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Education
Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2001; M.S., University of Maryland, 1997; B.S., School of Engineering of Antioquia, Colombia, 1992.
Current Projects
Mollenkopf, D.A.; Rabinovich, E.; Laseter, T.M; Boyer, K.K. Forthcoming, "Managing Internet Product Returns: A Focus on Effective Service Operations." Decision Sciences. Conditionally accepted for publication in "The Next Frontier in Services Research" Special Topic Forum.
Rabinovich, E.; Knemeyer, A. M.; Mayer, C. Forthcoming, "Why Do Internet Commerce Firms Incorporate Logistics Service Providers in Their Distribution Channels? The Role of Transaction Costs and Network Strength." Journal of Operations Management.
Rabinovich, E. Forthcoming, "Linking E-Service Quality and Markups: The Role of Imperfect Information in the Supply Chain." Journal of Operations Management.
Academic Positions
Arizona State University: 2001-present. Previous Appointments: University of Maryland.
Career and Recent Professional Awards; Teaching Award
Dean's Award of Excellence Summer Research Grant, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, 2006; E. Grosvenor Plowman Award for Best Paper, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' Annual Conference, 2005; Senior Researcher Fellowship, Institute for Supply Management, 2004.
Professional Leadership
Associate Editor, Journal of Operations Management, 2003-present; Member of the Editorial Review Board, Decision Sciences, 2004-present; Member of the Editorial Review Board, Journal of Business Logistics, 2001-present.
Corporate and Public Sector Leadership
Intern, United Parcel Service (UPS), Professional Services Division, June 2000-August 2000; Engineer, Risk Management Consultancy, Delima -- Marsh & McLennan, 1993-1995.
Representative Publications
Rabinovich, E.; Knemeyer, A. M. (2006), "Logistics Service Providers in Internet Supply Chains." California Management Review 48, No. 4, 84-108.
Bailey, J.P.; Rabinovich, E. (2006), "The Adoption of Inventory Postponement and Speculation: An Empirical Assessment of Oligopolistic Internet Retailers." Transportation Research (E): Logistics and Transportation Review 42, No. 4, 258-271.
Wallin, C.; Rungtusanatham, M.; Rabinovich, E. (2006), "What is the 'Right' Inventory Management Approach for a Purchased Item?" International Journal of Operations and Production Management 26, No. 1, 50-68.
ASU is a tier 1 research university and W. P. Carey is proud of its strong tradition of teaching and classroom excellence. Our students directly benefit from the research and theories our faculty brings into the classroom. Below is a list of courses being taught during the current semester by this faculty member. Click a course to view it in the ASU course catalog.
SCM 541 - Logistics in the Supply Chain
Critical issues for customer perception of supply chain performance, including inventory planning, transportation, warehousing, information technology, and integrated logistics service.
SCM 792 - Research
Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a dissertation, report, or publication. Assignments might include data collection, experimental work, data analysis, or preparation of a manuscript.
SCM 795 - Continuing Registration
Used in situations where registration is necessary but where credit is not needed. Replaces arbitrary enrollment in reading and conference, research, thesis, dissertation, etc. Used by students when taking comprehensive examinations, defending theses or dissertations, or fulfilling the continuous enrollment requirement in doctoral programs. Credit is not awarded, and no grade is assigned.
SCM 799 - Dissertation
Supervised research focused on preparation of dissertation, including literature review, research, data collection and analysis, and writing.
