Education

Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of Missouri – St. Louis
MBA, Missouri State University
B.S. in Administrative Management, Missouri State University

Areas of Expertise

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Operations Management
• Business Analytics

Research Interests

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Lean Applications
• Business Analytics

Vita

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Selected Publications/Articles

• Boyce, Wesley S., Megan O’Brien, Emerson Cole, and Stephen Meidinger (2025). “Lean Six Sigma Improvement: The Case of a Supplement Manufacturer.” Forthcoming in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management.
• Boyce, Wesley S. (2023). “Truck Driver Waiting: A Lingering Problem.” Iris Journal of Economics and Business Management, Vol. 1, No. 4, DOI: 10.33552/IJEBM.2023.01.000520.
• Smith, L. Douglas, Anthony G. Vatterott, and Wesley S. Boyce (2022). “Measuring Supply-Chain Performance and Related Risks: Insights from Text Analytics for Strategic Management and Managerial Control.” Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, Vol. 23, No. 1, DOI: 10.1080/16258312.2021.1964333.
• Boyce, Wesley S, Joseph Morris, and Patrick M. Tracy (2021). “COVID-19 and the Changes in Daily Streaming Behavior of Consumers in the United States.” International Journal of Business Analytics, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 26-39.
• Boyce, Wesley and Haim Mano (2018). “An inquiry into the supplier selection decision from the business-to-consumer (B2C) perspective.” Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, Vol. 33, No. 8, pp. 1221-1230.
• Boyce, Wesley S. and Ray Mundy (2017). “Practice or Lip Service: Exploring Collaboration Perspectives in Purchasing.” IMP Journal, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 452-467.
• Boyce, Wesley S., Haim Mano, and John L. Kent (2016). “The influence of collaboration in procurement relationships.” International Journal of Managing Value and Supply Chains, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 1-18.
• Boyce, Wesley S. (2016). “Does Truck Driver Health and Wellness Deserve More Attention?” Journal of Transport and Health, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 124-128.

Books and Book Chapters

• Nabavi, Majid, Olsen, David L., and Boyce, Wesley S. (2020). Introduction to Business Analytics, 2^nd edition. Business Expert Press.
• Boyce, Wesley (2020). “Supply Chain Relationships: From Conflict to Collaboration.” In Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. IGI Global Publishing. Reprinted from original publication in the Handbook of Research on Global Supply Chain Management.
• Boyce, Wesley (2016). “Supply Chain Relationships: From Conflict to Collaboration.” In the Handbook of Research on Global Supply Chain Management, edited by Bryan Christiansen. IGI Global Publishing.

Selected Presentations

• Verdine, Brian, and Boyce, Wesley S. “The 3 Pillars of Successfully Building Active Learning Communities: Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness.” Presented at the Online Learning Consortium Innovate 2023 Conference, Nashville, TN. April 21, 2023.
• Smith, L. Douglas, Boyce, Wesley S., and Vatterott, A. (2019). “Measuring Supply-Chain Performance for Strategic Management and Managerial Control.” Presented by Anthony Vatterott at the 50th Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute, New Orleans, LA. November 23-25, 2019.
• Vatterott, A., Boyce, Wesley S., and L. Douglas Smith (2019). “Measuring Supply-Chain Performance for Strategic Management and Managerial Control.” Presented by Anthony Vatterott at the 2019 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. October 20-23, 2019.
• Boyce, Wesley (2018). “Forecasting in the Supply Chain: Tools and Best Practices.” Presented at the Institute for Supply Management – Nebraska Professional Development Meeting, January 18, 2018.
• Boyce, Wesley (2014). “The Current State of Supply Chain Collaboration: A Purchasing Perspective.” Presented at the Academy of Business Research Fall International Conference, Las Vegas, NV. October 16, 2014.
• Boyce, Wesley (2014). “Supply Chain Relationships in Procurement: Is Collaboration Reality?” Dissertation Defense, July 15, 2014.
• Boyce, Wesley (2014). “Talk Is Cheap: The Truth About Collaboration.” Presented at the APICS Kansas City Chapter Professional Development Meeting, May 13, 2014.
• Boyce, Wesley (2013). “Supply Chain Relationships: Is Collaboration Reality?” Dissertation Proposal Defense, August 21, 2013.
• Boyce, Wesley (2012). “Supply Chain Relationships: Is Collaboration Reality?” Presented at the Academy of Business Research Spring International Conference, New Orleans, LA. March 14, 2012.
• Womer, Keith, Steve Finkelstein, Kathy Ntalaja, and Wes Boyce (2010). “Skill Gaps: The Ill Prepared Workforce.” A report for the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

