Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI)
Connecting Education, Research, and Industry for the Future of Supply Chain
Empowering students, advancing research, and fostering collaboration with industry leaders.
About SCMI
Mission: The Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) at Central Washington University serves as a hub for integrating academic excellence with real-world supply chain practice.
Vision: SCMI focuses on strategic planning, collaboration, and innovation to enhance student outcomes, faculty research, and industry engagement.
Our Goals
Advance Applied Research: Support faculty in addressing real-world supply chain challenges.
Build Industry Partnerships: Strengthen ties with regional and global supply chain leaders.
Enhance Student Experience: Promote learning through competitions, internships, and mentorship.
Support Curriculum Development: Align academic offerings with evolving industry needs.
Recent Activities
SCMI Case Competition (May 2025), Guest Speaker Series, Faculty Research (Dr. Liao & Dr. Bayazit published Artificial Intelligent in Logistics)
Affiliate Faculty
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Kun Liao
Director of SCMI, Professor
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Ozden Bayazit
Finance & SCM Department Chair, Professor
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Yong Joo Lee
Professor
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Grace Ke
Professor
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Carlo Smith
Associate Professor
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Jaeyoung Oh
Associate Professor
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Ana Tonseth
Senior Lecturer
Industry Advisory Board
Jason Phelps - Chair of the Board Trimlite
Adam Bogart - Boeing
Thomas Le - Expedia
Roemer Lorenzo - PACCAR
Matt Versdahl - Washington State Department of Transportation
Student Opportunities
Internships & Career Paths, Case Competitions & Projects, Mentorship Programs, Student Club Partnerships
Faculty Research
SCMI supports applied research addressing practical supply chain challenges. Recent topics include Artificial Intelligence in Logistics, Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, and Supply Chain Risk. We welcome collaboration with industry leaders.Events & Conferences
- Annual SCM Conference - May 2025
- Fall Networking Mixer
- Spring Guest Lecture Series
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