Professional Overview
Steve Geary serves as a contributing editor at DC Velocity Magazine and holds the role of Editor-at-Large for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)'s Supply Chain Quarterly. He has been affiliated with DC Velocity since its inception in 2003, consistently contributing editorial content and thought leadership on supply chain and logistics topics. His editorial portfolio includes numerous articles focused on supply chain risk management, global logistics, labor issues, and technology integration within the logistics sector.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
- Editor-at-Large, DC Velocity Magazine and Supply Chain Quarterly (May 2005 – November 2023): As Editor-at-Large, Steve provides expert analysis, in-depth editorial content, and contributes strategic thought pieces that address evolving challenges within supply chain and logistics industries.
- President, Supply Chain Visions, Inc.: Steve leads this family of companies and consultancies, which specialize in supply chain management with a significant focus on government sector clients. Under his leadership, the company supports various offices and functions through supply chain optimization and strategic planning services.
- Principal Consultant at Supply Chain Vistas, Inc.: In a consulting capacity, he applies extensive expertise to enhance supply chain operations and strategies.
- Adjunct Faculty and Researcher at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee: Since 2005, Steve has contributed academic and practical supply chain knowledge as an adjunct faculty member. He also lectures at The Gordon Institute at Tufts University, focusing on advanced supply chain education and executive training.
- Vice President, SEE Alliance LLC (as of 2013): This consultancy affiliation complements his executive and consulting roles.
Educational Background
- MBA in Operations Management, Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management (1985–1986)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Psychology, Finance), University of Notre Dame (1985–1989)
- Additional executive education through the Center for Executive Education at the University of Tennessee.
Industry Expertise and Impact
Steve Geary’s engagement with supply chain and logistics spans over four decades, emphasizing defense logistics, risk management, and government supply chains. His expertise includes:
- Defense logistics and military supply chain resilience, evidenced by his prominence in related forums and contributions endorsed by Aviation Week MRO and national defense logistics discussions.
- Supply chain risk management, with published insights on differentiated strategies based on customer, product, channel, and supplier segmentation.
- Consultative leadership in the integration of technology platforms for logistics optimization, such as detailed case analyses published in DC Velocity (e.g., use of One Network Enterprises’ technology).
- Advocacy for agile and sustainable supply chains, addressing labor shortages and the implementation of payment automation systems.
- Thought leadership on logistics policy and international trade-related risk, including commentary on geopolitical impacts (e.g., dealing with China and Russia from a commerce and logistics perspective).
His editorial work reflects an action-oriented approach, combining academic rigor with operational insights to influence supply chain management practices widely.
Publications and Thought Leadership
Steve Geary has authored numerous articles and blogs focusing on logistics innovation, supply chain agility, analytics, and risk management. Noteworthy contributions include:
- “Billion Dollar Baby” (DC Velocity, 2011) analyzing transportation system integration.
- Multiple opinion and strategy pieces on global logistics risks, technology adoption in supply chains, and labor management.
- Regular columns and blogs addressing contemporary supply chain challenges, such as those published on DC Velocity’s platform and the Supply Chain Quarterly.
His contributions have been recognized as foundational within the supply chain editorial community and provide influential perspectives for senior logistics and supply chain executives.
In sum, Steve Geary’s profile synthesizes decades of executive leadership, academic involvement, and high-level editorial thought leadership in supply chain and logistics, particularly with relevance to government and defense sectors. His dual role as an executive and editor offers strategic insights grounded in both practice and research, with established influence in supply chain risk management, defense logistics, and technology-driven supply chain optimization.
