Alan Amling

Alan Amling

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  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Graphic

    University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Atlanta Metropolitan Area

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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Atlanta, GA

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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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Education

  • Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business Graphic

    Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business

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    Dissertation: Threat Recognition in Incumbent Firms: A Case For Organizational Velocity. The convergence of new technologies over the last decade has created rapid change and uncertainty in the business environment. In this environment, new capabilities and business models are creating threats and opportunities for incumbent firms. One way organizations are addressing this dynamic business environment is to become more dynamic themselves. Organizational velocity as a function of both speed…

    Dissertation: Threat Recognition in Incumbent Firms: A Case For Organizational Velocity. The convergence of new technologies over the last decade has created rapid change and uncertainty in the business environment. In this environment, new capabilities and business models are creating threats and opportunities for incumbent firms. One way organizations are addressing this dynamic business environment is to become more dynamic themselves. Organizational velocity as a function of both speed and agility emerged as a unifying theme across the interviews. This dissertation details the enablers and inhibitors to organizational velocity.

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    Activities and Societies: Summer marketing internship with Northern Telecom in Atlanta.

    Completed course work in international marketing and global strategy at Manchester Business School (England) Fall 1991.

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    Activities and Societies: Football (4 years), Baseball (1 year)

    Spent portion of junior year studying language and culture in the former Soviet Union.

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Publications

  • Last Mile: Supply Chain Innovation for Today’s World of Delivery Demands

    University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute

    Research by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, conducted with partner companies during the height of the pandemic, provides an updated look at last mile and reverse logistics. Download this white paper to learn:

    Established and emerging fulfillment and delivery models
    *New methods to move the growing number of returned purchases back into your logistics pipeline
    *Best practices and figures for fulfillment, delivery, and returns…

    Research by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, conducted with partner companies during the height of the pandemic, provides an updated look at last mile and reverse logistics. Download this white paper to learn:

    Established and emerging fulfillment and delivery models
    *New methods to move the growing number of returned purchases back into your logistics pipeline
    *Best practices and figures for fulfillment, delivery, and returns
    *Insights into non-economic considerations and the “dark corners” of e-commerce
    *Insights into last-mile logistics and innovations by big-name retailers

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  • Blockchain 101: Evaluating ROI and Blockchain for Supply Chain

    University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute

    After your Blockchain 101 Tutorial, you’ll find a Blockchain Screener along with a 15-question Decision-Support Framework to map out blockchain opportunities. Used together, these tools provide a structured and efficient approach to assessing the timing and extent of investing in blockchain for your organization.

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  • Transportation in Supply Chain Management

    University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute

    Research, definitions, challenges, predictions, and solutions for modern-day transportation in supply chain management. Insights from over 30 interviews with industry and academic thought leaders
    Transportation industry trends and sector spotlights, featuring insider POVs from leaders at Atlas Air Worldwide, Hassett Express, Southwest Airlines, South Carolina Ports Authority, and BNSF Railway
    Five themes impacting transportation in supply chain management: 1) Technology, with radical…

    Research, definitions, challenges, predictions, and solutions for modern-day transportation in supply chain management. Insights from over 30 interviews with industry and academic thought leaders
    Transportation industry trends and sector spotlights, featuring insider POVs from leaders at Atlas Air Worldwide, Hassett Express, Southwest Airlines, South Carolina Ports Authority, and BNSF Railway
    Five themes impacting transportation in supply chain management: 1) Technology, with radical departures from traditional processes, 2) Design, with an emphasis on hyper-local approaches, 3) E-Commerce, with last-mile focuses shifting to last-yard optimizations, 4) Talent Training, with transformations in mind for tomorrow’s workforce, 5) Agility, with insights into the new normals for standard operating procedures
    Explanations of the VUCA Supply Chain Framework, 6) Illustrations of the CAMERAS Framework and best practices.

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  • eCommerce Surge will Reshape Parcel Carrier Strategies

    Wall Street Journal;

    The pandemic-induced eCommerce surge coupled with faster same-day/next-day delivery becoming a standard challenges incumbent carrier route-based models.

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  • Future Trends Shaping Transportation

    University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute

    The 2020 pandemic highlighted the importance of end-to-end supply chain visibility. Where were all the products missing from store shelves? Answering that question required visibility to the physical location, status, and condition of the product in motion. Visibility is more easily achieved within the four walls of a manufacturing facility or distribution center; once a product is out on the ocean, rails, or roadways, establishing continuous connectivity and visibility becomes a far greater…

    The 2020 pandemic highlighted the importance of end-to-end supply chain visibility. Where were all the products missing from store shelves? Answering that question required visibility to the physical location, status, and condition of the product in motion. Visibility is more easily achieved within the four walls of a manufacturing facility or distribution center; once a product is out on the ocean, rails, or roadways, establishing continuous connectivity and visibility becomes a far greater challenge, particularly in global settings. Hence, this timely dive into a deeper look at the future of transportation, the chief agent of motion in our global supply chains.

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  • EPIC Global Supply Chain Risk Assessment

    University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute; Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals; IHS Markit

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  • Lighting the Way to Industry 4.0

    UPS Longitudes

    Describes the mega-trend that is Industry 4.0 and the "lighthouses" selected by the World Economic Forum to light the way.

