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Mehmet Gumus

Title: 
Professor, Operations Management; Academic Director, Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)
Academic title(s): 

Desautels Chair in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics

Mehmet Gumus
Contact Information
Phone: 
514-398-4003
Email address: 
mehmet.gumus [at] mcgill.ca
Alternate email address: 
gina.ceolin [at] mcgill.ca
Address: 

Bronfman Building []
1001 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
H3A 1G5

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Degree(s): 

PhD (2007), Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley, USA
MA 听(2007) , Economics,听University of California at Berkeley, USA
MS 听(2002), Industrial Engineering and Operations Research,听University of California, Berkeley, USA
Bsc 听(1997), Control Systems Engineering and Naval Science, Turkish Naval Academy, Istanbul, Turkey

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Area(s): 
Operations Management
Teaching areas: 

Business Statistics; Operations Management;听Technology Management; Data, Decisions and Model

Link(s): 
Building ID: 
Bronfman
Office: 
532
Biography: 

Dr. Mehmet Gumus is Professor of Operations Management at the Desautels Faculty of Management at 51吃瓜网. He joined 51吃瓜网in 2007 from the University of California at Berkeley where he completed his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and M.A. in Economics. In his research, Dr. Mehmet Gumus explores the impact of customer behavior and information asymmetry on supply chain management, dynamic pricing, and risk management. His papers are accepted for publication in Management Science, Operations Research, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Marketing Science and Production and Operations Management.

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Courses: 

MGCR 614. Management Statistics.

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Credits: 1.5
Offered by: Management (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Use of up-to-date statistical analysis to extract information from a set of data, including the application and interpretation of results rather than on formal statistical theory; the challenge will be in the selection of the appropriate statistical methodology to address the problem and the limitations. The social aspects of statistical analysis, the ethical implications of data collection, privacy concerns, and the potential impact of statistical results on different societal groups.
  • Restriction: Open only to M.B.A. students.

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MGCR 617. Operations Management.

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Credits: 1.5
Offered by: Management (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to the fundamental decisions and trade-offs associated with the management of a firm's production and service activities. A study of how production and service systems can be effectively designed, utilized and managed in order for them to compete successfully on the basis of different parameters. Analyzing and optimizing production and service processes to minimize waste, reduce carbon emissions to achieve net-zero impact, and enhance resource efficiency. Exploring emerging trends and innovative approaches in sustainable operations, including the use of digital technologies, data analytics to ensure competitiveness while contributing to a more socially responsible business environment.
  • Section 033 (09-MAY-2003/14-JUN-2003)
  • Change in description awaiting University approval.
  • Change in description awaiting University approval.
  • Restriction: Open only to M.B.A. students

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MGSC 660. Mathematical and Statistical Foundations for Analytics.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Management (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description

This course consists of two parts: (i) The first half of the course focuses on probabilistic and statistical foundations of data analytics. At the end of this part, students will have the mathematical knowledge in following topics: probabilities, random variables, the Central Limit Theorem; prior and posterior distributions, and Bayes鈥� rule; correlation, and Sampling. (ii) The second half of the course focuses on mathematical foundations of decision analytics. At the end of this part, students will have the mathematical knowledge in following topics: linear algebra; calculus of several variables; convexity; separating hyperplanes; unconstrained and constrained optimization; lagrange multipliers.
  • **Web ADD only
  • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Course Add is the fourth lecture day.
  • **No web drop allowed.
  • **Web withdrawal not applicable.
  • **Web ADD only

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MGSC 608. Data Decisions and Models.

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Credits: 3
Offered by: Management (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The goal is to evaluate quantitative information and to make sound decisions in complex situations. The course provides a foundation for various models of uncertainty, techniques for interpreting data and many decision making approaches in both deterministic and stochastic environments.
  • This course will be held on April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26, and will have the final exam on May 30, 2015.
  • Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the third lecture day.

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Areas of expertise: 

Context

 Supply Chain Risk Management, Operations/Marketing Interface, Consumer Behavior Models in Operations Management, Asymmetric Information, Dynamic Pricing and Inventory Control, Supply Chain Contracting.

