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Stephanie Eckerd is the FedEx Supply Chain Professor and James A & Natalie Haslam Faculty Fellow at the University of Tennessee. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on behavioral operations and supply chain management, particularly examining how social and psychological factors influence buyer-supplier relationships. She teaches strategic sourcing and operations management courses, recognized for teaching excellence. Eckerd serves as an associate editor for the Decision Sciences Journal, Journal of Operations Management, and Journal of Supply Chain Management, and sits on editorial boards of key journals.
Education:
- 2011: Ph.D., Business Administration, The Ohio State University
- 2006: M.B.A., Business Administration, Wake Forest University
- 2002: B.S., Business Administration, Strayer University
Her research interests include experimental design in supply chain studies, trust dynamics in procurement, and governance mechanisms. Notable contributions address unethical behaviors, information leakage impacts, and leadership-follower fit in logistics. Eckerd has received prestigious awards such as the 2017 Harold E. Fearon Best Paper Award and the 2015 Chan Hahn Best Paper Award. She actively serves on the executive committee of the Academy of Management’s Operations and Supply Management division.
Awards:
- 2023 James A & Natalie Haslam Faculty Fellow
- 2023 Martin & Carol Robinson Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service Award Finalist
- 2017 Harold E. Fearon Best Paper Award (Winner)
- 2015 Chan Hahn Best Paper Award (Academy of Management)
Her advisory and editorial roles highlight her leadership in academia. Eckerd is affiliated with the Global Supply Chain Institute and contributes to advancing supply chain research through collaborative initiatives and policy discussions.