Courses

Graduate Courses

GRBA851: Business Analytics, Graduate (2020-Present)

SCMA834: Advanced Topics in Lean Supply Chain Management (2022-Present)

SCMA839: Global Supply Chain Management, Graduate (2020-Present)

SCMA844: Managing Logistics in the Supply Chain, Graduate (2021-Present)

Undergraduate Courses

SCMA331: Operations and Supply Chain Management, Undergraduate (2018-Present)

SCMA350: Business Analytics/Information Analysis, Undergraduate (2017-Present)

SCMA432: Supply Chain Planning and Control Systems, Undergraduate (2019)

SCMA436: Project Management, Undergraduate (2019)

Reviewer Activity

Reviewer for Journals

• Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2021-Present
• IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 2021-Present
• IEEE Transactions on Big Data, 2024-Present
• International Journal of Productivity Management and Assessment Technologies, 2015-2017

Reviewer for Books

• Python for Business Analytics, 1e (McGraw-Hill Higher Education), 2026
• Contemporary Logistics, 13e (Pearson), 2025
• Operations Management: Integrating Service, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Contexts, 1e (Kendall Hunt Publishing), 2025
• Business Analytics: Communicating with Numbers, 2e (McGraw-Hill Higher Education), 2025
• Business Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Enterprises (Flatworld), 2025
• Business Analytics: The First Course in Analytics and Machine Learning (Flatworld), 2025 
• Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 6e (Pearson), 2024
• Business Analytics, 1e (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), 2024
• Operations Management: An Integrated Approach, 8e (John Wiley & Sons), 2023
• Operations and Supply Chain Management, 3e (Cengage), 2022
• Supply Chain Logistics Management, 5e (McGraw-Hill Higher Education), 2021
• Operations Management: An Integrated Approach, 7e (John Wiley & Sons), 2019
• Business Statistics (SAGE Publications), 2019

Reviewer for Publisher Projects

• McGraw-Hill SIMnet Innovation Review, 2026
• Case Study Teaching Notes and Question Contributor for Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, Handfield/Montabon/Bozarth, 6e (Pearson), 2026
• Learning Catalytics Contributor for Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, Handfield/Montabon/Bozarth, 6e (Pearson), 2025
• Applied Data Analytics Using MS PowerTools in McGraw Hill SIMnet, 2025
• Pearson OM Sims Advisory Board Member, 2023
• McGraw-Hill Operations Management, Business Statistics, and Business Analytics Learning Materials Development, 2023

Service

Service to University

• Director of Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Program, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2022-Present
• MS in Supply Chain Management Admissions Committee, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2022-Present
• MBA Program Case Competition Faculty Sponsor, 33rd Fisher Invitational Case Competition, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, 2026
• Tenaska Business Challenge Case Competition Team Advisor, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2026
• Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics Representative at Majors Showcase, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2026
• Faculty Search Committee, Member, Supply Chain Management and Analytics, 2024-2025
• Tenaska Business Challenge Case Competition Judge, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2023-2024
• Teaching and Learning Center Technology Advisory Committee, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2022-2023
• Winter Break Retention Volunteer, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2022-2023
• Huskers Shop Faculty Advisor, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2017-2018
• Curriculum and Assessment Committee, Breech School of Business Administration, Drury University, 2015-2016
• Study Abroad Scholarship Award Committee, Breech School of Business Administration, Drury University, 2016
• IdeaBlitz Mentor, Breech School of Business Administration, Drury University, 2015
• CoxHealth MBA Program Mentor, Breech School of Business Administration, Drury University, 2015
• Logistics Program Coordinator, School of Business, Park University, 2013-2015
• Writing Competency Test Scorer, Park University, 2014-2015
• Educational Technology Advisory Committee, Park University, 2013-2015
• Math Requirements Committee, School of Business, Park University, 2013-2015
• Healthcare Faculty Search Committee, School of Business, Park University, 2013-2014
• MIS Program Review Team, School of Business, Park University, 2014

