship in curriculum development and empirical methods. No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned, though her work likely involves interdisciplinary networks within the School of Business.
