Dr Randy Napier

[Dr Randall Alan Napier]

Other Faculty, Information Systems and Operations Management

Last Updated: January 6, 2021

about me

Research Interests

Use of quantitative tools to support and improve business processes; business analytics management and practice; sports analytics.

Teaching Interests

Operations Management, Management Science, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Project Management, Business Analytics.

Biography

Before joining the University of Texas at Arlington faculty, Randy Napier logged over 25 years in management and consulting, with emphasis on enterprise resource planning software and business process redesign projects. He currently teaches courses in information systems and operations management. He also serves as the Director of UTA's Executive MBA program, and provides operational support to UTA’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program.

Education

- 2012 PhD in Management Science/Operations Management
  University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, 2012
- 2012 PhD in Business Administration-Management Science
  The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012
- 1986 JD in Law
  University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 1986
  (Distinction: Cum laude)
- 1978 PhD in Law
  Univ Houston Downtown Campus, 1978
- 1977 MS in Management - Accounting
  Florida International Univ, 1977
- 1977 MS in Accounting
  Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 1977
  (Distinction: Summa cum laude)
- 1972 BA in Economics
  Northwestern University, 1972
- 1972 BA in Economics
  Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1972

Licensure and Certifications

- 2003 Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management, APICS, the Premier Professional Association for Supply Chain Management
- 1987 Attorney, Supreme Court of Texas
- 1979 Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Appointments

- Aug 2017 to Present Clinical Associate Professor
  Information Systems and Operations Management, University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX, United States)
  Clinical Associate Professor, University of Texas at Arlington. Fall 2017 to Present. Teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Operations Management, Management Science, Logistics, and Enterprise Resource Planning. Serves as UTA’s SAP University Alliance Faculty Coordinator. Serves as Internship Coordinator for the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management and supports development of Business Analytics degree programs.
- Jan 2000 to Present Chairman
  SRH Consulting
  Principal in consulting practice and software dealership serving mid-market companies. Developed proprietary business process optimization methodology and helped numerous clients achieve breakthrough success. Active in all facets of the practice, which became a top-tier dealer for two major software publishers and has been named to Accounting Technology magazine’s Technology Pacesetters 100 listing.
- July 2018 to July 2020 Director
  College of Business, University of Texas at Arlington, Executive MBA Program (Arlington, TX, United States)
  Serves as Director of UTA’s Executive MBA Program. Manages Program support staff (one Recruiter and one Administrative Coordinator). Responsibilities include program curriculum development, instructor staffing, program marketing, and program financial performance. Program was ranked #1 in Texas and #16 among Executive MBA programs by Inc. Magazine in 2017.
- Aug 2013 to Aug 2017 Clinical Assistant Professor
  University of Texas at Arlington
  Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington. Fall 2013 to Summer 2017. Teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Operations Management, Management Science, Logistics, and Enterprise Resource Planning. Serves as UTA’s SAP University Alliance Faculty Coordinator. Worked with SAP and UTA faculty to qualify courses for the SAP Student Recognition Award.
- Jan 2012 to Aug 2013 Visiting Lecturer
  University of Texas at Tyler
  Visiting Lecturer, University of Texas at Tyler. Spring 2012 to Summer 2013. Developed and taught Introduction to the American Health Care System in online format to graduate students. Taught classroom and multi-site broadcast courses in Operations Management and Managerial Decision Making to undergraduate students.
- Aug 2011 to May 2013 Adjunct Instructor
  Dallas Baptist University
  Adjunct Instructor, Dallas Baptist University. Fall 2011 to Spring 2013. Taught graduate Course in Project Management in hybrid classroom/online format to graduate students. Taught undergraduate course in Managerial Statistics.
- Aug 2009 to Aug 2011 Lecturer
  University of Texas at Arlington
  Lecturer, University of Texas at Arlington. Fall 2009 to Summer 2011. Taught undergraduate courses in Operations Management and Business Statistics.
- Apr 1996 to Jan 2000 Principal
  Quantum Analytics, Inc.
  Principal in independent consulting practice specializing in quantitative analysis and software implementation. Founded the practice independently while intermittently accepting contract engagements through larger firms. Merged with two other firms to form SRH Consulting in January of 2000.
- Jan 1998 to Nov 1999 SAP Software Consultant and Project Manager
  Deloitte & Touche / Resource Connection, LLC / Ciber, Inc.
  Project engagements with major consulting firms on SAP R/3 software implementations for large companies. Served as interim Director of Materials Management during SAP implementation for a leading consumer products company.
- July 1993 to Apr 1996 General Manager, VP & Chief Financial Officer, Controller
  National Samples, Inc.
  Held a series of positions for privately held manufacturing company. Managed implementation of an integrated accounting and manufacturing software system, and led successful turnaround effort following change of company ownership. Company received Community Service Award from U.S. Senator Phil Gramm in recognition of successful turnaround.
- Nov 1978 to June 1990 Various financial management and professional positions
  Tenneco, Inc. and The Image Bank/Eastman Kodak Company
  Held a series of positions in subsidiary and corporate operations of Fortune 20 companies. Responsibilities included various professional and management positions in administration and finance.

Memberships

- Jan 2017 to Present Institute for Operations Research/Management Science
  Member
  
  INFORMS is the academic and professional association for operations research, management science, and business analytics professionals.
- Apr 2015 to Present Americas SAP Users Group
  Member, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
  
  Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) is made up of people and organizations that depend on the products and services of SAP, which is one of the world’s largest business software companies.
- Jan 2014 to Present SAP University Alliances
  SAP Faculty Coordinator, University of Texas at Arlington
  
  SAP University Alliances is a global program with more than 2,900 member institutions in over 103 countries that exposes students and faculty to the latest SAP technologies and enables universities to integrate SAP software into their teaching by partnering to build technology skills.
- Oct 2013 to Dec 2018 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
  Member, Dallas-Fort Worth Roundtable
  
  The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the leading global association for supply chain management professionals.
- Sept 2013 to Dec 2018 Decision Sciences Institute
  Member
  
  Decision Sciences Institute is a professional organization of academicians and practitioners interested in the application of quantitative and behavioral methods to the problems of society. Through national, international and regional conferences, competitions, and publications, the Institute provides an international forum for presenting and sharing research in the study of decision processes across disciplines. The Institute also plays a vital role in the academic community by offering professional development activities and job placement services.
- Feb 2008 to Dec 2018 Production and Operations Management Society
  Member
  
  Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) is an international professional organization representing the interests of POM professionals from around the world.
  The purposes of the Society are (1) to extend and integrate knowledge that contributes to the improved understanding and practice of production and operations management (POM); (2) to disseminate information on POM to managers, scientists, educators, students, public and private organizations, national and local governments, and the general public; and (3) to promote the improvement of POM and its teaching in public and private manufacturing and service organizations throughout the world.
- Jan 2003 to Oct 2018 APICS, the Premier Professional Association for Supply Chain Management
  President, VP-Education, and Faculty Advisor; APICS Greater Fort Worth Chapter 260
  
  APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain management.

Awards and Honors

- May 2018 Professor of the Year Award sponsored by Sunrise Rotary Club, Arlington, Texas
- Mar 2018 Outstanding Reviewer Award sponsored by International Journal of Production Economics
- May 2017 Distinguished Clinical Faculty Publication Award sponsored by UTA College of Business
- Apr 2017 Faculty Advisor of the Year 2016-2017 sponsored by UTA Division of Student Affairs
- Sep 2014 Distinguished Member Recognition sponsored by National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Jan 2011 Beta Gamma Sigma Membership sponsored by Beta Gamma Sigma
- May 1986 Cum Laude Graduate sponsored by University of Houston Law Center
- Jun 1977 Honors Graduate-Master's Degree Program sponsored by Florida International University

Other Activities

Support & Funding

This data is entered manually by the author of the profile and may duplicate data in the Sponsored Projects section.

- Sept 2016 to Sept 2017 Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Hispanic Serving Institutions Fellowship sponsored by Federal Highway Administration - $7500
  (Funded)

Publications

2019

Journal Article
Do Competitors Respond to Capacity Changes? Evidence from U.S. Manufacturers
No
[Mishra, Rajat, Napier, Randy, Yasar, Mahmut]. Operations Management Research. 12, 159-172. "Springer Nature Group". DOI: http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s12063-019-00145-9
https://link.springer.com/journal/12063

2018

Journal Article
The Dynamic Capabilities View: Supply Chain and Operations Management Perspectives
[Singh, Kuldeep, Kurian, George, Napier, RandallAlan]. ????. 16(2), 155-175. Arcadia, California: "CSUPOM, Inc.".
https://www.csupom.com/uploads/1/1/4/8/114895679/16n2p1.pdf

2015

Journal Article
Examining the Impact of Design for Environment and the Mediating Effect of Quality Management Innovation on Firm Performance
[Jackson, Sherry, Gopalakrishna-Remani, Venugopal, Mishra, Rajat, Napier, RandallAlan]. International Journal of Production Economics. 173, 142-152. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2015.12.009

Journal Article
Nice Work If You Can Get It: A Resource-Based View of Value-Based Pricing in Professional Services
[Napier, RandallAlan, Mishra, Rajat]. Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management. 13(2), 25-43. Pomona, California: "CSU-POM, Inc.".

Journal Article
Linking Sustainability to Quality Management and Firm Performance
[Napier, RandallAlan, Rajat Mishra]. International Journal of Business and Management. 10(3), Toronto, Ontario: "Canadian Center of Science and Education".

2014

Journal Article
Reverse Logistics: Antecedents of Successful Implementation and Firm Performance Effects
[Napier, RandallAlan, Mishra, Rajat]. Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management. Pomona, California: "CSU-POM, Inc.".

2011

Journal Article
Supply Chain Inventory Replenishment: A Benefits Analysis Model
[Prater, Edmund, Napier, Randy]. 9(2),
http://csupom.org/PUBLICATIONS/2011-2/Napier%20and%20Prater%202nd%20Issue%202011%20pp20-41.pdf

Presentations

- June 2019
  Napier, RandallAlan, "Preparing Leaders for Emerging Technologies", Executive MBA Council, Fort Worth, Texas. (June 25, 2019).
- April 2018
  Napier, RandallAlan (Moderator), Gonzalez, Myra (Moderator), Dewan, Pooja (Panelist), Storm, Walter (Panelist), Klute, Brian (Panelist), "Meeting of Analytics Program Directors--Industry Panel Discussion", INFORMS (Insittute for Operations Research and Management Science), Baltimore, Maryland. (April 14, 2018).
- March 2017
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Maturity Models for Operations Management: Toward a Unifying Framework", Decision Sciences Institute-Southwest Region, Little Rock, Arkansas. (March 9, 2017).
- November 2016
  Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), "Strategic Capacity Planning: Evidence from U.S. Manufacturing Industries", Decision Sciences Institute, Austin, Texas. (November 21, 2016).
- November 2016
  Gopalakrishna-Remani, Venugopal (Author & Presenter), Jackson, Sherry (Author), Napier, RandallAlan (Author), "Examining the Impact of an Environmental Management System and the Moderating Effect of Statistical Process Control on Firm Performance", Decision Sciences Institute, Austin, Texas. (November 20, 2016).
- May 2016
  Napier, Randy (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Inventory and Capacity Decisions", Production and Operations Management Society, Orlando, Florida. (May 10, 2016).
- March 2016
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author), Gopalakrishna-Remani, Venugopal (Author & Presenter), Jackson, Sherry (Author & Presenter), "Examining the Impact of an Environmental Management System and the Moderating Effect of Statistical Process Control on Firm Performance", Decision Sciences Institute-Southwest Region, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (March 8, 2016).
- February 2016
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), "Going Live with the UA Curriculum: You Can Do This", SAP University Alliances, San Diego, California. (February 18, 2016).
- November 2015
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author), Jackson, Sherry (Author & Presenter), Gopalakrishna-Remani, Venugopal (Author & Presenter), "Design for Environment, Quality Management, and Firm Performance", Decision Sciences Institute, Seattle, Washington. (November 27, 2015).
- November 2015
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Electronic Health Records and User Participation: Digital Natives versus Digital Immigrants", Decision Sciences Institute, Seattle, Washington. (November 26, 2015).
- October 2015
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), "Analytics Students Entering the Work Force: What’s Next?", ASUG Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter, Plano, Texas. (October 16, 2015).
- May 2015
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Evaluating Alternative Inventory Replenishment Heuristics", Production and Operations Management Society, Washington, D.C.. (May 11, 2015).
- February 2015
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Evaluating Inventory Replenishment Heuristics: A Behavioral View", Decision Sciences Institute-Southwest Region, Houston, Texas. (February 27, 2015).
- November 2014
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Drivers of Excellence in Sustainability Performance", Decision Sciences Institute, Tampa, Florida. (November 22, 2014).
- November 2014
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Antecedents and Consequences of Reverse Logistics", Tampa, Florida. (November 21, 2014).
- May 2014
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Pricing Capability in Professional Services: A Resource-Based Analysis", Atlanta, Georgia. (May 8, 2014).
- March 2014
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Service Positioning in Professional Services: A Resource-Based Analysis", Decision Sciences Institute-Southwest Region, Dallas, Texas. (March 14, 2014).
- November 2013
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author), Mishra, Rajat (Author & Presenter), "Optimization Models for Supply Chain Design: Research in Progress", Baltimore, Maryland. (November 27, 2013).
- March 2013
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author), "Optimization Models for Operations Strategy: Research in Progress", Albuquerque, New Mexico. (March 13, 2013).
- 2012
  Masters, Bradly, Frazier, Greg, Avery, SherryL, Cagle, CarolJ, Napier, Randy, "Napier Pedagogy in the PhD Program: The Use of Collaborative Research". ( , 2012).
- November 2012
  Napier, RandallAlan (Author & Presenter), Mishra, Rajat (Author), "A Strategic Analysis of Service Processes", Decision Sciences Institute, San Francisco, California. (November 21, 2012).

Students Supervised

- Present
  Supervisory Committee Member
  Vidya Ganji, Accepted invitation to serve on the PhD student's Supervisory Committee and Dissertation Committee. (Information Systems and Operations Management)
  PhD Program Committee
- Apr 2017
  Master's Thesis Committee Member
  Kathleen Priester, Served on thesis committee for Master of Science in Information Systems student. (Information Systems and Operations Management)
  Information Systems Governance Structures and Best Practices
- Apr 2017
  Master's Thesis Committee Member
  Unmesh Tamhankar, Served on thesis committee for MS-Industrial Engineering student. (Other)
  Application of Simulation to Lean Implementation

Courses

Service to the University

- Mar 2015 to Present Program Coordinator
  
  SAP University Alliances
  Serves as the SAP University Alliances Faculty Coordinator for UTA. Encourages and supports UTA faculty members in the adoption of hands-on assignments using a live SAP ERP environment in the classroom. Administers the SAP Student Recognition Award for UTA students.
- July 2018 to July 2020 Director
  (Impact: The Executive MBA Program generates positive cash flow that funds other College of Business programs and initiatives. | Engagement: On-site work to support and encourage instructors and students during 8-hour course meeting sessions on Friday and Saturday during approximately 39 weeks per year. Works with EMBA program support team, COB leadership and staff, and instructors to grow the program and maintain or improve the EMBA program's competitive position and recognition in published rankings. | Innovation: Developed sources of financial and recruiting process information in first few months of engagement with the EMBA program. This information will be used to leverage analytics techniques to measure and improve EMBA process performance.)
  
  Executive MBA Program
  Serves as Director of UTA’s Executive MBA Program. Summer 2018 to present. Manages Program support staff (one Recruiter and one Administrative Coordinator). Responsibilities include program curriculum development, instructor staffing, program marketing, and program financial performance.
- Sept 2016 to Aug 2018 Program Coordinator
  
  Internship Coordinator, Department of Information Systems and Operations Management
  Administers course registration for INSY and OPMA student internships at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Conducts and participates in outreach activities to develop internship opportunities with local employers.
- Sept 2016 to Aug 2018 Special Institutional Assignment
  
  MS-Business Analytics Program
  Designated to serve as Advisory Board Liaison for the Master of Science in Business Analytics program. Also speaks to student, professional, and industry groups to promote and recruit students for the MSBA program.
- Sept 2013 to Aug 2018 Faculty Advisor
  
  APICS Student Chapter
  Serves as Faculty Advisor to the Student Chapter of APICS, the Premier Professional Association for Supply Chain Management.
- Sept 2013 to Dec 2014 Committee Member
  
  Strategic Planning Committee for Experience-Based Instruction
  Collaborated with other Committee members to design and recommend a framework of positions and promotion paths for non-tenure track faculty.

Service to the Profession

- Oct 2013 to June 2018
  Board of Directors (Fort Worth, Texas, USA)
  APICS-Greater Fort Worth Chapter 260
  Serves as Faculty Advisor to local APICS chapter. This role is linked to my role as Faculty Advisor to the APICS Student Chapter.
- Apr 2017 to Apr 2018
  (Impact: Helps Analytics program directors share and learn best practices in Analytics education. | Engagement: Planning committee work plus annual meeting organization, delivery, and attendance. | Innovation: Recruited and scheduled speakers for industry panel discussion and workshop session on teaching big data analytics and best practices for using big data infrastructure in university courses.)
  Committee MemberUSA)
  INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and Managemebt Science)
  Served on planning committee for 2018 annual Meeting of Analytics Program Directors. Served as Co-Moderator for Analytics Industry Panel discussion.

Service to the Community

- Feb 2020 to Present
  Member (Arlington, Texas, USA)
  Arlington Police Department / Mental Health Advisory Council
- Aug 2019 to Present
  (Engagement: Completed the LeadershipClass 2020 program in June of 2020. Current status is Legacy Lifetime Member of Leadership Fort Worth. | Innovation: Served as Project Manager for the LeadershipClass 2020 team community service project on de-criminalizing mental health issues. Deliverables from the project included a white paper to guide municipal and non-profit organizations on de-criminalization and a video presentation outlining the team's findings.)
  Member (Fort Worth, Texas, US)
  Leadership Fort Worth
  Leadership Fort Worth is a volunteer organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and connect diverse leaders
  who serve as catalysts for a vibrant and sustainable community.

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