Opus College of Business

Sameer Kumar

Professor, Qwest Endowed Chair in Global Communications and Technology Management : Decision Sciences Department
 

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Academic Background
B.S., mathematics, physics and chemistry, University
of Delhi (India)
M.S., mathematics, University of Delhi (India)
M.S., computer science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
M.S., industrial engineering & operations research,
University of Minnesota
Ph.D., industrial engineering, University of Minnesota

Research Specialties

  • Supply chain management
  • Process modeling
  • Quality management
  • New product development
  • Production and service cost economics
  • Global operations
  • Technology management

Current Research

  • Supply chain integration
  • Process analysis and optimization
  • Product design and development
  • Health sector operations and economics
  • Decision modeling and applications
  • System dynamics

Major Works

  • "Study of Banking Sector Design from Risk Management Perspective to Minimize Social Costs" International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, Vol. 9, Nos. 1/2, pp. 52-60, 2008.
  • "Utilizing Analytic Hierarchy Process for Improved Decision Making within Supply Chains," with J. Bisson, Human Systems Management Journal, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 49-62, 2008.
  • "A Study of Supermarket Industry and Integral Role of Enhanced Logistics Systems" International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 36 (3), 192-211, 2008.
  • "Outsourcing Strategies for Apparel Manufacture: A Case Study" with A. A. Samad, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 19 (1), 73-91, 2008.
  • "Measuring Technical Efficiency of Specialty Hospitals in the U.S.," with W.H. Nunne, Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, 7 (2), 139-152, 2008.
  • "Educating Rational Decision-Makers About Uncertainty Using U.S. Social Security Investment Economics," with T. Ressler and M. Ahrens, Journal of Operational Research Society, Vol. 58, pp. 1294-1305, 2007.
  • "System Dynamics Study of the Japanese Automotive Industry Closed Loop Supply Chain," with T. Yamaoka, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2007.
  • "An Explorative Study of the Relationship of Export Intermediaries and Their Trading Partners," with T. Bergstrom, Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal of Supply Chain, Vol. 8, No. 1, June, 2007.
  • "Demonstrating Supply Chain Parameter Optimization through Beer Game Simulation," with C. Chandra and M. Seppanen, Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 291-322, 2007.
  • "Managing Supply Chain Risks in US-China Trade Partnership," with C. DuFresne, and K. Hahler, Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 343-362, 2007.
  • "A Profit and Loss Analysis for Make to Order Versus Make to Stock Policy – A Supply Chain Case Study," with D. A. Nottestad, and J. F. Macklin, The Engineering Economist, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 141-156, 2007.
  • "Dell, Inc.’s closed loop supply chain for computer assembly plants," with S. Craig, Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 197-214, 2007.
  • "Application of a Process Methodology and a Strategic Decision Model for Business Process Outsourcing," with E. C. Aquino and E. Anderson, Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 323-342, 2007.
  • "Revenue Management for a Home Construction Supplier," with J. Frederick, Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 256-270, 2007.
  • "Reverse Auctions: How Much Total Supply Chain Cost Savings Are There? – A Conceptual Overview," with C. Chang, Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 177-196, 2007.
  • "Reverse Auctions: How Much Total Supply Chain Cost Savings Are There? – A Business Simulation Model," with C. Chang. Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 229-240, 2007.
  • "Supply Chain Design Curriculum: Models and Methods Development," with C. Chandra, International Journal of Information and Operations Management Education, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 249-280, 2007.
  • "Connective Technology as a Strategic Tool for Building Effective Supply Chain," International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 41-56, 2007.
  • "Impact of RFID Technology on Manufacturing and Logistics – Challenges and Issues," with S. Pauly, and E. Budin, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 57-70, 2007.
  • "Foreign Market Entry and Expansion – Directions for a Strategic Approach," with U. Waheed, Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 177-196, 2007.
  • "Established Software Leaders and Outsourcing Partners-Competitors: Comparative Study," International Journal of Business Performance Management, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 58-75, 2007.
  • "Phase Reviews Versus Fast Product Development: A Business Case," with W. Krob, Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 18, No. 63, 2007.
  • "Capacity Design- An Application Using Discrete Event Simulation and Designed Experiments," with D. Nottestad, IIE Transactions, Vol. 38, No.9, pp. 729-736, 2006.
  • "Integrated Simulation Application Design for Short-Term Production Scheduling," with D. Nottestad, IIE Transactions, Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 737-748, 2006.
  • "Adaptive IP Strategies in China: A Tactical Analysis," with J. Ellingson, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2006.
  • "Impact of E-commerce in Lowering Operational Costs and Raising Customer Satisfaction," with P. Petersen, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 283-302, 2006.
  • "Closed Loop Supply Chains- A Study of US and Japanese Automobile Industries," with T. Yamaoka, Human Systems Management Journal, Vol. 25, No.1, pp. 51-70, 2006.
