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Professors Yen-Chun Jim Wu

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4621 ycwu@faculty.nsysu.edu.tw

AREA of EXPERTISE

Logistics Management, Technology Management, Lean Production, Intellectual Property Management

WORK HISTORY

2008 – Present

National Sun Yat-Sen University Dept. of Business ManagementProfessor

2001 – 2008

National Kaohsiung First University of Science & Technology Department of Logistics Management Assistant, Associate, Full Professor

2000 – 2001

National Pingtung Institute of Commerce Department of Business Administration Assistant Professor

1999 – 2000

SHU-TE UNIVERSITY Department of Business Administration Assistant Professor

1997 – 1999

OPTIPRISE LEAN CONSULTING, U.S.A. (Part-Time)
Lean Consultant

1995 – 1999

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, U.S.A. Research Assistant --University of Michigan Trucking Service Industry Program     

1994 – 1996

EI GIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD, Taiwan  (Summer)

  • Assistance in the ISO 9002 certification application
  • Design of Management Information Systems

1988 – 1990

CHINA TRUSTS, Taiwan

  • Training & Recruiting / Personnel Department

1988

TA TONG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, Taiwan

  • IE Engineer
  • Production Control Supervisor

EDUCATION

Apr 1999 – Jul 1999  UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: Ann Arbor, MI
Research Fellow
Sep 1994 – Apr1999  UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN:  Ann Arbor, MI
Ph.D.–Industrial & Operations Engineering Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant
Sep 1993 – Dec 1994  UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: Ann Arbor, MI Master of Science – Industrial & Operations Engineering

