Li-Ming Chen

Li-Ming Chen is a Professor in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce, where he has served since 2009, progressing from Assistant Professor to full Professor. His research focuses on sustainable supply chain management, socially responsible operations, and cloud computing decision analysis, with numerous publications in high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management and Transportation Research Part E.

• PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Florida (2009)
• MS in Industrial Engineering, University of Michigan (2005)
• BS in Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chiao Tung University (2001)

Professor Chen's research spans three interconnected domains: sustainable supply chain management, socially responsible operations, and cloud computing applications in business. His work examines how organizations can balance economic efficiency with environmental and social responsibility, particularly in perishable product supply chains. He has developed innovative models for two-bin inventory strategies that simultaneously maximize profits while minimizing waste, addressing both business and sustainability concerns. His research on cloud supply chains investigates how firms can optimize their computing resources through cloud bursting strategies while managing associated cybersecurity risks.

An analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory evolving from traditional operations management toward more contemporary concerns at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social responsibility. Early work focused on fundamental inventory and pricing problems for perishable goods, while more recent research examines omnichannel retailing, fintech ecosystems, and cloud supply chain resilience. His publications consistently appear in top-tier journals across operations management, supply chain, and information systems disciplines, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact.

Professor Chen has secured continuous research funding from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (formerly MOST) for over a decade, with current projects extending through 2026. His research portfolio spans semiconductor equipment manufacturing, perishable product management, supply chain resilience, and cloud computing applications. Despite his extensive publication record and research funding, the available materials do not mention specific scientific awards or honors.

• 114 Project: Investigating semiconductor equipment manufacturers' circular manufacturing of faulty parts (2025-2026)
• 113 Project: Two-bin strategy for short shelf-life products (2024-2025)
• 112 Project: Supply chain resilience in the post-pandemic era (2023-2025)
• 111 Project: Two-bin system for perishable goods (2022-2024)
• 110 Project: Cloud supply chain disruptions and recovery (2021-2023)

Professor Chen teaches Operations Management, Management Science, Supply Chain Management Practice, and Social Responsibility and Ethics courses. His research demonstrates strong alignment with his teaching areas, particularly in applying theoretical operations research concepts to practical business problems with social and environmental dimensions. While the available materials don't specify laboratory or research team details, his extensive publication record with multiple co-authors suggests active collaboration with both domestic and international researchers.