Division of Business | College of Business, Engineering, and Technology,
Instructor of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Fall 2020 - present: Mr Bentley’s teaching portfolio includes SCM principles, fundamentals & strategies; data analytics, modeling and optimization; and, management/optimization of production and operations, procurement, inventory & supplier networks. The course roster also included a general business and economics course. The use of experiential learning, practical case studies, simulations, state-of-the-art materials, resources and technologies are employed to enhance career readiness and early employability for students. He is a current member of the Strategic Planning Committee and has served on the Search Committees for the CBET Dean and the Executive Director for The Center for Financial Literacy & Investments.
At the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Mr. Bentley’s career profile included; Assistant Director – Electronic Media Division (1981-82); Director – Systems Conversion Department (1982-85); Analyst/Director – Data Analysis & SCM Support (1985-1989). New opportunities developed in international foreign exchange, leading to these positions; FX-Derivatives Portfolio Manager – Frankwell Investment Services (1993-96). Managing Partner - Global Strategic Financial Group: FX Derivatives Trading & SCM Operations (1996-2007). Pursued an academic career after divesting ownership interest. In academia, he taught at the University of Houston-Downtown as a Lecturer in Supply Chain Management & Finance; Corporate Fellow in the MBA program, and currently serves as an Instructor in the Supply Chain Management Program at CBET-TAMUT (2020 -present).
Supply chain optimization has witnessed a significant evolution with the emergence and adoption of blockchain, smart contracts, and crypto-token technologies, by offering unprecedented transparency and security. Smart contracts, powered by blockchain, automate and enforce agreements, streamlining processes and reducing the need for intermediaries. Crypto-tokens, offer a novel way to represent and transfer value within supply chains, potentially replacing traditional currencies. The applications of these technologies are far-reaching, from verifying product authenticity and tracking goods in real-time to automating payments and optimizing logistics.
Supply chain optimization is exciting because it has a profound impact on business success, customer satisfaction, and the ability to adapt to an ever-evolving global marketplace. It is a dynamic field that blends the best practices of operations, logistics, technology, and strategy to drive efficiency and innovation. As companies continue to recognize its importance, supply chain optimization remains at the forefront of business strategy and growth.
