Chwen Sheu studies supply chain management from the aspects of globalization and business intelligence. His primary research goal is to examine and understand the influence of national differences (e.g., culture and economic development) and the use of data analytics in supply chain practices, including manufacturing sustainability, supplier management, outsourcing, supply chain risk management, etc.
Current Research & Consulting Projects
- Current international practices of manufacturing sustainability. Examine the approaches and performance of practicing triple-bottom line in more than 600 manufacturing plants from 12 countries.
- Supplier governance and manufacturing competitiveness. Examine the differences, between developed and emerging economies, in applying various supplier governance mechanisms for improving outsourcing performance.
- Social media and supply chain analytics. Examine current uses and potential capabilities of social media applications within the context of several supply chain management issues, including risk management and supplier management.
Areas of Teaching
- Manufacturing Strategy, Theory of Constraints, Operations Research, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
