Bio
Dr. Kristin Thoney-Barletta is Professor and Interim Department Head of the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Department. She received a B.S. in Mathematics in 1994 from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Thoney-Barletta graduated in 1997, with a M.Sc. in Operations Research from NC State University. She received her Ph.D. from NC State University in 2000, co-majoring in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Dr. Thoney-Barletta is a member of INFORMS, IIE, ITAA, and ACRA.
Research
- Textile & Apparel Supply Chain Modeling
- Apparel Sourcing
- Textile & Apparel Cost Competitiveness
- Logistics – Forward and Reverse (Recycling)
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Control
- Military Logistics
Organizations
- Program in Operations Research – Faculty Member
- Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute – Faculty Member
Teaching
- FTM 220 – Introduction to Retailing and Supply Chain Management
- FTM/TT 380 – Management and Control of Textile and Apparel Systems
- FTM 416 – The Business of Fashion
- FTM 420 – Retail Buying in Fashion and Textiles
- TTM 761 – Supply Chain Management and Information Technology
Education
B.S.
Mathematics
Valparaiso University
1994
M.S.
Operations Research
North Carolina State University
1997
Ph.D.
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
North Carolina State University
2000
Area(s) of Expertise
Brand Management and Marketing
Supply Chain Management
