Cerry Klein

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Research Focus

  • Integrated production systems
  • Logistical systems
  • Manufacturing processes

Education

  • Ph.D. and M.S. from Purdue University
  • B.S. from Northwest Missouri State University
Cerry M. Klein is a professor in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at the University of Missouri. Klein is a recipient of the notable William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, as well as the Gold Chalk Award for Excellence in Graduate Education and the Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers. Klein has specialized in the development of decision-making tools and modeling and algorithmic development for manufacturing and service systems. Among the industrial and government institutions that have funded Klein’s research are the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, McDonnell Douglas, AmerenUE, Union Electric and the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Topics

  • Decision Support Systems
  • Economic Analysis
  • Material Handling
  • Transportation
  • Systems Design / Analysis
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Information Systems
  • Optimization
  • Health Care Systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations Research
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Logistics