Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research Center for Logistics and SCM
Research Focus
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Regional Economics, Opening-Up Policy, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Belt and Road Initiative, Industrial Planning, and Business Strategy
Education
Ph.D. in Economics, Nankai University
Dr. Charles Guowen Wang is a recognized expert in regional economy, industrial development planning and well-known expert in logistics and supply chain management. He is awarded the title of ‘Top 30 Logistics Expert in China’ ‘Top 40 Logistics and Transportation Expert in China’ in 2018.
Dr. Wang serves as Director of Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at China Development Institute, CDI, a leading think tank (Top 25) on policy advisory and strategic consulting in China. He is also Vice President of China Society of Logistics, China Chief Representative of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, CSCMP, Expert Member of Shenzhen Advisory Committee, and FTZ Expert Committee member of Chengdu and Yingkou City. He served as Chairman of Expert Committee on Blockchain Application in Logistics and Supply Chain (under CFLP), Chairman of CFLP Green Logistics Expert Committee. Dr. Wang has been project advisor/consultant for World Bank, Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank, and Convener of China at APEC Supply Chain Alliance (A2C2). He also serves as independent director on board of public listed companies in China and Hong Kong.
Dr. Wang has over 35 years of working experience in logistics business management, research and consultation. He acted as business manager of Chiwan Container Terminal in Shenzhen, Manager of shipping company and General Manager of freight forwarding and international logistics company. He has been on board of directors for several public listed companies in China and Hong Kong.
Dr. Wang started working as senior research fellow at CDI since 2001. As supply chain thought leader, he introduced supply chain process standard and knowledge system into China. He has been project leader/main wirter of over 300 significant research and consultant projects, cover logistics policy, regional logistics planning, 3PL strategy, investment feasibility, as well as supply chain processes optimization and performance benchmarking for business and government agencies, blockchain application in supply chain, green supply chain, AI and Big Data analytics in supply chain management.
Dr. Wang is the author/chief editor of 15 books and over 80 academic papers. He holds doctor degree in world economics of Nankai University and fulfilled post-doctoral research in supply chain management in Guanghua School of Management, Peking University. He is guest professor of Nankai University, Beijing Jiaotong University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dr. Wang has been editor on board for Supply Chain Quarterly, Port Economy, and Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. Dr. Wang is a popular and welcomed speaker in China and the logistics world with more than 300 keynote presentations delivered in China and abroad.
Projects
Study on Coordinated Development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Ports and Shenzhen Qianhai & Shekou Free Trade Zone, 2017
Industrial plan of Huahui Logistics of Shenzhen Yantian Free Trade Zone, 2017
Industrial Plan of South China Logistics Park of Shenzhen International Holdings, 2017
Proposal for Qingbaijiang Logistics Port Project of Shenzhen International Holdings, 2017
Study on Supply Chain Innovation and Free Trade Port of Qingbaijiang Area of China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, 2017
Study on Strategic Planning of Qingbaijiang Area of China (Sichuan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, 2017
Study on Pathways and Strategies for Development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, 2016
Study on Regulations on Administration of Kashi Economic Development Zone, 2016
Study on Customs Clearance Mechanisms Innovation in Shenzhen Qianhai-Shekou Free Trade Zone, 2016
Mechanism Innovation for Development of Key Regions in Yantian District, 2016
Industrial Development Planning for Yantian River Industrial Zone, 2016
Development Plan for E-Commerce in Kashgar, 2016
Feasibility Study on New Energy Vehicle Project in Coastal Industrial Park, Yinkou City, Liaoning Province, 2016
Industrial Plan for Dezhou Ecological Science Park, Shandong Province, 2016
Study on Transformation and Upgrading of Futian Bonded Area, Shenzhen, 2016
Feasibility Study on Cold Chain and Internet of Things Science Park in Shenzhen, 2016
Five Year Plan on Innovative Development of Service Trade (2016-2020), 2016
13th Five Year Plan on Development of Port and Shipping Industry in Shenzhen, 2016
13th Five Year Plan on Modern Logistics Industry in Xianning City, Hubei Province, 2016
Study on Shenzhen Logistics Performance Index (LPI), 2016
Construction Plan of Shenzhen Smart Port, 2016
Strategic Plan on Logistics Hub Development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, 2016
13th Five Year Plan on Development of Coastal Port in Guangdong Province, 2016
Hi-Tech Industry Development Plan for Kashgar Region, 2015
The 13th 5-Year Plan for Wujiaqu City, 2015
Development Plan for Qingbaijiang Bonded Logistics Center in Chengdu, 2015
Strategic Planning of Xianyi Holdings Co., 2015
Implementation Plan for Supply Chain Finance Business at Xianyi Holdings Co., 2015
Industrial Development Plan for Logistics Industries at Xianing City, 2015
Investment Feasibility Report for Xinkai Project, Xinjiang, 2015
Master Development Plan of Beitun City (2014-2020), 2014
Industrial Development Plan for Service Sector of Beitun City, 2014
Industrial Plan for Datang Project in Shenzhen Guanlan Area, 2014
Policy Research on Legislation Terms for Kashgar Special Economic Zone, 2014
Industrial Plan for Logistics and Related Service Industries at Xinyi Northern Area, 2014
Industrial Development and Spatial Distribution Plan for Qilihe District of Lanzhou City, 2014
Feasibility Study on Guigang Logistics Industrial Park, 2014
Feasibility Study for Wujiaqu Bonded-Logistics Industrial Parks, 2014
Research on River Ports Capacity Building in Guigang City, 2014
Industrial Development Plan for Service Industries at Chengguang District of Lanzhou City, 2014
A Case Study on Sino-Australia Supply Chain Risk Assessment, 2014
Research on Business Opportunity of Shenzhen Enterprises in BRICS Counties, 2013
Development Plan for Logistics Industry in Nanchang City (2013-2020), 2013
Annual Survey and Assessment Report of Shenzhen Taxi Industry in 2013, 2013
Business Transformation Strategy for Minmental Shenzhen Co., 2013
Business Proposal for Shenzhen Liguang Urban Consolidation Center, 2013
Research Plan on Building Shared-Distribution System for Chengdu City, 2013
Development Strategy for Cruise and Related Industry in Shenzhen City, 2013
Development Plan for Logistics Industry in Lanzhou City (2014-2020), 2013
Publications
Wang, G. (2016). Transport Logistics in China. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Economic Journal Press.
Wang, G. (2015). Global Logistics Perspective – China, an Updated Version. Chicago: The Council of Supply Chain Management.
Wang, G., & Ma, C. (2011). Planning and Development Route of Small and Medium City Clusters. Beijing: China Economical Press, December.
Wang, G. (2010). International Logistics – an Institutional Perspective. Beijing: China Material Press.
Wang, G., & Jiang, C. (2009). Warehouse Strategy and Management. Beijing: China Material Press.
Wang, G., & Jiang, C. (2009). Warehouse Planning and Operation. Beijing: China Material Press.
Wang, G. (2007). Supply Chain Management Process Standard. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press,
Wang, G. (2006). Supply Chain Management – Basic Concepts and Core Strategy. Beijing: Enterprise Press.
Wang, G. (2006). Supply Chain Management – Procurement Process and Implementation Beijing: Enterprise Press.
Wang, G. (2006). Supply Chain Management – Production and Inventory. Beijing: Enterprise Press.
Wang, G. (2006). Supply Chain Management – Delivery Process and Implementation. Beijing: Enterprise Press.
Wang, G. (2005). Global Logistics Perspective – China. Chicago: The Council of Supply Chain Management.
Contact
Email: cwang@cdi.org.cn
Tel: +86-755-8247 1497
