White Papers
The Tauber Institute for Global Operations promotes advances in operations theory and practice through multidisciplinary action-oriented problem-solving and collaborative academic research.
New Leaders for the Evolving World of Operations
Theresa Ceccarelli
Published
2016
Solving Operations Problems for the World’s Top Companies
Each year up to 30 companies – including Boeing, BorgWarner, Stanley Black & Decker, Amazon, and PepsiCo – participate in Tauber Institute’s internship projects. In recognition of over 20 years of promoting action-based learning, the Tauber Institute won the inaugural UPS George D. Smith Prize for its preparation of students in operations research, management science and analytics.
Dynamic Warehousing Strategies: On‐demand Warehousing for eCommerce
Karl Siebrecht
Amitabh Sinha
Stephen Johanson
Vivek Rajeevan
Published
2016
Considering dynamic warehousing? This white paper introduces the concept of dynamic warehousing and demonstrates its value via a case study.
eCommerce Supply Chain Insights in Groceries and Consumer Packaged Goods in the United States
Amitabh Sinha
Paul Weitzel
Published
2015
This study reviews the economics of eCommerce systems, what innovations in the supply chain will improve profitability, and how does the perception and preference of shoppers affect the design and profitability of these eCommerce systems. Listen to the interview from Michigan Radio here.
Engineering, Business Schools Team Up to Benefit Students
Theresa Ceccarelli
Roman Kapuscinski
Larry Seiford
Published
2013
Unique partnership, intensive internships distinguish University of Michigan’s award-winning Tauber Institute for Global Operations.
Challenging the Leaders of Tomorrow
Lisa Drummond
Published
2013
Celebrating its 20-year anniversary, the Tauber Institute for Global Operations is an extraordinary model for preparing students to become dynamic leaders in the workforce.