Edward T. Reutzel
Emeritus Associate Professor
Edward T. Reutzel is an Associate Professor of Management Science. He has served as the Coordinator of the Smeal Junior Core, as Interim Chair of the Management Science and Information Systems Department. He has taught courses in Quantitative Decision-Making and Operations Management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and has been a seven-time recipient of Excellence in Teaching awards.He has played an active role in executive education programs as both a faculty leader and academic program director, at Penn State as well as on-site locations. Dr. Reutzel was previously employed by the USX Corporation and served in the U.S. Army as a Test and Evaluation Engineer. He has been a consultant to the steel industry, commercial banking, and the telecommunications industry and assisted in the development of the consumer services information system used by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Expertise
Vehicle Routing and Scheduling. Project Management.
Education
Ph D, 1977-08-01
Courses Taught
FIN 563 – Financial Management Simulation and Corporate Interaction
An immersion experience in financial decision-making through a simulation exercise and interaction with senior financial officers.
MKTG 597C – Marketing 2.0 (C)
Immersion course intended on giving MBA students hands on experience and a direct outlook into their chosen concentration.
SCM 405 – Manufacturing and Services Strategies
Investigates manufacturing and services strategies in supply chain networks.
SCM 897C – Strategic Manufacturing and Service Operations (C)
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may beoffered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year orterm.