Dr. Ila Manuj

Associate Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Supply Chain Management

(940) 565-3131

Email: ila.manuj@unt.edu

Education

PhD, University of Tennessee, 2007

Major: Business Administration - Logistics
Dissertation: A Computer-Based Simulation Investigation of Environment-Strategy Fit for Risk Management in Global Supply Chains
MBA, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, 2000

Major: International Business
BS, University of Lucknow, 1998

Major: Management Science

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary

Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2007 - Present).

Professional

Program Associate, CARE. CARE. (2001 - 2002).
Supply Management and Resource Tracking Unit, CARE. CARE. (2002 - 2002).
Management Trainee, CARE. CARE. (2000 - 2001).

Professional Memberships

UNT Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems (CIIMS). (2020 - Present).
UNT Jim McNatt Institute for Logistics Research. (2018 - Present).
Coach, Univ of North Texas team to the Pittsburg National Logistics Championship. UNT won the championship.. (2009 - Present).
Member, Search committee for a tenure track position in Aviation Logistics. (2009 - Present).
Reviewer, Journal of Business Logistics.. (2009 - Present).
Department of Marketing and Logistics, Scholarship Committee Member (2008-09). (2008 - Present).
Department of Marketing and Logistics Elections Officer, University of North Texas. (Fall 2007- Spring 2009). (2007 - Present).
Department of Marketing and Logistics Representative, State Employees Charitable Contribution, Uni of North Texas (Fall 2007- Spring 2009). (2007 - Present).
Faculty Advisor, Logistics Students Association, University of North Texas.Since Fall 2007. (2007 - Present).
Reviewer, Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute. (2007 - Present).
Reviewer, Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business. (2006 - Present).
Conferences Attended:<p>Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)<p>Decision Sciences Institute (2006 and 2008). (2005 - Present).
Member, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. (2004 - Present).
Member, Decision Sciences Institute. (2004 - Present).
Chair, Education, DFW Roundtable of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. (2008-09).. (2008 - 2010).
Reviewer, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistis Management. (2008 - 2009).

Development Activities

Conference Attendance, International Society for Supply Chain Risk. Denton,Texas,. (2011).
Conference Attendance, Global Supply Chain Management Conference. Plattsburgh,United States of America,. (2010).
Conference Attendance, International Society for Supply Chain Risk Management. Loughborough,United Kingdom,. (2010).
Conference Attendance, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference. Denver,Colorado,. (2009).
Conference Attendance, Decision Sciences Institute. New Orleans,Louisiana,. (2009).
Seminar, Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Forum. Dallas,Texas,. (2009).
Conference Attendance, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference. Chicago,Illinois,. (2008).
Conference Attendance, Decision Sciences Institute. Baltimore,Maryland,. (2008).
Seminar, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,. (2008).
Conference Attendance, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference. Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,. (2007).
Conference Attendance, IFPSM Summer School. Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg,Austria,. (2007).
Seminar, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,. (2007).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas

LSCM 3960 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 33 courses.
LSCM 4530 - E Logistics in Supply Chain Management, 46 courses.
LSCM 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
LSCM 6011 - Logistics Theory, 4 courses.
LSCM 6900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
LSCM 6940 - Individual Research, 4 courses.
LSCM 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 7 courses.
MKTG 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
MKTG 6600 - Seminar in Marketing Issues, 1 course.
MKTG 6910 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Non-Credit Instruction

Other (Workshop on "Conducting and publishing high-quality Grounded Theory Research"), Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, 30 participants. (September 7, 2016 - 2017).
Other (Workshop on "How to convert a PhD-thesis into journal publications"), bmvit: Austrian Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology, 20 participants. (September 7, 2016 - 2017).
Other (Delivery of Executive Education), Demand Management, (2013 - 2013).
Other (Delivery of Executive Education), Logistics Management: Issues and Opportunities, (2013 - 2013).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2013 - 2013).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2012 - 2012).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2011 - 2011).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2011 - 2011).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2011 - 2011).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2010 - 2010).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2010 - 2010).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2009 - 2009).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2009 - 2009).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2008 - 2008).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2008 - 2008).
Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2007 - 2007).

