Government Partners

National Science Foundation (NSF) - The Supply Chain & Logistics Institute has a long-standing relationship with the NSF. SCL and ISyE faculty continue to receive grants and appointments from NSF. In May 2008, SC L Executive Director Don Ratliff was invited to serve a three-year term on the advisory committee of the NSF’s Office of Polar Programs.

U.S. Department of Transportation - SCL works closely with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The focus of this work is on the security and efficiency of the transportation system with special attention to international trade, seaport and airport security, and their economic interrelationships and impacts. Specific topics include new forms of information technology that can enable a secure and productive freight and passenger transportation system, as well as related modeling and planning research. Other topics include the state of physical infrastructure, the use of information technology to improve infrastructure and vehicle management, and operations, environmental impact, safety, and congestion mitigation.

State of Georgia - SCL works with the Department of Economic Development to develop and promote regional logistics-related resources and to leverage these resources for broader economic development. Of particular note is the institute’s ongoing work with the Georgia Ports Authority to improve the logistics of moving containerized freight into and out of the port of Savannah, thereby enhancing Savannah’s competitive position among other Atlantic coast ports. SCL is also involved with finding ways to increase air cargo traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and improve the city’s rail hubs.

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce - SCL worked closely with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to establish its Logistics Innovation Council and the appointment of a vice president of logistics economic development.