Professor Lovejoy's historical research was in the area of capacity management, decision making with incomplete information and supply chain management and he has published numerous articles in top academic journals on these topics.  His current research interests focus on managing across functional boundaries, innovation, and health care.  In the area of innovation, his new product development course has enjoyed coverage by CNN, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.  He also teaches an Integrated Operations course which presents operations from a general management perspective, stressing the interfaces with marketing, finance, purchasing and human resources.