Dr. Xiaoming Li

Li

Department: Business Administration
Title: Professor
Expertise: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Procurement, Transportation, COVID, Blockchain, Diffusion 

Office: Avon Williams Building K441
Phone: 615.963.7073
Email: xli1 @tnstate.edu

  Bio Education Courses Taught Publications and Awards

Academic Papers and Articles

  1. Li, X., C. Wang, B. Jiang, and H. Mei, “Stopping and Mitigating the Outbreak of an Infectious Disease Over Its Life Cycle: A Diffusion-Based Approach,” PLOS ONE, https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/metrics?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0280429.
  2. Li, X., “A Two-Level Policy for Controlling COVID-19 Dynamics and Its Total Size,” Omega, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305048322001608, 2022.
  3. Li, X. and H. Liang, “Blockchain Solution Benefits for Controlling Pandemics: Bottom-Up Decentralization, Automation with Real-Time Update, and Immutability with Privacy Preservation,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360835222005976, 2022.
  4. Li, X., “Valuing Lead-Time and Its Variance in the Batch-Ordering Inventory Policies,” International Journal of Production Economics, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107731, 2020.
  5. Li, X. and C. Fan, “The Effect of Lead-Time Variability on Inventory: Expected On-Hand Inventory vs. Safety Stock,” International Journal of Operational Research, Accepted, 2021.
  6. Li, X., Cao, Q., and T. E. Griffin, “The Effect of Supply Chain Structure on Inventory Management: Serial or Parallel?” International Journal of Operational Research, 42(1), 56–72,
  7. Wang, C., Y. Qiao, and X. Li, “A Systems Approach for Green Public Procurement Implementation,” Journal of Public Procurement, 20(3), 287–311, 2020.
  8. Wang, C., X. Li, W. Ma, and X. Wang, “Diffusion Models Over the Life Cycle of an Innovation: A Bottom-Up and Top-Down Synthesis Approach,” Public Administration and Development, 40(2), 105–118, 2020.
  9. Li, X., C. Wang, and F. Lai, “Managing Supplier Integrity in China’s Public Procurement,” China: An International Journal, 18(2), 26–54, 2020.
  10. Chimba, D., E. Masindoki, X. Li, and C. Langford, “Safety Evaluation of Freight Intermodal Connectors in Tennessee State,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2673(3), 237–246, 2019.
  11. Cao, Q., T. Griffin, and X. Li, “A Case of Unconstrained Multiple-Factor Optimization with Unknown Function in Textile Industry,” International Journal of Operational Research, 34(1), 54–65, 2019.
  12. Li, X., “An Evolutionary Approach for Supply Chain Management,” International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 28(4), 436–463, 2017.
  13. Li, X., F. Olorunniwo, C. Fan, and J. Jolayemi, “Improving Performance in Supplier Relationship Management with Lower-Tier Supplier Visibility and Management,” Annals of Management Science, 5(1), 19–36, 2016.
  14. Li, X., “Optimal Policies and Bounds for Stochastic Inventory Systems with Lost Sales,” Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, 164(1), 359–375, 2015.
  15. Olorunniwo, F., Jolayemi, J., Fan, C., and X. Li, “The Impacts of Information Sharing and Lower-Tier Supplier Selection Process on Three Key Elements of Lower-Tier Supplier Visibility Objectives,” Journal of International Business and Economy, 15(1), 67–81, 2014.
  16. Wang, C. and X. Li, “Centralizing Public Procurement in China: Task Environment and Organizational Structure,” Public Management Review, 16(6), 900–921, 2014.
  17. Li, X., F. Olorunniwo, J. Jolayemi, and C. Fan, “Re-Examining the Structure of Supplier Stratification Matrix: A Focus on Differential Value and Relationship,” International Journal of Procurement Management, 7(2), 219–237, 2014.
  18. Li, X., “Managing Dynamic Inventory Systems with Product Returns: A Markov Decision Process,” Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, 157(2), 577–592, 2013.
  19. Olorunniwo, F., J. Jolayemi, C. Fan, and X. Li, “Lower-Tier Visibility in Supplier Relationship Management: Issues and Illustrative Industry Practices,” Journal of Business and Economic Perspective, XXXX(1), 7–18, 2013.
  20. Jolayemi, J., F. Olorunniwo, C. Fan, and X. Li, “A Composite Process for Establishing and Continuously Maintaining End-To-End Visibility in Multi-Tier Supplier Network Systems,” Annals of Management Science, 2(1), 17–44, 2013.
  21. Fan, C., F. Olorunniwo, J. Jolayemi, and X. Li, “A Characterization of Lower-Tier Supplier Visibility Practices in Supplier Relationship Management,” Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, 14(1), 2–14, 2013.
  22. Olorunniwo, F. and X. Li, “‘Deadly Sins’ in Reverse Logistics: Management Solutions that Work,” Journal of NIIE, 3, 12–24, 2012.
  23. Olorunniwo, F. and X. Li, “An Overview of Some Reverse Logistics Practices in the United States,” Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, 12(3), 2–9, 2011.
  24. Li, X., “Rise in Scientists Returning to China,” Nature, 475(7356), 296, 2011.
  25. Li, X., V. Sridharan, J. Kanet, and Y. Zhang, “Job Due-Date Assignment with Earliness and Tardiness Penalties and Stochastic Arrival and Services Times,” International Journal of Advanced Operations Management, 3(2), 141–152, 2011.
  26. Li, X., “Optimal Inventory Policies in Decentralized Supply Chains,” International Journal of Production Economics, 128(1), 303–309, 2010.
  27. Olorunniwo, F. and X. Li, “Information Sharing and Collaboration Practices in Reverse Logistics,” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 15(6), 454–462, 2010.
  28. Zhang, Y., S. Bhattacharyya, and X. Li, “From Choice of Procurement Strategy to Supply Network Configuration: An Evolutionary Approach,” International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making, 9(1), 145–173, 2010.
  29. Kanet, J. and X. Li, “Consolidation Theoretical Results for Weighted Tardiness Scheduling,” International Journal of Advanced Operations Management, 1(4), 352–362, 2009.
  30. Li, X., “Demand Evolution in Stochastic Inventory Systems: Riskiness Increase,” International Journal of Production Economics, 116(2), 182–189, 2008.
  31. Li, X. and F. Olorunniwo, “An Exploration of Reverse Logistics Practices in Three Companies,” Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 13(5), 381–386, 2008. (Selected for Inclusion in Emerald Reading List Assist)
  32. Li, X. and V. Sridharan, “Characterizing Order Processes of Using (R, nQ) Policies in Supply Chains,” Omega, 36(6): 1096–1104, 2008.
  33. Sridharan, V. and X. Li, “Improving Delivery Reliability by Due-Date Setting,” European Journal of Operational Research, 186(3): 1201–1211, 2008.

Research Awards and Grants

Chimba, D., X. Li, R. Painter, and W. Joe, "Evaluating Freight Intermodal Connectors in Tennessee," Tennessee Department of Transportation, $210,000, 2016-2018.

Li, X., Mid-Career Scholar, Tennessee State University, 2-course release time + $3,000, 2015.

Jolayemi, J., C. Fan, X. Li, and F. Olorunniwo, "Supplier Relationship Management in Multiple Supply Chains," Boeing, $100,000, 2009.

Li, X., "Microfoundations of Inventory Behavior: Riskiness Increase and Variability Amplification," Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, $5,000, 2005.

Li, X., "Demand Variance Amplification in Supply Chains Under (R, nQ) Policies," Special Plossl Award for Doctoral Dissertation Competition, APICS Educational and Research Foundation, $1,000, 2003.

 





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