Expertise

M.K. Kim’s research interests broadly lie in data-driven managerial decision making in the areas of supply chains, interfirm networks, and strategic sourcing. Through this research agenda, he specifically aims to better understand the inter-organizational and interpersonal dynamics of multiple supply network entities and their impact on firm- and network-level performance outcome.

Current Research & Consulting Projects

  • Sourcing excellence for acquiring organizational capabilities
  • Strategic sourcing in multi-tier supply chains
  • Supply network design and architecture

Areas of Teaching

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management (MBA)
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Design (Undergraduate)
  • Managerial Decision Analytics (Undergraduate)
Communities
Management
Degrees
PhD, Michigan State University, Operations and Sourcing Management, 2013
MS, Seoul National University, South Korea, Operations Management , 2008
BS, Hanyang University, South Korea, Business Administration, 2005