| Affiliation: | 1. University of Tennessee;2. Terry L. Esper: (Ph.D. University of Arkansas) is an Assistant Professor of Logistics in the Marketing and Logistics Department at the University of Tennessee. Terry's research interests include supply chain collaboration, boundary spanner role perceptions and behavior, supply chain learning and relationship management. His research has appeared in the Journal of Business Logistics, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, Transportation Journal and several conference proceedings.;3. Lehigh University;4. Brian S. Fugate: (Ph.D. University of Tennessee) is an Assistant Professor of Logistics in the Department of Management at Lehigh University. His research interests include the nature of logistics and market orientation, logisticians as boundary spanners, and supply chain coordination. His research has appeared in the Journal of Business Logistics, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, and Supply Chain Management Review and multiple conference proceedings. Prior to pursuing the Ph.D., Brian worked in logistics and industrial engineering at John Deere, Allied Signal, and Delta Airlines.;5. University of Louisville;6. Beth Davis‐Sramek: (Ph.D. University of Tennessee) is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Marketing at the University of Louisville. Her research interests include the role of logistics in supply chain management, the impact of logistics service in developing customer loyalty, and the strategic role of logistics in creating competitive advantage. Prior to pursuing the Ph.D., she worked in the financial services industry in both the new product development and sales divisions. |
