Faculty Profile

Theodore (Ted) Farris

Theodore (Ted) Farris

Title
Professor
Department
Logistics and Operations Management
College
College of Business

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
PhD, Ohio State University, 1994. 
Major: Business Administration
Degree Specialization: Business Logistics
Dissertation Title: Issues, Challenges, and Changes Faced by Purchasing Professionals During the Implementation of Packaging Solid Waste Reduction Efforts. (Dr. Bernard La Londe Dissertation Chairman)
MA, Ohio State University, 1992. 
Major: Business Administration
MBA, Michigan State University, 1983. 
Major: Materials Logistics Management
BS, Arizona State University, 1980. 
Major: Business Administration





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2024 Syllabus
LSCM 3960.501, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2024 Syllabus


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.501, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.501, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2022 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 5830.080, Industrial Distribution and Logistics Analysis, Fall 8W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 5830.086, Industrial Distribution and Logistics Analysis, Fall 8W1 2021 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.777, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.777, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.807, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 3W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 5830.007, Industrial Distribution and Logistics Analysis, Fall 8W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.007, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.807, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 3W1 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 5830.080, Industrial Distribution and Logistics Analysis, Fall 8W1 2019  SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.400, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 3W1 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2018 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2018 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.003, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.777, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2017 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.002, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2015 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2015 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.003, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2015 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2014 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.003, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2014 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2014 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2014 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.003, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2014 
                    

                    LSCM 4510.001, Logistics and Business Analysis, Fall 2013 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2013 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2013 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.777, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2013 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2013 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2013 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2012 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2012 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2012 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2012 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2012 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2011 
                    

                    BUSI 4660.050, International Business Operations, Summer 5W1 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 10W 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 5910.705, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2011 
                    

                    MKTG 4900.706, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 5910.751, Special Problems, Spring 2011 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2010 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2010 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W2 2010 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.777, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W2 2010 
                    

                    MKTG 6900.700, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2010 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2010 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2010 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2009 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2009 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W2 2009 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2008 
                    

                    LSCM 5560.001, Strategic Logistics Management, Fall 2008 
                    

                    MKTG 5900.706, Directed Study, Summer 5W1 2008 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W1 2008 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.777, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W1 2008 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2007 
                    

                    LSCM 5560.001, Strategic Logistics Management, Fall 2007 
                    

                    MKTG 6950.722, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 10W 2007 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W2 2007 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W1 2007 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.001, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2007 
                    

                    LSCM 4560.001, Business Transportation Management, Spring 2007 
                    

                    MKTG 6950.706, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2007 
                    

                    MKTG 5000.007, Marketing Concepts, Spring 2007 
                    

                    MKTG 6910.758, Special Problems, Spring 2007 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.002, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2006 
                    

                    MKTG 6940.756, Individual Research, Fall 2006 
                    

                    LSCM 5560.001, Strategic Logistics Management, Fall 2006 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 3W1 2006 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W2 2006 
                    

                    MKTG 6910.708, Special Problems, Summer 10W 2006 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.002, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2006 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2006 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.002, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2005 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2005 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Summer 5W1 2005 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.004, Advanced Logistics Management, Spring 2005 
                    

                    LSCM 3960.007, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2005 
                    

                    LSCM 4800.759, Logistics Internship, Spring 2005 
                    

                    LSCM 4860.002, Advanced Logistics Management, Fall 2004 
                    

                    LSCM 4800.752, Logistics Internship, Fall 2004 
                    

                    MKTG 4900.756, Special Problems, Fall 2004 

          