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  • Logistics and distribution innovation in China

    International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management / Emerald Publishing

    The purpose of this paper is to explore how two mega-trends, e-commerce and urbanization, have the potential to reshape logistics practices around the world. The primary focus is on how Chinese business practices and logistics innovations are increasingly relevant to the USA and other western countries.

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  • As Technology Advances, Don't Forget About William

    UPS Longitudes

    This article came from an experience I had in the summer of 2018 in Detroit with an out-of-work electrician. It's a cautionary tale of the digital divide and a challenge to focus on the societal impact of rapid digital expansion.

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  • Seeing Logistics in 3D

    Wall Street Journal

    Of all the ways 3D printing will change the world, the democratization of manufacturing is perhaps the most important. Think of it as the Uberization of manufacturing, where supply can be accessed anywhere in the world to produce goods at the click of button.

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  • 3D Printing: The Next Great Supply Chain Tool

    Supply & Demand Chain Executive

    The article examines three-dimensional printing which can lower inventories and costs and produce less waste. Topics include the challenges facing supply chains and logistics in correlating demand with supply, the partnership between Adidas AG and technology provider Carbon to produce the Futurecraft athletic shoes, and the advantages and disadvantages of three-dimensional printing.

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  • Get Out in Front of the 3D Printing Revolution

    Material Handling & Logistics / Penton Media

    In the three decades since the invention of 3D printing, we’ve seen countless disruptive technologies. Some—like smartphones—stuck around and continue to shape the way we live and communicate. Others—like pagers—shook things up for a while but quickly slipped into oblivion as more compelling innovations edged them out. 3D printing, however, is a different kind of disruption. It’s a slow burner, but it’s one that promises to revolutionize how we design and manufacture products.

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  • On the Road to Disruption

    UPS Longitudes

    This article reviews recent industry disruptions and contemplates whether the logistics industry is next. I cite the potential impact of 3D printing, crowd-sourced delivery, and autonomous vehicles.

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  • Three Keys to a Greener Supply Chain

    UPS Longitudes

    Sustainable supply chains are now a capability companies need to have. I explain three steps companies can take - measure, manage, mitigate - to reduce their carbon impact.

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Patents

  • Systems, methods, and computer program products for enabling outcome-based service cycle management

    Filed US US20150235287A1

    The service cycle logistics model is a process to connect end-of-life products back into the manufacturing supply chain a the most advantageous points. I worked on this solution with co-inventors Carrier Paris and Scott Hertel.

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  • Systems and methods for certifying business entities

    Issued US US 8306923 B1

    Systems, methods, and computer program products for certifying business entities are provided. The verified address and an indication that the business entity is certified may be displayed to a user. Furthermore, a rating indicative of the legitimacy of the business entity may be determined, associated with the business entity, and displayed. A directory of business entities that includes certification information and other features may also be provided.

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    • Neil Roache
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  • Integrated global tracking and virtual inventory system

    Issued US WO 2005065390 A8

    Integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems.

    Other inventors
    • Stuart D Marcus, George R Post, Kenneth T Rankin, Bruce L Woods, David S Zamsky
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  • Integrated global tracking and virtual inventory system

    Issued US CA 2550852 A1

    The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory…

    The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution.

    Other inventors
    • George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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  • Integrated global tracking and virtual inventory system

    Issued US CA 2736051 A1

    Integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems.
    Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.

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    • George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Projects

  • Keynote Speaker

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    I help audiences uncover the hidden sources of friction holding back their organizations and walk away with tangible steps to look beyond the chaos and thrive uncertainty.

  • Author, Organizational Velocity: Turbocharge Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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    Why can't established companies get out of their own way? I tackle this and other pressing questions about Corporate America in my new book Organizational Velocity. This video provides a quick intro.

Honors & Awards

  • Ozburn Award for Teaching Excellence

    University of Tennessee, Haslam School of Business

Organizations

  • NextGen Conference Advisory Board

    Advisor

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  • Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute

    Executive Advisory Board

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    The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute brings together top researchers and thought leaders from the many varied disciplines that shape manufacturing — science, engineering, policy, robotics, and management — to help define and solve some of the greatest challenges facing U.S. industry today.

  • World Economic Forum

    Member of "Shaping the Future of Production" System Initiative

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    The world of production is undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by the convergence of technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, the internet of things and next-generation robotics providing opportunities for intelligent, flexible, customer-oriented production systems and new business models. The System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Production provides a global, diverse and dynamic platform for leaders to understand the…

    The world of production is undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by the convergence of technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, the internet of things and next-generation robotics providing opportunities for intelligent, flexible, customer-oriented production systems and new business models. The System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Production provides a global, diverse and dynamic platform for leaders to understand the transformation of production systems, develop new and unique value for their organizations and drive the application of technologies to build more innovative, sustainable and inclusive production systems that benefit all.

  • The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc.

    Board of Directors

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    “To promote the study of material handling, logistics and the supply chain by exposing students and educators to the industry through financial support”

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