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Bob Batt
Doctoral Student


Bob is a second year doctoral student in Operations Management. His coursework covers a broad array of topics with an emphasis on empirical research methods. His research is currently focused on hospital emergency department operations. Before starting his doctoral studies Bob was a manufacturing engineer and a research fellow.

Publications
M. Eric Johnson, Bob Batt (2009), Breaking the Destructive Growth Cycle, Supply Chain Management Review, July/August 2009, Vol. 13, Num. 5, pp 26-33
Stephen G. Powell, Bob Batt (2008), Modeling for Insight: A Master Class for Business Analysts (Wiley)
Bob Batt, M. Eric Johnson (2007), Strengthening the Distribution Channel at Steinway (Case Study)

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In The News
How to Make Dealerships Strong-- and Happy, The Wall Street Journal, 10/20/2008, Bob Batt

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Educational Background
2006: MBA: Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

2001: MEM: Dartmouth College (Engineering Management)

2000: BE: Dartmouth College (Mechanical Engineering)

1999: BA: Wheaton College (IL) (Engineering)

Work Experience
2006-2008: Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Research and Teaching Fellow

2001-2004: Hypertherm, Inc.
Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Executive Education
Business Bridge Program: Spreadsheet Modeling, Tuck School of Business, Start - 06/15/2009 End - 07/25/2009

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Batt Bob
Bob Batt
3730 Walnut Street
Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA19104
Phone: 215-573-0500
batt@wharton.upenn.edu

Research Interests: Hospital Operations, Retail Operations


Last Modified November 11, 2009