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Boon Leing TAN

Adjunct Faculty


Education

  • Ph.D., Aston Business School, Aston University, England (October 2001 – July 2005)
  • Associate Certificate in Teaching and Learning. Aston University, England (January 2002 – Nov 2002)
  • BSc (Hons) Operations Management, (Second Upper Class) Aston Business School, Aston University, England (October 1998 – July 2000)
  • Diploma in Business Studies (Operations and Purchasing Management), Ngee Ann Polytechnic Department of Business Studies, Singapore (July 1993 – June 1996)
SUBJECTS TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
  • Operations Management
  • Operations Excellence in Services and Manufacturing
EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

  • Guest Professor, Xi’An International University (July 2018 to present)
  • Academic Consultant, Student Services Consultancy (January 2018 to present)
  • Adjunct Professor/Faculty, Various Universities (October 2017 to present)
  • Vice Principal and Academic Director, FY Institute of Technology (Singapore) (May 2017 to January 2018)
  • Academic Director (Deputy Dean / Director of Studies) (Nov. 2012 to Mar. 2015), PSB Academy (November 2012 to May 2017)
  • Recognised Lecturer, University of Hull, Singapore (January 2015 to December 2018)
  • Recognised Lecturer, PhD supervisor, University of Liverpool (January 2008 to March 2014)
  • Head, MDIS Business School, Management Development Institute of Singapore (January 2011 to November 2012)
  • Visiting Professor, Xian Jiaotong University, China (August 2009 to September 2012)
  • Director, Suzhou City Key Lab for Supply Chain Technology (January 2008 to December 2010)
  • Head of Department and Professor of Management, Xian Jiaotong Liverpool University, China (August 2007 to January 2011)
  • Senior Lecturer, Sunderland Business School, England (August 2005 to August 2007)
  • Contract Lecturer, Aston Business School, England (January 2002 to July 2005)
  • Invigilator, Aston University, England (January 2002 to July 2005)
  • Researcher, Asia Market Intelligence, Singapore (November 2000 to September 2001)
  • Teacher, Ministry of Education, Singapore (June 1999 to October 1999)
  • Exhibitor, National Computer Board, Singapore (September 1998 to September 1998)
  • Supply Supervisor Tech Ordnance, Singapore Armed Forces, National Service (July 1996 to September 1998)
  • Personal Assistant, Overseas Assurance Corporation, Singapore (December 1992 to July 1996)

Corporate and Professional Experience

  • Management Trainee (1995-1996), LNJ Bhilwara Group, India

Memberships

    • EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (2020 to present)
    • Associate Member – Higher Education Academy (2003 to present)
    • Senior Member – International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (2008 to present)

Member –

  • Beta Gamma Sigma (2006 to present)
  • China Society of Logistics Executive Committee (from 2008 to 2013)
  • Dushu Lake Higher Education Town Academic Promotion Committee (2007 to 2011)
  • Performance Measurement Association (2006 to 2008)
  • British Academy of Management (2006 to 2007)

