Robert Lieb is a Supply Chain Management professor at Northeastern University rated 3.62/5 on Rate My Professors by 13 students, with 3.6/5 RMP difficulty and 100% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Robert Lieb professor reviews and ratings: 3.62/5 from 13 RMP ratings at Northeastern (100% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Tough, but fair. Has some personal biases that come up in the class, but ultimately respects a well-constructed argument and is a fair grader. Do the readings, ask good questions, and don't waste his time or he'll let you know it.SCHM3301 2019-11-06 21:45:47 +0000 UTC
Not helpful as a teacher. Feedback comes too slow to be useful. Very subjective grading. Essay style exams.SCM3301 2014-12-02 23:23:50 +0000 UTC
Prof Lieb is one of the best profs. He is very practical, gives examples from current scenarios and uses his extensive past experience as a teaching basis. Its a very good course to take. Every business needs a good supply chain mngt and this courses gives you the basics. The cases are appropriate and deliverables are few. Text book wasn't good.SCMSCM 2008-03-11 22:04:27 +0000 UTC
Interesting and very knowledgeable.SCMGRAD 2008-01-27 13:08:31 +0000 UTC
He is a good professor if you go to class and participate in class. As long as you do the work you will do well. I learned a lot about the field so if you are interested take the class, if not dont waste your time.SCMU201 2005-12-16 18:19:09 +0000 UTC
Lieb is well versed in modern supply chain issues, and has a very deep understanding of the subject. He's fair and interested in his students participating and learning effectively. I would undoubtedly take him again.SCHM3301 2018-11-23 10:40:19 +0000 UTC
The class is graded on two exams and three written cases. I really hate the cases because he has never talked about them in the class, and we have to guess what he wants us to write. His teaching is VERY unclear. Good luck if you have to take his class.SCMU201 2005-12-12 21:38:48 +0000 UTC
Professor Lieb, by leaps and bounds, is the best professor I've had in the business school, and probably one of the best overall I've experienced at Northeastern. He is a fountain of knowledge and genuinely cares about his students. If you put in the work, i.e. read and participate regularly, he's a very fair grader.SCHM3301 2018-05-22 13:59:33 +0000 UTC
he is a really hard grader. very big on attendence. and is always going off the syllabus. try to avoid himSCMU201 2005-01-01 09:36:22 +0000 UTC
Unkind to particular students. Talks about his own work on Amazon A LOT. Learned more from other students' current event presentations that I did from him. He mostly reiterated things from other supply chain classes. Made this class feel pointless. Took forever to grade assignments. No grading rubric. No grade breakdowns.SCHM3301 2016-04-24 12:38:14 +0000 UTC
He is the head of the supply chain department and he is immensely knowledgeable about supply chain topics. I recommend reading the WSJ every day before class to discuss current events. I didn't put much effort into this class and got an A, but that is not the case for most I think. Make sure you don't come to class late and don't use your phone.SCHM3301 2016-02-23 12:19:33 +0000 UTC
good guy who loves to drop names of people he knows in the industry. his class seemed to be less discussion but more regurgitation or articles and readings. He does bring in many good speakers however. Willing to help you if you need it for sure. Good guySCHM3301 2015-04-21 22:14:14 +0000 UTC
Not a fan at all. If you have taken supply chain at all think of Mike Power only worst. In fact he frequently has him in to teach his classes for him. He is a decent teacher but his grading doesnt make sense at all. For example I lost a huge chunk of participation points for grabbing a coffee during class. Get on his good side, or have fun.SCHM3301 2010-03-26 13:31:42 +0000 UTC
Robert Lieb is rated 3.62/5 on Rate My Professors from 13 ratings. 100% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Robert Lieb's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.6/5 on Rate My Professors.
Robert Lieb has taught SCHM3301 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.