Laird Burns, Ph.D.

Laird Burns, Ph.D. | (256) 824-6577 CMER Research Office: Supply Chain Management Dr. Laird Burns is an Associate Professor in the College of Business Management Science department at UAH.  He received his B.B.A. in Management and Personnel and Labor...
UAHuntsville CMER & CMSA on EDPA team receive $1.5 M Disaster Recovery Planning Grant

UAHuntsville CMER & CMSA on EDPA team receive $1.5 M Disaster Recovery Planning Grant

As part of a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Center for Management & Economic Research (CMER) and Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (CMSA) ,...
The Application of Lean Enterprise to Improve Seaport Operations

The Application of Lean Enterprise to Improve Seaport Operations

This paper discusses the implementation of Lean Enterprise management, principles, and tools in seaport operations. The paper begins by providing an overview of the necessary management training, strategy, and structure necessary for a successful lean implementation....