Kevin Shang
Regular biography
Kevin Shang is the Joseph J. Ruvane, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. His research focuses on operations management, supply chain management, production planning, and inventory control. Professor Shang's work centers on developing simple and effective inventory policies for supply chain systems. He also explores the interface of operations and finance, as well as renewable energy systems. His research has been published in leading management journals such as Management Science, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, and Operations Research. Several of his papers have received research awards, and he has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals.
Scholar-generated biography
Kevin Shang is a professor at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, specializing in Operations Management and Supply Chain Management. His research focuses on inventory control, supply chain coordination, and the impact of operational policies on system performance. He investigates topics such as inventory record inaccuracy, replenishment strategies, and the role of information asymmetry in supply chain dynamics. His work also explores the integration of operational flexibility with renewable energy investments and the implications of pricing strategies in service systems. Shang's research contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in supply chain design and management.