Mumin Kurtulus

Mumin Kurtulus is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University. His research focuses on retail supply chain management, particularly category management strategies, collaborative forecasting, and store brand dynamics. He teaches core operations management courses in MBA and Executive MBA programs.

• Education:
• PhD in Operations Management, INSEAD (2005)
• MS in Management, INSEAD (2002)
• MS in Industrial Engineering, Bilkent University (2000)
• BS in Physics, Koç University (1998)

His research examines how category captainship, direct-store delivery, and private labels influence retailer strategies. Key themes include supply chain collaboration, forecast accuracy, and assortment optimization. Publications appear in journals like Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Journal of Marketing.

Scientific Awards:

• 2015 Executive MBA Teaching Award
• 2016 Executive MBA Teaching Award
• 2016 Dean’s Teaching Innovation Award
• 2013 Research Productivity Award
• 2006 Wickham Skinner Best Paper Award
• 2004 ECR Paper Competition Gold Medal

Professor Kurtulus also serves as the faculty head of Moore College, a residential college at Vanderbilt. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical retail challenges.