Doctoral Student
William Schmidt
Bill is a doctoral candidate in the Technology and Operations Management Unit. He has over 12 years of experience working on applied supply chain issues as a consultant, manager and senior director of product management at Electronic Data Systems and Ariba, two leading supply chain solution providers.
Bill’s research includes understanding risk factors associated with supply chain decisions, quantifying the impact of supply chain disruptions, and evaluating the effect of supply chain structures on firm valuation. He received both a BS in aerospace engineering and an MBA from the University of Florida.
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Research Summary
Measuring and Managing Risk in the Supply Chain
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William Schmidt
Understanding risk factors associated with supply chain decisions and how to appropriately model and quantify those factors.
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Research Summary
Market Implications of Supply Chain Disruptions
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William Schmidt
Identifying how and why the financial markets respond to problems in corporate supply chains.
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Research Summary
Success Factors in Commercial Sourcing Markets
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William Schmidt
Identifying and quantifying the features of commercial sourcing markets that contribute to successful and unsuccessful outcomes.