Methodology

 Game Theory, Signaling Games, Mechanism Design, and Dynamic Programming.
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Group: 
Faculty
Tenured & Tenure Track
Research areas: 
Consumer Behaviour
Information Environment
Revenue Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Transportation/Logistics
Selected publications: 

Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals

[J25] Sena听Onen Oz, Mehmet Gumus, and Wei Qi.听听,听听Forthcoming,听Production and Operations Management,听2024.
[J24] Senay Solak, Zhuoxin听Li, Mehmet Gumus, and Yueran Zhou.听听,听听Vol.听273,听July 2024, 109261,听International Journal of Production Economics,听2024.
[J23] Long Gao, Dawei Jian, Mehmet Gumus, and Barry Mishra.听听,听听Forthcoming,听Management Science,听2024.
[J22] Recep Yusuf Bekci, Mehmet Gumus, and Sentao Miao.听听,听听Vol. 71 (6), pp. 2092-2110,听Operations Research,听2023.
[J21] Mohammad E. Nikoofal, Morteza Pourakbar, and Mehmet Gumus.听听,听听Vol. 32 (7), pp. 2341-2361,听Production and Operations Management,听2023.
[J20] Elcin Ergin, Mehmet Gumus, and Nathan Yang.听听,听听Vol 31 (2), pp. 607-621,听Production and Operations Management,听2022.
[J19] Necati Ertekin, Mehmet Gumus, and Mohammad E. Nikoofal.听听,听听Vol. 68 (8), pp. 5557-6354,听Management Science,听2022.
[J18] Mohammad E. Nikoofal and Mehmet Gumus.听听,听听Vol. 285 (3), pp. 902-915,听European Journal of Operational Research,听2020.
[J17] Hedayat Alibeiki and 听Mehmet Gumus.听听,听听Vol. 226 (8),听International Journal of Production Economics,听2020.
[J16] Senay Solak, Armagan Bayram,听Mehmet Gumus, and Yueran Zhuo.听听,听听Vol 67 (4), pp. 905-1208,听Operations Research,听2019.
[J15] Mohammad E. Nikoofal and听Mehmet Gumus.听听,听听Vol. 28 (3), pp. 588-609,听Production and Operations Management,听2019.
[J14]

Manaf Zargoush, Mehmet Gumus, Vedat Verter and Stella Daskalopoulou.听听, Vol. 27 (12), pp. 2291-2312,听Production and Operations Management,听2018.
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Mohammad E. Nikoofal, and听Mehmet Gumus.听听, Vol. 20(3), pp. 498-513,听Manufacturing & Service Operations Management,听2018.
[J12]

Xiaofeng Nie, Tamer Boyaci,听Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray and Dan Zhang.听, Vol 257(1-2) pp. 121-165,听Annals of Operations Research. 2017.
[J11] Mehmet Gumus, Phil Kaminsky, and Sameer Mathur.听, Vol 54(7),听International Journal of Production Research, 2016.
[J10] Xiao Huang, Tamer Boyaci,听Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray, and Dan Zhang.听, Vol 62(5) pp. 1297-1315,听Management Science. 2015.
[J9] Mohammad E. Nikoofal and听Mehmet Gumus.听, Vol 47(6) pp. 533-555,听IIE Transactions, 2015.
[J8] Mehmet Gumus.听, Vol 23(10) pp. 1732-1747,听Production and Operations Management, 2014.
[J7] Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray, and Shuya Yin.听, Vol. 32(4) pp. 622-643,听Marketing Science,听2013.
[J6] Mehmet Gumus,听Shanling Li, Wonseok Oh, and Saibal Ray.听,听Vol. 22(4), pp.758-776,听Production and Operations Management,听2013.
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Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray, and Haresh Gurnani.听,听Vol. 58 (9) pp. 1694-1714,听Management Science, 2012.
[J4] Haresh Gurnani,听Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray, and Tridip Ray.听,Vol. 29(1), pp. 1240006-1/31,听Asia-Pacific Journal of Operations Research, 2012.
[J3] Weifen Zhuang,听Mehmet Gumus,听and Dan Zhang.听,听Vol. 63, 1213-1227,听Journal of Operational Research Society,听2012.
[J2] Hyun-soo Ahn,听Mehmet Gumus, and Phil Kaminsky.听,听Vol. 11(4), pp. 613-629,听Manufacturing & Service Operations Management,听2009.
[J1] Hyun-soo Ahn,听Mehmet Gumus, and Phil Kaminsky.听,听Vol. 55(6), pp. 1039-1057,听Operations Research,听2007.

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Refereed Conference Proceedings

[C9] Mohammad Nikoofal, and听Mehmet Gumus.听The Value of Audit in Managing Supplier鈥檚 Process Improvement听M&SOM 2013听Conference Proceedings, July 28-30 2013 at INSEAD, Europe Campus, France.
[C8] Mohammad Nikoofal, and听Mehmet Gumus.听How To (and How Not To) Manage Supplier鈥檚 Process Improvement: Delegation, Incentives, or Audit.听M&SOM 2012听Conference Proceedings, June 17-18, 2012, Columbia University, New York City, NY.
[C7]听听听听听听听听 Xiao Huang, Tamer Boyaci,听Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray and Dan Zhang. Supplier Alliances under Default Risk,听M&SOM 2012Conference Proceedings, June 17-18, 2012, Columbia University, New York City, NY.
[C6]听听听听听听听听 Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray and Haresh Gurnani. Supply Side Story: Risks, Guarantees, and Information Asymmetry,听M&SOM 2011听Conference Proceedings, June 26-28, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
[C5]听听听听听听听听 Mehmet Gumus, Saibal Ray and Shuya Yin. Channel Returns Policies for Durable Products,听M&SOM 2011听Conference Proceedings, June 26-28, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
[C4] Mehmet Gumus. With or Without Forecast Sharing: Does It Really Cause Collusion?,听M&SOM 2011听Conference Proceedings, June 26-28, 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
[C3] Mehmet Gumus. Multi-product Pricing and Inventory Ordering Strategies,听M&SOM 2009听Conference Proceedings, June 28-30, 2009, MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA.
[C2] Mehmet Gumus, Shanling Li, Wonseok Oh, and Saibal Ray. Shipping Fees or Shipping Free? Impact of Product and Retailer Characteristics on Shipping Charges in E-Commerce,听M&SOM 2009听Conference Proceedings, June 28-30, 2009, MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA.
[C1] Mehmet Gumus, Phil Kaminsky, Erik Tiemroth and Mehmet Ayik. A Multi-stage Decomposition Heuristic for the Container Stowage Problem,听M&SOM 2008听Conference Proceedings, June 5-6, 2008, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

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Awards, honours, and fellowships: 

Awards

2024-2029: Desautels Chair in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics

2022-2024: Bensadoun Faculty Scholar Award

2019-2022: Bensadoun Faculty Scholar Award

2017-2019: Bensadoun Faculty Scholar Award

2015:听The Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (M&SOM) iFORM Best Paper Award.

2015:听Nominated for The Principal鈥檚 Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers by Desautels Faculty of Management

2015-2017 MDIIM Faculty Fellow Award

2014-2017: Desautels Faculty Scholar Award

2012: Management Science Meritorious Service Award

Grants

[G1] Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grant.Role:听Principal InvestigatorTitle:听Impact of customer behavior on price and inventory management.Length:听2009 鈥� 2014.Total Amount:听$85,000
[G2] Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Early Career Supplement Grant.Role:听Principal Investigator.Title: Impact of customer behavior on price and inventory management.Length: 2011 鈥� 2014.Total Amount:听$15,000
[G3] Fonds Qu茅b茅cois de la Recherche sur la Soci茅t茅 et la Culture (FQRSC) New Researcher GrantRole:听Principal Investigator.Title: Integrated Revenue Management and Transportation Planning.Length: 2009 鈥� 2012.Total Amount:听$39,600
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Strategic Group Grant. Co-applicant. Title: Operational Risk Management in Supply Chains. Length: 2008-2011. Total AMount: $129,000
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grant,听Principal Investigator,听Title:听Mechanism Design for s Sustainable Supply Chain Management,听Length:听2014 鈥� 2019.Total Amount:听$95,000
[G6]

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Development Grant. Co-applicant. Title:A convergent innovation coalition for sustainable prosperity: development work for agri-food systems. Length: 2014-2017. Total AMount:听$197,000
[G7] Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grant.Role:听Principal Investigator听Title:听Design and Analysis of Data-driven Pricing and Supply Chain Strategies for Online Multi-sided Platforms.听Length:听2019 鈥� 2024.Total Amount:听$215,000
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