James Kirby Easterling, D.B.A.
Assistant Professor & Program Director, Global Supply Chain Management
Education
- D.B.A., University of Florida
- M.S.C.M., Penn State
- M.B.A., Eastern Kentucky University
- B.B.A., Eastern Kentucky University
Research & Academic Interests
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- Artificial intelligence
Publications
- Easterling, J.K., Graham, J., Wilson, K., and Smith, T. (2024). Sizing production for a boutique soda pop manufacturer. Journal of Business Cases and Applications, 45, 1-11.
- Easterling, J.K., & Wilson, K.B., Graham, J. (2024). Developing Professional Prowess: A Strategic Journey from Studentship to Prosperous Employment. Journal of Business Administration Online, 18(1), 66-76.
- Easterling, J.K. (2024). COVID-19 Implications on the Demand for Supply Chain Professionals. National Business Education Association (NBEA) Effective Methods for Teaching Business Related Topics During and Post-Crisis, Volume 2, 157-164.
- Easterling, J.K., & Wilson, K.B. (2023). A Ten-Step Approach to Refreshing Strategic Plans Within Higher Education. Journal of Business Administration Online. 17(2), 106-116.
- Easterling, J.K., & Chatterjee, S. (2023). Consortiums as a Cost Reduction Tool in the Supply Chain Toolbox. Business Education Forum, 77(2), 26-32.
- Easterling, J.K., Stearns, J.P., & Smith, T.L. (2022). Forecasting Implications to Improved Supply Chain and Financial Performance. Business Education Forum, 77(1), 6-11.
Associations, Affiliations & Work History
- Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
- Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
- Kiwanis (Special Olympics)
Awards & Accolades
- Dr. Jack L Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award (2024)
- “Mentor of the Month” by University Research & Creative Endeavors (2024)
- Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year (2022)
