Dr. Nick Vyas, a practitioner in operations management and organizational excellence through the application of Blended Quality Management, AI, ML, RPA, Blockchain, and Data Analytics received his Doctor of Education from USC with his published dissertation on Conceptualization of Higher Education Excellence System (HEES): Use of Advance Data Analytics and Blended Quality Management.
A Subject Matter Expert in End-to-End Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM), Vyas has led business transformation for fortune 100 companies. As USC CGSCM’s Executive Director/ Co-founder, Director of MS GSCM and as an Assistant Professor, he was presented with the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence and recognized as a “Supply Chain Leader” for the APICS Excellence Awards. As a thought leader, he speaks at conferences on global trade, disruptive technology and GSCM.
Vyas serves to make GSCM education accessible through the Gift of Knowledge scholarship at USC MS GSCM program and Supply Chain Professionals without Borders. Working closely with students, Vyas consulted for over 25 global operations across various sectors. He integrated technology and directed teams that both optimized speed-to-market and managed cost/quality.
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Quoted: Nick Vyas in Supply Chain Brain
Vyas explains how the 60-day waiver of the Jones Act is a temporary solution for a long-term problem within the U.S. supply chain.
Quoted: Nick Vyas in Business Insider
Vyas explains how strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure raise the risk profile for the global energy supply chain.
Quoted: Nick Vyas in The New York Times
Vyas explains how the war in the Middle East affects the entire supply chain, not just the fuel industry.
Quoted: Nick Vyas in San Francisco Chronicle
Vyas explains the impact of tariffs on American consumers.
NEWS + EVENTS
2025 Global Supply Chain Summits Tackles Global Trade Uncertainty and AI Transformation
Industry leaders, students, and USC Marshall faculty gathered for a two-day conference on the resilience of supply chains in the midst of a shifting international landscape.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: August 2025
We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.
USC Marshall’s Global Supply Chain Management Program Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders
Graduates harness advanced technologies to create resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains that benefit business and society.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: February 2025
We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.
Eleven Marshall Professors Earn Promotions for New Term
Promoted faculty were recognized for their contributions to the school and their field.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: October 2024
We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.
U.S. East Coast Port Strikes: Implications for Shippers, Consumers, and the Economy
Professor Nick Vyas weighs in on the strike’s short-term and long-term impacts on the global supply chain.
Keeping the American Dream Alive: USC Marshall Alum Lays the Groundwork for a Sustainable Future
Fueled by his experience at USC Marshall, Randy Kendrick ’86 is building a future marked by innovation and sustainability.
12th Annual Global Supply Chain Summit Gathers Industry and Academic Leaders
Speakers and attendees tackled the future of the supply chain, from sustainability to the integration of artificial intelligence at the Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: March 2024
We are proud to highlight the amazing Marshall faculty who have received awards, recognitions, and publications for their groundbreaking work.
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