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Susan Purdum is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Supply Chain Management Department at the Smeal College of Business. With over 20 years of experience in engineering management and manufacturing, she has a robust background in customer relations and has led teams in the manufacturing industry, including managing the closure and relocation of operations both domestically and overseas. Susan’s prior roles include serving at Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain Research, where she engaged in applied research in collaboration with corporate clients and focused on executive education. Her research interests include trading partner collaboration, risk assessment, and developing operational resilience within supply chains. She has worked with notable companies such as Avery Dennison Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, and Hershey Company. Her academic focus involves preparing students for careers in supply chain management through courses that cover strategic procurement, supply chain risk management, and resilience.
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