Felipe Caro

Felipe Caro is a Professor of Decisions, Operations and Technology Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management. He holds the Susan Wojcicki Chair in Data Science and Innovation and serves as the DOTM Area Chair. His research interests include supply chain management, business analytics, and operations management, with a focus on practical applications. Caro has contributed significantly to the academic literature and has collaborated with industry leaders such as Zara, where his models led to increased sales. His case study, Zara: Staying Fast and Fresh, is widely used in business schools. He has also received multiple awards for his research and teaching excellence.

Felipe Caro is the Susan Wojcicki Chair in Data Science & Innovation and Professor of Operations Management at UCLA Anderson. His research focuses on Retail Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability. Caro's work explores the intersection of these areas, with a particular emphasis on optimizing retail and supply chain processes for efficiency and environmental impact. His publications address topics such as fast fashion business models, dynamic assortment planning, IoT integration in retail, and carbon footprinting in supply chains. He also investigates sustainability challenges in industries like textiles and mining, aiming to balance economic and environmental outcomes.