Dr. David Huff

Professor

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Biography

David J. Huff is a Clinical Professor and the Director of Online Graduate Programs in Supply Chain Management at Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He has been a part of Smeal since fall 2004. Huff's academic expertise includes Inventory Management and Sales-force Incentives. He earned his PhD in Operations Management from the University of Rochester in 2005, and holds multiple degrees including an MS in Management Science Methods and Mathematics from the University of Rochester and Brigham Young University respectively. He also completed a BA in Mathematics from Utah State University. Huff teaches various courses covering crucial topics in supply chain management, operations management, and statistical methods aimed at preparing students for real-world challenges in business. His courses integrate theoretical and practical aspects of supply chain operation, ensuring that students acquire skills that are essential for the industry. With a focus on developing service-sensitive manufacturing strategies and managing global operations, his research interests align closely with innovative practices in supply chain effectiveness, sustainability, and quality management.

Research Interests

Courses

SCM 200 – Intro Stat Bus Dec SCM 842 – Operations Mgmt & Demand Fulf. SCM 844 – Global Manufacturing & Service Operations SCM 830 – Supply Chain Analysis SCM 405 – Manufacturing Services Strategies SCM 896 – Individual Studies SCM 556 – Manufacturing Strategy SCM 597 – Special Topics SCM 530 – Methods in Supply Chain Management SCM 812 – Demand Fulfillment SCM 595 – Internship SCM 596 – Individual Studies QMM 582 – Manufacturing Supply Chain Strategy SCM 301H – Supply Chain Management QMM 561 – Manufacturing Systems Planning Control SCM 494H – SC&IS Senior Honors Thesis SCM 450 – Strategic Design Management Supply Chains

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.