Yan Jin

Dr. Yan Jin serves as Associate Professor of Management in the School of Business at Quinnipiac University, where she teaches MBA 635 Supply Chain Management and MG 211 Operations and Supply Chain Management. Her academic journey spans from Elizabeth City State University to Quinnipiac, with continuous engagement in professional organizations including ASCM-New Haven (where she serves as VP) and ASCM Quinnipiac University Student Forum (faculty advisor since 2020).

Education:

• MS, University of Toledo
• PhD, University of Toledo

Her research integrates Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, and Business Analytics to examine supply chain flexibility, human capital dynamics, and technology impacts. She investigates how manufacturer power structures, supplier resources, and IT capabilities influence competitive performance through resource-based and human capital lenses. Recent work extends into healthcare analytics and microfinance performance.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals evolving research trajectories: early work (2007-2013) established foundational theories in supply chain flexibility and technology adoption, while 2014-2021 publications deepened empirical validations of IT-enabled capabilities. Current research (2022-2024) demonstrates strategic expansion into healthcare analytics, China's economic landscape, and microfinance performance metrics.

Scientific Recognition:

• CPIM certification (2021) for production and inventory management expertise
• Area Editor for Operations Management Research (2022-2024)
• Editorial Review Board, Journal of Operations Management (2024)

Dr. Jin actively bridges academia and industry through professional education development for healthcare management teams and U.S. Coast Guards. Her ASCM leadership roles include VP of ASCM-New Haven and founding faculty advisor for Quinnipiac's ASCM Student Forum. She has delivered conference presentations at APHA, DSI, and NBEA, demonstrating commitment to knowledge dissemination across disciplinary boundaries.

Her scholarly ecosystem integrates editorial responsibilities, professional organization leadership, and industry-facing education initiatives to advance supply chain management theory and practice.