thoughtleaders
BY JAMES A. COOKE, EDITOR AT LARGE
THE DC VELOCITY Q&A
a supply chain
interview with Joel Sutherland
Joel L. Sutherland was chosen as the recipient of CSCMP’s
2009 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of a
career marked by professional innovation.
THIS SUMMER, THE COUNCIL OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEment Professionals (CSCMP) announced that it had chosen Joel L.
Sutherland to receive its 2009 Distinguished Service Award. The
honor is given each year to an individual who has made significant
contributions to the art and science of supply chain and logistics
management. Sutherland is the 44th person to receive this award
since it was first presented in 1965.
In a statement announcing Sutherland’s selection, CSCMP
President Rick Blasgen said, “Joel has dedicated his career to creating innovative techniques, processes, and solutions to improve
supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. He is also an inspirational leader who believes in leadership by example and has greatly contributed to raising awareness of the supply chain management profession around the world.”
Sutherland has worked for more than 30 years in the supply
chain profession. He joined the pharmaceutical company Bergen
Brunswig after graduation from college. Since then, he has worked
for Denso (a Toyota Group company), International Paper, Frans
Maas/Sealand Logistics, and the Formica Corp. In the late 1990s,
he helped create the non-asset–based 3PL Transplace and later
became president and COO of Air-Road Express. He is currently
managing director at Lehigh University’s Center for Value Chain
Research in Bethlehem, Pa.
Sutherland, who has a B.S. degree from the University of
Southern California and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University,
spoke recently with DC VELOCITY Editor at Large James Cooke
about his career.
