Charles Fine

Charles Fine is the Chrysler Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research focuses on supply chain strategy and value chain roadmapping, particularly in fast-clockspeed manufacturing industries. Fine’s work has supported the design and improvement of supply chain relationships for companies in electronics, automotive, aerospace, communications, and consumer products. He has also examined outsourcing dynamics and the principles for value chain design based on strategic and logistical assessments. At MIT Sloan, he has taught Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Product Management. Fine teaches and consults widely with global clients and has served on the board of directors for Greenfuel Technologies Corporation, a biotechnology company he cofounded. He is the author of Clockspeed and Faster, Smarter, Greener: The Future of the Car and Urban Mobility. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Management Science and Operations Research.

Charles Fine is a professor at MIT Sloan School, specializing in supply chain management, operations management, and innovation and entrepreneurship. His research explores strategies for supply chain design, manufacturing flexibility, and dynamic process improvement. He investigates how organizations can adapt to industry clockspeed and temporary advantage, emphasizing the role of innovation in competitive advantage. His work includes empirical studies on manufacturing strategy, quality improvement, and the make-buy decision process. Fine also examines trade-offs in concurrent engineering and humanitarian aid delivery, integrating systems thinking and behavioral insights. His research highlights the interplay between operational efficiency, flexibility, and strategic value creation.