Ted Farris, professor of logistics, developed the program "Globally Displaced Workgroups: Creating a Real-World Experience in the Classroom" to teach students how to deal with real-world challenges across time zones, language obstacles, cultural differences and technology issues.

He earned the Bobby G. Bizzell Innovative Achievement Award this summer from the Southwestern Business Deans' Association for his innovative way of helping students learn in displaced work groups with members spread across different locations. UNT's logistics and supply chain management program is ranked sixth in North America by Gartner Inc. and recognized as an up-and-coming program.