          
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  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Book
Farris II, M., (2010). Managing Risk in Virtual Enterprise Networks: Implementing Supply Chain Principles. Business Science Reference. 
Farris II, M.  (2007). Cash-to-Cash: The First Multiadic Supply Chain Management Metric. Berichte Aus Der Medizinischen Informatik Und Bioinformatik. 
Book Chapter
Farris, M. T., Ahmad, F.  (2019). Mapping and Managing the Financial Supply Chain. Supply Chain Finance: Solutions for Financial Sustainability, Risk Management, and Resilience in the Supply Chain. 
Farris, M. T., Hightower, S.  (2019). Supply Chain Finance Opportunities by Managing Payables Discounts. Supply Chain Finance: Solutions for Financial Sustainability, Risk Management, and Resilience in the Supply Chain. Kogan Page. 
Gravier, M., Farris II, M.  (2013). Chapter 18: Evolution of Supply Chain Collaboration: Implications for the Role of Knowledge. Management Science, Logistics, and Operations Research. Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science (ALOMS) Book Series. 
Hill, M., Farris II, M. T. (2006). Chapter 30: Logistics of Supply Chain Management. The Purchasing Handbook, 7th ed.  Tempe, AZ:. 
Farris II, M., Farris II, M. T., Maserang,, Deverl,, Pohlen,, L., T., Tognazzini, J.  (2000). Chapter 32: Purchasing Transportation and Related Services. The Purchasing Handbook. 963-992. McGraw-Hill. 
Farris II, M.  (1999). Using Non-Financial Measurements to Help Guide Quality Improvements. Warehousing & Logistics Best Practice. 
Farris II, M.  (1998). Marketing a $4.2 Million Asset...You!. Great Ideas for Teaching Marketing. 
Conference Proceeding
Farris, M. T., Gravier, M.  (2015). Flipping the Classroom. Council of Supply Chain Professionals Educators Conference. 
Farris, M. T., Trautrims, A., DeFee, C., Pfeiffer, J. (2013). The Global Workgroup Project: Creating Real-world Experience in the Classroom. Conference Proceedings of CSCMP European Research Seminar, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. 
Gravier, M. G., Farris II, M.  (2008). Simulating the Evolution of Supply Chain Networks. FH Science Day International Conference Proceedings. 
Farris II, M.  (2007). Cash-to-Cash: The First Multiadic Supply Chain Management Metric. FH Science Day International Conference Proceedings. 
Farris II, M., Gravier, M. J. (2005). Operationalizing a Required Internship in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference. 
Farris II, M.  (2004). Increased Profitability Using Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Council of Logistics Management Annual Conference. 
Farris II, M., Pohlen, T. L. (2004). Reducing Risk with 'Real' Options. Council of Logistics Management Annual Conference. 
Farris II, M., Hasty, R.  (2004). The Key Retail Operations and Supply Chain Performance Metric: Cash To Cash. Retailing and Commercial Distribution Conference. 
Farris II, M., Hudspeth, B.  (2001). Using Technology to Simplify Premium Transportation Purchases. National Association of Purchasing Management, National Assocation of Purchasing Management. 
Farris II, M., Hollingsworth, N.  (2000). Electronic Freight Brokering. Intermodal Distribution Education Academy. 
Farris II, M., Hasty, R.  (1999). Building Blocks To Develop and Support A New Logistics Program. Council of Logistics Management Annual Conference. 
J, B., Farris II, M.  (1998). Electronic Commerce: The Missing 'Logistical' Link. Americas Conference on Information Systems. 
Farris II, M.  (1998). Cyberlogistics: Teaching Advanced Logistics Using Microcomput¬ers. Intermodal Distribution Education Academy. 
Welch, D., Farris II, M.  (1998). Intermodal Considerations Using FAST Ship Technology: Issues and Opportunities. Intermodal Distribution Education Academy. 
Farris II, M.  (1997). Assessing Cycle Time Reduction Payback for You and Your Supplier,. National Association of Purchasing Management. 
Farris II, M.  (1997). Conducting Efficient Internet Searches. National Association of Purchasing Management. 
