Linda ZHANG

Linda ZHANG
Full Professor
Ph.D.in Industrial Engineering - Nanyang Technological University
Academic Director
Track: Operations Management
LEM Member
Education
  • 2012 : HDR, Management Sciences, Economics, University of Paris 13, France
  • 2007 : Ph.D.in Industrial Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • 1998 : Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Tianjin University, China
Professional Experiences
Academic Experience
  • 2014 - 2014, Visiting Professor, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
  • 2014 - 2014, Visiting Professor of Operations Management, Singapore Management University, , Singapore
  • 2014 - 2014, Visiting Professor, University of Science and Technology of China, , China
  • 2012 - present, Full professor, IÉSEG School of Management, Lille, France
  • 2011 - 2012, Associate professor, IÉSEG School of Management, Paris, France
  • 2011 - 2011, Visiting scholar, Ecole des Mines d'Albi, Albi, France
  • 2011 - present, Honorary faculty member, RMIT Univeristy, Melbourne, Australia
  • 2010 - 2010, Visiting scholar, University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland
  • 2007 - 2011, Assistant professor, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
  • 2006 - 2007, Adjunct lecturer, Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore
Professional Experience :
  • 2000 - 2002, Industrial engineer, STS Microelectronics Co., Shenzhen, China
  • 1998 - 2000, Industrial engineer, Celestica, Dongguan, China
Scientific prizes and Awards
Awards
  • 2018 : IEOM Distinguished Service Award, The IEOM Society International
  • 2014 : Best Paper Award, The 4th International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management (IEOM 2014), January 7-9, 2014, Bali, Indonesia
  • 2013 : Outstanding Paper Award , The 2013 IEEE International Conferences on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), December 10 – 13, 2013, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2010 : Outstanding Paper Award (100 US dollars)for paper: Solving production configuration based on constraint satisfaction., The 2010 IEEE International Conferences on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
  • 2010 : A Feature Article in Oct 2009 for paper: A tree unification approach to constructing generic processes, IIE Transactions, 2009, 41(10), 916-929., IIE Transactions
  • 2010 : IEEE Technology Management Council Singapore Chapter Best Student Paper Award 2009/2010 (1000 SG dollars) for paper: Supply chain configuration with coordinated product, process and logistics decision: An approach based on Petri nets, International Journal of Production Research, 2009, 47(23), 6681-6706., IEEE Technology Management Council Singapore Chapter
  • 2010 : Grant for exploration of collaboration opportunities with Finnish universities (750 Euros), University of Groningen
  • 2010 : Grant for overseas visit (5000 Euros), University of Groningen
  • 2010 : Honorary scholarship (2500 Euros), University of Groningen
  • 2008 : Best Paper Award. Paper: A colored timed Petri nets approach to reconfigurable manufacturing systems modeling, The 12th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2008
  • 2007 : Emerald LiteratiNetwork Highly Recommended Award for paper: Development of an online quality information system for e-manufacturing, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2007, 18(1), 36-53., Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Published Papers in Refereed Journals
  • Ma S., Zhang L., Cai X., (2024). Optimizing joint technology selection, production planning and pricing decisions under emission tax: A Stackelberg game model and nested genetic algorithm, Expert Systems with Applications, 238 (Part D) 122085.
  • Zhang L., Hong Zhaofu, Chu J., Wang N., (2023). Recycling channel selection for a manufacturer involving consumers' green-return behavior, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, na (na) na.
  • Du J., Shen Z., Song M., Zhang L., (2023). Nexus between Digital Transformation and Energy Technology Innovation: An Empirical Test of A-Share Listed Enterprises, Energy Economics, 120 (2023) 106572.
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  • Tutuncu Y., Zhang L., Yuce G., (2023). Optimal (r, Q) models considering inventory shrinkage, TWMS Journal of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, tba (tba) tba.
  • Wang Y., Li X., Zhang L., Mo D., (2022). Configuring products with natural language: A simple yet effective approach based on text embeddings and multilayer perceptron, International Journal of Production Research, 60 (17) 5394-5406.
  • Zhang L., Shafiee S., (2022). Developing Separate or Integrated Configurators? A Longitudinal Case Study, International Journal of Production Economics, 249 (108517) 1-17.
  • Zhang L., Liu C., Lee C. K. M., (2022). Pricing strategy in a dual-channel supply chain with overconfident consumers, Computers & Industrial Engineering, 172 (108515) 1-17.
  • Xie Q., Zhang L., Shang H., Emrouznejad A., Li Y., (2021). Evaluating Performance of Super-Efficiency Models in Ranking Efficient Decision-Making Units based on Monte Carlo Simulations, Annals of Operations Research, 305 (2021) 273-323.
  • Li Y., Lin Lin L., Dai Q., Zhang Linda, (2020). Allocating Common Costs of Multinational Companies based on the Arm’s Length Principle and the Nash Non-Cooperative Game, European Journal of Operational Research, 28 (3) 1002-1010.
  • Zhang L., Du G., Wu J., Ma Y., (2020). Joint production planning, pricing and retailer selection with emission trading: A Stackelberg model and nested genetic algorithm, Expert Systems with Applications, 161 (113733) 1-11.
  • Zhang L., Lee C., Akhtar P., (2020). Towards customization: Evaluation of integrated sales, product, and production configuration, International Journal of Production Economics, 229 (2020) 107775.
  • Raut R., Gardas B., Narkhede B., Zhang L., (2020). Supplier selection and performance evaluation for formulating supplier selection strategy by MCDM-based approach, International Journal of Business Excellence, 20 (4) 500-520.
  • Zhang L., (2018). Procurement risk management under uncertainty: A review, Industrial Management and Data Systems, 118 (7) 1547-1754..
  • Zhang L., Narkhede B.E., Chaple A.P., (2017). Evaluating lean manufacturing barriers: An interpretive process, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 28 (8) 1086-1114. .
  • Hong Z, Chu C, Zhang L., Yu Y, (2017). Optimizing an emission trading scheme for local governments: A Stackelberg game model and hybrid algorithm, International Journal of Production Economics, 193 (xx) 172-182.
  • Zhang L., Lee C., Zhang S., (2016). An integrated model for strategic supply chain design: Formulation and ABC-based solution approach, Expert Systems with Applications, 52 (xx) 39-49.
  • Zhang L., (2015). A literature review on multitype platforming and framework for future research, International Journal of Production Economics, 168 (xx) 1-12.
  • Hao J., Yu Y., Zhang L., (2015). Optimal design of a 3D compact storage system with the I/O port at the lower midpoint of the storage rack, International Journal of Production Research, 53 (17) 5153-5173.
  • Zhang L., Jiang N., Yu Y., (2015). Optimizing cooperative advertising, profit sharing, and inventory policies in a VMI supply chain: A Nash bargaining model and hybrid algorithm, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 62 (4) 449-461.
  • Zhang L., (2014). Product configuration: A review of the state of the art and future research, International Journal of Production Research, 52 (21) 6381-6398.
  • Zhang L., Xu Q., Helo P., (2013). A knowledge-based system for process family planning, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 24 (2) 174-196.
  • Zhang L., Vareilles E., Aldanondo M., (2013). Generic Bill of Functions, Materials and Operations for SAP2 Configuration, International Journal of Production Research, 51 (2) 465-478.
  • Zhang L., Rodrigues B., (2013). A Petri net model of process platform-based production configuration, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 24 (6) 873-904.
  • Zhang L., Jiao R., (2013). A Graph Rewriting System for Process Platform Planning, Decision Support Systems, 54 (2) 1174-1191.
  • Wu D., Zhang L., Jiao J., Lu R., (2013). SysML-based design chain information modeling for sheet metal production reconfiguration, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 24 (3) 575-596.
