Rate My Professor David Cook

David Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences at Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business. He earned a Ph.D. in Production and Operations Management from the University of Kentucky in 1997, an M.B.A. in Production and Operations Management from Bowling Green State University in 1992, and a B.S.B.A. in Production and Operations Management from Bowling Green State University in 1991. Cook holds CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, both obtained in 2001. His research interests focus on decision modeling. Since joining Old Dominion University in 1997, he has contributed extensively to the academic field through publications, presentations, and funded research.

Cook’s scholarly output includes articles in leading journals such as Benchmarking: an International Journal, Enterprise Information Systems, Transportation Research Part E, International Journal of Production Research, and Information & Management. Key publications are: Cook, D. P., and Zhang, W. (2019). “The Baldrige Award’s Falling Fortunes.” Benchmarking: an International Journal 26(6): 1972-1994; Lu, H., Li, L. X., Zhao, X., and Cook, D. P. (2018). “A Model of Integrated Regional Logistics Hub in Supply Chain.” Enterprise Information Systems 12(10): 1308-1335; Li, L. X., Wang, B., and Cook, D. P. (2014). “Enhancing green supply chain initiatives via empty container reuse.” Transportation Research Part E 70: 190-204; Chatfield, D. C., Hayya, J. C., and Cook, D. P. (2013). “Stockout Propagation and Amplification in Supply chain Inventory Systems.” International Journal of Production Research 51(5): 1491-1507; Luo, W., Cook, D. P., and Carson, E. (2011). “Search Advertising Placement Strategy: Exploring the Efficacy of the Conventional Wisdom.” Information & Management 48(8): 404-411. He has also published on topics including third-party web seals, e-pharmaceuticals quality, and online service product quality. Cook has presented at conferences like the Decision Sciences Institute annual meetings, including a 2025 paper on supply chain ambidexterity and innovation, and a 2020 presentation on unconventional recruiting during COVID-19. His grants include a $9,000 Strome Research Grant in 2022 and a $10,000 Proctor and Gamble Higher Education Grant.