Ep. 21 Dr. Steve Melnyk – Professor Supply Chain Technology, Michigan State University

What do these hot issues of supply chain, logistics, cybersecurity, blockchain and many other moving parts have in common? Professor Dr. Steven Melnyk.

Dr. Steven Melnyk is a Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management, Broad College of Business, at Michigan State University.  He has co-authored 20 books, and over 90 refereed journal articles. Join him and Host Ed Clemente and learn about the difference between supply chain and logistics, how cybersecurity and supply chain are linked, and how there needs to be more than just blockchain to prevent hacking. 

You will also learn how Amazon has capitalized on consumer driven data to become an expert in the field of supply chain, and how China is changing the world in future distribution paths.  Learn why university research is critical for strategic planning for the U.S. and in career opportunities for individuals.  Also, how does the automotive industry change with a new ecosystem of supply chain and other trends? You can also read the transcript from our conversation.