  • Yu Y., Hong Z., Zhang L., Liang L., Chu C., (2013). Optimal Selection of Retailers for a Manufacturing Vendor in a Vendor Managed Inventory System, European Journal of Operational Research, 225 (2) 273-284.
  • Zhang L., Xu Q., Helo P., (2012). A methodology integrating Petri nets and knowledge-based systems to support process family planning, International Journal of Production Research, 50 (12) 3192-3210.
  • Zhang L., Xu Q., Yu Y., Jiao R., (2012). Domain-based Production Configuration with Constraint Satisfaction, International Journal of Production Research, 50 (24) 7149-7166.
  • Alblas A., Zhang L., Wortmann H., (2012). Representing function-technology platform based on the unified modeling language, International Journal of Production Research, 50 (12) 3236-3256.
  • Lee C., Hu H., Lin D., Zhang L., (2011). Determining the throughput of a CONWIP system using adjusted ARM, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 22 (7) 853-869.
  • Zhang L., Jiao J., Ma Q., (2010). Accountability-based order fulfillment process reengineering towards supply chain management: A case study at a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 21 (4) 287-305.
  • Zhang L., Rodrigues B., (2010). Nested colored timed Petri nets for production configuration of product families, International Journal of Production Research, 48 (6) 1805-1833.
  • Zhang L., You X., Jiao J., Helo P., (2009). Supply chain configuration with coordinated product, process and logistics decision: An approach based on Petri nets, International Journal of Production Research, 47 (23) 6681-6706.
  • Zhang L., (2009). Modeling process platforms based on an object-oriented visual diagrammatic modeling language, International Journal of Production Research, 47 (16) 4413-4435.
  • Zhang L., Jiao J., (2009). Modeling production configuration based on nested colored object-oriented Petri nets with changeable structures, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 20 (4) 359-378.
  • Zhang L., Rodrigues B., (2009). Modeling reconfigurable manufacturing systems with colored timed Petri nets, International Journal of Production Research, 47 (16) 4569-4591.
  • Jiao J., Zhang L., Pokharel S., (2007). Process platform planning for variety coordination from design to production in mass customization manufacturing, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 54 (1) 112-129.
  • Jiao J., Zhang L., Pokharel S., He Z., (2007). Identifying generic routings for product families in mass customization production based on text mining and tree matching, Decision Support Systems, 43 (3) 866-883.
  • Zhang L., Jiao J., Helo P.T., (2007). Process platform representation based on unified modeling language, International Journal of Production Research, 45 (2) 323-350.
  • Jiao J., Pokharel S., Kumar A., Zhang L., (2007). Development of an online quality information system for e-manufacturing, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 18 (1) 36-53.
  • Jiao J., Zhang L., Pokharel S., (2005). Coordinating product and process variety for mass customized order fulfillment, Production Planning and Control, 16 (6) 608-620.
  • Jiao J., Zhang L., Prasanna K., (2004). Process variety modeling for process configuration in mass customization: An approach based on object-oriented Petri nets with changeable structures, International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, 16 (4) 335-361.
Books
  • Zhang L., (2011) Process platforms and production configuration for mass customization: Basics, concepts and methods, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.
Book Chapters
  • Zhang L., (2011), Planning process families with PROGRES , in: Operations Management Research and Cellular Manufacturing: Innovative Methods and Approaches .
  • Jiao J., Zhang L., (2008), Data mining applications of process platform formation for high variety production, in: Recent Advances in Data Mining of Enterprise Data: Algorithms and Applications.
  • Jiao J., Zhang L., Pokharel S., (2006), Process platform and production configuration for product families, in: Product Platform and Product Family Design: Methods and Applications.
Research fields
  • Warehousing systems
  • Healthcare service design and management
  • The design and development of high value-added, customer driven products and the corresponding systems
Teaching
Grande Ecole (Master cycle) :
  • Operations management strategy and company observation