Robert L. Gordon, DM, has been involved in managing virtual global projects for decades. He develops and delivers courses for the American Public University System, the Keller Graduate School of Management (DeVry University), and the Apollo Group in operations management, distance education, business, ethics, critical thinking, economics, and project management. He has published numerous articles on project management, project complexity, supply chain management, strategic value-added purchasing, team conflict, virtual teams, and vendor relations.