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Yemisi Bolumole is the Ryder Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business. Previously, she held roles as an Associate Professor at Michigan State University and Director of the Transportation and Logistics Program at the University of North Florida. Her research focuses on third-party logistics, transportation policy, supply chain implications for stakeholders, and talent development. She earned her Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University (2001).
Education:
- Ph.D., Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield University (2001)
- M.S., Energy Conservation and the Environment, Cranfield University (1998)
- M.S., Business and Management, University of East London (1995)
- B.S., Biochemistry, University of Lagos (1992)
Research Interests: Bolumole’s work bridges policy and practice in supply chain management, emphasizing transportation outsourcing, stakeholder impacts, and sustainability. Notable contributions include over 40 publications in top-tier journals and recognition for filling critical gaps in understanding policy effects of supply chain investments.
Key Contributions: Her research on smart pallet innovations and supply chain resilience gained visibility during the pandemic. She has pioneered curricular enhancements in SCM and led professional initiatives like APICS’ first logistics certification product. Current leadership roles include senior editor for the Journal of Business Logistics and editorial boards of Transportation Journal and International Journal of Logistics Management.
Awards:
- 2016 Bernard J. LaLonde Best Paper Award
- 2019 AT&T Instructional Technology Award
- Kip Research Fellowship (2009–2011)
- Outstanding Teaching Awards (2005–2006, 2001–2006)
- Best Dissertation and PhD Scholar Awards (2000–2001)
Professional Impact: Bolumole advises on national transportation policies, including roles in the National Academy’s Committee on Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety. Her work with industry leaders like iGPS Logistics and ORBIS Corporation highlights practical applications of research in sustainability and automation.
