Dr. Tobias Schoenherr

Professor

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Biography

Tobias Schoenherr is the Hoagland-Metzler Endowed Professor in the Purchasing Supply Management Department at Michigan State University (MSU) Broad College of Business. A leading expert in supply chain management, he has been recognized as one of the top thought leaders in global supply chain management research. His scholarly work focuses on areas including innovation, buyer-supplier relationships, and supply management. Professor Schoenherr has taught a wide range of courses in purchasing, operations, and supply chain management at both undergraduate and graduate levels across several institutions worldwide. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management and Decision Sciences from Indiana University, where he also completed his undergraduate and master's degrees. His research has been published in over 75 peer-reviewed journals, and he has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the John D. Dortha J. Withrow Endowed Emerging Scholar Award and the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award. Additionally, he serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management. His work engages with contemporary challenges in supply chain management and aims to enhance understanding and teaching in this vital area.

Research Interests

Experience

Hoagland-Metzler Endowed Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and researching supply chain management with a focus on buyer-supplier relationships and procurement.

Awards

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John D. Dortha J. Withrow Endowed Emerging Scholar Award

2012-01-01
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MSU Teacher-Scholar Award

2013-01-01
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Richard J. Lewis Quality Excellence Award

2011-01-01
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Emerald Literati Network Award

2012-01-01
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Jack Meredith Paper Award

2017-01-01

Courses

SCM 371: Procurement Supply Management SCM 886: Strategic Sourcing SCM 833: Decision Support Models PIM 875: Supply Chain Management II SCM 852: Supply Management SCM 849: Supply Market Analysis SCM 825: Strategic Sourcing SCM 918: Procurement Sourcing Theory

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology