Karen Pentz

Karen Pentz, holding a Doctorate in Business Administration and multiple certifications including CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, and CTSC, has extensive experience in supply chain management and education. Since 1995, Karen has actively contributed to the Association for Supply Chain Management as a member and volunteer, presenting at key conferences. With a teaching career spanning various institutions, including Guilford Technical Community College and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Karen specializes in supply chain, logistics, and business courses. Professional experience includes roles such as Project Manager for supply chain improvements at MEGlobal and Demand Management & S&OP at Oracle Packaging. Karen's earlier career involved significant contributions to Tyco Electronics in various capacities, enhancing inventory management and planning processes. Educational achievements include a DBA from the University of Phoenix and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.