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Professor of Management
Faculty Suite F, Room 2414
John K. Visich
John K. Visich is a Professor in the Management Department at ˿Ƶ University where he teaches courses in Operations Management and Supply Chain Management. He is the Director of the Global Supply Chain Management Program at ˿Ƶ University. B.A. Widener University; M.B.A. Goldey-Beacon College; Ph.D. University of Houston.
Degrees Awarded
Ph D, University of Houston
MBA, Goldey-Beacom College
BS, Widener University
Selected Publications
Branco, D.,Wicks, A.,Visich, J., Using Quality Tools and Methodologies to Improve a Hospital’s Quality Position, Hospital Topics.
Reyes, P.,Man, J.,Jaska, P.,Visich, J.,Gravier, M., “Recycle System Design for End-of-Life Electronics in Developing Countries", International Journal of Integrated Supply Management.
Visich, J. K.,Gu, Q.,Li, K.,Wang, Z., Exploiting timely demand information in determining production lot-sizing: An exploratory study, International Journal of Production Research, 2017.
Terracciano, A.,Reyes, P.,Visich, J., Supplier Selection Criteria and the Triple Bottom Line, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, 2015.
Visich, J., Evaluation of Mixed-Model U-Line Operational Designs, International Transactions in Operational Research, 2013.
Roethlein, C.,Wicks, A.,Visich, J., Narragansett Brewing Company: Build A Brewery, Financial Times Press.
Visich, J., Time to Take off the Blinders, APICS Magazine, 2013.
Gravier, J.,Visich, J.,Reyes, P.,Gravier, M., “Supply Chain Integration though Supplier Satisfaction”, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute.
Roethlein, C. J.,McCarthy, T. M.,Visich, J. K.,Li, S.,Gravier, M. J., Developing a Distinctive Consulting Capstone Course in a Supply Chain Curriculum, Decision Sciences.
Visich, J., A Longitudinal Analysis of Student Perceptions of the Course Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Supply Chain, .
Visich, J.,Salmani, Y., A Sustainable LEGO Adaptation of Billington’s Lean Manufacturing Pedagogical Activity, Operations Management Education Review, 2023.
Reyes, P.,Gravier, M.,Jaska, P.,Visich, J., Blockchain impacts on global supply chain operational and managerial business value processes, Engineering Management Review, 2022.
Roethlein, C.,McCarthy, T.,Visich, J.,Li, S.,Gravier, M., Developing a Distinctive Consulting Capstone Course in a Supply Chain Curriculum, Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2021.
Visich, J., Great Managers Know Employee Empowerment isn’t for Everyone, ASCM Insights, 2021.
Reyes, P.,Visich, J.,Jaska, P.,Roethlein, C., Inventory Replenishment Policies for a Grocery Supply Chain using RFID to Improve the Performance Frontier, Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management, 2021.
Visich, J.,Reyes, P. M.,Roethlein, C.,Gravier, M., Student Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the Supply Chain in Industry 4.0, Decision Sciences Insights, 2021.
Visich, J. K.,Roethlein, C.,Gravier, M.,Reyes, P., Writing a Great Case, Decision Line, 2020.
Visich, J.,Reyes, P.,Jaska, P., Managing the dynamics of new technologies in the global supply chain, Engineering Management Review, 2020.
Gravier, M.,Roethlein, C.,Visich, J., Putting Traditional Supply Chains out Of Business: The Disruptive Impact of Additive Manufacturing, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference, 2018.
Gravier, M.,Roethlein, C.,Visich, J., The Competitive Advantages of the Digital Economy Require a Digital Mentality, European Business Review, 2018.
Reyer, P.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Determinants of RFID Adoption Stage and Perceived Benefits, European Journal of Operational Research , 2016.
Roethlein, C.,Visich, J.,Gravier, M.,Reyes, P., 3D Printing and its Impact on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Structure, , 2016.
Yoder, S., Visich, J.,Rustambekov, E., Lessons Learned From International Expansion Failures And Successes, Business Horizons, 2016.
Visich, J. K.,Reyes, P. M.,Roethlein, C. J., Container Returns at Pasadena Water Solutions, Pearson/Financial Times Press, 2015.
Visich, J. K.,Reyes, P. M.,Roethlein, C. J., Container Returns at Pasadena Water Solutions: Synopsis, Decision Sciences Institute, 2015.
Visich, J.,, .,Roethlein, C., Social and Environmental Factors in the Offshoring Decision Model, Proceedings of the Academy of International Business U.S. Northeast Chapter Annual Conference, 2014.
Visich, J.,Reyes, P.,Roethlein, C., Container Returns at Pasadena Water Solutions, Proceedings of the 45th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, 2014.
Visich, J.,Carow, E.,Roethlein, C.,Li, S., Product Recalls and RFID: a Framework for Perishables and Pharmaceuticals?, International Journal of Automated Identification Technology, 2013.
Visich, J.,Reyes, P. M.,Li, S., An Empirical Investigation of RFID Drivers, Barriers, Implementation and Benefits, Annual Meeting of Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2012.
Weaver, B.,Visich, J.,Roethlein, C., Coordination, Cooperation and Collaboration Defining the C3 Framework, Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, 2012.
Visich, J.,Reyer, P.,Li, S., Radio Frequency Identification Implementation in Hospitals: Insights for Health Care Executives and Managers, Production and Inventory Management Journal, 2012.
Visich, J.,Wicks, A.,Roethlein, C., Narragansett Brewing Company ‘Build a Brewery’ Case Study Competition: Spring 2012, Editorially Reviewed Article, 2012.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Roethlein, C., Build A Brewery Case Assignment, Decision Line: In the Classroom, 2012.
Visich, J.,, .,Roethlein, C., Narragansett Brewing Company: The Rebirth of a Brand, Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, 2011.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J., Lean Implementation and Supply Chain Development at Oak Hills, , 2011.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,, Z. F., Practionioner Perceptions of the A3 Method for Process Improvement in Health Care, Decision Sciences journal of Innovative Education, 2010.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Radio frequency identification applications in healthcare, Reprinted in EII, 2008.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J., , , 2007.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J., The IDEAL service transaction analysis approach for projects in operations management courses, International Journal of Information and Operations Management Education, 2006.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Radio Frequency Identification Applications in Hospital Environments, Hospital Topics, 2006.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Radio frequency identification applications in healthcare, Healthcare Technology and Management, 2006.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J., Lean Implementation and Supply Chain Development at Oak Hills, , 2005.
Awards and Honors
Best Research Paper Finalist, 2021
Best Reviewer Award, 2021
David M. Levine Award for Innovative Education, 2020
Outstanding MBA Professor Award, 2019
Research and Engagement Day Contribution Award, 2019
Outstanding MBA Professor Award, 2017
Outstanding Service Award, 2017
Santander Faculty Research Collaboration Award, 2015
Honorable Mention Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business Curricula, 2015
Case Competition Winner, 2014
Outstanding MBA Professor Award, 2014
Outstanding MBA Professor Award, 2013
Outstanding MBA Professor Award, 2012
Case Competition Winner, 2011
Case Competition Honorable Mention, 2009
Outstanding MBA Professor Award, 2007
Best Reviewer Award, 2006
Case Competition Honorable Mention, 2004
Melcher Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Doctoral Candidate, 1999
Teaching Interests
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Supply Chain
Research Interests
Supply Chain Management, Radio Frequency Identification, Manufacturing Systems, Sustainable Supply Chains, Additive Manufacturing
Professional Memberships
European Operations Management Association
Decision Sciences Institute
APICS: The Association for Operations Management
Production and Operations Management Society