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The role of operations and supply chain management during mergers and acquisitions
The role of operations and supply chain management during mergers and acquisitions
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Technology alignment in the presence of regulatory changes: The case of meaningful use of information technology in healthcare.
In a recently published study my co-author and I examine the impact of regulatory change on technology implementation and use. The findings show that the seeds for structural change necessitated by regulatory changes are cultivated very early in…
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Segmentation and multimodal approach to supply chain strategy
An article published in CSCMP Quarterly presents the adoption of a multimodal segmented supply chain strategy at Western Digital Corporation (WDC). The company provides storage technologies and solutions such as hard-disk drives, solid-state drives,…
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The fit between supply chain strategies and practices: A contingency approach and comparative analysis
In a recently published paper, my co-authors and I present a contingency model that examines the external links between the business environment and supply chain strategies, and the internal links between supply chain strategies and supplier management…
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Humanitarian operations and supply chain management – My visit to Hathi Basti and Kishangarh Village
A project focusing on supply chain management for food distribution to underprivileged communities in India took me to Hathi-Basti, a settlement of families of of elephant keepers (mahouts) and garden laborers on the banks of…
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Design and Technological Innovation – The North American International Auto Show 2018
Sharing some of the stunning models and technological innovations at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit…
Helping Get Unstuck & Strike a Value Chord
A platform to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you'll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you're a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
This is how it all started…
I started this blog to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you’ll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
Anand Nair
Educator | Researcher | Management Scientist | Data Scientist | Consultant | Entrepreneur | Value Mentor