Walter Zinn

Walter Zinn is a Professor of Logistics at the Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University.2 His career spans research in logistics and supply chain management, academic administration, editorial responsibilities, and teaching.2

Key points about Walter Zinn:

1. Research focus: Inventory management, customer service, postponement, portfolio effect, consumer responses to stockouts, and risk management.2

2. Administrative roles:

   • Chair of the Department of Marketing and Logistics (2010-2016)1
   • Associate Dean for Graduate Students and Programs (2016-2019)12

3. Editorial experience:

   • Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Business Logistics (2015-2020)2
   • Previously served as Systems Section Editor for the same journal2

4. Education:

   • PhD from Michigan State University2
   • MBA from Michigan State University2
   • BA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas2

5. Teaching: Conducts graduate and undergraduate logistics courses, including project-based courses with over 100 projects for clients globally.2

6. Global engagement: Speaks at conferences and works with academic and business communities in the US, Europe, China, and Latin America.2

7. Publications: Has authored numerous articles in prestigious journals such as Journal of Business Logistics, Production and Operations Management, and Journal of Operations Management.2