Rogers studies global supply networks, returns and reverse logistics, supply chain sustainability, supply chain cyber security and emerging logistics technologies.

Rogers is the lead author of the monthly Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI). The LMI is recognized as a leading indicator for future economic activity and is regularly featured in outlets such as NPR Marketplace, The Wall Street Journal and FreightWaves. He has also appeared in outlets including NBC News, The Economist and The New York Times.

In addition to his academic background, Rogers has worked as a purchasing agent for a large hotel-resort and as an operations manager for Quidsi, a subsidiary of Amazon.

Rogers earned his B.S. and MBA degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno and his Ph.D. in supply chain management from Arizona State University.