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Dr Yuan Virtanen (née Xue) is Assistant Professor at the School of Intelligent Finance and Business, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Yuan holds a Doctor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University School of Business (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accredited), Finland. Prior to joining XJTLU, Yuan worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher for Nordic Innovation project i-SMILE at Hanken School of Economics, Finland.Yuan’s research is in the field of supply chain management. Her main focus areas include sustainable supply chain, circular economy, and supply chain intermediaries. **PhD applicants are welcome to email Dr Virtanen their research proposal (in English).
Research interests
Sustainable supply chain
Circular economy
Supply chain intermediaries
Manufacturing location decisions
Experience
Assistant Professor, School of Intelligent Finance Business, XJTLU, 2021–Present
Postdoctoral Researcher, Hanken School of Economics, 2021
Teaching Assistant, Aalto University, 2016-2020
Doctoral Candidate, Aalto University, 2016-2020
Project Analyst (Global Supply Chain Management), Fenix Consulting, 2016-2019
Sourcing Specialist, Marcus-P Ltd., 2012
Teaching
Theories and Research in International Purchasing and Supply Management (D.Sc. module, The Finnish Doctoral Program in Business Studies)
Coordination of Supply Chains (M.Sc. module, Aalto University)
Distribution and Logistics Services (B.Sc. module, Aalto University)
IFB406TC Business Strategy and Sustainability (Module leader)
IFB301TC Final Year Project (Co-teacher)
IFB209TC Logistics and Distribution (Module leader)
IFB201TC Inventory and Warehouse Management (Module leader)
ENT203TC Leadership and Communication (Co-teacher)
Awards and honours
IPSERA Committee, € 800, Bursary to attend the 22nd IFPSM Summer School on Advanced Purchasing Supply Research at the University of Twente, the Netherlands, 2017
Aalto University, € 1,500, Scholarship for exchange studies, 2013
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Aalto University, Finland, 2020
Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Aalto University, Finland, 2015
Master’s Exchange Program, ESSEC Business School, France, 2014
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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TDF: Revolutionizing Inventory and Warehouse Learning with Immersive Metaverse Solutions
Virtanen, Y., Xiang, M. & Xiong, L.
1/08/24 → 1/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Mubea Automotive Components (Taicang) Toolshop Relocation Optimisation
19/04/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Revolutionizing Inventory and Warehouse Learning with Immersive Metaverse Solutions
Virtanen, Y., Xiong, L. & Xiang, M.
1/04/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Sustaining circular economy entrepreneurship at small businesses: A comparative study of China, Japan and Finland
Virtanen, Y. & Rovanto, S.
1/09/22 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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A closer look at work-integrated learning at XJTLU School of Intelligent Finance and Business
Xiang, M., Virtanen, Y. & Shan, S., 2023, (Accepted/In press) Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University-EDU.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Book
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International intermediaries: A systematic literature review and research agenda
Virtanen, Y., Jiang, Y., You, W. & Cai, H. H., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: European Management Journal. 41, 6, p. 932-949 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Modern mediators: intermediaries’ informational roles in sourcing from China
Virtanen, Y., Salmi, A. & Qin, X., 23 May 2022, In: Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. 37, 7, p. 1553-1573 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
The impact of e-commerce on Chinese suppliers' upgrading in global value chains in a digitalized era
Jiang, Y., Qin, X., Virtanen, Y. & You, W., Jan 2022, In: Strategic Change. 31, 1, p. 57-74 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
From China to the West: why manufacturing locates in developed countries
Ancarani, A., Di Mauro, C., Virtanen, Y. & You, W., Mar 2021, In: International Journal of Production Research. 59, 5, p. 1435-1449 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access17 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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DoE's 2nd Educational Conference
Yuan Virtanen (Participant)
5 Aug 2024 → 6 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Growth of repair in the circular economy – Small business perspective in Japan, China and Finland
Yuan Virtanen (Speaker)
2 Jul 2024 → 6 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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AIB 2024 Seoul Annual Conference
Yuan Virtanen (Participant)
2 Jul 2024 → 6 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Towards Sustainable Plastic Recycling: Exploring Circular Economy Strategies at Guangwu Technology Park
Yuan Virtanen (Supervisor)
24 Jun 2024 → 31 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Academy of International Business (External organisation)
Yuan Virtanen (Member)
1 May 2024 → 1 May 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee