Scholar
Xichen Sun
Google Scholar ID: L8cR3mYAAAAJ
Tilburg University
Citations & Impact
Citations
15
H-index
2
i10-index
0
Publications
7
Co-authors
0
Publications
Resume (English only)
Research Experience
- Sales Representative at DAIFUKU Japan, 2015 - 2018
- Responsible for global Toyota production line installation and modification projects. Equivalent to the project leader role that connects members from the Procurement, Engineering, Production, Installation, and Service departments with customers from Toyota. Customer relationship management.
Education
- 1. Ph.D. in Business Administration (Operations and Supply Chain Management), Mays Business School, Texas A&M University, 2018-2023
- 2. M.A. in Business Administration (Operations and Supply Chain Management), Kobe University, Japan, 2013-2015
- 3. B.E. in Traffic and Transportation, Tianjin University of Technology, China, 2007-2011
Background
- Research Interests: The intersection of service operations and sustainable operations, emphasizing the alignment of companies' economic and environmental goals via various industrial endeavors. Methodological skills include game theory, econometrics, empirically grounded analytics, system dynamics modeling, and grounded theory.
Miscellany
- Actively involved in teaching and services. Taught Operations Management courses at Mays Business School and currently teaches Supply Chain Design and Planning and Data-Driven Design Approaches at Tilburg School of Economics and Management. Co-founded BV Startup, a Texas 4-H club that facilitates positive youth development in communication, leadership, and teamwork skills through various entrepreneurial activities. Also a Community Partner of Texas Youth Action Network. Passionate about teaching and developing the next generation of business leaders.
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