Fernando Bernstein | Scholars@Duke

Fernando Bernstein
Bob J. White Distinguished Professor of Business Administration

Fernando Bernstein is Professor of Operations Management at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. He obtained a Ph.D. in Operations Management from the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University and joined Duke University in July 2000. Prof. Bernstein’s research interests include supply chain management, production planning and inventory control, applications of game theory for production and distribution systems, and revenue management. Prof. Bernstein has published papers in leading journals like Operations Research, Management Science and Manufacturing and Service Operations Management. He also serves as Associate Editor for these three journals. Prof. Bernstein teaches the core Operations Management course for the Weekend and Cross-Continent Executive MBA programs at Duke University, in addition to various executive courses on operations management and health care operations. He has earned the Excellence in Teaching Award for a core course for his teaching at Duke.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Bob J. White Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2015
Professor of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2010
Associate Dean for Global Initiatives, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2020

Contact Information

427A Fuqua Sch of Bus, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90120, Durham, NC 27708-0120
fernando.bernstein@duke.edu (919) 660-7854
Fuqua Faculty Profile

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Columbia University 2001
- B.S., University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) 1995
Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2007 - 2010
- Associate Professor of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2004 - 2007
- Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2000 - 2004
Recognition
In the News
- MAY 1, 2015
  
  Duke Announces 2015 Distinguished Professors
Expertise
Global Scholarship
- Teaching
  - Russian Federation (Country)
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Bernstein, F., S. Modaresi, and D. Sauré. “A dynamic clustering approach to data-driven assortment personalization.” Management Science 65, no. 5 (May 1, 2019): 2095–2115. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2018.3031.
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  - Bernstein, F., and V. Martínez-De-Albéniz. “Dynamic product rotation in the presence of strategic customers.” Management Science 63, no. 7 (July 1, 2017): 2092–2107. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2016.2448.
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  - Bernstein, F., Y. Li, and K. Shang. “A simple heuristic for joint inventory and pricing models with lead time and backorders.” Management Science 62, no. 8 (August 1, 2016): 2358–73. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2015.2227.
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  - Bernstein, F., A. Gürhan Kök, and A. Meca. “Cooperation in assembly systems: The role of knowledge sharing networks.” European Journal of Operational Research 240, no. 1 (January 1, 2015): 160–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2014.06.013.
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  - Bernstein, F., A. Gürhan Kök, and L. Xie. “Dynamic assortment customization with limited inventories.” Manufacturing and Service Operations Management 17, no. 4 (January 1, 2015): 538–53. https://doi.org/10.1287/msom.2015.0544.
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  - Bernstein, F., and G. A. DeCroix. “Advance demand information in a multiproduct system.” Manufacturing and Service Operations Management 17, no. 1 (January 1, 2015): 52–65. https://doi.org/10.1287/msom.2014.0502.
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  - Bernstein, F., A. Gürhan Kök, and A. Meca. “Cooperation in assembly systems: The role of knowledge sharing networks.” European Journal of Operational Research, 2014.
  - Rönnqvist, M., F. Bernstein, R. Caldentey, and S. D’Amours. “Special issue on supply chain management and collaborative logistics.” International Transactions in Operational Research 19, no. 5 (September 1, 2012): 631–32. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3995.2012.00863.x.
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  - Bernstein, F., and M. Nagarajan. “Competition and cooperative bargaining models in supply chains.” Foundations and Trends in Technology, Information and Operations Management 5, no. 2 (December 1, 2011): 87–145. https://doi.org/10.1561/0200000016.
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  - Bernstein, F., G. A. DeCroix, and Y. Wang. “The impact of demand aggregation through delayed component allocation in an assemble-to-order system.” Management Science 57, no. 6 (June 1, 2011): 1154–71. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1110.1340.
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  - Bernstein, F., A. G. Kök, and L. Xie. “The role of component commonality in product assortment decisions.” Manufacturing and Service Operations Management 13, no. 2 (March 1, 2011): 261–70. https://doi.org/10.1287/msom.1100.0317.
