Dustin Burke

Dustin Burke is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Operations practice and global co-leader of BCG’s manufacturing and supply chain topic. He leads the infrastructure, transportation, and cities work for North America and the GAMMA data science team in the Great Lakes system.

Dustin’s client work focuses on end-to-end supply chain transformations, digital supply chain, post-merger integration, and distribution and logistics strategies for consumer and industrial goods companies. He also advises carriers, infrastructure providers, and principal investors active in supply chain and logistics across transportation modes, on operational and strategy topics.

Dustin has written on advanced analytics and big data in supply chain and logistics, the impact of changing trade regimes on manufacturers in a range of industries, global trade flows, shifts in relevance for US ports, and the growth agenda for freight railroads, among other topics.

Dustin is a former member of BCG’s Mumbai office. Before joining the firm, Dustin was manager of corporate finance at MGM Resorts, and an investment banking analyst at Citigroup, covering consumer, retail, and homebuilding companies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

MBA with honors, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
BA, University of Virginia

HONORS AND AWARDS

Polaris award for client impact – 2008, 2010
Journeyman award for mentorship and people development – 2014

Publications and Videos

Customers’ Willingness to Pay Can Turn the Tide Toward Decarbonized Shipping

BCG surveyed 125 companies that ship cargo to gauge their willingness to pay a premium for carbon-neutral shipping. Their responses present both challenges and opportunities for the shipping industry.

Emphasize Resilience in Supply Chains

Today’s conditions bring more complexity to the supply chain officer role—perhaps even redefining it—as businesses face the threat of economic slowdown while trying to find new opportunities.

Riding the Rails to Sustainability

Rail is the most sustainable mode of transport. Increasing its share of passengers and freight is critical to achieving net-zero goals.

How to Fix Broken Supply Chains

In the face of disruptions, from natural disasters to pandemics, how do we make sure supply chains can keep up? Dustin Burke, BCG managing director and partner, offers a combination of solutions to help create a more resilient, efficient tomorrow.

Global Shipping’s Net-Zero Transformation Challenge

As you craft a decarbonization strategy—for today and tomorrow—here are seven crucial areas to consider.

How Does PSR Affect Railroads’ Response to COVID-19?

Transportation and logistics companies, including the Class 1 freight railroads, play a critical role in helping their customers’ supply chains recover, introducing a new challenge for rail operators.

Taking the Railroad Playbook Beyond PSR

To build upon their recent efficiency gains, railroads need an expanded set of management principles.

Preparing for North America’s New Auto Trade Rules

Finally, the US, Mexico, and Canada have a trade pact to replace NAFTA. Its impact on global automakers will be profound.

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Shifting Trade Rules and the Future of North America’s Auto Industry

Two major initiatives by the US to overhaul trade rules could have a massive impact on North America’s automotive manufacturing industry. Here’s how companies should prepare.

Winners and Losers in a Post-NAFTA World

Companies shouldn’t assume that WTO trade rules will blunt the impact of US withdrawal from NAFTA. Some sectors are sitting ducks that will likely be hard hit by added protectionism, while many others will be subject to higher tariffs.