Associate Professor, Tuskegee University, United States
Jack Crumbly, Ph.D., is an accomplished academic and leader in the field of Supply Chain Management. He serves as the Chairman of the Management Department at Tuskegee University’s Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science, where he has been a faculty member since 2009. He holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from Jackson State University and has a strong commitment to enhancing business education, particularly through industry alliances and innovative curriculum development. Dr. Crumbly’s expertise extends to supply chain management, information systems, and blockchain technology, and he has significantly contributed to academic and professional communities through teaching, research, and leadership.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Crumbly earned his Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from Jackson State University in 2009, with a supporting field in Knowledge-Based View Theory. He holds an MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Wright State University (2000) and a Bachelors of Science in Marketing from Grambling State University (1991). These qualifications, coupled with years of professional experience, have laid the foundation for his influential academic career.
Experience 💼
Dr. Crumbly has had an extensive academic career at Tuskegee University. His roles have included Assistant Professor (2009-2014), Associate Professor of Management (2015-Present), Faculty Lead of Supply Chain Management (2009-Present), and Chairman of the Management Department (2019-Present). His contributions to the university include developing academic alliances with major corporations like Amazon, Nike, and General Motors, and driving AACSB and SACSCOC accreditation activities. He has been instrumental in expanding the management curriculum and fostering relationships with multinational companies to benefit students’ educational experiences.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Crumbly’s research spans several areas within business management and supply chain innovation. His primary interests include entrepreneurship ecosystems, AI in supply chain management, blockchain governance, and the role of IT in supply chain logistics. He actively contributes to the understanding of e-governance, supply chain flexibility, and social innovation through his scholarly work and is involved in cutting-edge research related to business process optimization and supply chain risk management.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Crumbly has received several prestigious grants and awards, highlighting his academic excellence and leadership in supply chain management education. Notable grants include the Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Center/ISM Certificate ($500,000) in 2022 and the Intel Cloud Computing/Marketing Grant ($200,000) in 2021. His work has also been recognized through awards such as the IBM Academic Grant ($10,000) and the Morgan State University Blockchain Innovation Education Grant. Additionally, Dr. Crumbly’s commitment to diversity in education has earned him accolades, including his role as a key advisor to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and multiple faculty roles at Tuskegee University.
Publications Top Notes📑
Dr. Crumbly has published extensively in academic journals and books, contributing to the fields of supply chain management, business innovation, and technology. Some of his key publications include:
Edmondson, V., Zebal, M., Jackson, F., Bhuiyan, M., & Crumbly, J. (2024). The promise of entrepreneurship ecosystems: A conceptual model for black American entrepreneurs. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 26(2), 388-414. Link
Zebal, M., Sharif, T., Crumbly, J., Zebal, A. (2023). The role of frontline employees and internal market orientation on the adoption of external market orientation in retail banking. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 25(2), 203-222. Link
Crumbly, J., Field, D. (2020). Implementing No/Low Code Development in A Systems Analysis and Design Course. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 15(6), 116-130. Link