Farris II, M.  (1997). Effective Traffic Management. National Association of Purchasing Management. 
Farris II, M.  (1997). Carrier Portfolio Management. Intermodal Distribution Education Academy. 
Farris II, M.  (1996). Opportunities and Pitfalls of Recent Transportation Regulation. 332-336. National Association of Purchasing Management. 
Farris II, M.  (1996). Issues, Challenges, and Changes Faced by Purchasing Professionals during the Implementation of Packaging Solid Waste Reduction Efforts. pp. 246 251. National Association of Purchasing Management. 
Farris II, M.  (1996). Opportunities and Issues When Implementing EDI. pp. 326 331. National Association of Purchasing Management. 
Journal Article
Hong, S., Farris, M. T., Pohlen, T. L., Idug, Y.  (2023). Exploring the Impact of the Working Capital in the U.S. Aviation Industry for Profitability and Shareholder Value. Other. Elsevier. 
Hawkins, T., Gravier, M. J., Niranjan, S., Ekezie, U., Farris , M.  (2022). Exploring the Impact of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarship:  Why Pursue Practical Relevance and Are We Successful?. Journal of Business Logistics. 
Gligor, D. M., Stank, T. P., Gligor, N. M., Ogden, J. A., Nowicki, D. R., Farris, M. T., Idug, Y., Rana, R., Porchia, J., Patil, K. S. (2022). Examining the rigor of SCM research: the case of supply chain agility. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. 
Gabaldon, J., Ekezie, U., Manuj, I., Farris, M. T. (2021). Sixth Logistics Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 60(3), . 
Farris, M. T., Hightower, S.  (2021). Leaving a No-Risk 36 Percent Return on the Table: Supply Chain Finance Opportunities Managing Payables Discounts. Journal of Applied Business Research. 
Farris , M.  (2020). “The Rise, the Fall, and the Resurrection of the eGrocery Channel: A Transformation in Retail Logistics and U.S. Consumer Behavior". Journal of Transportation Management. 30(2), 73-95. 
Guragai, B., Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, M. T. (2019). Cash-to-Cash (C2C) Length:  Insights on Present and Future Profitability and Liquidity. Other. 31, 133-151. 
Farris , M., Guragai, B.  (2019). Managing Cash-to-Cash (C2C) to Increase Company Profitability. Southern Business and Economic Journal. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, M. T., Guragai, B.  (2019). Managing C2C to Increase Company Profitability. Other. 25, 1-14. 
Farris, M. T., Gravier, M., Companik, E.  (2018). Feasibility of Warehouse Drone Adoption and Implementation. Journal of Transportation Management. 28(2), 33-50. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, M. T., Adhikari, S.  (2017). C2C in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Brief Review and Benchmarks. Petroleum Accounting and Financial Management Journal. 36(2), 9-30.  Denton, TX: UNT Institute of Petroleum Accounting. 
Yolanda, O., Manuj, I., Farris, M. T., Wilson, J.  (2016). Fifth Annual Logistics Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 55(2), 208-223. 
Farris II, M., Spinks, T.  (2013). Implementing A Holistic Approach to Campus Sustainability. The International Journal of Social Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context. 
Gravier, M., Farris II, M.  (2012). Integrative vs. Disintegrative Forces in the Evolution of Supply Chain Networks. International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations. 2(3), 1-32. 
Manuj, I., Yazdanparast, A., Farris II, M., Wilson, J.  (2011). Fourth Annual  Logistic Faculty Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 50(4), 416-430. 
Farris II, M.  (2010). Early Efforts Embracing Supply Chain Environmental Sustainability. International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability. 6(6), 181-191. 
Farris II, M., Crum, M., Menachof, D.  (2010). Global Opportunities via the Fulbright Scholar Program. Transportation Journal. 
Farris II, M.  (2010). Solutions to Strategic Supply Chain Mapping Issues. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 
