As the Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management and Executive Director and founder of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC), Rob Handfield is an established thought leader in supply chain management.

He combines academic excellence with practical industry expertise, significantly influencing strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and global supplier development practices. Under his leadership, the SCRC has pioneered the integration of student projects into MBA education, partnering with 15 major Fortune 500 companies.

As an advisor to major corporations and government entities, including serving on the Joint Acquisition Task Force during COVID and the Biden White House Council of Economic Advisors, he brings deep insights to critical supply chain challenges.

His extensive research includes over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and he has authored several influential books on supply chain management. His research and expertise have been featured in leading publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, and Financial Times.

As an Advisory Partner at Evalueserve, Rob helps clients navigate complex supply chain challenges by leveraging his extensive academic research, consulting experience with over 25 Fortune 500 companies, and practical experience in global supply chain operations and strategic sourcing.

Rob holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.