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William J. Ritchie is a Professor and CSX Professor of Management at James Madison University's College of Business. His research focuses on strategic supply chain management, nonprofit performance assessment, geospatial analytics, and psychometric scale development. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Florida State University (2001), an M.B.A. (1991), and a B.S. in Finance (1987).
Dr. Ritchie's work bridges academic and practical domains, particularly through integrating geospatial tools into supply chain education and analyzing healthcare accreditation systems. His recent research explores institutional dynamics in healthcare standards and multi-institutional strategies for social enterprises.
He has held academic positions including Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University (2001–2007) and has extensive industry experience, including roles in commercial credit analysis, entrepreneurship, and international development work in Ukraine.
His publications span high-impact journals like the International Journal of Operations and Production Management and Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, emphasizing applied research with real-world organizational implications.
