Varun Gupta, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Logistics and Business Analytics

Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia

About Me

With more than a decade of experience in industry consulting and academia, Varun is a distinguished supply chain management authority. Renowned for expertise in pricing strategies and supply chain optimization, he has helped adeptly resolve intricate business challenges with elegantly efficient solutions. Adept in team leadership and coaching, Varun excels in enhancing operational efficiency. His insights into supply chain dynamics have earned them invitations to contribute to news and print media discussions.

Interests

supply chain optimization
pricing optimization
mathematical modeling
data analytics
coaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in Operations Management, 2009 - 2014

University of Texas at Dallas
MS in Supply Chain Management, 2012 - 2014

University of Texas at Dallas
Masters in Business Administration, 2012 - 2014

University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Technology, 2003 - 2007

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Experience

Associate Professor of Logistics and Analytics

Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia

Aug 2022 – Present Georgia

Led the Syfan Logistics Lab, established partnerships with the logistics and supply chain (L-SCM) industry, and taught logistics and supply chain courses. Established and led the student L-SCM club.

Associate Professor of SCM and Analytics

Penn State Behrend

May 2020 – Jun 2022 Pennsylvania

Received awards for research and industry impact. Led the student supply chain club. Taught several supply chain management and analytics courses at the MBA and undergraduate levels.

Assistant Professor of OM and SCM

Penn State Behrend

Aug 2014 – May 2020 Pennsylvania

Taught and developed several supply chain management, and MBA courses.

Business Analyst - Consumer Goods & Retail

Jul 2007 – Aug 2008 India

Responsibilities included:

Analysis
Modelling
Industry Reports

Recent Posts

Varun is an observer of the latest in logistics and supply chains. Supply chain and pricing modeling enthusiast.

🚀 Supply Chain Visibility: Insights from GM's Strategic Investment 🌐

In today’s dynamic and complex global landscape, #supplychainvisibility has become more critical than ever. 🌍 For businesses aiming to thrive, the ability to track and manage every node of their supply chain is paramount.

Jul 8, 2024 3 min read

🚀 Supply Chain Visibility: Insights from GM's Strategic Investment 🌐

The Ripple Effects of Tariffs on Global Trade: Insights for Supply Chain Strategists 🌐🔗

Introduction: The Shifting Sands of International Trade Policy 🏛️🌊 We find ourselves at a critical juncture in the ever-evolving landscape of global trade wars. China’s recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs on European farm produce, retaliating against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), is the latest tremor in an ongoing seismic shift in international trade relations.

Jul 1, 2024 5 min read

The Ripple Effects of Tariffs on Global Trade: Insights for Supply Chain Strategists 🌐🔗

🔍 Diversification in Tech Supply Chains: Lessons from Apple's iPhone 15 📱🤳

I came across a fascinating infographic detailing the chip suppliers for Apple’s iPhone 15. Apple utilizes a variety of suppliers to source chips for iPhone 15.

Jun 24, 2024 3 min read

🔍 Diversification in Tech Supply Chains: Lessons from Apple's iPhone 15 📱🤳

Recent Publications

List of recent articles

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Varun Gupta (2023). Retail Procurement Strategies in Disruptive Environments: Concepts and Best Practices. Digital Supply Chain, Disruptive Environments, and the Impact on Retailers.

Varun Gupta, Dmitry Ivanov, Tsan-Ming Choi (2021). Competitive pricing of substitute products under supply disruption. Omega.

Varun Gupta, Sandun Perera (2021). Managing Surges in Online Demand using Bandwidth Throttling: An Optimal Strategy amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Transportation Research Part E.

Bo He, Varun Gupta, Prakash Mirchandani (2021). Online selling through O2O platform or on your own? Strategic implications for local Brick-and-Mortar stores. Omega.

Kai Meng, Ying Cao, Xianghui Peng, Victor Prybutok, Varun Gupta (2020). Demand-dependent recovery decision-making of a batch of products for sustainability. International Journal of Production Economics.

Varun Gupta, Dmitry Ivanov (2020). Dual sourcing under supply disruption with risk-averse suppliers in the sharing economy. International Journal of Production Research.

Sandun Perera, Varun Gupta, Winston Buckley (2020). Management of Online Server Congestion using Optimal Demand Throttling. European Journal of Operational Research.

Varun Gupta, Xin Ding, Taryn M Testa (2019). A case study of drivers, barriers, and company size associated with C-TPAT program. Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal.

Varun Gupta (2019). Integrating procurement strategies to advance quality control in Industry 4.0. Quality Progress.

Varun Gupta, Anshuman Chutani (2019). Supply Chain Financing with Advance Selling under Disruption. International Transactions in Operational Research.

Varun Gupta (2018). Procurement Strategies for Digital Supply Chains: Concepts and Best Practices. Technology Optimization and Change Management for Successful Digital Supply Chains.

Breanna Adams, Niken Astari, Varun Gupta (2017). A Citizen's Action Guide to Blight. Jefferson Educational Society.

Taryn Testa, Varun Gupta (2017). SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY: A STUDY ON C-TPAT AND ITS IMPACT ON COMPANY’S SECURITY MEASURES.

Varun Gupta, Metin Çakanyıldırım (2016). A WTP-choice model: Empirical validation, competitive and centralized pricing. Production and Operations Management.

Varun Gupta, Bo He, Suresh P Sethi (2015). Contingent sourcing under supply disruption and competition. International Journal of Production Research.

Varun Gupta (2014). Competitive pricing and sourcing problems in operations management.

Varun Gupta, Alp Muharremoglu, Ozer Ozalp (2014). Pay-per-use vs. Subscription Pricing for Experiential Products under Competition. MSOM.

Varun Gupta, KV Kadambari, Karmeshu (2011). Neuronal model with distributed delay: analysis and simulation study for gamma distribution memory kernel. Biological cybernetics.

G Baldacchini, P Chiacchiaretta, V Gupta, V Kalinov, AP Voitovich (2008). Thermoluminescence, glow curves, and carrier traps in colored and nominally pure LiF crystals. Physics of the Solid State.

Industry Projects

Eriez Magnetics

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Eriez Magnetics

Logistics Project

A project with Truck-Lite for their Road Ready Cargo Sensors.

Logistics Project

In the Media

Recent talks and media

Talk on Supply Chain Risk Management Research: Insights for Indian Scholars

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Feb 16, 2024 — Delhi, India

McLeod User Conference 2023

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Sep 19, 2023 — Phoenix, Arizona

McLeod User Conference 2023

Featured Publications

January, 2023 Digital Supply Chain, Disruptive Environments, and the Impact on Retailers

Retail Procurement Strategies in Disruptive Environments: Concepts and Best Practices

Varun Gupta, Dmitry Ivanov, Tsan-Ming Choi

January, 2021 Omega

Competitive pricing of substitute products under supply disruption

Varun Gupta, Metin Çakanyıldırım

January, 2016 Production and Operations Management

A WTP-choice model: Empirical validation, competitive and centralized pricing

Contact

Email, appointment, and connecting.