Vince Castillo

Assistant Professor

Marketing & Logistics

Background

Vince Castillo is an Assistant Professor of Logistics at The Ohio State University. His research interests include last mile logistics, supply chain sustainability, simulation modeling, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Castillo’s work has been published in the Journal of Business Logistics, Journal of Operations Management, and Journal of Business Ethics and presented at numerous conferences including the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) annual conferences. He has also appeared in the media on podcasts such as NPR's Marketplace, The Indicator from Planet Money, and The World from PRX.

Professor Castillo holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management from the University of Tennessee (2018), an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance (2014, University of San Diego), and a BS in Civil Engineering (2006, Colorado School of Mines). Dr. Castillo is also a GWOT veteran, having served as an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard from 2006-2014.

Socials: Twitter (@DoctorCastillo) and LinkedIn

Areas of Expertise

Logistics/Supply Chain Management
  • Facility Location
  • Supply Chain Risk and Resilience
  • Inventory Management
  • Lean and Agile Supply Chain Strategies
  • Transportation
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Customer Service
  • Logistics Operations Management
Production/Operations Management
  • Data Visualization
  • E-commerce Operations
  • Operations Strategy
  • Distribution Channels
  • Technology Management
Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility
  • Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Education

  • PhD, University of Tennessee (2018)
  • MBA, University of San Diego (2014)
  • BS, Colorado School of Mines (2006)

Publications

Professor Castillo's Google Scholar Profile

Courses

BUSML 4382 - Logistics Analytics
Will equip student with the tools and skills necessary to recognize, analyze and solve significant problems in the operation of supply chains and logistics systems through the application of techniques using spreadsheet analysis, optimization and simulation. Prereq: 3380, and AcctMIS 2200 and 2300, and BusOBA 2320 and 2321, and BusMHR 2292.
BUSOBA 7395 - Supply Chain Sustainability and Resilience
This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts, strategies, and tools needed to build sustainable & resilient supply chains in a dynamic business environment. The topics covered include the triple bottom line of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and economic performance as well as and risk management across supply chain functions.