Manuj, I., Yazdanparast, A., Farris II, M., Wilson, J.  (2010). Third Annual Logistics Faculty Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 49(9), . 
Farris II, M., Denham, L.  (2009). ASTL Certification Examinations: Pass Rates and How the Test is Administered. Transportation Journal. 48(2), 0_3. 
Randall, W. S., Farris II, M.  (2009). Supply Chain Financing:  Using Cash-to-Cash Variables to Help Align the Supply Chain. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 39(8), 669-689. 
3.	Randall, W. S., Farris II, M.  (2009). Utilizing Cash-to-Cash to Benchmark Company Performance. Benchmarking: An International Journal. 16(4), . 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, M., Fleischman, G. M. (2009). Supply Chain Cash-to-Cash: Strategy for the 21st Century. Strategic Finance Magazine. 
Farris II, M.  (2009). Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do. Transportation Journal. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris  II, M. T., Fleischman, G. M. (2009). Supply Chain Cash-To-Cash: A Strategy For The 21st Century. Strategic Finance Magazine. 91(1), 40-48. 
Gravier, M. J., Farris II, M.  (2008). An Analysis of Logistics Pedagogical Literature:  Past and Future Trends in Curriculum, Content, and Pedagogy. International Journal of Logistics Management. 19(2), 233-253. 
Farris II, M.  (2008). Are You Prepared for a Devastating Port Strike in 2008?. Transportation Journal. 48(1), 43-53. 
Farris II, M., Pohlen, T. L. (2008). Evaluating the Private Fleet. Transportation Journal. 48(4), . 
Farris II, M.  (2007). 2007 Logistics Faculty Salaries. Journal of Transportation Management. 18(2), 1-16. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris III, M. T., Anders, S. B. (2007). Cash-To-Cash Analysis And Management. The CPA Journal. 77(8), 42-47. 
Farris II, M., Pohlen, T., Wilson, J.  (2006). 2006 Logistics Faculty Salaries. Journal of Transportation Management. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, M., Anders, S. B. (2007). Cash-to-Cash Analysis and Management. The CPA Journal. 42-47. 
Farris II, M., Pohlen, T.  (2006). Deregulation Delayed is Deregulation Denied: Repealing the Wright Amendment. Transportation Journal. 45(4), 67-71. 
Farris, T. M., Swartz, S. M. (2006). Repeal or Retain? The Wright Amendment Debate. Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy. 73(1), 86-95. 
Farris II, M., Pohlen, T.  (2006). Tribulations to Reach a Compromise for the Wright Amendment. Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy. 73(4), 371-80. 
Farris II, M., Swartz, S. M. (2006). Wright Amendment: Time for Repeal. Transportation Journal. 45(1), pp. 52-60. 
Farris II, M., Hutchison, P. D., Hasty, R.  (2005). Using Cash-to-Cash To Benchmark Service Industry Performance. Journal of Applied Business Research. 21(2), 113-124. 
Farris II, M., Wittmann, M., Hasty, R.  (2005). Aftermarket Support and the Supply Chain: Exemplars and Implications from the Aerospace Industry. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 35(1), pp. 6-19. 
Gravier, M. J., Farris II, M.  (2005). Financing America's Roads: The Past Is Prologue. Journal of Transportation Management. 16(1), pp 1-14. 
Farris II, T. M., Hutchison, P. D., Hasty, R. W. (2005). Using Cash-To-Cash To Benchmark Service Industry Performance. Journal of Applied Business Research. 21(2), 113-123. 
Farris II, M., Pohlen, T. L. (2004). Investigating Recertification and Other Means of Enhancing the Perceived Value of ASTL Certification. Transportation Journal. 43(4), pp. 36-52. 
Hutchison, P., Farris II, M. T. (2004). Managing Cash-to-Cash To Increase Firm Value. Today's CPA. pp. 18-29. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, T. M. (2004). Managing The Cash-To-Cash Cycle To Increase Firm Value. Today's CPA. 31(5), 18-23. 
Hutchison, P., Farris II, M.  (2003). Cash-to-Cash In The Oil Industry: Assessment and Benchmarks. Oil, Gas & Energy Quarterly. 51(3), pp. 479-492. 
Farris II, T. M., Hutchison, P. D. (2003). Measuring Cash-To-Cash Performance. International Journal of Logistics Management. 14(2), 83-91. 
