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ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Associate Professor, 2024-current
     School of Business, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
Associate Professor (with Tenure), 2020-24
     College of Business, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Visiting Associate Professor (Sabbatical), 2022
     SNU Business School, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Assistant Professor, 2013-2020
     College of Business, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS


EDUCATION

Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2013
     Major: Supply Chain Management
M.S., Seoul National University, 2008
     Major: Operations Management
B.S., Hanyang University, 2005
     Major: Business Administration


RESEARCH GOALS

M.K. Kim’s research interests broadly lie in data-driven managerial decision-making in 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 outcomes. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Decision Sciences, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, and Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, among others. With a keen interest in investigating these research interests in both public and private domains, M.K. Kim is driven to explore how these insights can inform and improve decision-making processes across various sectors and industries.


TEACHING

Hanyang University
     BUS 2034: Operations Management (Business major core)
     BUS 3103: Supply Chain Management & Smart Logistics (Business major elective)

Kansas State University
     MANGT 810: Operations and Supply Chain Management (MBA core)
     MANGT 663: Supply Chain Analytics (OSCM major elective)
     MANGT 662: Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Design (OSCM major core)
     MANGT 660: Supply Chain Planning and Control (OSCM major core)
     MANGT 521: Managerial Decision Analytics (Organizational Management/OSCM major core)

Seoul National University
     981.543: Supply Chain Management (Global MBA elective)

Michigan State University
     SCM 470: Supply Application and Policy (Capstone course; Undergraduate core for SCM major)
     SCM 373: Logistics and Transportation Management (Undergraduate core for SCM major)
     SCM 372: Manufacturing Planning and Control (Undergraduate core for SCM major)
     SCM 303: Introduction to Supply Chain Management (Undergraduate core for all business majors)


DIRECTED STUDENT RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION PROJECTS

Doctoral dissertation committee member for Ayesha Farooq, Kansas State University (Dissertation title: “Coordination in humanitarian supply chain logistics”), 2021-24
PMBA capstone advisor for Kyle Reynolds, Kansas State University (Project title: “Improving the fulfillment process for e-commerce orders”), 2023
MBA capstone advisor for Nicholas Allen, Blake Forbes, and Supriya Jha, Kansas State University (Project title: “Supplier segmentation strategy”), 2023
Doctoral dissertation committee member for Ashton Kappelman, Kansas State University (Dissertation title: “Optimal control in dynamic agri-food supply chains”), 2020-22 
PMBA capstone advisor for Ashton Kolter, Kansas State University (Project title: “Early supplier involvement and outsourcing internal operations”), 2021
PMBA capstone advisor for Channing Dionisopoulos, Kansas State University (Project title: “Scheduling tool for aircraft maintenance”), 2021
PMBA capstone advisor for Jacob Jabben, Kansas State University (Project title: “Packaging supply improvements”), 2020
MBA capstone advisor for Jintao Hu, Anish Sinha, and Neerja Tyagi, Kansas State University (Project title: “E-commerce sales fulfillment strategies through Amazon”), 2020
PMBA capstone advisor for Chris Woelk, Kansas State University (Project title: “Material handling accuracy and efficiency”), 2019
PMBA capstone advisor for Jalena Raleigh, Kansas State University (Project title: “Non-conforming material control”), 2019
PMBA capstone advisor for Brett Remsberg, Kansas State University (Project title: “Benefits of expanding eCommerce and JIT supply orders”), 2019
MBA capstone advisor for Colby Moore, Po Kang Su, and Stanton Weber, Kansas State University (Project title: “Nonfinancial benefits of privatizing SPS’s transportation fleet”), 2019
MBA capstone advisor for Kai Nan Chang, Robin Henderson, Nathaniel Snethen, and Yucheng Xu, Kansas State University (Project title: “Adoption of centralized routing system for SPS”), 2018
PMBA capstone advisor for Jacob Reimer, Kansas State University (Project title: “Central power systems and services”), 2017


SERVICE

Department Editor (AI/Data Science), Korean Management Science Review, 2024-present
Social Media Editor, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 2023-present
OSCM Area Coordinator, Kansas State University, 2022-24
Faculty Representative, AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education), 2021-24
Faculty Advisor, Global Supply Chain Club, Kansas State University, 2021-24
Board Member, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Heartland Kansas City Roundtable, 2018-24
Ad hoc reviewer: Decision Sciences, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, International Journal of Production Research, Production and Operations Management, among others.


CONSULTING PROJECTS

Korea Expressway Corporation, 2022
Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, 2022
Steel and Pipe Supply, 2018
AIB International, 2017
Centralized Supply Chain Services, 2016


AWARDS AND HONORS

Teacher of November, Teaching & Learning Center, Kansas State University, 2019
Professor of the Week, Faculty Senate, Kansas State University, 2018
Ralph E. Reitz Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Business, Kansas State University, 2017
Developing Scholar Award, College of Business, Kansas State University, 2015
Faculty Development Award, Office of the Vice President for Research, Kansas State University, 2014
Doctoral Fellowship (full tuition and stipend), Michigan State University, 2008-13
Graduate Office Fellowship, Michigan State University, 2011-13
Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Michigan State University, 2013
Summer Graduate Research Fellowship, Michigan State University, 2010
University Graduate Scholarship, Hanyang University, 2008
Graduate School Fellowship, Seoul National University, 2006-08
Graduate Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Seoul National University, 2005
Dean’s List for Outstanding Academic Performance, Maryville College, 2004-05
Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Hanyang University, 1998 and 2002-05


REFERENCES

Dr. Ram Narasimhan, Professor Emeritus
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus
John H. McConnell Endowed Professor Emeritus
Eli Broad College of Business
Michigan State University

Dr. Tobias Schoenherr, Professor
Hoagland-Metzler Endowed Professor in Purchasing and Supply Management
Eli Broad College of Business
Michigan State University

Dr. Brian W. Jacobs, Professor
Graziadio Business School
Pepperdine University

Dr. Hongsuk Yang, Professor
SNU Business School
Seoul National University

Dr. William H. Turnley, Professor
Sam and Karen Forrer Chair in Business Ethics
Head, Department of Management
College of Business
Kansas State University