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Academic Journals

International Journals

  • Wang, Y. L., S. Huang, Y. C. Wu* (2011), “Information Technology Innovation in India: The Top 100 IT firms,” Technological Forecasting and Social Change (SSCI), (In Press).
  • Huang, Y. C., Y. C. Wu*, R. Shams (2011), “The Task Environment, Resource Commitment, and Reverse Logistics Performance: Evidence from the Taiwanese High-Tech Sector,” Production and Planning Control (SCI), (Accepted).
  • Wang, Y. L., A. D. Ellinger, Y. C. Wu* (2011), “Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition: An Empirical Study of R & D Personnel,” Management Decision (SSCI), Vol. 50, 4 (In Press).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, T. Lirn (2011), “RFID Technology in Emergency Logistics: An Exploratory Study,” International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development (Scopus) (In Press).
  • Chen, C. C., S. D. Shyu, Y. C. Wu (2011), “Optimal Capital Structure Decision with Credit Rating Management,” African Journal of Business Management (SSCI), (Accepted).
  • Shams, R., Y. C. Wu* (2011), “Logistics Outsourcing in China: the Manufacturer-cum-Supplier Perspective,” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal (SSCI), Vol. 16, 6, pp. 462-473.
  • Huang, Y. C., Y. C. Wu*, Y. C. Wang, N. Boulanger (2011), “Decision Making in Online Auctions,” Management Decision (SSCI), Vol. 49, 5, pp. 784-800.
  • Chen, C. C., S. D. Shyu, Y. C. Wu, C. Y. Yang* (2011), “A Waste Management Model for Optimal Recycling-Landfilling Policies under Macroeconomic Conditions,” Economic Modelling (SSCI), Vol. 28, 3, pp. 852-858.
  • Huang, P., Y. C. Wu,* (2009), “Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Productivity: The Taiwan Biotech Industry,” Management Decision (SSCI), (Accepted).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. C. Liao (2009), “Business Performance of Set-Based Use of IT for Major Logistics Providers,” Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing (SSCI), (Accepted).
  • Wu, Y. C. (2009), “An Accessible Website for the Disabled: Combining Web 2.0 with Long Tail Theory,” International Journal of Technology Management (SSCI).
  • Wu, Y. C. (2009), “The Renaming Effect of Brand Equity: the State-run Corporations,” Management Decision (SSCI), Vol. 47, 10 (Accepted).
  • Yu, V., H. I Ting, and Y. C. Wu* (2009), “Assessing the Greenness Effort for European Firms: A Resource Efficiency Perspective,” Management Decision (SSCI), Vol. 47, 7, pp. 1065-1079.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, C. W. Lin (2008), “National Port Competitiveness: Implications for India,” Management Decision (SSCI), Vol. 46, 10, pp. 1482-1507.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. J. Cheng (2008), An Outlook of the Medical Instruments Industry: A Technological Perspective, International Journal of Healthcare Technology Management (ABI/INFORM), Vol. 9, 4, pp. 353-372.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. J. Cheng (2008), “Logistics Outlook: An Asian Perspective,” International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, Vol. 4, 1, pp. 4-15.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, W. P. Cheng (2007), “Creating an Effective Reverse Supply Chain in China: The Publishing Industry,” International Journal of Services Operations and Informatics (EI), Vol. 2, 4, pp. 391-409.
  • Wu, Y. C.  (2007), “Contemporary Logistics Education: An International Perspective,” International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management (ABI/INFORM), Vol. 37, 7, pp. 504-528 (Highly Commended Paper Award). NSC 94-2516-S-327-007
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. H. Chou (2007), A New Look at Logistics Business Performance: Intellectual Capital Perspective, International Journal of Logistics Management (ABI/INFORM), Vol. 18, 1, pp. 41-63.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, P. J. Lee (2007), The Use of Patent Analysis in Assessing ITS Innovations: US, Europe and Japan, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice (SSCI), Vol. 41, 6, pp. 568-586. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.  (Top 10 downloads).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, I. C. Huang (2007), OR Practice on Logistics Management in Taiwan: An Academic View, European Journal of Operational Research (SCI), Vol. 182, 1, pp. 428-435.  NSC 95-2516-S-327-008. (Top 10 downloads).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, J. C. Chen (2007), RFID Application in a CVS Distribution Center in Taiwan: A Simulation Study, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (EI), Vol. 10, 1, pp. 121-135.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, T. C. Yen (2007), RFID Technology Innovations: Use of Patent Data, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (EI), Vol. 10, 1, pp. 106-120. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C. (2006), Skill Requirements for Logistics License in Taiwan. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal (SSCI), Vol. 11, 5, pp. 415-424. NSC 93-2522-S-327-001.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, S. P. Liu (2006), Technological Innovation Assessment on B-to-B Electronic Marketplaces, Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (SSCI), Vol. 57, 8, pp. 1093-1104. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C. (2006), Assessment of Technological Innovations in Patenting for 3rd Party Logistics Providers, Journal of Enterprise Information Management (ABI/INFORM), Vol. 19, 5, pp. 504-524. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, W. P. Cheng (2006), Reverse Logistics in the Publishing Industry: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management (ABI/INFORM), Vol. 36, 7, pp. 507-523.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. J. Cheng (2006), Mergers and Acquisitions Synergies for U.S. Third Party Logistics Providers, International Journal of Services Operations and Informatics (EI), Vol. 1, 3, pp. 253-272.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. J. Hsu (2005), “Key Factors in Logistics Education Accreditation,” International Journal of Technology and Engineering Education, Vol. 2, 2, pp. 113-122.
  • Wu, Y. C., Y. W. Chang (2005), “Industry-Academia Collaboration in Logistics,” International Journal of Innovation and Incubation, Vol. 2, 1, pp. 23-46.
  • Wu, Y. C. (2005), “Unlocking the Value of Business Model Patents in E-Commerce,” Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 18, 1, pp. 113-130 (ABI/INFORM).
  • Wu, Y. C. (2003), “Lean Manufacturing: A Perspective of Lean Suppliers,” International Journal of Operations & Production Management Vol. 23, 11, pp. 1349-1376 (SSCI).
  • Wu, Y. C. (2002), “Effective Lean Logistics Strategy for the Auto Industry,” International Journal of Logistics Management, Vol. 13, 2, pp. 19-38 (ABI/INFORM).
  • Liker, J.*, Y. C. Wu (2000), “Japanese Automakers, U.S. Suppliers and Supply-Chain Superiority,” Sloan Management Review, Vol. 41, 1, pp. 81-93 (SSCI).
  • Liker, J.*, D. Gibson, Y. C. Wu (1998), “The Asia-Pacific Context for Technology Management,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 45, 3, pp. 210-219 (SCI/SSCI).

