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Dr. Scott M. Shafer

Associate Dean of the MSBA Programs; Professor of Management

Dr. Shafer is co-author of the books "Operations Management: A Process Based Approach with Spreadsheets," "Operations Management for MBAs, 6th Edition," "Project Management in Practice, 6th Edition," "Project Management: A Managerial Approach 10th Edition," and "Quantitative Business Modeling." Dr. Shafer was certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt by the American Society for Quality and was Certified in Production and Inventory Management by the APICS.

Six Sigma; Computer Simulation; Business Process Management; Project Management; Business Modeling; Spreadsheet Modelling

  • Ph D, University of Cincinnati (Operations Management, Information Management) - 1989
  • BBA, University of Cincinnati (Marketing) - 1984
  • BS, University of Cincinnati (Industrial management) - 1984

Research Interests

  • Cellular Manufacturing
  • Computer Simulation
  • Six Sigma
  • Business Models
  • Supply Chain Management, Case Studies

Teaching Interests

  • Business Analytics
  • Predictive Modelling and Data Mining
  • Business Process Management
  • Six Sigma
  • Project Management
  • Business Process Modeling
  • Operations Management
  • Simulation Modeling
  • Spreadsheet Modelling

  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (Forthcoming).  Opns & Supply Chain Mgmt for MBAs, 6th ed. .
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Volk, C. (Forthcoming). General Micro Electronics, Incorporated: Semiconductor Assembly. Case Research Journal.
  • Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M.,  Mantel, S. J. (2021).Project Management in Practice, 7th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (2020).Operations and Supply Chain Management for MBAs, 7th ed. . John Wiley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M. (2018). Determining an Optimal Margin of Error for Supply Chain Audits. Operations Management Research, Srpringer, 11,  14-31.
  • Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M.,  Mantel, S. J. (2018).Project Management: A Strategic Managerial Approach, 10th ed. .
  • Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M.,  Mantel, S. J. (2017).Project Management in Practice, 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M.,  Mantel, S. J. (2017).Project Management in Practice, 6th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (2016).Operations and Supply Chain Management for MBAs, 6th ed. . John Wiley & Sons.
  • Meredith, J. R., Mantel, Jr., S. J.,  Shafer, S. M. (2014).Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 9th edition. wiley.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Moeller, S. (2012). The Effects of Six Sigma on Corporate Performance: An Empirical Investigation. Journal of Operations Management  | more information
  • Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M., Mantel, S. J.,  Sutton, M. (2010).Project Management in Practice, 4th edition. John Wiley and Sons.
  • McMullen, P. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (2008). Beyond Central Tendency: Helping Students Understand the. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 6 (2),  515-519.  | more information
  • Mantel, S. J., Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M.,  Sutton, M. M. (2008).Project Management in Practice Third Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Nembhard, D. A.,  Shafer, S. M. (2008). The Effects of Worker Heterogeneity on Productivity in an. International Journal of Production Research, 46 (14),  3909 - 3929.
  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (2008).Project Management: Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling Projects. Wiley.
  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (2007).Operations Management for MBAs Third Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M. (2006). BPO, Incorporated. Case Research Journal, 26 (3/4),  17-31.
  • Saladin, B.,  Shafer, S. M. (2006). Turning the Tables on Student Case Analysis Assignments. Decision Sciences Journal on Innovative Education, 4 (1),  169-173.
  • Shafer, S. M. (2006). Using Spreadsheets and Crystal Ball to Assist in Understanding and Modeling. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 4 (1),  153-162.
  • Shafer, S. M. (2005). Karate in Business School?This is not Your Father's Black Belt. Quality Management Journal, 12 (2),  47-56.