Farris II, M., Hutchison, P.  (2003). Measuring Cash-to-Cash Performance. International Journal of Logistics Management. 14(2), pp. 83-92. 
Cooper, M., Farris II, M.  (2003). How Can We Add Value to Logistics Education. Logistics Spectrum. 37(3), pp. 4-8. 
Hutchison, P. D., Farris II, T. M. (2003). Cash-To-Cash Assessment And Benchmarks For The Oil And Gas Industry. Oil & Gas Tax Quarterly. 51(3), 479-491. 
Farris II, M., Hutchison, P.  (2002). Cash-to-Cash: The New Supply Chain Management Metric. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 32, pp. 288-298. 
Farris II, T. M., Hutchison, P. D. (2002). Cash-To-Cash: The New Supply Chain Management Metric. 32(4), 288-298. International Journal Of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. 
Farris II, M.  (2002). Precipice. Journal of Business Logistics. 23(1), 181-182. 
Wilson, P. H., Strutton, D., Farris II, M.  (2002). Investigating the Perceptual Aspects of Sales Training. Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management. 22(2), pp. 77-86. 
Farris II, M., Wilson, P.  (2002). Where Have All the On-Line Grocers Gone? Lessons Learned From the Demise of On-Line Grocers. Journal of Transportation Management. 13(1), pp. 9-18. 
Farris II, M.  (1999). Carrier Portfolio Management. Journal of Transportation Management. 9(2), pp. 32-36. 
Farris II, M., Maes, J. D. (1998). Teaching Students to Market a $5.3 Million Asset. Education + Training. 40(9), pp. 405-410. 
Farris II, M., Welch, D.  (1998). High-Speed Ship Technology: Maritime Vessels for the 21st Century. Transportation Journal. 38(1), 5-14. 
Farris II, M., Maes, J. D., Bunz, U. K. (1998). References and Bibliography: Citing the Internet. Journal of Applied Business Research. pp. 33-36. 
Davis, G. M., Farris II, M.  (1997). Collective Ratemaking: An Extant Process. Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy. 65(1), p. 88-94. 
Farris II, M.  (1996). Utilizing Inventory Flow Models with Suppliers. Journal of Business Logistics. 17(1), pp. 35-62. 
Farris II, M., Maes, J. D. (1996). Tips on Reviewing Students' Resumes. Journal of Education for Business. 71(6), pp. 368-371. 
Pohlen, T., Farris II, M.  (1995). Graduate Logistics Education. Air Force Journal of Logistics. XIX(3), 1-3 (Lead article). 
Pohlen, T., Farris II, M.  (1992). Reverse Logistics in Plastic Recycling. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 22(7), pp. 35-47. 
Farris II, M., Beyer, R.  (1987). Tucson Vendorized DNF. IBM Manufacturing Technology Digest. 5(2), 91-95. 
Monograph
Farris II, M.  (2013). Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap to Best Practice Results. Transportation Journal. 
Gravier, M., Farris II, M.  (2011). Identifying Opportunities to Manage and Reduce Healthcare's Most Controllable Cost Area: Logistics and Supply Chain Management. IBM Center for The Business of Government. 
Written Case with Instructional Material
Farris , M.  (2020). Joiner & Sons Hardware: Exploring Multichannel Opportunities. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Professional Cases. 
Farris, M. T. (2019). Sequoia Distributing: Inventory Turnover - Managing the Forest AND the Trees. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Cases. 
Farris, M. T., Gravier, M.  (2017). Provincial Industries: Opening International Regional Offices. 
Farris, M. T. (2016). GHP Bearings: Strategically Mapping the Supply Chain. Council of Supply Chain Management professionals. 
Farris II, M.  (2015). Central Manufacturing. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. 
Farris II, M.  (2013). ConSort Inc.. Council of Supply Chain Management. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. 
Farris II, M.  (2012). Silo Manufacturing Corporation, Part A and Part B,. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. 
Farris II, M., Manuj, I.  (2011). Innovative Distribution Company: A Total Cost Approach to Understanding Supply Chain Risk. Council of Supply Chain Mangement Professionals. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. 



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
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Grant - Research   
Farris, M. T. (Principal), "Supply Chain Mapping," Sponsored by University of North Texas, Other, $10000 Funded. (June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021).
Farris, M. T. (Principal), McPherson, M. A. (Supporting), "University-Wide Fulbright Mentoring Group," Sponsored by UNT Mentoring Initiative, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2012 – 2013).
Farris II, M., McPherson,, Thurman,, "University-wide Fulbright Mentoring Group, University of North Texas Mentoring,"  Funded. (2012 – 2012).
Gravier, M. J., Farris II, M., "Identifying Opportunities to Manage and Reduce Healthcare's Most Controllable Cost Area: Logistics and Supply Chain Management," Sponsored by IBM Center for The Business of Government, $20000 Funded. (2010 – 2010).
Farris II, M., "Fulbright Short-term Residency and Speaker Series," Sponsored by Charn Uswachoke International Development grant, $18600 Funded. (2009 – 2009).
Farris II, M., "Costing the Supply Chain," Sponsored by Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, $135000 Funded. (2007 – 2007).
Farris II, M., "Residence at Fachhochschul Studiengang Produktions-und-Managementtechnik in Steyr, Austria from February 2008 through August 2008," Sponsored by Austrian-American Fulbright Scholar, $28909 Funded. (2007 – 2007).
Farris II, M., "Lost Opportunity:  How the Current Wright Amendment Agreement Fails the Community and Consumers," Sponsored by Love Terminal Partners, $4125 Funded. (2006 – 2006).
Farris II, M., "Creating Macro Maps to Extend Supply Chain Mapping," Sponsored by University of North Texas Research Opportunities Program, $5000 Funded. (2005 – 2005).
Farris II, M., "NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business," Sponsored by NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business, $1500 Funded. (2003 – 2003).
Farris II, M., "NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business," Sponsored by NAPM Dallas, $1500 Funded. (2002 – 2002).
Farris II, M., "Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant," Sponsored by Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research, $15000 Funded. (2002 – 2002).
Farris II, M., "NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business," Sponsored by NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business, $1500 Funded. (2001 – 2001).
Farris II, M., "Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research," Sponsored by Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research, $15000 Funded. (2001 – 2001).
Farris II, M., "NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business," Sponsored by NAPM Dallas/NAPM Fort Worth/Wichita Falls Monthly Report on Business, $1500 Funded. (2000 – 2000).
Farris II, M., "Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research," Sponsored by Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research, $15000 Funded. (2000 – 2000).
Farris II, M., "Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research," Sponsored by 1999. Texas Logistics Education Foundation Grant. Summer grant funded research, $15000 Funded. (1999 – 1999).
Farris II, M., "University of North Texas Research Initiation Grant.," Sponsored by University of North Texas Research Initiation Grant., $3800 Funded. (1999 – 1999).
Farris II, M., "Evaluating the Long Term Impact and Cost Effectiveness of Outsourcing," $125000 Funded. (1997 – 1997).
Farris II, M., "Department of Transportation Eisenhower Foundation Grant," Sponsored by Department of Transportation Eisenhower Foundation Grant, $3000 Funded. (1996 – 1996).
Farris II, M., "National Association of Purchasing Management Doctoral Dissertation Grant, awarded nationally," Sponsored by National Association of Purchasing Management Doctoral Dissertation Grant, awarded nationally, $10000 Funded. (1992 – 1992).
Grant - Teaching   
Farris , M., "Mechatronische Systemtechnik: Erleben Sie die Praxis im Klassenzimmer (Mechatronic System Engineering: Creating a Real-World Experience in the Classroom)," Sponsored by European Union, International, $469644 Funded. (2019 – 2022).
Sponsored Research   
farris, m. T., "Texoma Innovation Engine (TIE)," Sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, Federal, $1000000 Funded. (January 15, 2024 – January 15, 2026).
Farris, M. T., "Currency and Procurement: Mitigating Risk and Reducing Total Cost," Sponsored by Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), Other, $37118 Funded. (February 2017 – August 2018).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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