Papers under review

  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. H. Lin (2008), “Logistics Performance Revisited: Tangible and Intangible Assets,” (SSCI) (under review).
  • Wu, Y. C., R. Shams* (2008), “Logistics Outsourcing in China,” (SSCI) (under review).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. Goh, M. H. Lin (2008), “National Logistics Competitiveness of BRICs: A Transportation Perspective,” (SSCI) (under review).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. Goh (2008), “Operations Research Practice in Logistics Management: An Industry View,” (SSCI) (under review).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, C. W. Lin (2008), “Port Competitiveness in Emerging Markets: G7, BRICS, and the Next Eleven," (SSCI) (under review).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, C. Y. Huang (2008),“Use of RFID in Earthquakes," (under review).
  • Wu, Y. C.*, C. Y. Huang (2009),“Use of RFID in Emergency Logistics," (SSCI) (In Revision).

Local Journals

  • 2000-2007 Nine research papers were published in local journals.

Conference Papers
International Conferences

  • Lirn, T*, Y. C. Wu, and H. Chiang (2011), Analyzing Fishery Products Shipper’s Decision-Making Behaviour, The 16th International Symposium on Logistics, pp. 571-585, July 10-13, Berlin, Germany.
    Wu, Y. C.*, C. H. Yuan (2011), Global Logistics Management: A Methodology for Curriculum Design. International Conference on Logistics, Informatics and Services Sciences, pp. 109-117, June 8-11, Beijing, China.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, V. F. Yu, H. I. Ting (2009), "Do Corporate Good Guys Pay off their Good Deeds in Greenness?",  The 14th International Symposium on Logistics, pp. 470-473,July 5-8, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, H. T. Huang (2009), "Logistics Competitiveness in Emerging Countries：the VISTA Case,  The International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems , pp. 95-102, July 2-5, Seoul, Korea.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. J. Cheng (2008), "Accessible Tourism for the Disabled: the Long Tail Theory, Accepted, The 1st World Summit on the Knowledge Society, Sep 24-28, Athens, Greece.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, C. W. Lin (2008), "National Port Competitiveness: Emerging Markets," National Port Competitiveness: Emerging Markets, Accepted, The 13th International Symposium on Logistics, pp. 633-641, July 6-8, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. J. Fang, M. J. Cheng (2008), "Electronic Logistics Services of Cellular Phone Industry in Taiwan,  The 13th International Symposium on Logistics, pp. 451-458, July 6-8,  Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. C. Liao (2007), Business Performance of Set-Based Use of IT for Major Logistics Providers, IEEE International Symposium on Information System & Management, pp. 5675-5678, July 26-28, 2007, Shanghai, China.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, I. C. Huang (2007), "OR Practice on Logistics Management in Taiwan: An Industry View," International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, pp. 323-331, May 18-20, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, W. P. Cheng (2006), “Reverse Logistics of China’s Publishing Industry-AHP Analysis,” 2006 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, pp. 499-504, June 21-23, Shanghai, China.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. M. Peng (2006), “Logistics Outsourcing in China: A Supplier Perspective,” 2006 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, pp. 346-351, June 21-23, Shanghai, China.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. J. Cheng (2006), “Performance Assessment for U.S. TPL: DEA & Discriminant Analysis,” 2006 International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems, Vol. 1, A21-A30, May 1-4, Taiwan.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. J. Fang (2006), “ An  Empirical Study of Logistics Service Information Systems -- The Case of Taiwan Cellular Phone Industry,” 2006 International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems, Vol. 1, B27-B34, May 1-4, Taiwan.
  • Wu, Y. C.* and I. C. Huang (2005), "OR Practice on Logistics Management in Taiwan: An Academic View," International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, pp. J25-J32, December 15-17, Bali, Indonesia.
