Edward Marien, Professor emeritus
Email: emarien@exed.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-441-7304
Ed is professor emeritus of transportation and logistics programs for Executive Education department within the School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW). He holds degrees from Indiana University (MBA) and Michigan State University (Ph.D., Marketing and Logistics)
His present instructional activities at the UW include a wide offering of non-credit, continuing educational programs for industry practitioners from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, carriers and third-party service providers in consumer and industrial market segments.
Ed has been employed directly in industry and consults extensively with industry professionals. He has consulted with organizations on supply chain/logistics/transportation, economics and business planning. He has assisted information technology firms in strategic planning and concept implementation. He has also assisted suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and carriers in negotiations, in operations improvement tactics, and in implementing supply chain management initiatives. He emphasizes the use of process improvement models along with practical tips and techniques for clients to build trading partner relationships.
Ed is very active with professional and trade associations, having held many national and chapter positions. He has authored many practitioner journal and trade magazine articles and is often quoted on issues of national interest.