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I am an assistant professor of Supply Chain Management and Analytics at the School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University.
My research is focused on developing and evaluating innovative and responsible operations around management practices related to human capital and technology. This work is always motivated by real world challenges in global supply chains that require firms to align their operations with the needs of many stakeholders in different markets. People along supply chains care about what organizations do, and organizations can play a major role in the major issues. In particular, I aim to understand 1) how firms encompass innovative and responsible operation practices in the value creation process, and 2) given the emerging need, how firms develop and manage their technology effectively, in their own country and the global markets.
To address research questions in these two streams, I conduct analysis through the application of empirical and computational methods involving statistics, econometrics, machine learning, psychometrics, and data analytics.
Interests
- Innovation and Technology Management for Sustainable and Responsible Operations Management
- Empirical and Computation Methods with Statistics, Econometrics, and Data Analytics
Education/Work
- Post-doctoral Senior Researcher, 2018
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business - Ph.D. in Supply Chain and Operations Department,
2016
University of Minnesota, Carlson - M.Phil. in Logistics and Maritime Studies, 2011
Hong Kong Polytechnic University - B.A. in Bio-medical English and B.M. in E-Business,
2009
Peking University, China
Selected Publications
8. Adbi, A., X. Liu, A. Mishra. 2022. “Technology licensing and productivity growth: Evidence from manufacturing firms in developing economies.” Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (MSOM), 24 (1), 214-234. Link
- Profiled in VCU School of Business News about Research Articles, LinkedIn - Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business.
7. Kumar, P., X. Liu, A. Zaheer. 2022. “How much does the firm’s network matter?” Strategic Management Journal (SMJ), 43 (8), 1433-1468. Link
6. Liu, X., Y. Kou, J. Shockley, J. Smith. 2021. “How does supplier CSR performance help to expand exchange relationships with major buyers? The moderating role of supply-side and demand-driven uncertainty.” Decision Sciences (DS), forthcoming. Link
- Profiled in VCU School of Business News about Research Articles, LinkedIn - Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business.
5. Kang S., X. Liu, Y. Kim, V. Yoon. 2021. “Can bots help create knowledge? The effects of bot intervention in open collaboration.” Decision Support Systems (DSS), 148, 113601. Link
- Profiled in VCU School of Business News about Research Articles, LinkedIn - Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, The Academic Times.
4. Smith, J. S., J. Shockley, S. Anderson, X. Liu. 2020. “Tension in the emergency department? The impact of flow stage times on managing patient-reported experiences and financial productivity.” Decision Sciences (DS), 53 (3), 514-556. Link
- Profiled in VCU School of Business News about Research Articles, LinkedIn - Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business.
3. Shockley, J., P. Collignon, X. Liu. 2020. “Why do so many good assembly plants close? Toward a new plant stakeholder and total lifecycle management strategy.” Rutgers Business Review, 5(1), 61-83. Link
2. Liu, X., A. Mishra, S.M. Goldstein, K.K. Sinha. 2019. “Towards improving factory working conditions in developing countries: An empirical analysis of Bangladesh Ready-Made garment factories.” Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (MSOM), 21(2), 251-477. Link
- Profiled in the Harvard Business School - Key Insights for Managers, Media Coverage - Carlson School, StarTribune, M&SOM Blogs.
1. Liu, X., A.C. Yeung, C.K.Y Lo, T.C.E Cheng. 2014. “The moderating effects of knowledge characteristics on the financial value of innovative technology products.” Journal of Operations Management (JOM), 32(3), 79-87. Link
Teaching
- Operations Management
- Production and Operations Management
- Business Statistics II
Location
301 West Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23284-4000, USA