Zhenzhen Yan

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Assistant Professor

Department
Office Address 423 Business Building
Email Address zzy60@psu.edu

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Education

Ph.D., Operations and Sourcing Management, Michigan State University, 2022

Courses Taught

SCM 406 – Strat Proc (3)
Analysis of strategic procurement in the supply chain. SCM 406 Strategic Procurement (3) SCM 406 provides an in-depth analysis of the procurement process and supplier management, with strong emphasis placed on managing a supplier base for both products and services. Elements examined include the strategic role of procurement in supply chains, the identification and evaluation of requirements, the strategic make-versus-buy decision, how to identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers and conduct a post-purchase evaluation; and the impact of information technology on strategic procurement. Both theoretical and quantitative perspectives will be offered. In addition, the topics will be addressed from strategic, financial, and global perspectives. In light of these perspectives, the course objectives are to develop a comprehensive understanding of: (1) the supplier selection and evaluation process (2) the relationship between product design and the supplier base (3) the types of relationships that exist between buyers and sellers (4) the impact of information technology on strategic purchasing and supply management. Students will also develop skills in using quantitative tools to select and evaluate suppliers. This is the third of three prescribed foundation courses in the Supply Chain and Information Systems major.

Research Impact and Media Mention

"The Role of Nearshoring and Onshoring in Redefining the Built Environment", Development, the magazine of NAIOP (the Commercial Real Estate Development Association), Journal or Magazine, www.naiop.org/research-and-publications/magazine/2024/Winter-2024-2025/business-trends/the-role-of-nearshoring-and-onshoring-in-redefining-the-built-environment/

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