WMU News

Professor speaks on environmentally sensitive supply management issues

April 17, 2000

KALAMAZOO -- A supply chain expert at Western Michigan University will address environmentally sensitive supply management practices on Friday, May 5, as part of the Haworth College of Business Dean's Breakfast Speakers Series.

Dr. Sime Curkovic, assistant professor of management, will discuss "Greening the Supply Chain through ISO 14000" at 8 a.m. in Room 2150 of Schneider Hall on the WMU campus. A continental breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and parking will be available in the nearby Fetzer Center parking lot. Those who plan to attend the free program should reserve a seat by calling (616) 387-5050.

Before joining the WMU faculty, Curkovic worked in supply management for General Motors in the United States, Europe and Mexico. A graduate of General Motors Institute, now Kettering University, he earned his doctoral degree from Michigan State University. Last year Curkovic received the Buffa Prize from the Decision Sciences Institute for the year's most outstanding doctoral dissertation. His current research focuses on environmentally sensitive supply management practices.

Sponsored by the Haworth College of Business, the Dean's Breakfast Speakers Series provides regular opportunities for community members to hear the thoughts of WMU faculty and alumni on important business issues of the day. All presentations are free and open to the public.

Media contact: Jessica English, 616 387-8400, jessica.english@wmich.edu


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