Michael Goulder

Michael Goulder serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Operations and Faculty Director of the Master of Supply Chain Management program at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, where he has held full-time faculty status since his 2019 appointment. He teaches core operations courses across MBA and specialized master's programs while leading curriculum development for supply chain education.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Management, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University (2022)
• Master of Business Administration, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1988)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (1982)

Professor Goulder's research and teaching expertise centers on operations management with specialized focus on Lean methodologies, Six Sigma quality systems, and supply chain strategy. His pedagogical approach emphasizes experiential learning, notably through Six Sigma Green Belt certification integration and operational excellence frameworks. Course offerings like "Supply Chain Strategy" and "Experiential Learning with Six Sigma Green Belt" demonstrate his commitment to industry-relevant skill development in process optimization.

Scientific awards:

• No awards documented in provided materials

As Faculty Director of the Master of Supply Chain Management program, Goulder oversees strategic curriculum development and program administration. His leadership includes designing experiential learning components that bridge academic theory with industry practice, particularly through Six Sigma certification pathways. While no formal student advising or research grants are specified in the source materials, his operational excellence focus suggests strong industry engagement through program development.