CHARLES A. BRIGGS, Ph.D.
Office Address
Home Address
Department of Economics & Finance
School of Business
Alabama A & M University
P.O.Box, 429, Normal AL 35762
256-372-4787 (Office)
Charles.Briggs@aamu.edu
106 Winding Trail
Huntsville, AL 35811
710-850-0315 (Home)
701-367-3602 (Cell)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ph.D. in Transportation and Logistics. North Dakota State University of Agriculture and
Applied Sciences, Fargo, ND, May 2010.
Major Concentration Area: Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Supporting Areas: Transportation Economics/Managerial Logistics.
Dissertation Topic: “Risk Assessment in the Upstream Crude Oil Supply Chain:
Leveraging Analytic Hierarchy Process”
MS. - Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL, May 1986.
Major Area: Economics
Supporting Area: Finance
B.BA. – Schiller International University, London England, July 1982.
Major: International Business
Minor: Finance
HONORS/AWARDS
Certificates of Recognition (2006-2010): College Board Advance Placement Program,
Educational Testing Service.
Service Award: International Academy of African Business and Development, 2008.
American Educational Inc.1999: Who is Who Among American Teachers.
Wiley’s Publishing Company 1993: Listed in the Wiley Guide to Finance Faculty.
Alabama A & M University, School of Business Student Body 1993: Certificate of
Appreciation for Superior Guidance.
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BEST PAPER AWARDS (REFEREED PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATIONS)
Enyinda, C. I., Tolliver, D., and Briggs, C. (2009). “A Sensitivity Analysis for MultiAttribute Global Supply Chain Logistics Outsourcing Risk Management.” In Proceedings
of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, October
22-25, 2009, at Memphis, TN (Best Paper Award in International Business Track).
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A. and Hawkins, A. (2009). “Multi-criteria Decision Making
Approach for Improved Strategic Risk Management within Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.”
In Proceeding of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration
Disciplines (Best Paper Award in International Business Track).
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A. and Bachkar, K. (2009). “Managing Risk in Pharmaceutical
Global Supply Chain Outsourcing: Applying Analytic Hierarchy Process Model.” In
Proceedings of American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences. (Best Paper
Award in Supply Chain Management Track)
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A, and Koo, W. (2008). “The Role of Competitive Intelligence
Leverage in Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy.” In Proceedings of Global Academy
of Business and Economic Research. (Best Paper Award in Supply Chain Management
Track)
Enyinda, C. I., Ogbuehi, A. and Briggs, C.A. (2008). “Global Supply Chain Risks
Management: A New Battleground for Gaining Competitive Advantage.” In Proceedings
of American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences. . (Best Paper Award in Supply
Chain Management Track).
HISTORY OF FULL TIME TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, January 2007- May 2010 - Department of Transportation
and Logistics, Upper Great Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University of
Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Fargo, ND.
Instructor (1988-2006): Department of Economics and Finance School of Business
Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
MS. Program: Graduate Courses Taught (1987-1994): Survey of Economic Theory,
Urban Economics, International Economics, Public Finance/ Public Sector Economics,
Research Method in Economics.
Undergraduate Course (1986-2006): Basic Economics, Business Statistics I/II, Principles
of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics,
Intermediate Macroeconomics, Principles of Finance, Public Finance/Public Sector
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Economics, Money and Capital Market, Bank Administration, Investment Analysis and
Portfolio Management, International Economics.
HISTORY OF PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor. (1986-1988): Department of Economics and Finance School of
Business Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL.
Adjunct Instructor. (1997-1999): Department of Business and Information Technology,
Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL
Courses Taught: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics.
Adjunct Instructor. (1992-2003): Calhoun Community College, Huntsville, AL.
Courses Taught: Business Statistics I/II, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of
Macroeconomics.
Adjunct Instructor. (1992-1993): Chrysler United Auto Worker Madison AL.
Courses Taught: Business Statistics I/II, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of
Macroeconomics.
TEACHING METHODS USED.
Discussion of contemporary and/or emerging issues in global economic issues; Case Method;
News Reports, Ethical & Social Issues in Global Business/Economic Reports; Documentary
firms/Videos; Guest Speakers; Role Playing; Power-point Presentations.
TEACHING INTERESTS
Logistics and Supply Chain Risk Management; Transportation Management; Purchasing and
Supply Chain Management; Advanced Logistics & Supply Chain Management; International
logistics and Supply Chain Management; International Business; Basic Economics;
Macro/Micro Economics and Statistics.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Oil Industry Supply Chain Logistics; Oil Transportation and Supply Chain Security; Supply
Chain Risks; Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Issues; International
Logistics and Supply Chain; Risk in Oil Security; Sense and Respond Supply Chain;
Applications of RFID in Oil Supply Chain; Global Oil Trade; Global Transportation Security
and Logistics Systems; Role of Human Agents in Supply Chain Relationship; Transportation
of Hazardous Materials; Statistical Analysis in Risk Management.
TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
Student teaching evaluations range from very good to excellent; Innovative teaching methods
often used.
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REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C A. and Koo, W. (2008). “The Role of Competitive Intelligence
Leverage in Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy.” Global Review of Business and
Economic Research Vol. 5, No. 1. pp.1-19.
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A. and Hawkins, A. (2009). “Multi-criteria Decision Making
Approach for Improved Strategic Risk Management within Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.”
International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences, Vol. 2. pp. 1-14
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A. and Bachkar, K. (2009). “Applying Analytic Hierarchy
Process Framework for Assessing Risk in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Outsourcing.” The
Journal of Business and Accounting, Vol.2, No. 1, pp.32-41.
REFEREED PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATIONS.
Enyinda, C.I., Briggs C.A., Obuah, E., and Mbah, C.H.N. (2010). “A Model for Petroleum
Supply Chain Risk Analysis: A Case Study of Multinational Oil Enterprise in Nigeria.” In
Proceedings of the 11th International Academy of African Business and Development
Conference hosted by University of Lagos, Nigeria, May 18-22, 2010.
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A. and Hawkins, A. (2009). “Multi-criteria Decision Making
Approach for Improved Strategic Risk Management within Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.”
International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences.
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A. and Bachkar, K. (2009). “Managing Risk in Pharmaceutical
Global Supply Chain Outsourcing: Applying Analytic Hierarchy Process Model.” In
Proceedings of American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A, and Koo, W. (2008). “The Role of Competitive Intelligence
Leverage in Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy.” In Proceedings of Global Academy
of Business and Economic Research.
Enyinda, C. I., Briggs, C.A, Tolliver, D., and Mbah, C. (2008). “Lean Supply Chain
Implementation: Transforming Nigerian Military Supply Chain Value Stream into a Lean
Sustainment Enterprise for the 21st Century.” In Proceedings of 2008 the International
Academy of African Business and Development.
Enyinda, C. I., Ogbuehi, A. and Briggs, C.A. (2008). “Global Supply Chain Risks
Management: A New Battleground for Gaining Competitive Advantage.” In Proceedings
of American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 15 No 1, pp. 278-292.
Briggs, C.A. (2002). “Poverty and Homelessness”; In Proceedings of 2002, Industry and
Economic Track; Alabama Academy of Science
Briggs, C. A. (1999). “Discrimination in Employment in the Labor Market”: In Proceedings
of 1999, Industry and Economic Track; Alabama Academy of Science.
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Briggs, C.A., Eric Rahimian. (1999). “Plunging Oil Price since 1970 and the Impact on
Trade and Income”; In Proceedings of 1999, Industry and Economic Track; Alabama
Academy of Science.
MANUSCRIPT SUBMITED
Enyinda, C.I., Udo, G., Briggs C.A. (2010). “Managing Disruption Risks in the Petroleum
Supply Chain Operations: A Quantitative Approach.” A Competitive Paper Submitted to
Decision Science Institute for 41st Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 20-23, 2010.
SEMINAR PRESENTATION
Charles A. Briggs. (April 8, 2010): Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North
Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science: “An Evaluation of the
Upstream Oil Industry Supply Chain Risk” Leveraging Analytic Hierarchy Approach.
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL OF BUSINESS/DEPARTMENT
Academic Advisor: AAMU Bull Dog Football Team, 2001-2003.
Academic Advisor: AAMU School of Business Economics Department, 1990-2006.
Faculty Senator: Alabama A & M University, 1999 – 2006.
Service Award: Alabama A & M University, 1999/ 2004/2009.
School of Business Representative: Alabama A&M University Grievance Committee 2005
– 2006.
School of Business Representative: SACS
Education Faculty, 2004.
On-Site Interview Participant, General
School of Business Representative: Alabama A & M University, Operation Jump Start for
Freshmen Students, 1988-2005.
School of Business Representative: Alabama A & M University, High School Senior Day,
1988-2006.
School of Business Representative: Alabama A & M University, Youth Motivational Task
force, 1988-2005.
School of Business Representative: Alabama A & M University, Student Recruitment,
1998-2004.
Alabama A & M University, School of Business AACSB Student Affairs Committee,
1999-2000.
Alabama A & M University, School of Business AACSB Faculty Development
Committee, 2000-2003.
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Alabama A & M University, School of Business AACSB Curriculum Committee, 20042006.
Alabama A & M University, School of Business, Department of Economics and Finance
Faculty Search Committee Member (2000).
Alabama A & M University, School of Business Honor Day Committee Member, 19952001.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals; American Society of Business and
Behavioral Sciences; The International Academy of Business and Public Administration
Disciplines; International Academy of African Business and Development; Global Academy
of Business and Economic Research; American Society of Transportation and Logistics; and
Member, Ph.D. Project Management Doctoral Students Association ( MDSA).
References upon Request
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