Dr. Tricia Kerns brings over 20 years of leadership experience
across manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, operations management,
materials management, Lean Six Sigma, strategic sourcing, procurement, and
logistics. A recognized expert in supply chain management and continuous
improvement, she has built a distinguished career leading organizational
transformation through efficiency, innovation, and strategic leadership.
Dr. Kerns is also Governors State University, Associate Director
of Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business (SCICBI). An Illinois State
funded center engaged to promoted innovation and contribute to the economic and
workforce development of Chicago’s southland region. Her leadership role includes participating in
planning and budgeting for the center. She
leads efforts with the development of training and consulting as well as other
professional services to businesses and startups in supply chain/logistics and
related sectors.
She serves as Committee Chair for the CPIM International Exam
with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), contributing to the
advancement of global professional standards in the field.
As an educator, Dr. Kerns has taught a wide range of
undergraduate and graduate courses, including Supply Chain Management, Lean Six
Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain, Leadership, Total Quality
Management, Production and Operations Management, Logistics, Transportation,
Distribution, Production and Materials Management, Ethics, and Project
Management.
Her extensive list of professional certifications reflects her
commitment to excellence and lifelong learning. She holds credentials from
multiple leading organizations, including:
ASCM Certified Logistics,
Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)
ASCM Certified Planning and
Inventory Management (CPIM)
ASCM Certified Transformation
for Supply Chain (CTSC)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
(LSSGB) and Black Belt (LSSBB)
Institute for Supply Management
(ISM) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM®)
Council of Supply Chain
Management Professionals (CSCMP) SCPro Level 1
Shop Floor Leadership, Master
Leadership, Operations Leadership, Executive Leadership credentials
Through her teaching, professional service, and industry
engagement, Dr. Kerns continues to shape the next generation of supply chain
leaders and promote excellence in operations and strategic management.