Service to the Profession

• Board Positions
  • Transportation Research Forum Board Member
    • Vice President – Programs, 2026-Present
    • Secretary, 2024-2026
  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Kansas City Heartland Chapter Board Member, 2018-2025 (Chapter disbanded in 2025)
  • KC SmartPort Supply Chain Education and Workforce Advisory Board, 2014-2015
• Invited Panelist or Speaker
  • Invited Speaker, University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Business Teaching and Learning Center ELSiE Workshop, April 13, 2026
  • Invited Speaker, University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Business Teaching and Learning Center Yellowdig Workshop, March 10, 2026
  • Invited Panelist, “From Quiet to Connected: How to Activate Student Voices in Week 1.” Yellowdig Webinar, February 19, 2026
  • Invited Speaker, “Fostering Human-Connection within Online Courses.” Yellowdig Webinar (with Shaunek Roy), September 17, 2024
  • Invited Panelist, “BWG x Returnalyze - Returns Policy: Understanding How Your Decisions Can Affect Revenue and Returns Performance.” January 30, 2024
  • Invited Speaker, “Trends in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.” Presented to the Bulk Commodities Group at Union Pacific, Omaha, NE, June 8, 2023
  • Invited Panelist, “Yellowdig Award Panel.” Yellowdig Learner Engagement Summit, January 12, 2023
  • Invited Speaker, “Forecasting in the Supply Chain: Tools and Best Practices.” Presented at the Institute for Supply Management – Nebraska Professional Development Meeting, January 18, 2018
  • Invited Speaker, “Talk Is Cheap: The Truth About Collaboration.” Presented at the APICS Kansas City Chapter Professional Development Meeting, May 13, 2014
• Other Professional Service Activities
  • Session Moderator, 67th International Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum, 2026
  • Website Review Committee, Transportation Research Forum, 2025-2026
  • Session Moderator, 66^th International Meeting of the Transportation Research Forum, 2025

Awards

• AI Teaching Grant ($500), College of Business Teaching and Learning Center, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2026)
• New Teaching Practice Grant ($500), College of Business Teaching and Learning Center, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2024)
• Course Review Grant ($1500), College of Business Teaching and Learning Center, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2023)
• Presession Course Proposal Approval ($5000), College of Business, University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2022, 2023, 2024)
• Yellowdig Community Award (2022)
• Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination, College of Business, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2017, 2022)
• Delta Sigma Pi Outstanding Professor Award, University of Nebraska – Lincoln (2017)
• J.L. Zwingle Award for Outstanding Faculty Nomination, Park University (2014)
• Faculty Development Endowment Fund Grant, Park University (2013)
• Boeing Company Fellowship in Business Administration, University of Missouri – St. Louis (2009)

Selected Media Placement

• Interview on 90.3 KRNU Radio, November 11, 2025
• Interview on KLIN Radio Grow Lincoln Show, July 18, 2025
• 7 best long-distance moving companies 2024, USA Today Homefront, June 10, 2024
• Convenience, Accessibility and Secure Storage: How Smart Locker Systems Can Streamline Company Operations and Enhance Customer Experiences, MarketScale, May 9, 2024
• Expert Guidance on Return Policies, Returnalyze, April 19, 2024
• Biden’s Emissions Rule for Trucks Could Crush Small Companies and Jack Up Costs, Truckers and Supply Chain Experts Say, Daily Caller News Foundation, April 1, 2024
• Economic impact to US from Red Sea attacks likely delayed, Straight Arrow News, January 15, 2024
• Enhancing the Life Science Supply Chain Through Lean and Just-in-Time Manufacturing, MarketScale, January 10, 2024
• Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility and Efficiency Through Radio Communications, MarketScale, November 29, 2023
• To Balance Customer Satisfaction and Reduce Try-And-Return Purchases, Retailers Need to Sell Consistent Sizing and Analyse Return Data, MarketScale, October 30, 2023
• Potential UPS Strike Could Mean Supply Chain Disruptions as Severe As COVID-19's, The Big Deal on Marketscale.com, July 19, 2023
• Interview with William Padmore, Nebraska Public Media, November 29, 2022
• Freight Rail Unions and Carriers Running Out of Time to Avoid Strike That Could Cripple National Supply Chain, Nebraska Public Media, August 11, 2022
• Hagen Discovers Best Fit in Nebraska Business Analytics Certificate, College of Business News, January 25, 2022
• Businesses Question Old Inventory Strategies, NTD Business News, November 12, 2021