Research

During the past 20 years, Dr. Ratliff has supervised one of the largest logistics research programs in the world. Concepts developed by him and his colleagues have been implemented in decision support systems for logistics network design, shipment planning, production scheduling, and vehicle routing. He is widely published and has given more than 150 invited logistics presentations. Dr. Ratliff also has extensive logistics consulting experience and was a co-founder of CAPS Logistics, a company specializing in flexible logistics software. His research and logistics competencies include intermodal network design, supply chain integration, delivery strategies, cross docking, vender managed resupply, real-time routing, shipment planning, logistics performance measurement, and container port operations.

As a world recognized industry leader Dr. Ratliff has unparalleled experience in logistics decision technology. Don is a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and a Member of the National Academy of Engineers. He has published more than fifty refereed papers and has served as editor of the logistics industry's leading academic journals. Don holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Johns Hopkins University.