Joseph B. Michels, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L., FIISE
Expert Witness
Joseph B. Michels, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L. is a supply chain and logistics expert specializing in litigation involving transportation, warehousing, and inventory control. With a career spanning logistics operations, hazardous material management, and international logistics, he brings a strategic and operational framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating supply chain disruptions, assessing transportation safety protocols, and evaluating whether warehousing practices meet industry standards. Mr. Michels has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in logistics, transportation, and warehousing sectors. His Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving supply chain management and logistics operations.