Robert J. Trent, Ph.D., is the supply chain management program director and the Eugene Mercy associate professor of management at Lehigh University, where he teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Trent gained his practical experience in operations management, purchasing, distribution planning, production scheduling, and package engineering at the Chrysler Corporation. He holds a B.S. degree in materials logistics management from Michigan State University, an M.B.A. degree from Wayne State University, and a Ph.D. in purchasing/operations management from Michigan State University.
He has been published extensively in numerous academic and professional journals and magazines and his research is often published by the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS). Dr. Trent is co-author of a best-selling textbook entitled Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, now in its third edition, and author of another outstanding book entitled Strategic Supply Management: Creating the Next Source of Competitive Advantage. He is also a sought-after speaker for seminars, webinars and professional conferences. Bob and his family reside in Lopatcong, New Jersey. He can be reached at rjt2@lehigh.edu.
