University of Wisconsin–Parkside

Pritosh
Kumar

Assistant Professor · Business Department · Ph.D., University of Arkansas

I study how scarcity, consumer behavior, and supply chain dynamics intersect — with a focus on retail supply chains, consumer-centric SCM, and the behavioral consequences of supply disruptions.

Pritosh Kumar
3Publications
20Courses
'22PhD
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Research Interests

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Retail Supply Chains

Examining how retail-level decisions propagate upstream through supply chains, with a focus on inventory dynamics, demand signaling, and supplier relationships in consumer-facing contexts.

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Consumer-Centric SCM

Bridging the gap between consumer behavior and supply chain management — understanding how end-customer psychology shapes operational decisions and downstream firm performance.

Supply Chain Scarcity

Investigating how product scarcity — whether real or perceived — affects consumer stockpiling, firm strategy, and supply chain resilience, especially during disruptions and natural disasters.

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Selected Publications

2025

Hurry Up! Better to Get It Now Than to Be Sorry Later: The Effects of Product Rationing on Stockpiling Propensity Before Natural Disasters

Journal of Business Logistics

JBL
2024

Navigating Diversity in Supply Chain Relationships: Building Trustworthiness Through Complementary and Supplementary Fits

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management · pp. 877–902

IJPDLM
2023

The Role of Scarcity-Inducing Post-Stockout Disclosures on Consumer Response to Stockouts

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management · pp. 946–966

IJPDLM
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Teaching

I teach across undergraduate and MBA programs at UW-Parkside, covering supply chain management, business analytics, and operations. My courses combine quantitative rigor with real-world application.

Undergraduate

  • BABA 307X · Data Applications in Operations & Supply Chain
  • BAMA 300X · Business Analytics I
  • BAMA 301X · Business Analytics II
  • BAOS 400X · Fundamental Concepts in Supply Chain Management
  • BAOS 401X · Sourcing & Supplier Management Strategies
  • BAOS 402X · Inventory Management & Distribution Strategy
  • BUS 427 · Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • BUS 465 · Demand Supply Analytics
  • BUS 467 · Managing Pricing, Risks & Finances in SC
  • QM 210 · Business Statistics I
  • QM 310 · Business Statistics II

Graduate (MBA)

  • MBA 512 · Foundations in Statistics & Economics
  • MBA 715 · Advanced Operations Management
  • MBA 718 · Global Supply Chain Management
  • MBA 761 · Optimization Techniques
  • MBA 762 · Supply Chain Analytics
  • MBA 764 · Strategic Sourcing & Digital Supply Chain
  • MBA 765 · Sustainable Logistics & Disaster Management
  • MBA 794 · Internship
  • MBA 799 · Independent Study & Research
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In the News

Walton College · University of Arkansas

How Purchase Limits Can Backfire During Disaster Preparedness

Research featured by the Sam M. Walton College of Business showing that retailer-imposed purchase limits before natural disasters can unintentionally increase consumer stockpiling through anchoring effects.

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Kenosha News

Supplying the Drivers Market: Spotlights Need for Truck Drivers in Kenosha County

Local coverage of supply chain workforce challenges in the Kenosha County region, featuring insights on logistics and driver market dynamics.

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Get in Touch

Let's connect.

I welcome inquiries from researchers, students, and industry professionals interested in supply chain management, consumer behavior, or potential research collaborations.

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University of Wisconsin–Parkside
Business Department, Kenosha, WI