Media Appearances & Coverage

Refereed Journals
  • Wang, H.W. and Tan, B.L. (2019), Applying the POSNER Framework for Curriculum Analysis: The Case of a National Level Professional Course in the Hospital Setting, Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology Vol. 5 Iss 1, pp. 70-80 DOI: DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv5i1edu7
  • Wang, H.W. and Tan, B.L. (2018), Applying the Kirkpatrick Model to Developing an Effective Charge Nurse Course in the Singapore Context, Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology Vol. 4 Iss: 2, pp. 111-122 DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu12
  • Tan, B.L., Tan, B.H. and Wang, H.W. (2018), Proposing SAMR For Planning K12 Syllabus Based On Student Views on Learning Using Technology, Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology Vol. 4 Iss: 2, pp. 123-133 DOI: 10.25275/apjcectv4i2edu13
  • Heng, A.J.J., Tan, B.L. and Huang, X. (2015), Development of a Directional Supply Chain Management Framework: A Case from the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry, Journal of Management and Training for Industries Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 19 – 40 DOI: 10.12792/JMTI.2.2.19
  • Huang, X., Tan, B.L. and Ding, X. (2015), An Exploratory Survey of Green Supply Chain Management in Chinese Manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Pressures and Drivers, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management Vol. 26 Iss: 1, pp.80 - 103 ISSN: 1741-038X, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-05-2012-0053
  • Huang, X., Tan, B.L. and Ding, X. (2012), Green Supply Chain Management Practices: An Investigation of Manufacturing SMEs in China, International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2012, pp. 139-153, DOI:10.1386/tmsd.11.2.139_1. ISSN 1474-2748
  • Min, S., Chey, C.K. and Tan, B.L. (2012), Motives, Expectations, Perceptions and Satisfaction of International Students Pursuing Private Higher Education in Singapore, International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 4, No. 6, Dec, ISSN 1918-719X(Print) ISSN 1918-7203(Online).
  • Yang, C., Tan, B.L. and Ding, X. (2012), Corporate Governance and Earnings Smoothing in China, Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting (JFRA), Vol. 10(2), ISSN: 1985-2517.
  • Huang, X., Tan, B.L. and Li, D. (2012), Pressures on Green Supply Chain Management: A Study on Manufacturing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in China, International Business and Management, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2012, pp. 76-82, DOI:10.3968/j.ibm.1923842820120401.1185
  • Chong, W.K., Shafaghi, M. and Tan, B.L. (2011), Development of a Business-To-Business Critical Success Factors (B2B CSFs) Framework for Chinese SMEs, Marketing Intelligence & Planning, Vol. 29 (5), ISSN: 0263-4503.
  • Chong, W.K., Tadjouddine, E.T., Shafaghi, M. and Tan, B.L. (2011), Automated Mechanism Design for B2B e-Commerce Models, International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, Vol. 2(1), pp. 87-92, ISSN: 2010-023X.
  • Yang, C., Lai, H. and Tan, B.L. (2008) Managerial Ownership Structure and Earnings Management, Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting (JOFRA). Vol. 6 No. 1. pp.35-53.
  • Clegg, B.T. and Tan, B.L. (2007) Using QFD for E-Business Planning and Analysis in a Micro-Sized Enterprise, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management. Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 813-828, 0265-671X DOI 10.1108/02656710710817108
  • Tan, B.L. and Bennett, D.J. (2006) Development and Application of an Electronic-Manufacturing Selection Framework for SMEs, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management. Vol. 4, No. 3. pp. 241–265. ISSN: 0219-8770 DOI 10.1142/S0219877007000849
  • Tan, B.L., Tang, N.K.H. and Forrester, P.L. (2004) Application of QFD for e-Business Planning, Production Planning and Control, Vol. 15, No.8, pp. 802-818. ISSN: 0953-7287 (paper) 1366-5871 (Online) DOI: 10.1080/09537280412331310963
Refereed Conferences
  • Qadir, J., Shafi, A., Al-Fuqaha, A., Taha, A.M., Yau, K.L.A., Ponciano, J., Hussain, S., Imran, M.A., Muhammad, S.S., Rais, R.N.B., Rashid, M. and Tan, B.L. (2020), Outcome-Based (Engineering) Education (OBE): International Accreditation Practices, 127th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 21st to 24th June.
  • Wang, H.W. and Tan, B.L. (2018), Applying the Kirkpatrick Model to Developing an Effective Charge Nurse Course in the Singapore Context, 1st Global Conference on Multidisciplinary Academic Research (GCMAR-2018), Bangkok, Thailand, 5th to 6th May (best paper)
  • Tan, B.L., Tan, B.H. and Wang, H.W. (2018), Proposing SAMR For Planning K12 Syllabus Based On Student Views on Learning Using Technology, 1st Global Conference on Multidisciplinary Academic Research (GCMAR-2018), Bangkok, Thailand, 5th to 6th May
  • Wang, H.W. and Tan, B.L. (2016), Using Web 2.0 Tools To Enhance Learning In An Industry-Based Programme, South East Asian Association For Institutional Research: Academic and Social Engagements in Higher Education, Bangkok, Thailand, 20th to 23rd September
  • Huang, X., Tan, B.L. and Ding, X. (2012), Green Supply Chain Management Practices: A Sectoral Investigation in to Manufacuring SMEs in China", Proceedings of International Conference on Economics Development and Research, IPEDR Vol. 29, pp. 147 - 151, ISBN 978-981-07-1472-7.
  • Chong, W.K., Tadjouddine, E.T., Shafaghi, M. and Tan, B.L. (2010), On Developing Interoperable B2B e-Commerce Models for SMEs, International Conference on E-Business, Management and Economics, Hong Kong, China, 28th-30th December 2010
  • Chong, W.K. and Tan, B.L. (2010), Understanding of e-Marketing Services Derived from B2B e-Market place, ICAMPA 2010, Suzhou, China, 15th-17th October 2010.
  • Wang, H. and Tan, B.L. (2010), Practicing Reflection in Nursing: The Case of a Singapore Hospital Ward, ICAMPA 2010, Suzhou, China, 15th-17th October 2010.
  • Lin, J. and Tan, B.L. (2010), A Research on Customer Relationship Management application in Chinese banking industry- a case study of the Xi'an Branch of Bank of Communications and Suzhou SIP Branch of Agriculture Bank of China ICAMPA 2010, Suzhou, China, 15th-17th October 2010.
  • Huang, X. and Tan, B.L. (2010), A Study on the Green Supply Chain Management, ICAMPA 2010, Suzhou, China, 15th-17th October 2010.
  • Cao, X., Tan, B.L. and Wang, L. (2010), Triangle Dynamics of Institutional Innovation: Inspirations from Wind Energy Industry in Denmark, Germany and the U.S. The 7th International Conference on Management. Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 24-26th July, 2010.
  • Chong, W., Shafaghi, M. and Tan, B.L. (2010), Identifying Business-to-Business Critical Success Factors (BSB CSFs), AIE2010 conference: The 3rd Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, July 9th-11th, 2010.
  • Tan, B.L., Cao, X. and AhPak, D. (2010), Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Building An Intelligent Organisation with Technological Innovation: The Case of A Chinese Enterprise, Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Innovation, Management and Service, Singapore.
  • AhPak, D. and Tan, B.L. (2010), Evaluating BEM’s Teaching Model and Lecturing Business Content to Chinese students at XJTLU, Proceedings of the 3rd International Colloquium on Business & Management, Thailand.
  • Tan, B.L. and AhPak, D. (2010), Application of the Blue Ocean Strategy to XJTLU: Seeking the Niche for BEM, Proceedings of the 3rd International Colloquium on Business & Management, Thailand.
  • Cao, X., Tan, B.L., AhPak, D. and Wang, H. (2010), Understanding Communication in Chinese organisations: The Case of a Manufacturing SME, Proceedings of the 3rd International Colloquium on Business & Management, Thailand.
  • Tan, B.L. and Lv, W. (2009), e-PAF: An Ontology-Based Conceptual Framework, Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Industrial Globalisation and Technology Innovation, August.
  • Tan, B.L. and Tan, E.G. (2008) Quality Control – Using a customer satisfaction evaluation model for online retail research, Proceedings of the 9th International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM) World Congress: The Fusion and Development of East and West Management, Operations Management Track, Shanghai, July 26-28.
  • Tan, B.L. and Clegg, B.T. (2007), Evaluating e-Business Applications Priorities: The E-Business Planning and Analysis Framework, Proceedings of IRMA 2007, IT in Small Business track, Vancouver.
  • Tan, B.L. (2006) An Enhanced e-PAF: the case of a Chinese SME, British Academy of Management conference proceedings 2006, Belfast.
  • Tan, B.L., Tang, N.K.H. and Forrester, P.L. (2003) Application of an Electronic-Manufacturing Planning Framework in the Printing Industry, In A. Drejer and H. Boer (eds.), Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Managing Innovative Manufacturing, Aalborg, Denmark, September 22–23, 2003, pp. 77–89.
  • Tan, B.L., Tang, N.K.H. (2002) Application of QFD for e-business planning, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Managing Innovative Manufacturing (pp. 85–93), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 9–11, 2002.
Book chapters (refereed)
  • Clegg, B.T. and Tan, B.L. (2009), E-Business Planning and Analysis Framework, in In Lee (Ed.), Electronic Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications. IGI Global, pp. 314-324.
  • Clegg, B.T. and Tan, B.L. (2008), E-Business Planning and Analysis Framework, in Turban, E., Lee, J.K., Klng , D. McKay, J. and Marshall, P., Electronic Commerce 2008, 5/E, Prentice Hall, Online Appendix C, ISBN-10: 0132243318, ISBN-13: 9780132243315
  • Tan, B.L. and Tan, E.G. (2008) Exploratory Studies on Developing Business in China”A Small and Medium Sized Enterprise’s Perspectives, Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists yearbook 2008.
  • Tan, B.L. and Feng, D. (2008), Knowledge Management – A Brief Review, Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists yearbook 2008.
  • Clegg, B.T and Tan, B.L. (2006), E-Business Planning and Analysis Framework, in Khosrow-Pour, M. (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of E-Commerce, E-Government, and Mobile Commerce. Idea Group Inc. Hersey, pp. 246-271. ISBN: 1591407990
  • Tan, B.L. and Tan, E.G. (2006), Basics of the Balanced Scorecard and SMEs, Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists yearbook 2006.
  • Tan, B.L. and Tan, E.G. (2006), Fundamentals of Quality Functions Deployment, in Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists yearbook 2006.
Others
  • Taylor, M., Taylor, A and Tan, B.L. (2012), A New Conceptualisation of the Technology Life Cycle and Associated Research Agenda, Working Paper No 12/08, Working Paper Series, Bradford University School of Management.
  • Tan, B.L. (2009) “The Future Of Innovation ... Viewed From Different Angles” The Future of Innovation, http://thefutureofinnovation.org/contributions/view/475/the_future_of_innovation_viewed_from_different_angles.
  • Tan, B.L. (2005) Development of an e-business selection framework for SMEs, PhD Thesis, Aston University
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
  • 2021 - The 7th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR), April 23-25, 2021. “A Study on Perceptions of Factors Influencing the Quality of Retirement Life in Singapore”.
  • 2021 - 20th IEOM Global Engineering Education Singapore, March 9-11, 2021. “A Sample Study of International OBE Accreditation and Assessment Practices”.
  • 2020 - 5th International Conference on Modern Management and Education Technology (MMET), Changsha, China, 19th and 20th September. “Applying the Kirkpatrick Model to Developing an Effective Charge Nurse Course in the Singapore Context”.
  • 2019 - AICTE Sponsored International Conference on Digital Anthropology – The Contemporary Managerial Perspective, Trends and Challenges Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, India, 20 & 21 September. “Using Web 2 0 Tools to Enhance Learning in an Industry-Based Programme”.
  • 2019 - 8th International Conference on Social Science and Humanity (ICSSH 2019), Osaka, Japan, April 10-12. “Perceptions on the Factors Impacting the Quality of Life after Retirement: A Study on Stakeholders in Singapore”
  • 2013 - social media: Driving Changes through Business and Society, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology. Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science and Research (ICSSR), 19th and 20th December. “The Rise of Social Media in Education and its Impacts”.
  • 2008 - China Netcom SME China Exhibition Tour, Suzhou Stop 17th August. “Information Technology Developments and their Implications on the Hotel Industry”.