Which classes do you teach online?
MGT 416: Global Supply Chain Analytics, MGT 307: Supply Chain Management
Why did you start teaching?
I have been an educator in one way or another for most of my career. I enjoy interacting with people who are eager to learn.
What advice would you give to those considering the B.S.B.A. in Global Supply Chain Management?
Global supply chain management is a vast and exciting field, covering many areas from supplier relationship management to quality and operations to distribution and transportation, all of which require both hard and soft skills. Make sure you keep learning outside the classroom as well.
What qualities make someone particularly successful in global supply chain management?
- Broad knowledge of supply chain management and logistics
- The ability to see the bigger picture and understand global issues
- Skills in data analytics
- Troubleshooting, problem solving, and information technology skills
- Project management skills, such as leadership and time management
- A desire to learn, adaptability, confidence, empathy, and honesty
What do you think is the biggest challenge that people in global supply chain management face today?
The pace of change in the field.
What is the one book you think everyone should read?
“Why Nations Fail” by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students might not know about you.
I like baklava and am a fan of Fenerbahçe, S.K. (an association football club based in Istanbul, Turkey).
