Ou Tang

Ou Tang is a Professor of Production Economics at Linköping University (Sweden), serving as editor for the International Journal of Production Economics and past president of the International Society of Inventory Research (ISIR). His research focuses on inventory modeling, sustainable supply chains, closed-loop systems, and China-related operations management. He has authored over 100 scientific articles in top journals like European Journal of Operational Research and Production and Operations Management.

Notable contributions include analyzing supply chain risk management strategies and exploring dynamics of remanufacturing systems. His work frequently addresses global challenges such as low-carbon urban development and policy impacts on photovoltaic exports. Tang is part of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 100 list and features in Stanford's top 2% most cited researchers.

He leads research projects like PERSEUS, advancing the 15-minute city concept through sustainable transport systems. Tang's interdisciplinary approach integrates logistics, manufacturing, and environmental policies, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and real-world applications.