Directed Student Learning

Supervised Research, "Resilience in drone supply chain," Supply Chain Management. (August 2024 - October 2024).
Other (Undergraduate Honors Contract), "Supply chain management," Art Education. (September 2023 - December 2023).
Supervised Research, "Resilience in drone supply chain," Supply Chain Management. (August 2023 - October 2023).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehouses," Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (2020 - August 2022).
Directed Individual/Independent Study, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (January 2021 - May 2021).
Directed Individual/Independent Study, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (August 2020 - December 2020).
Dissertation Committee Chair, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (August 2017 - July 2020).
Directed Individual/Independent Study, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (January 2020 - May 2020).
Dissertation Committee Chair, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (2017 - 2019).
Dissertation Committee Member, Management. (January 2017 - 2018).
Dissertation Committee Member, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (August 2016 - 2018).
Dissertation Committee Member, Other - Outside UNT. (January 2016 - December 2018).
Supervised Research, "Challenges and Innovations in Intermodal Transportation," Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (March 2017 - July 2018).
Directed Individual/Independent Study, (2009 - 2009).
Supervised Research, (2009 - 2009).
Directed Individual/Independent Study, (2008 - 2008).

Awards and Honors

Risk management in global sourcing: comparing the business world and the academic world, Transportation Journal.
Global Supply Chain Risk Management, Emeral Group Publishing Limited.
A model of supply chain and supply chain decision-making complexity, Emeral Group Publishing Limited.
Global Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies, Emeral Group Publishing Limited.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

Manuj, I., Dittmann, P., Khan, O., Zsidisin, G. (2011). Current State of Risk Management in Global Sourcing. Emerging Themes in Supply Chain Risk: A Collection of Case Studies and Practices. J. Ross Publising.
Manuj, I., Ponis, S.T. (2010). Modeling and Simulating Disruptions and other Crisis Events. Managing Risk in Virtual Enterprise Networks: Implementing Supply Chain Principles. Hershey: PA, IGI Global.
Manuj, I., Dittmann, P., Gaudenzi, B., Mentzer, J.T., Myers, M.B., Stank, T.P. (2006). Risk Management. Handbook of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage Publications.

Conference Proceeding

Maywald, J., Gabaldon, J., Manuj, I. (2021). THE HUMAN-TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATION FRONTIER IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. Other. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Annual Research Conference.
Idug, Y., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I. (2021). The Impact of Behavioral Factors and Digital Platform on Ride-hailing Operations: Perspective from Ride-hailing Drivers. Other. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Annual Research Conference.
Manuj, I., Michael, H., Adana, S., Gerschberger, M. (2019). Achieving Supply Chain Resilience through Organizational Capabilities. European Operations Management Association.
Michael, H., Heumayr, J., Manuj, I., Gerschberger, M. (2019). Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience: A Dynamic Capabilities Approach. European Operations Management Association.
Gaudenzi, B., Confente, I., Manuj, I. (2015). How managers perceive and assess supply chain risks? Empirical results from a sample of European organizations. 8 Verona, EuroMed Press. http://emrbi.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/euromed2015%20book%20of%20proceedings-2015-09-08.pdf
Manuj, I., Gerschberger, M. (2014). Developing and testing theoretical and measurement models of supplier complexity. European Meetings on Cybernetics and Systems Research (EMCSR).
Manuj, I., Gerschberger, M. (2014). Developing and Testing Theoretical and Measurement Models of Supplier Complexity. European Operations Management Association.
Manuj, I. (2010). Global supply risk management: Comparing Thoery and Practice. International Society for Supply Chain Risk Management.
Yazdanparast, A., Manuj, I., Swartz, S. (2009). Logistics Service Quality: A Service Dominant Logistics Perspective. New Orleans, LA, Decision Sciences Institute.
Manuj, I., Bowers, M., Mentzer, J. (2007). Enhancing the Rigor of Computer-Based Simulation Research in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference.
Manuj, I., Omar, A., Blocker, C. (2007). Managing Global Supply Chain Risks through Inter-Organizational Learning.. Beijing, China, Academy of International Business.
Manuj, I., Bowers, M.R., Mentzer, J.T. (2007). Using Simulation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Risks in Global Supply Chains.. IFPSM Summer School. Salzburg, Austria.