  • Wu, Y. C. (2005), "An Exploratory Study on Course Design of Sound Management," 2nd North-East Asia International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, pp. 41-46, December 11-15, Taiwan. NSC 93-2511-S-327-001.
  • Wu, Y. C.* and T. C. Yen (2005), “RFID Technology Innovations: the Use of Patent Data,” 2005 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, pp. 684-689, August 10-12, Beijing, China. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C.* and M. J. Cheng (2005), “Performance Assessment of U.S. 3rd Logistics Providers in M&A: Synergies Theory,” 2005 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, pp. 504-509, August 10-12, Beijing, China.
  • Wu, Y. C.* and Y. W. Chang (2005), “Industry-Academia Collaboration in Logistics,” 2005 IEEE International Conference on Service Operations and Logistics, and Informatics, pp. 285-290, August 10-12, Beijing, China.
  • Wu, Y. C.* and Y. J. Hsu (2005), “Key Factors in Logistics Education Accreditation,” International Conference on Accounting and Information Technology, pp. 389-402, May 17-19, Taiwan.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, J. H. Wang, C. H. Chen, D. R. Shih (2004), “Logistics Curriculum: An International Comparison,” The First International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems, pp. 385-392, Nov 22-24, Japan, NSC 92-2815-C-327-019 -H.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, Y. J. Chen, J. S. Wang (2004), “Concept Mapping: Logistics Licensing,” 2004 IEEE International Engineering Management Conference, Vol. 3, pp. 1198-1202, Oct 18-21, Singapore, NSC 92-2516-S-327-002-X3.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, S. P. Liu (2004), “Technological Innovations in Electronic Marketplaces: A Patenting Perspective,” The 33rd International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, March 25-27, Jeju, Korea. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, J. C. Chen (2003), “Using Lean Principles to Improve Reverse Logistics Performance,” The 8th International Symposium on Logistics, pp. 573-577, July 6-8, Seville, Spain.
  • Wu, Y. C.* (2003), “Innovation Performance for the Third Party Logistics Providers,” The 8th International Symposium on Logistics, pp. 471-476, July 6-8, Seville, Spain. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, C. H. Lin (2003), “A Patenting Perspective: Warehousing Innovations,” European Operations Management Association-Production and Operations Management Society: Joint International Conference, Vol. II, pp. 937-946, June 16-18, Como Lake, Italy. NSC 91-2416-H-327-008.
  • Wu, Y. C.* (2002), “A Competitive Analysis of Business Models in E-Commerce,” 2002 IEEE International Engineering Management Conference, pp. 848-853, Aug 18-20, Cambridge, UK. NSC 90-2416-H-327-023.
  • Wu, Y. C.* (2000), “Impact of Customer’s Logistics Policies on Supplier’s Performance,” INFORMS-KORMS Seoul 2000, Jun 18-21, Seoul, Korea.
  • Wu, Y. C.* (2000), “Supply Chain Management-Manufacturing,” 11th International Conference of the Production and Operations Management, Apr 1-4, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, F. T. Yu (1999), “A Comparative Study: Supplier Logistics Performance,” Proceedings of Second International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, pp. 304-311, Jan 3-6, Ahmedabad, India.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, F. T. Yu, K. Chang (1998), “Lean Manufacturing: From the Trucking Perspective,” Proceedings of 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, pp. 690-699, Dec 1-3, Coimbatore, India.

Local Conferences
2000-2008 45 research papers were published in local conferences.

Other Publications

  • Wu, Y. C. (2008) " Logistics and IT Services in China," China Information Technology Handbook, Miltiadis Lytras & Patricia Ordonez De Pablos (Ed.),  pp. 311-332, Springer Publishing.
  • Wu, Y. C. (2007), A Holistic Look at RFID Innovations: The Patent Approach,  Connective Technologies in the Supply Chain, Sameer Kumar (Ed.), pp. 159-184, Taylor & Francis Publishing.
  • Wu, Y. C.*, M. J. Cheng, (2007), RFID Technology Innovators: DEA Analysis, Connective Technologies in the Supply Chain, Sameer Kumar (Ed.), pp. 237-258, Taylor & Francis Publishing.
  • 2004-2008      Five book chapters were published in local books.

