Daniel Stanton

About Daniel Stanton

I am Mr. Supply Chain®, and I’m on a mission to inspire and empower millions of people around the world by teaching them how to apply the principles of supply chain management and project management to become more successful. My experience spans across multiple industries, geographies, and roles. I am also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, a Udemy premium instructor, a Techstars startup founder, a Supply Chain Futurist for IBM, and a best-selling author of Supply Chain Management For Dummies. Through these platforms, I share my insights, tips, and strategies on how to optimize, innovate, and transform supply chains and operations in the digital age. I have a Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from MIT, a Doctor of Business Administration in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University, and hold certifications in supply chain, project management, and business analysis. I am passionate about creating value, solving problems, and making a positive impact in the world.

Experience

1. Premium Instructor

   Udemy

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Implementing Supplier Development and Diversity (with David Burton)

Education

• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

  Bachelor of Science

  1991 — 2001

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Master of Engineering

  2007 — 2008

• National American University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2005 — 2006

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Bachelor of Science

  1996 — 2000

• Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management

  Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

  2015 — 2026

• The University of South Dakota

  Master of Science

  2001 — 2003

• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

  Graduate Research

  2004 — 2005

• Harvard University

  Cross-registered while a student at MIT

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Procurement
• Leading Projects
• Six Sigma
• Analysis
• Supply Chain Engineering
• Teaching
• Start-Ups
• Recruiting
• Project Leadership
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• 3pl
• Budgets
• Supply Chain Technology
• Public Speaking
• Business Process Improvement
• Linkedin
• Operations Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Consulting
• Professional Development Programs
• Change Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Video Production
• Strategic Planning
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Education
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Education
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Veterans
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logistics Management