Joel Sutherland

Joel Sutherland is a Professor of Practice in Supply Chain Management at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business.13 He has over 40 years of experience as a supply chain executive, educator, and consultant.2 Sutherland served as the Managing Director of the Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) at the University of San Diego from 2011 to 2021.2

Key aspects of Joel Sutherland's career and expertise include:

1. Education:

   • BS in Logistics/Transportation Management from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
   • MBA from Pepperdine University2

2. Academic roles:

   • Professor of Practice at the University of San Diego (2011-present)
   • Former Managing Director of the Supply Chain Management Institute at USD
   • Former Clinical Professor and Managing Director of the Center for Value Chain Research at Lehigh University (2006-2011)2

3. Industry experience:

   • Founder and President of Envoy Supply Chain Advisors (1994-present)
   • Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Business Development at Transplace (1998-2004)
   • Vice President of Supply Chain at Formica Corporation (1996-1998)
   • Vice President of Supply Chain at International Paper - xpedx (1994-1996)2

4. Additional roles:

   • Board member of the Reshoring Institute, focusing on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States12
   • Organizes industry conferences, develops workshops, and secures consulting projects to enhance experiential education for students2

Sutherland is known for his expertise in supply chain management, logistics innovation, and his ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry.14 His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable asset in preparing students for careers in supply chain management and logistics.4