Message from the CSCR Director

It has been a momentous year of growth, triumph, and change for the Center for Supply Chain Research® (CSCR®)!

I joined CSCR in fall of 2024 and the energy and dynamism of this community has been amazing. From entering into a buzzing atrium during the career fair in my second week of this new responsibility to meeting our wonderful students, staff, and faculty at the Smeal College of Business—it has certainly been a warm welcome as the executive director for CSCR.

As this report reflects the remarkable achievements made before I stepped into my position, I am both inspired and honored to lead CSCR alongside our incredible community of practice and Smeal stakeholders. The strength and reputation of this research center rests on the commitment of our talented team and the enduring partnerships with each of you, our supporters. CSCR has an exceptional foundation with innovative research, impactful industry connections, and a collaborative spirit that is truly second to none.

Looking ahead, I am excited about the opportunity to continue building on this legacy of excellence. I look forward to connecting with each of you, hearing your insights, and exploring new ways to collaborate and grow. Whether through joint research projects, networking functions, leadership programming, or strategic initiatives, I’m eager to collaborate with you to create impactful solutions and prepare the next generation of supply chain leaders.

Thank you for the extraordinary support that has made CSCR a leader in this field. I am honored to join you on this journey, and I cannot wait to see what we will build more together!

Donna Palumbo