Chao Wu

Chao Wu is an Assistant Professor of Global Supply Chain Management at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University. His academic work bridges supply chain theory and nonprofit operational challenges, focusing on scalable and cost-effective solutions for charitable organizations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University, 2023
• M.S. in Supply Chain Management, Washington University in St. Louis, 2014
• B.S. in Accounting and Economics, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2013

His research centers on nonprofit operations management, particularly improving in-kind donations and volunteer retention. He employs experimental and quasi-experimental methods to generate actionable insights for nonprofit leaders and policymakers. His work emphasizes operational efficiency, donor behavior, and sustainable practices within humanitarian supply chains.

His recent publications in journals such as Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management reflect a consistent focus on behavioral and logistical interventions in nonprofit settings, with emerging themes in workforce configuration and sustainability.

Scientific Contributions:

• Pioneered field experiments on donation quality improvement
• Investigated behavioral dynamics between volunteering and monetary giving
• Explored sustainable supply chain frameworks in collaborative research

He actively teaches Operations and Supply Chain Management (GSC3600) and welcomes collaboration with both industry partners and academic researchers. He offers practical tools for measuring program outcomes and enjoys brainstorming experimental designs. No formal advising of students is currently documented, and there are no listed scientific awards or grants in the provided text.