  • "Generalized Multiple Economy Cost of Living Ordinary Annuities from an Interest Theory Perspective," with M. P. Hennessey, The Engineering Economist, Vol. 51 No.1, pp. 53-71, 2006.
  • Financial Models and Tools for Managing Lean Manufacturing, with D. Meade, Taylor & Francis, 2006.
  • Supply Chain Cost Control Using Activity Based Management, with M. Zander, Taylor and Francis, 2006.
  • "Improving a Manufacturing Process by Mapping and Simulation of Critical Operations," with P. Phrommathed, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 104-132, 2006.
  • "Multi-Month Simulation of a Lean Manufacturing Implementation Program," with D. Meade, NAMRI/SME Transactions, Vol. 34, pp. 477-484, May, 2006.
  • "Prevention and Management of Product Recalls in the Processed Food Industry: A Case Study Based on an Exporter's Perspective," with E. M. Budin, Technovation, Vol. 26, No. 5-6, pp. 739-750, 2006.
  • "The Hexopater: From Birth to Market–Innovative Product Development Challenges," with H. Addie, Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 271-289, 2006.
  • "Supply Chain Design Curriculum: Models and Methods Development," with C. Chandra, International Journal of Information and Operations Management Education, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 249-280, 2006.
  • "Manufacturing and Eco Non-Profit Organization, Strategic Alliance in a Closed Loop Supply Chain," with P. Malegeant, Technovation, Vol. 26, No. 10, pp. 1127-1135, 2006.
  • "Studying the Operational Efficiencies of a Spreadsheet Model," with J. Kropp, Technovation, Vol. 26, No. 10, pp. 1186-1200, 2006.
  • "Integrated Graphical Game and Simulation Type PBL in Kinematics," with M. Hennessey, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 220-232, 2006.
  • "Knowledge Management in a Collaborative Business Framework," with G. Thondikulam, Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 171-187, 2006.
  • "Systems Thinking, a Consilience of Values and Logic," with T. Ressler and M. Ahrens, Human Systems Management Journal, Vol. 24, No.4, pp. 259-274, 2005.
  • "Competing Supply Chain Models in the Personal Computer Industry- An Exploratory Study," Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal of Supply Chain, Vol. 6, No.1, pp. 16-31, 2005.
  • Process Analysis and Improvement -Tools and Techniques, with M. Seppanen and C. Chandra, McGraw Hill, 2005.
  • Parts Management- Models and Applications, A Supply Chain System Integration Perspective, Springer, 2005.
  • New Product Development: An Empirical Study of the Effects of Innovation Strategy, Organization Learning and Market Conditions, with P. Phrommathed, Springer 2005.
  • "An Analysis of Software Industry in the Fastest-Emerging Market," with J. Jamieson and M. Sweetman, International Journal of Technology Management, Vol. 29, No.3-4, pp. 231-262, 2005.
  • Product Life Cycle Management in a Supply Chain Context: A Prescription Based on Empirical Approach, with W. Krob, Springer, 2005.
  • "Teaching Business Process Design and Improvement," with M. Seppanen, Journal of Academy of Business Education, Vol. 5, pp. 15-36, Fall, 2004.
  • "Corporate Finance in China- Challenges and Opportunities," with J. Jamieson and M. Sweetman, Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 351-366, 2004.
  • "Outsourcing and Strategic Alliances For Product Development: A Case of Banta Digital Group," with T. Snavely, Technovation, Vol. 24, No. 12, pp. 1001-1010, December 2004.
  • "Operational and Logistical Problems of the Department Store Industry," with T. Bergstrom and C. Rowell-Reichert, Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal of Supply Chain, Vol. 5, No.2, pp. 42-57, 2004.
  • "The Post Mortem of a Complex Product Development- Lessons Learned," with D. Terpstra, Technovation, Vol. 24, No. 10, pp. 805-818, 2004.
  • "CPG Food and Beverage Market Dynamics and Supporting Supply Chain Systems," with C. Ostor, Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal of Supply Chain, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2004.
  • "A Framework of Integrated Models For Supply Chain E-Management," with C. Chandra and A. Smirnov, book chapter in a research book series titled, Value Creation From e-Business Models, edited by Wendy Currie, Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier, First Edition, October 18, 2004.
  • "Systems Analysis and Modeling of Supply, Demand, and Transmission of Electric Power in Minnesota," with A. Schubin, Energy Sources: Journal of Extraction, Conversion and the Environment, Vol. 26, No.3, pp.249-266, 2004.
  • "Global Operations and Logistics Trends in the Household and Personal Care Products Market," with K. Bennett, Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal of Supply Chain, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 10-20, 2004.

Current Editorial Board Appointments

  • Regional Editor-Americas: Supply Chain Management-An International Journal
  • International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
  • Technovation, the International Journal of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Management
  • Journal of International Technology and Information Management
  • International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development
  • Editor- Supply Chain Integration: Modeling, Optimization and Applications- book series for Taylor and Francis

Current Community Relationships

  • Registered Professional Engineer, State of Minnesota
  • Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Certified Manufacturing Engineer, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Certified Plant Engineer, Association of Facilities Engineers
  • Member, APICS- The Educational Society of Resource Management
  • Member, INFORMS
  • Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Member, Production and Operations Management Society
  • Member, Decision Sciences Institute
  • Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers