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Danny Johnson

Title: Emeritus Associate Professor
Department: Supply Chain Management
Office: 2340 Gerdin

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Academic History

  • Ph.D., Operations Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998
  • MBA, Operations Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991
  • BS, Business Administration, Moorhead State University, 1989
  • Diploma, Diesel Mechanics, North Dakota State School of Science - Wahpeton, 1979

Academic Work Experience

Director of Facilities
Iowa State University
2017 -

Associate Professor
Iowa State University
2004 -

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Iowa State University
2012 - 2017

Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Iowa State University
2010 - 2012

Professional Work Experience

Owner/Operator of Dan's Service and Repair
Fargo, North Dakota
1983 - 1989

Office/Clerical Assistant
Fargo Implement Co., Division of Deere and Co.
1986 - 1987

Diesel Technician
Fargo Implement Co., Division of Deere and Co.
1979 - 1986

Expertise

  • Quick Response Manufacturing
  • Cellular Manufacturing
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Process Analysis and Improvement

Selected Publications

  • Johnson, D. J. (2011) "Teaching Brief: Using Paper Helicopters to Teach Statistical Process Control", Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 9 (2):299-306. Link to Paper
  • Hua, S. Y., & Johnson, D. J. (2010) "Research Issues on Factors Influencing the Choice of Kitting Versus Line Stocking", International Journal of Production Research, 48 (3):779-800. Link to Paper
  • Blackhurst, J. V., Scheibe, K. P., & Johnson, D. J. (2008) "Supplier Risk Assessment and Monitoring for the Automotive Industry", International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 38 (2):143-165. Link to Paper
  • Johnson, D. J., & Wemmerlöv, U. (2004) "Why Does Cell Implementation Stop? Factors Influencing Cell Penetration in Manufacturing Plants", Production and Operations Management, 13 (3):272-289. Link to Paper
  • Johnson, D. J. (2003) "A Framework for Reducing Manufacturing Throughput Time", Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 22 (4):283-298. Link to Paper
  • Johnson, D. J. (2005) "Converting Assembly Lines to Assembly Cells at Sheet Metal Products: Insights on Performance Improvements", International Journal of Production Research, 43 (7):1483-1509. Link to Paper
  • Johnson, D. J. (2002) "A Spreadsheet Method for Calculating Work Completion Time Probability Distributions of Paced or Linked Assembly Lines", International Journal of Production Research, 40 (5):1131-1153.
  • Werbel, J. D., & Johnson, D. J. (2001) "The Use of Person-Group fit for Employment Selection: A Missing Link in Person-Environment Fit", Human Resource Management (USA), 40 (3):227-240. Link to Paper
  • Wemmerlov, U., & Johnson, D. J. (2000) "Empirical Findings on Manufacturing Cell Design", International Journal of Production Research, 38 (3):481-507. Link to Paper
  • Wemmerlov, U., & Johnson, D. J. (1997) "Cellular Manufacturing at 46 User Plants: Implementation Experiences and Performance Improvements", International Journal of Production Research, 35 (1):29-49.
  • Johnson, D. J., & Wemmerlöv, U. (1996) "On the Relative Performance of Functional and Cellular Layouts - An Analysis of the Model-Based Comparative Studies Literature", Production and Operations Management, 5 (4):309-334.