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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
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
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
Research areas
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Circular Economy
- Manufacturing Location Decision
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CoESE: Innovative Syntegrative Education through Metaverse-Enhanced Inventory and Warehouse Management: A Pilot Study Integrating Gamification and Real-World Practice
Virtanen, Y. (PI), Xiang, M. (Team member) & Xiong, L. (Team member)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF: Revolutionizing Inventory and Warehouse Learning with Immersive Metaverse Solutions
Virtanen, Y. (PI), Xiang, M. (CoI) & Xiong, L. (PI)
1/08/24 → 1/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Mubea Automotive Components (Taicang) Toolshop Relocation Optimisation
Virtanen, Y. (PI) & Yan, Z. (PI)
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. (PI), Xiong, L. (CoI) & Xiang, M. (CoI)
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. (PI) & Rovanto, S. (Team member)
1/09/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Circular economy capabilities for slowing resource loops at small businesses in China, Finland and Japan - an institutional logics perspective
Rovanto, S. & Virtanen, Y., 10 Jan 2025, In: British Journal of Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emotions in repair craft work – A cross-cultural comparison of Japan and Finland through lens of emotional labour
Rovanto, S. & Virtanen, Y., 16 May 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Emotions in repair craft work – A cross-cultural comparison of Japan and Finland through lens of emotional labour
Rovanto, S. & Virtanen, Y., 13 Apr 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Mitigating Tensions in Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Chinese SMEs: A Case Study of the Medical Device Industry
Huang, X. & Virtanen, Y., 16 May 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The growth paradox in the circular economy – Small repair business perspective in Japan, China and Finland
Rovanto, S. & Virtanen, Y., 2 Jul 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
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Case Master Development Camp- 3rd Case Method Workshop for MBA Educators
Virtanen, Y. (Participant)
7 Jul 2025 → 8 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Fixing More Than Broken Objects: The Role of Emotions in China’s Repair Craft Industry
Virtanen, Y. (Supervisor)
9 Jun 2025 → 17 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Transforming Industry-Academia Collaboration: How Mubea’s Toolshop Relocation Optimised Efficiency and Empowered Future Talent
Virtanen, Y. (Speaker)
21 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)
Virtanen, Y. (Participant)
19 May 2025 → 23 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Emotions in repair craft work – A cross-cultural comparison of Japan and Finland through lens of emotional labour
Virtanen, Y. (Speaker)
16 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar