William Forbes is a Supply Chain Management professor at Northeastern University rated 4.86/5 on Rate My Professors by 14 students, with 2.2/5 RMP difficulty and 100% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
William Forbes professor reviews and ratings: 4.86/5 from 14 RMP ratings at Northeastern (100% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
During the beginning of the term, I had the first case to be presented and it was really difficult to get in contact with my group for the case. Assuming it was just going to be me and my other groupmate, we contacted Forbes and he gave us really helpful insight on the case itself and what we should answer. Truly a sweet and awesome prof!SCHM2301 2026-10-17 17:44:09 +0000 UTC
Professor is great with a lot of experience. Focuses more on assignments and projects gives final grades based on that.SCHM6213 2023-12-21 05:56:51 +0000 UTC
Amazing professor, genuinely made sure you understood every step of what he was teaching. He also only teaches what he used on the job. Makes a hard course so much better, one of the best professors I've had at Northeastern.SCHM2301 2026-05-11 06:33:54 +0000 UTC
Extremely understanding professor and very knowledgeable, he only teaches what he used on the job. Compared to other professors, Prof Forbes makes a hard class easier because he makes sure you understand what's going on.SCHM2301 2026-05-11 01:27:00 +0000 UTC
He is the perfect teacherSCHM2301 2026-04-21 22:05:54 +0000 UTC
I love him he is my GOAT. if u have to take supply chain take it with him he's so chill and doesn't really gaf about attendance he is understanding and so kind. Once I literally had to present and my info was all wrong and he told me to fix it and I still ended up getting an A for it. He's literally the best please take his classSCHM2301 2026-04-21 22:04:05 +0000 UTC
the exams are only “open note” if you cheat. i didn't so i found the exams to be difficult. if you show up to office hours, participate, and show that you care about the class, you will do well (he rounded my 92.3 up.) boring lectures but they end early. very nice guy with great connections & experience, probably the easiest schm prof. no finalSCHM2301 2025-12-19 00:10:04 +0000 UTC
Professor Forbes is awesome!!! 10000% take this course with him. He is very understanding and knows that majority of people in his class are required to take this course so he tries to simplify all concepts! His tests are relatively easy if you keep up with the material. Also he's extremely well experienced in the field--great person to learn from!SCHM2301 2025-11-18 20:39:12 +0000 UTC
The sweetest and most approachable person ever! If you're considering a career in SC, he has a lot of experience and connections. He also understands that this class is a required course for all bus majors so, he tries to explain concepts in a comprehensible way. Very assessable outside of class. Lectures are boring but he ends early most days.SCHM2301 2025-11-12 14:59:05 +0000 UTC
Professor Forbes is the best. He is literally the nicest man I have ever met. I wish all my professors were like him. Test are online but non-lockdown. He is passionate about the supply chain but realizes that not everyone in the class is an SCHM major, so he teaches very logically. Best Guy.SCHM2301 2025-09-22 14:03:13 +0000 UTC
easy tests, has an "is it used in the industry" mindset so he will not teach anything he didn't use in his work the past 30 years. Nice guy, flexible graderSCHM2301 2025-04-14 23:00:14 +0000 UTC
He's awesome, don't skip out on taking Professor Forbes! All of the tests are simple and open book and no final exam. The final project is simple and he makes it very fun!SCHM2301 2024-11-05 18:52:53 +0000 UTC
Professor Forbes is very caring and wants his students to succeed. He has a lot of real-life knowledge that makes his class more interesting. Three tests that are all multiple choice and based on the textbook. He usually goes over the exam questions during class before, which is beneficial. It's hard to fail this class, very easy!!SCHM2301 2024-01-08 01:08:58 +0000 UTC
Great Professor! Lectures can be a little dry but it's not a big deal. Homework is fairly simple and the three tests we have aren't overly difficult. There are two group projects which help with the real-life application of SCHM. Overall, great guy who likes what he does and cares for his students.SCHM2301 2023-11-16 20:38:31 +0000 UTC
William Forbes is rated 4.86/5 on Rate My Professors from 14 ratings. 100% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
William Forbes's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.2/5 on Rate My Professors.
William Forbes has taught SCHM2301, SCHM6418, SCHM6201, SCHM6213 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.