David Huff is Clinical Professor of Supply Chain Management. He joined Smeal in the fall of 2004.
Expertise
Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Project Management, Business Statistics and Analytics, Six Sigma Statistics, Sales-force Incentives
Education
Ph D in Operations Management, The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2005-05-13 MS in Management Science Methods, The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2001-01-01 MS in Mathematics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1994-01-01 BA in Mathematics, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 1992-01-01
Courses Taught
B A 302 – Supply Chains
Introduction to key elements and strategic importance of supply chain networks.
B A 597A – Six Sigma Statistics (A)
Statistics course designed as a companion to the MBA Six Sigma course.
B A 597A – Statistics for Six Sigma (A)
Statistics course designed as a complement to the MBA six sigma course.
B A 597B – Six Sigma Statistics (B)
Statistics course designed as a companion to the MBA Six Sigma course.
BA 597 – Special Topics
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
BA 597A – **Special Topics** (A)
MS&IS 200 – Introduction to Statistics for Business
Introduction to business statistics including topics in probability theory, sampling, inference, quality assurance, regression, forecasting, and simulation.
PSU 006 – First-Year Seminar Business
Facilitate student's adjustment to the high expectations, demanding workload, increased academic liberties, and other aspects of the transition to college life.
QMM 561 – Manufacturing Systems Planning and Control I
Systems, components and configurations, flow of material and information in a manufacturing system.
QMM 582 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
Strategic decision context of manufacturing and its supply chains with linkage to corporate and business strategy.
QMM 593 – Field Experience in Manufacturing
Experiential learning through the firsthand study of manufacturing plants and by interacting with manufacturing leaders.
SC&IS 405 – Manufacturing and Services Strategies
Investigates operations strategy and its relationship to other functions in the supply chain and presents quantitative tools for decision-making.
SC&IS 450 – Strategic Design and Management of Supply Chains
Strategic design and management of supply chains.
SCM 200 – Intro Stat Bus Dec
Introduction to business statistics including topics in probability theory, sampling, inference, quality assurance, regression, forecasting, and simulation.
SCM 200 – Introduction to Statistics for Business
Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference, regression and correlation, and forecasting.
SCM 301H – Supply Chain Management (H)
Supply chain management concepts, principles, and methodologies.
SCM 405 – Manufacturing and Services Strategies
Investigates manufacturing and services strategies in supply chain networks.
SCM 405 – Mfg Svc Strat
Investigates manufacturing and services strategies in supply chain networks. SCM 405 Manufacturing and Services Strategies (3)This course examines manufacturing and services strategies, with special emphasis given to quality management concepts, methods, and issues. After completing this course, students will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Explain the role of manufacturing or services operations from the boundary-spanning perspective of supply chain management and how supply chain management can be used as a strategic competitive advantage Articulate how the various components of a manufacturing strategy are integrated, particularly with respect to the use of information technologies for supply chains Effectively apply operational and quality tools useful in implementing manufacturing strategies. Individual and team assignments form the basis for evaluation. Evaluation methods include a combination of class participation, exams, 'hands-on' exercises, case studies, and written assignments. This is one of three prescribed foundation courses in the Supply Chain and Information Systems major for which B A 302 'Supply Chains' is a prerequisite. The course is also an important prerequisite for the capstone course in the major, SC&IS 450 'Supply Chain Leadership.'
SCM 450 – Strategic Design and Management of Supply Chains
Strategic design and management of supply chains.
SCM 494H – SC&IS Senior Honors Thesis (H)
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
SCM 496 – Independent Studies
Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
SCM 530 – Meth Scm
Methods and tools to support supply chain decision making with emphasis on forecasting, inventory analysis, and demand planning.
SCM 556 – Manufacturing Strategy
Development of service-sensitive manufacturing strategies to support synchronized supply chains.
SCM 556 – Mfg Strategy
Development of service-sensitive manufacturing strategies to support synchronized supply chains.
SCM 570 – Supply Chain Modeling
Explore current modeling methods and software for design, analysis, execution and integration of supply chains.
SCM 595 – Internship
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships.
SCM 596 – Individual Studies
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
SCM 597 – Special Topics
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be tuaght in one year or semester.
SCM 812 – DEMAND FULFILLMENT
This course covers the forecasting and inventory management activities involved in the fulfillment of demand for finished goods.This course covers the supply chain activities related to demand planning and inventory management involved in the fulfillment of demand for finished goods. This will include an introduction to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) framework and the role of demand planning in this framework. The students will develop a basic understanding of forecasting and inventory models, including how to evaluate the performance of these models and manage demand and lead time variability. The course will also help students understand the implications of setting service level targets on inventory, as well as manage cost and service tradeoffs in the demand fulfillment process.
SCM 830 – Supply Chain Analysis
Methods and tools to support supply chain decision making with emphasis on forecasting, inventory analysis, and demand planning.
SCM 842 – MFG & OPS PLANNING
Planning strategies for managing manufacturing and service operations within supply chains.This course provides foundation concepts necessary for understanding the production function in supply chains. It introduces the student to the strategic position of the operations function of a firm and gives an understanding of best principles and practices. The course covers the mission and strategy of a company and how that strategy feeds into the operations strategy ensuring that manufacturing and service delivery contribute to the success of the firm.
SCM 842 – Operations Mgmt & Demand Fulf.
Planning strategies for managing manufacturing and service operations within supply chains.This course provides foundation concepts necessary for understanding the production function in supply chains. It introduces the student to the strategic position of the operations function of a firm and gives an understanding of best principles and practices. The course covers the mission and strategy of a company and how that strategy feeds into the operations strategy ensuring that manufacturing and service delivery contribute to the success of the firm.
SCM 844 – GLB MFG & SVC OPS
A detailed review of concepts, tools, and strategies for managing global manufacturing and service operations. This course builds upon topics introduced in SCM 842 (Manufacturing and Service Operations Planning), as well as exposure to theory and higher-level topics in the manufacturing and services sectors. Key production functions of the supply chain along with the tools and techniques used for optimal manufacturing and operations management are reviewed within the framework of current and emerging supply chain theories and optimization processes. Specific topics include Project Management, Quality Management, Theory of Constraints, Planning and Execution, and Environmental Health and Safety issues, along with Sustainability Management.
SCM 844 – Globl Mfg & Service Operations
A detailed review of concepts, tools, and strategies for managing global manufacturing and service operations.This course builds upon topics introduced in SCM 842 (Manufacturing and Service Operations Planning), as well as exposure to theory and higher-level topics in the manufacturing and services sectors. Key production functions of the supply chain along with the tools and techniques used for optimal manufacturing and operations management are reviewed within the framework of current and emerging supply chain theories and optimization processes. Specific topics include Project Management, Quality Management, Theory of Constraints, Planning and Execution, and Environmental Health and Safety issues, along with Sustainability Management.
SCM 896 – Individual Studies
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
SCM 897C – Strategic Manufacturing and Service Operations (C)
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may beoffered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year orterm.
Honors and Awards
Best Supply Chain Professor, Class of 2017, MBAA, (2016-08-01)
Best All-Around Teacher, Class of 2014, MBAA, (2013-08-01)
Most Memorable Professor, Class of 2013, MBAA, (2012-08-01)
Most Entertaining Professor, Class of 2012, MBAA, (2011-08-01)
Dillwyn P. Paiste III Award, Smeal College of Business, (2005-01-01)