About
Established in 2016, CSCI serves stakeholders through insightful supply chain research, professional enrichment programs, and
industry-ready talent.
Welcome to the Center for Supply Chain Innovation!
The Center for Supply Chain Innovation (CSCI) was formulated on the principle that supply chain success requires ongoing collaboration. Organizations must work together to achieve their goals in this highly dynamic industry.
CSCI is positioned at the crossroads of industry and academia to facilitate collaborative engagements that produce positive outcomes for all involved. CSCI hosts educational events, sponsors pragmatic research, provides networking opportunities, and promotes the development of emerging supply chain professionals.
Whatever your supply chain needs may be, CSCI is here to help. We invite you to tour our website. You’ll get a better understanding of our extensive capabilities and our exceptionally talented team. After that, give us a shout.
War Eagle!
Brian J. Gibson, Ph.D.
CSCI Executive Director
History, Mission & Priorities
The Center for Supply Chain Innovation was established in 2016 as an industry-oriented resource center that focuses on the advancement of supply chain knowledge and practice. Our vision is to be recognized nationally as a preeminent source of innovative supply chain research, professional enrichment programs, and industry-ready talent.
CSCI Mission
CSCI is dedicated to creating a fertile environment in which scholars, students, and external partners collaborate to advance knowledge, drive thought leadership, and create practical solutions for supply chain stakeholder communities.
CSCI Priorities
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- Drive engagement between our nationally ranked academic programs and global SCM communities
- Deliver forward-thinking research and innovative educational events that influence industry practice
- Build strategic relationships with select organizations to ensure strong alignment with industry needs
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The CSCI Team
Brian Gibson, PhD
Executive Director
Joe Hanna, PhD
Director of Industry Research
Glenn Richey, PhD
Research Director
Beth Davis-Sramek, PhD
SCM Department Chair
Franklin Littleton, MBA
Managing Director
Alex Ritenbaugh, MBA
Employer Relations Leader
Joshlyn Bess
Internship Coordinator
Rickeita Cade, MS
Academic Programs Administrator
What our partners are saying
“Auburn University and CSCI has provided Motion with a great partner for recruiting quality candidates prepared to enter the workforce. CSCI ensures students are well focused on leading trends within the industry. This is a welcomed opportunity to continually be engaged with the CSCI and its program.”