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  - Bernstein, F., J. S. Song, and X. Zheng. “Free riding in a multi-channel supply chain.” Naval Research Logistics 56, no. 8 (December 1, 2009): 745–65. https://doi.org/10.1002/nav.20379.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. G. Kök. “Dynamic cost reduction through process improvement in assembly networks.” Management Science 55, no. 4 (April 1, 2009): 552–67. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1080.0961.
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  - Anupindi, R., F. Bernstein, S. Chick, W. Cook, L. J. Hong, R. Kapuscinski, K. Rosling, and J. Stauni. “Erratum: Operations research 2007 meritorious service award recipients (Operations Research (2008) 56:5 (1331)).” Operations Research 57, no. 2 (March 1, 2009): 525. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.1090.0720.
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  - Bernstein, F., J. S. Song, and X. Zheng. “"Bricks-and-mortar" vs. "clicks-and-mortar": An equilibrium analysis.” European Journal of Operational Research 187, no. 3 (June 16, 2008): 671–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2006.04.047.
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  - Bernstein, F., and F. De Véricourt. “Competition for procurement contracts with service guarantees.” Operations Research 56, no. 3 (May 1, 2008): 562–75. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.1080.0540.
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  - Bernstein, F., G. A. Decroix, and Y. Wang. “Incentives and commonality in a decentralized multiproduct assembly system.” Operations Research 55, no. 4 (July 1, 2007): 630–46. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.1070.0402.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. Federgruen. “Coordination mechanisms for supply chains under price and service competition.” Manufacturing and Service Operations Management 9, no. 3 (June 1, 2007): 242–62. https://doi.org/10.1287/msom.1070.0159.
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  - Bernstein, F., F. Chen, and A. Federgruen. “Coordinating supply chains with simple pricing schemes: The role of vendor-managed inventories.” Management Science 52, no. 10 (October 18, 2006): 1483–92. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1060.0564.
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  - Bernstein, F., and G. A. Decroix. “Inventory policies in a decentralized assembly system.” Operations Research 54, no. 2 (March 1, 2006): 324–36. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.1050.0256.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. Federgruen. “Decentralized supply chains with competing retailers under demand uncertainty.” Management Science 51, no. 1 (January 1, 2005): 18–29. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1040.0218.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. Federgruen. “A general equilibrium model for industries with price and service competition.” Operations Research 52, no. 6 (November 1, 2004): 868–86. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.1040.0149.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. Federgruen. “Comparative statics, strategic complements and substitutes in oligopolies.” Journal of Mathematical Economics 40, no. 6 (September 1, 2004): 713–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-4068(03)00086-7.
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  - Bernstein, F., and G. A. DeCroix. “Decentralized pricing and capacity decisions in a multitier system with modular assembly.” Management Science 50, no. 9 (September 1, 2004): 1293–1308. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1040.0255.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. Federgruen. “Dynamic Inventory and Pricing Models for Competing Retailers.” Naval Research Logistics 51, no. 2 (January 1, 2004): 258–74. https://doi.org/10.1002/nav.10113.
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  - Bernstein, F., and A. Federgruen. “Pricing and replenishment strategies in a distribution system with competing retailers.” Operations Research 51, no. 3 (May 1, 2003): 409–26. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.51.3.409.14957.
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- Book Sections
  - Bernstein, F. “Pricing and Replenishment Decisions.” In Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, 2010.
  - Bernstein, F. “Competition and Cooperative Bargaining in Supply Chains.” In Foundations and Trends in Technology, Information and Operations Management, edited by C. Corbett. NOW Publishers, n.d.
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- OPERATNS 820W: Operations Management 2021
- OPERATNS 820W: Operations Management 2020
- OPERATNS 820G: Operations Management 2019
- OPERATNS 820W: Operations Management 2019

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Education, Training, & Certifications

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In the News

Global Scholarship

Teaching

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Book Sections

Recent Courses