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Mr. Ni is an associate professor in practice in IBSS Xian Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China. He received a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Business Administration from Wuhan University. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nottingham. He is currently serving as Program Director of MSc. project management and Deputy Director of Operation and Supply Chain Excellence Centre. He has abundant industrial experience in multinational companies such as IBM, Baxter, and Wittur assuming different roles as demand planner, planning manager, supply chain manager, and senior logistics manager before joining IBSS.His research interests mainly focus on sustainable production optimisation, waste management multiple objective decisions, reverse logistics, IoT integrated logistic management etc. He has published many articles in domestic and international journals such as 《International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications》(SSCI),《Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy》(SCI) and acts as principal investigator or co-investigator in many research projects. The total granted fund is over 1 million RMB. He is also active in social roles. He is a member of the China Project Management Research Committee and a consultant of the Suzhou Logistics and Purchasing Association. He is also a certified project manager (IPMP-C) by the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
倪志勤先生是中国苏州西交利物浦大学国际商学院的实践副教授。他拥有武汉大学工学学士和工商管理硕士学位。他也是英国诺丁汉大学的博士学位候选人。他目前担任商学院项目管理硕士专业主任和运营与供应链卓越中心副主任。在加入国际商学院之前,他在 IBM、Baxter 和 Wittur 等跨国公司担任过需求计划员、计划经理、供应链经理和高级物流经理等不同角色,拥有丰富的行业经验。他的主要研究方向为可持续运营优化,废物管理多目标决策,逆向物流设计等,他在在《International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications》,《Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy》等SSCI\SCI 杂志发表多篇文章,并主导了多个研究项目,获得项目基金100多万元, 发明专利2项。他也活跃于社会角色, 他是中国项目管理研究委员会的会员,苏州物流与采购联合会顾问。他同时也是国际项目管理协会IPMA认证的项目经理,持有IPMP-C级证书。
Research interests
Sustainable operation optimization.
Multiple objective decision-making.
Product recovery management
Reverse logistics applications
Experience
Associate Professor in Practice, IBSS, XJTLU, 2020-present
Lecturer, Soochow University ATC, 2019-2020
Senior logistics manager, Wittur, 2015-2019
Supply chain manager, BAC, 2013-2015
Supply chain manager, Baxter, 2010-2013
Planning manager, Littelfuse, 2006-2010
Planner, IBM, 2000-2006
Teaching
IOM906 Preparing for PMP Certification
IOM433 Project Management Software Trainning
IOM421 Dissertation/FYP
IOM415 Supply Chain Management Dissertation
IOM901 Project Management
MAN431 Logistics and Physical Distribution
Man471 Fundamentals of Project Management
Awards and honours
2021-2022 AY, Service Excellence Award- Academic Faculty, IBSS, XJTLU
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Nottingham, 2020-present
Master of Business Administration, Wuhan University, 2004-2007
Bacherlor of Engineering, Wuhan University, 1996-2000
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Exploring immersive learning through VR (virtual reality) technology in module IOM411 logistics and physical distribution
Ni, Z. & Li, Y.
1/09/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Internal Research Project
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A platform for monitoring and risk assessment of dangerous goods logistics based on IoT Technology
Ni, Z., Chen, L., 许跃华, 杨凯, 姚善良, 刘国权 & Ismail, H.
1/07/17 → 30/06/20
Project: Internal Research Project
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Toward a better understanding of China's e-waste reverse logistics implementation barriers: A certified disassembler's perspective
Ni, Z., Zhang, Q., Hao, J. L. & Liu, X., Oct 2024, In: Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 41, 101660.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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危险品物流监测方法、装置和系统
Liu, G., Ni, Z. & Yang, K., 20 Feb 2024, Patent No. CN 111340418 B, 18 Feb 2040Translated title of the contribution :Dangerous goods logistics monitoring method, device and system Research output: Patent
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复杂信号环境下的自适应节能方法及装置
Ni, Z. & Liu, G., 8 Mar 2024, Patent No. CN 112040420 B, 9 Sept 2040Translated title of the contribution :Self-adaptive energy-saving method and device in complex signal environment Research output: Patent
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Systematic literature review of reverse logistics for e-waste: overview, analysis, and future research agenda
Ni, Z., Chan, H. K. & Tan, Z., Oct 2023, In: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. 26, 7, p. 843-871 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus) -
Pay for disposal or get paid for disposal? A comparative study of e-waste reverse logistics legislation and practice in Japan and China
Ni, Z. & Zhang, K., Nov 2022, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology .Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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Integrating social license to operate to a digital technology acceptance model for construction waste to resources to reduce carbon emissions
Jianli Hao (Supervisor), Guobin Gong (Co-supervisor), Zhiqin Ni (Co-supervisor) & Thomas Fischer (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2024Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Using a hierarchical optimisation model for WEEE recovery under independent producer responsibility: evidence from multiple functional copier recovery operation
Zhiqin Ni (Speaker)
21 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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China Project Management Research Committee (External organisation)
Zhiqin Ni (Member)
1 Oct 2023 → 1 Oct 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Intelligent manufacturing: A case in Suzhou
Zhiqin Ni (Speaker)
25 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Break the dilemma: Toward a better understanding of China’s e-waste reverse logistics implementation barriers from a certified disassembler’s perspective
Zhiqin Ni (Speaker)
23 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar