T.J. Wharton

Title: Associate Professor of Production Operations Management
Office: 351 Elliott Hall
Phone: (248) 370-4284
Email: [email protected]

Education:
University of Minnesota, Ph.D. Operations Management

Teaching interests: 
Operations Management, Statistics

Research interests: 
Lean Manufacturing, Problem Formulation, Process Improvement

Journals and Articles:

Fliedner, G. , Wharton, T. J.Learning Lean through Hands-On Simulation. American Journal of Information Technology. 13(1), 23

York, K. M., Wharton, T. J.(2022). Training the trainers: An experiential exercise for HRM training. Journal of Human Resources Education. 16(1), 20-40

Wharton, T. J., York, K. M.(2017). Enriching the Student Learning Experience Using Social Media: The Class Video Festival Exercise. American Journal of Information Technology/International Academy of Business. 7(1 and 2), 15

Thor, J. , York, K. M., Wharton, T. J.(2014). It’s Different Because it Affects Me: An Experiential Exercise in Ethics. Journal of Business Ethics Education. 11199-216

Dadashzadeh, M. , Wharton, T. J.(2012). A Value Stream Approach for Greening the IT Department. International Journal of Management & Information Systems. 16(2), 125-135

Wharton, T. J., York, K. M.(2008). Design and Review of a Client/Consultant Based Management Education Program: Bridging Theory and Practice. The Journal of Faculty Development. 22(2), 98-103

Wharton, T. , Reid, D. , White, E. (1997). An Empirical Study of Manufacturing Practices Over Time. Production And Inventory Management Journal. 38(4), 7-12

White, E. , Kaighobadi, M. , Wharton, T. (1994). Process Goal Charts for Quality Improvement Programs. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management. 11(4), 26-40

Mathieson, K. , Wharton, T. (1993). Are Information Systems a Barrier to Total Quality Management?. Journal of Systems Management. 44(9), 34-38

Wharton, T. , Hormozi, A. (1993). Europe 1992: Implications for U.S. Manufacturers,? Industrial Management. Industrial Management.

Hormozi, A. , Jacobs, S. , Wharton, T. (1992). Manufacturing Process Improvement: The Role of Vision Systems. Production And Inventory Management Journal. 38(4)

Wharton, T. , White, E. (1990). Current Manufacturing Approaches: Opinion and Practice. Production And Inventory Management Journal. 30(4), 38-41

Wharton, T. , Reid, D. (1990). Manufacturing Planning and Control: How Well Are We Doing?. Production And Inventory Management Journal. 30(3), 52-55

Shore, B. , Wharton, T. (1986). Analysis of Microcomputer DSS Projects. Journal of Systems Management. 37(8), 25-33

Melone, N. P., Wharton, T. (1984). Strategies for MIS Project Selection. Journal of Systems Management. 35(2), 26-33

Other Publications:

Wharton, T. Using a Deck of Playing Cards to Teach Basic Concepts Related to Probability Theory and Discrete Distributions. (pp. 10). IBAM.

Wharton, T. (2009). Northern State College: Case and Teaching Note. (pp. 20). N/A -- Not Applicable.

Wharton, T. (2006). Applied Statistics in Business and Economics, Test Bank to Accompany Applied Statistics in Business and Economics. (pp. 352). McGraw Hill.

Wharton, T. (1980). Considerations in Planning and Controlling Inventory in a Multiechelon System. (pp. 15). Twin Cities Chapter of APICS.