PROJECTS

National Science Council (NSC), Taiwan

Period

Title
2011-2014

Sustainability Education: from Global, Regional to Local Perspective (2011-2014)
NSC 100-2628-S-110-006-MY4 ：$ 7,316,000

2010-2013

Logistics Professional Capability: Curriculum, Skills,
and Certificates (2005-2006)-NSC 94-2517-S-327-002：NTD $ 273,000

2008-2010

Global Logistics Management Curriculum (2008-2010)- NSC 97-2511-S-110-006-MY2：NTD $ $ 1,090,000

2006-2008

 

Operations Research Curriculum Design and Assessment: Result/Demand-Oriented Focus (2006-2008)-NSC 95-2516-S-327-008-MY2：NTD $ 1,576,000

2006-2007

 

An Exploratory Study on Logistics Certification in Taiwan : Integrating International Views and Establishing Certification Assessment Systems (2/2) (2006-2007)-NSC 95-2516-S-327-007：NTD $ 750,000

2005-2006

 

An Exploratory Study on Logistics Certification in Taiwan: Integrating International Views and Establishing Certification Assessment Systems (1/2) (2005-2006)-NSC 94-2516-S-327-007：NTD $ 827,000

2005-2006

 

Logistics Professional Capability: Curriculum, Skills,
and Certificates (2005-2006)-NSC 94-2517-S-327-002：NTD $ 273,000

2004-2005

2004-2005    

“Sound Management”: An Exploratory Study (2004-2005)-NSC 93-2511-S-327-001：NTD $ 199,000
Establishing a Logistics Licensing System in Taiwan: Concept Mapping Approach  (2004-2005)-NSC 93-2522-S-327-001 ：NTD $ 665,500

2003

Skill Requirements for Logisticians in Taiwan (2003)-NSC 92-2516-S-327-002-X3: NTD $ 409,300

2002-2003

 

Innovative Logistics Technology Analysis: A Patent Mapping Approach (2002-2003)-NSC 91-2416-H-327-008 ：NTD $ 513,100

2001-2002

Trucking Industry Competitiveness in Taiwan (II) (2001-2002)-NSC 90-2416-H-327-023：NTD $ 338,000

2000-2001

 

Trucking Industry Competitiveness in Taiwan (I) (2000-2001)-NSC 89-2416-H-251-014 ：NTD $ 294,600

Industry Projects

Period

Title

2005

 

A Study on Incentive Programs for Logistics Industry in Asia Pacific (2005), Industrial Technology Research Technology, Taiwan: NTD $ 600,000

2005

3C Distribution Channel Information System (2005), Sculpture Marketing Service: NTD $ 151,800

Student Project Awards by NSC

Period

Title

2000-2008

Receiving nine student research project awards by NSC, Taiwan.

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2004-2009

Degree

Course

Doctoral

NONE

MBA

PRODUCTIONS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

STATISTICS AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP

CASE STUDY RESEARCH METHOD

Part-time MBA

PRODUCTIONS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

 

GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

CASE STUDY RESEARCH METHOD

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

BBA

STATISTICS

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

Year

Title

 

 

AWARDS

Period

Title

2008

Awards for Excellence by Emerald Literati Network

2008

Listed in Marquis "2009 Who's Who in the World"

2008

Listed in Marquis "2009 Who's Who in America"

2007

Outstanding Research Award by NKFUT

2007

Listed in Affiliate Member of Sloan Industry Studies by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, USA.

2007

Listed in "Who's Who of Supply Chain in Asia" by Supply Chain Asia

2007

Listed in Marquis "2008 Who's Who in the World"

2007

Listed in Marquis "2008-2009 Who's Who in Science & Engineering"

2006

Listed in Marquis "2007 Who's Who in the World"

2006

Listed in "2007 Who's Who of Supply Chain in Asia"

2005

Teaching Award for Excellent Multimedia Teaching Materials, NKFUST

2003 – 2006

Receiving Five Student Research Project/Thesis Competition Awards

2002

Research Award, “Logistics Strategy for Taiwanese Firms in China, Ministry of Education, , 12/05/2002

2000

Research Award, National Science Council

1995 - 1999

Alfred P. Sloan Trucking Foundation Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Period

Title