Journal Article

Manuj, I., Herburger, M., Adana, S., Gerschberger, M. (2024). Supply Chain Resilience Capabilities in Automotive and Other Manufacturing Industries: A Mixed Method Approach. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. 39 (6)
Idug, Y., Gligor, D.M., , J.P., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I., Nowicki, D.R. (2024). Exploring the impact of rider-driver ethnicity match/mismatch in ride-hailing. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. 54 (3)
Maywald, J., Manuj, I. (2024). Revolutionizing Warehouse Automation: A Blueprint to AMR Deployment. Supply Chain Management Review. March/April
Purtell, C.T., Manuj, I., Pohlen, T.L., Garg, V., Porchia, J. (2023). Complexity in the Drone Supply Chain: Battling for Airspace. Distribution Business Management Journal. 25
Morgan, T., Tarpey, R., Manuj, I., Patil, K., Pohlen, T.L. (2023). Optimizing value in 3PL relationships through supply chain learning. Supply Chain Management Review. September/October
Idug, Y., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I., Gligor, D.M., Ogden, J.A. (2023). Do ride-hailing drivers’ psychological behaviors influence operational performance?. International Journal Of Operations And Production Management.
Adana, S., Manuj, I., Herbuger, M. (2023). Linking Decentralization in Decision-Making to Resilience Outcomes: A Supply Chain Orientation Perspective. International Journal of Logistics Management. ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print)
Winter, M., Manuj, I., Gerschberger, M. (2022). Logistics-related determinants of regional gross domestic product - an exploratory investigation. Other. 22 (4) 73-93. Delft, TU Delft OPEN. https://journals.open.tudelft.nl/ejtir/article/view/6037
Malhan, A.S., Pavur, R.J., Pelton, L.E., Manuj, I. (2022). Role of Electronic Healthcare Record Adoption in Enhancing the Relationship between Quality Measures and Hospital Financial Performance. American Business Review. 25 (2) University of New Haven.
Malhan, A.S., Manuj, I., Pelton, L.E., Pavur, R.J. (2022). Electronic Health Records Using a Resource Advantage Theory Perspective: An Interdisciplinary Literature Review. Records Management Journal. 32 (2) Emerald.
Gabaldon, J., Ekezie, U., Manuj, I., Farris, M.T. (2021). Sixth Logistics Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 60 (3)
Mello, J., Manuj, I., Flint, D. (2021). Leveraging grounded theory in supply chain research: A researcher and reviewer guide. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. 51 (10) https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-12-2020-0439
Yazdanparast, A., Manuj, I., Plasch, M., Gerschberger, M., Freudenthaler, D. (2019). Comparing service, product, and process innovations: insights from a European supply chain network. April https://doi.org/10.1142/S1363919620500188
Yolanda, O., Manuj, I., Farris, M.T., Wilson, J. (2016). Fifth Annual Logistics Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 55 (2) 208-223.
Donovan, P., Manuj, I. (2015). A Comprehensive Theoretical Model of the Complex Strategic Demand Management Process. Transportation Journal.
Manuj, I., Esper, T.L., Stank, T.P. (2014). Exploring the performance outcomes of supply chain risk management strategies under different conditions of supply and demand risks. Journal of Business Logistics.
Manuj, I., Omar, A., Pohlen, T. (2014). Inter-organizational learning: a theoretical framework for explaining the learning process between service providers and their customers.. Journal of Business Logistics.
Ojha, D., Gianiodis, P., Manuj, I. (2013). Impact of Logistics Business Continuity Planning on Operational Capabilities and Financial Performance. International Journal of Logistics Management.
Manuj, I., Omar, A., Yazdanparast, A. (2013). The quest for competitive advantage in supply chains: The role of inter-organizational learning. Transportation Journal.
Manuj, I. (2013). Risk management in global sourcing: comparing the business world and the academic world. Transportation Journal. 52 (1) Penn State University Press,
Manuj, I., Pohlen, T. (2012). A Reviewer's Guide to the Grounded Theory Methodology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 42 (9)
Manuj, I., Sahin, F. (2011). A model of supply chain and supply chain decision-making complexity. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management.
Manuj, I., Yazdanparast, A., Farris, M.T., Wilson, J. (2011). Fourth Annual Logistics Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 50 (4) 416-430.
Yazdanparast, A., Manuj, I., Swartz, S. (2010). Co-creating Logistics Value: A Service Dominant Logic Perspective. International Journal of Logistics Management.
Manuj, I., Yazdanparast, A., Farris, M.T., Wilson, J. (2010). Third Annual Logistics Faculty Salary Survey. Transportation Journal. 49 (4) 52-60.
Manuj, I., Mentzer, J.T., Bowers, M.R. (2009). Improving the Rigor of Discrete Event Simulation Research in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 39 (3) 172-201.
Manuj, I., Mentzer, J.T. (2008). Global Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management. 38 (3) 192-223.
Manuj, I., Mentzer, J. (2008). Global Supply Chain Risk Management. Journal of Business Logistics. 29 (1) 133-155.

Written Case with Instructional Material

Gerschberger, M., Manuj, I., Frienberger, P. (2018). Steel Corp: Using Logistics Criteria to Segment Customers. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
Farris, T., Manuj, I. (2014). Innovative Distribution Company - A Total Cost Approach to Understanding Supply Chain Risk. The Definitive Guide to Supply Chain Best Practices. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
Farris, T., Manuj, I. (2011). Innovative Distribution Company - A Total Cost Approach to Understanding Supply Chain Risk. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

Presentations Given

Gerschberger, M., Manuj, I., Investigating the Links between Supply, Operations, and Logistics Resiliency in Supply Chains, Annual Meeting of the International Supply Chain Risk Management (ISCRIM) Network, Dortmund, Germany, (2014).
Gerschberger, M., Manuj, I., Developing and testing theoretical and measurement models of supplier complexity, European Meetings on Cybernetics and Systems Research (EMCSR), Vienna, Austria, (2014).
Manuj, I., Gerschberger, M., Developing and Testing Theoretical and Measurement Models of Supplier Complexity, European Operations Management Association, Palermo, Italy, (2014).
Manuj, I., Gerschberger, M., Using Academic Cases to Improve Communication and Collaboration Skills of Students: Demonstrating an Approach Using a Case On Supply Chain Complexity, International Conference of 21st Century Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, (2014).
Zuberi, M., Manuj, I., Brand Equity for Logistics Service Providers: Antecedents, Facilitators, and Consequences, Decision Sciences Institute, San Francisco, California, (2011).
Manuj, I., Omar, A., Yazdanparast, A., The quest for competitive advantage in supply chains: The role of inter-organizational learning, Global Supply Chain Management Conference, Plattsburgh, New York, (2011).
Gaudenzi, B., Manuj, I., Supply Chain Risk Assessment, International Society for Supply Chain Risk Management, Denton, Texas, (2011).
Donovan, P., Manuj, I., The Role of Demand Management and Supply Chain Risk, International Society for Supply Chain Risk Management, Denton, Texas, (2011).
Manuj, I., Comparing theory and practice of supply risk management in global supply chains, Global Supply Chain Management Conference, Plattsburgh, United States of America, (2010).
Manuj, I., Global supply risk management: Comparing Theory and Practice, International Society for Supply Chain Risk Management, Loughborough, United Kingdom, (2010).
Yazdanparast, A., Manuj, I., Swartz, S., Logistics Service Quality: A Service Dominant Logistics Perspective, Decision Sciences Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, (2009).
Manuj, I., Logistics and Supply Chain Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, (2008).
Manuj, I., Supply Chain Risk Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, (2008).
Manuj, I., Omar, A., Blocker, C., Managing Global Supply Chain Risks through Inter-Organizational Learning., Academy of International Business, Beijing, China, (2007).
Manuj, I., Bowers, M., Mentzer, J., Enhancing the Rigor of Computer-Based Simulation Research in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (2007).
Manuj, I., Bowers, M.R., Mentzer, J.T., Using Simulation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Risks in Global Supply Chains, IFPSM Summer School. Salzburg, Austria, Salzburg, Austria, (2007).
Manuj, I., Inventory Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, (2007).
Manuj, I., Solving Transportation Problems Using Linear Programming, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Seminar, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, (2007).
Manuj, I., Mentzer, J., Global Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies: Antecedents adn Consequences, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, San Antonio, Texas, (2006).
Omar, A., Manuj, I., The Role of Inter-Organizational Learning in Reducing Supply Chain Risks through Higher Flexibility, Decision Sciences Institute, San Antonio, Texas, (2006).
Manuj, I., Managing Complexity in Supply Chains, Decision Sciences Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, (2005).
Manuj, I., Risk Management in Global Supply Chains, Decision Sciences Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, (2005).