  • Mantel, S. J., Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M.,  Sutton, M. M. (2005).Project Management in Practice Second Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M., Smith, H. J.,  Linder, J. C. (2005). The Power of Business Models. Business Horizons, 48 (3),  199-207.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Smunt, T. (2004). Editorial: Simulation Studies in Operations Management. Journal of Operations Management, 22 (4),  341-343.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Smunt, T. (2004). Empirical Simulation Studies in Operations Management: Context, Trends, and Research Opportunities. Journal of Operations Management, 22 (4),  345-354.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Oswald, S. (2003). "NSP Corporate Graphics at Cross Roads.". Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies Instructors' Notes, 8 (4),  47-57.
  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. (2003). Introducing Operations Management.   (Ed.),  (pp. 506). : John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Oswald, S. L. (2003). NSP Corporate Graphics at Cross Roads. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 9 (3), 7-17.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Oswald, S. (2002). "Bottleneck Operation at NSP Corporate Graphics.". Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 8 (2),  103-113.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Oswald, S. (2002). "Bottleneck Operation at NSP Corporate Graphics.". Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 8 (4),  47-57.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  McCracken, S. (2002). "Fuddruckers and teh Crystal Coast Coast Musical Festival.". Case Research Journal, 22 (2),  115-120.  | more information
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Meredith, J. R. (2002)."Operations Management for MBAs.". John WIley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M., Meredith, J. R.,  Turban, E. (2002)."Quantitative Business Modeling". South-Western Publishing.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Meredith, J. R. (2001)."Administracao da Producao para MBAs.". John Wiley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M., Meredith, J. R.,  Turban, E. (2001)."Quantitative Business Modeling.". South-Western Publishing.
  • Shafer, S. M., Nembhard, D. A.,  Uzumeri, M. V. (2001). "The Effects of Worker Learning, Forgeting, and Heterogeneity on Assembly Line Productivity.". Management Science, 47 (12),  1639-1653.  | more information
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Byrd, T. A. (2000). "A Framework for Measuring the Efficiency of Organizational Investments in Information Technology Using Data Envelopment Analysis.". OMEGA: The International Journal of management Science, 28,  125-141.  | more information
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Meredith, J. R. (1999)."Operations Management for MBAs.". John Wiley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M., Marsh, R. F.,  Meredith, J. R. (1999). "Practice Versus Theory in Cellular Manufacturing: A Need for New Research Directions.". International Journal of Productioni Research, 37 (14),  3119-3138.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Meredith, J. R. (1998)."Operations Management: A Process Approach with Spreadsheets.". John Wiley & Sons.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Charnes, J. M. (1997). "Offsetting Lower Routing Flexibility in Cellular Manufacturing Due to Machine Dedication.". International Journal of Production Research, 35 (2),  551-567.  | more information
  • Shafer, S. M., Oswald, S. L.,  Nembhard, H. B. (1997). "United Lock Door Hardware Division (A) and (B).". Case Research Journal, 17 (4),  97-114.
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Oswald, S. L. (1996). "Product-Focused Manufacturing for Strategic Advantage.". Business Horizons,  24-29.  | more information
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Charnes, J. M. (1995). "A Simulation Analysis of Factors Influencing Loading Practices in Cellular Manufacturing.". International Journal of Production Research, 33 (1),  279-290.
  • Shafer, S. M., Meredith, J. R.,  Marsh, R. F. (1995). "A Taxonomy for Alternative Forms of Cellular Manufacturing.". OMEGA: The International Journal of Management Science, 23 (4),  361-376.
  • Shafer, S. M., Tepper, B., Meredith, J. R.,  Marsh, R. F. (1995). "Comparing the Effects of Cellular and Functional manufacturing on Employees' Perceptions and Attitudes.". Journal of Operations Management, 12 (2),  63-74.  | more information
  • Shafer, S. M.,  Bradford, J. W. (1995). "Efficiency Measurement of Alernative Machine Component Grouping Solutions Via Data Envelopment Analysis.". IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 42 (2),  159-165.  | more information
  • Meredith, J. R.,  Shafer, S. M. Operations Management for MBAs, 5th ed. . John Wiley & Sons.

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