He is pursuing a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Maltepe University, with research centered on the theory of constraints, supply chain resilience, S&OP execution, and simulation-based decision-making. Actively engaged in the apparel industry, his work integrates multi-model simulation, the design science research methodology (DSRM), and the theory of constraints (TOC) to tackle complex decision-making challenges in supply chains. He holds an MSc in industrial engineering from Cukurova University and a BSc in industrial engineering from METU. Additionally, he is a member of the Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (TOCICO). https://www.linkedin.com/in/utkanulucay/