Paper

Manuj, I. (Author), Truong, C. (Author), Pohlen, T.L. (Author), Academic Research Symposium, An Ecological View of Supply Chain Resilience in High-Volume UAV Manufacturing, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, Nashville, TN, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
Freinberger, P. (Author & Presenter), Gerschberger, M. (Author), Manuj, I. (Author), European Operations Management Association, Developing A Theoretical Model Of Good Versus Bad Complexity In Supply Chains, Norway. (2017).
Herburger, M. (Author), Manuj, I. (Author), Gerschberger, M. (Author), Academic Research Symposium, Investigating the links between supply, operations and logistics resilience in supply chains, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (2017).
Freinberger, P. (Author), Manuj, I. (Author), Gerschberger, M. (Author), Academic Research Symposium, Theoretical and Measurement Models of Supply Chain Complexity, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (2017).
Herburger, M. (Author & Presenter), Manuj, I. (Author & Presenter), Gerschberger, M. (Author), IAUP Triennial Conference, A Grounded Theory Approach to understanding Supply, Operations, and Logistics Resiliency in Supply Chains, International Association of University Presidents, Vienna, Austria, Austria. (2017).
Gerschberger, M. (Author), Freinberger, P. (Author), Manuj, I. (Author), Ojha, D. (Author), European Operations Management Association, Developing and testing theoretical and measurement models of supply chain complexity, Norway. (2016 - 2016).
Herburger, M. (Author & Presenter), Manuj, I. (Author & Presenter), Gerschberger, M. (Author), A Grounded Theory Approach to understanding Supply, Operations, and Logistics Resiliency in Supply Chains, Annual Meeting of the International Supply Chain Risk Management (ISCRIM) Network, Steyr, Austria, Austria. (2016).

Poster

Adana, S. (Author & Presenter), Manuj, I. (Author), Cevikparmak, S. (Author), Celik, H. (Author), Uvet, H. (Author), Academic Research Symposium, Exploring Organizational Structure and Supply Chain Resilience Relationship: A Managerial Perspective, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (2019).
Malhan, A. (Author & Presenter), Manuj, I. (Author), Academic Research Symposium, Exploring the Impact of Electronic Health Records as a Resource for Competitive Advantage in Hospital Operations Management, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Educators' Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (2017).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

Namuduri, K., Manzo, M., Manuj, I., Pravin, D.P., "Building a Smart and Connected Ecosystem for the First Responder," sponsored by NSF-National Science Foundation, Federal, $1500000 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
Pohlen, T.L. (Principal), Manuj, I. (Supporting), Savoie, M.J. (Supporting), Purtell, C.T. (Supporting), Randall, W.S. (Supporting), Fite, J.T. (Supporting), "NSF Engines: Type 1: An Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem and Economic Development Engine for Transforming North Central Texas and Southern Oklahoma Logistics Industry," sponsored by NSF, Federal, $999650 Funded. (2023 - 2025).
Namuduri, K. (Principal), Manuj, I. (Co-Principal), Pohlen, T.L. (Co-Principal), D'Souza, N. (Co-Principal), "Resilient Supply Chain Ecosystem for Agile Manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems," sponsored by NASA, Federal, $745669 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
Manuj, I., "Adoption, Implementation, and Usage of Autonomous Mobile Robot Technologies in Warehouses and Distribution Centers," sponsored by Ryan College of Business Summer Research Grant, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2020).
Manuj, I. (Principal), "Marie Curie - International Incoming Fellow," sponsored by European Union, International, $223000 Funded. (2014 - 2015).
Manuj, I., "COB PDI Fellowship," sponsored by University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
Manuj, I., "Charn Uswachoke International Development Fund," sponsored by University of North Texas, $8000 Funded. (2013 - 2013).
Donovan, P., Manuj, I., "The Role of Contingency Planning and Demand Management in Organizational Effectiveness," sponsored by Air Force Institute of Technology, Funded. (2011 - 2011).
Manuj, I., "Center for Logistics Education and Research Summer Support," sponsored by Center for Logistics Education and Research, Funded. (2009 - 2009).
Manuj, I., "College of Business Seed Money," sponsored by University of North Texas, Funded. (2009 - 2009).
Manuj, I., "New Faculty Research Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, Funded. (2009 - 2009).
Manuj, I., "Undergraduate Research Fellowship," sponsored by University of North Texas, Funded. (2009 - 2009).
Manuj, I., "Center for Logistics Education and Research Summer Support," sponsored by Center for Logistics Education and Research, Funded. (2008 - 2008).
Manuj, I., "Faculty Research Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, Funded. (2008 - 2008).
Manuj, I., "New Faculty Research Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, Funded. (2008 - 2008).
Manuj, I., "Industry Grant for Dissertation Research," sponsored by Honeywell, Funded. (2007 - 2007).
Manuj, I., "Industry Grant for Dissertation Research," sponsored by Ryder Logistics, Funded. (2007 - 2007).
Manuj, I., "Scholarship to attend IFPSM Summer School in Salzburg, Austria," sponsored by Institute of Supply Management, Funded. (2007 - 2007).
Manuj, I., "Integrated Value Chain Forum Endowment," sponsored by University of Tennessee, Department of Marketing and Logistics, Funded. (2006 - 2006).
Manuj, I., "The Davis, Golicic, and McCarthy Annual Research Award," Funded. (2006 - 2006).
Manuj, I., "Research on Outsourcing and Global Supply Chain Risk Management," sponsored by Center for Executive Education, College of Business, University of Tennessee., Funded. (2005 - 2005).

Service

University Service

Chairperson, G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair in Logistics Search Committee. (September 2024 - 2025).
Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (2023 - 2025).
Committee Member, Logistics PhD Committee. (2022 - 2025).
Committee Member, University Elections Committee. (September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025).
Chairperson, G. Brint Ryan Endowed Chair in Logistics Search Committee. (August 2023 - March 2024).
Committee Member, Logistics Doctoral Symposium Organizing Committe. (September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023).
Committee Member, Logistics PhD Committee. (2021 - 2022).
Committee Member, College Doctoral Program Committee. (August 2021 - December 2021).
Committee Chair, Logistics PhD Committee. (August 2021 - December 2021).
Committee Member, Logistics PhD Committee. (2020 - 2021).
Faculty Mentor, Mentor a new adjunct develop a Canvas course and teach it. (2020 - 2021).
Committee Member, Research and Travel Expenses Committee. (2020 - 2021).
Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (2020 - 2021).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Endowed Chair in Logistics. (2020 - 2021).
Committee Member, 4TH/5TH year review committee of Dr. Hong. (2020 - 2020).
Member, Adjunct Search for one position - Logistics. (2020 - 2020).
Session Chair, Logistics Networking Event. (2020 - 2020).
Committee Member, Administrator Evaluation Committee. (2019 - 2020).
Committee Member, Logistics PhD Committee. (2019 - 2020).
Chairperson, Research and Travel Expenses Committee. (2019 - 2020).
Session Chair, Logistics Networking Event. (2019 - 2019).
Committee Member, Faculty Research Committee. (2018 - 2019).
Committee Member, Logistics PhD Committee. (2018 - 2019).
Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (2018 - 2019).
Committee Member, Research and Travel Expenses Committee. (2018 - 2019).
Committee Member, India Engagement Group (Team lead for research group). (August 31, 2015 - 2019).
Discussant, McNair Scholars Conference. (2018 - 2018).
Other (Facilitator of round-table discussions), McNair Scholars Conference. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Logistics Professor. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Associate/Full Logistics Professor. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Clinical Marketing Professor. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Clinical OM professor. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Visiting OM professor. (2018 - 2018).
Committee Member, Personal Affairs Committee. (2017 - 2018).
Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (2017 - 2017).
Committee Member, Personal Affairs Committee. (2016 - 2017).
Faculty Advisor, Logistics Student Association. (2007 - 2017).
Committee Member, College Journals Committee. (February 2017 - August 2017).
Member, PhD Curriculum Overhaul. (January 2017 - April 2017).
Other (Assisting PhD Coordinator Dr. Blankson), Doctoral Student Intake. (December 2016 - April 2017).
Member, Marketing Search Committee. (January 2017 - March 2017).
Faculty Mentor, Denver Operations Stimulus Competition. (2016 - 2016).
Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (2016 - 2016).
Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016).
Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee. (September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014).
Promotion and Tenure. (2013 - 2013).
DML Scholarship (and Recognition) Committee. (2010 - 2012).
11th Annual Meeting of the International Supply Chain Risk Management Network. (2011 - 2011).
Curriculum Committee. (2011 - 2011).
Search Committee for Logistics Research Cluster. (2011 - 2011).
Pittsburgh National Logistics Challenge. (2009 - 2011).
DFW Roundtable for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. (2008 - 2011).
Logistics Students Association, University of North Texas. (2007 - 2011).
Committee Chair, COB Scholarship Committee. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011).
Committee Member, DML Scholarship (and Recognition) Committee. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011).
Logistics Students Association Industry Day. (2007 - 2010).
Primary Investigator, UNT Undergraduate Research Initiative. (2009 - 2009).
Search Committee for a tenure track position in Aviation Logistics.. (2009 - 2009).
Feedback on resumes. (2007 - 2009).
Committee Member, DML Scholarship Committee. (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009).
Elections Officer. (2008 - 2008).
State Employees Charitable Contribution. (2008 - 2008).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. (2021 - Present).
Editorial Review Board Member, Transportation Journal. (2015 - Present).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Transportation Journal. (2014 - Present).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. (2009 - Present).
Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Business Logistics. (2009 - Present).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Logistics. (2009 - Present).
Workshop Organizer, UNT Advanced Air Mobility Symposium. Denton, (October 24, 2024 - October 25, 2024).
Committee Member, Logistics Doctoral Symposium Organization Committee. Denton, Texas. (September 2022 - April 2023).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Decision Sciences. (2016 - 2018).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Reviewer, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. (2008 - 2008).
Other (Special Projects or Assignments), (2005 - 2005).
Other (Special Projects or Assignments), (2004 - 2004).

Consulting

For Profit Organization, Anantak Robotics, Dallas, United States of America. (August 2021 - December 2022).
Government, University of North Texas, Denton, United States of America. (April 2021 - October 2021).