Chen Xiang

Biography

Born and grew up in Beijing China, I was trained as a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Automotive Engineering. After working for four years as a Manufacturing Engineer in Ford Motors (China) Ltd, I got my M.S. and Ph.D. from Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, both in Operations Management and Supply Chain Management. Since 2007, I joined Clarkson in Potsdam, NY.

Education Background

Ph.D. - Carnegie Mellon University
M.S. - Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. - Tsinghua University

Experience

Ford Motor China Ltd.

• Production Systems Engineer (1999 – 2001)
• Manufacturing Engineer/Technical Translator (1997 – 1999) 

Courses Taught

• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Advanced Topics in Global Supply Chain Management
• Advanced Topics: Simulation & Analysis
• Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Modeling

Service

• Board Member, Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country/Community Health Center of the North Country
• Undergraduate Policy Committee, School of Business, Clarkson University
• Faculty Secretary, School of Business, Clarkson University
• Graduate Admission Committee, School of Business, Clarkson University
• Committee on Committees, School of Business, Clarkson University
• Strategic Planning Committee, School of Business, Clarkson University
• Hiring Committee, Health Care Management program, Clarkson University 

Research Interests

Research and teaching interests include Capacity Investment, Manufacturing Flexibility, Risk Management in Global Supply Chains, and Revenue Management in Manufacturing and Service Industries

Awards

• Clarkson University MBA Teaching Award (2015)
• Clarkson University School of Business Supply Chain Management Summer Research Grant (2010)
• Clarkson University School of Business Supply Chain Management Summer Research Grant (2009)
• Clarkson University School of Business Supply Chain Management Summer Research Grant (2008)
• Supported by NSF research grant, DMI 0547405 (06/2006 – 06/2007)
• Recipient of graduate scholarship, Carnegie Mellon University (2001 - 2004)
• Recipient of Tsinghua scholarship, Tsinghua University (1995).

Publications

• R. Zhang and Xiang, C (2018). “Polynomial algorithm of inventory model with complete backordering and correlated demand caused by cross-selling”, International Journal of Production Economics, May, 2018.  
• D. Yu and Xiang, C (2016). “A Manufacturer’s Production and Pricing Strategies with a Salvage Channel”, International Journal of Production Research, April, 2016.  
• D. Yu and Xiang, C (2013). “Incentives and reverse logistics channels in a closed-loop supply chain with remanufacturing”. Working Paper.
• Xiang, C. and B. Biller (2012). “Investment drivers in global manufacturing network with non-modular processes.” Working Paper.  
• Biller, B. and C. Xiang (2011). “The flexible capacity investment strategy of a global firm.” Working Paper.
• Biller, B. and C. Xiang (2012).  “Global capacity investment strategies for product variants.” Working Paper.
• D. Yu and C. Xiang. “Evaluating the Impact of Pricing and Demand Uncertainty on Optimal Investment Strategies for Flexible Resources”. Work in progress
• Xiang, C. and B. Biller. “Extending the principles on the benefits of manufacturing flexibility to global supply chains.” Work in progress.
• Xiang, C. “Distribution Channel Strategies for Product with Short Life Cycle.” Work in progress.
• Xiang, C. “Distributional Strategies of Digital Goods: An Empirical Examination of Motion Pictures Industry Between 1990 and 2004.” Work in progress.