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Ila Manuj

Title: Associate Professor

Department: Supply Chain Management

College: College of Business

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

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

Current Scheduled Teaching

LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2025
LSCM 6011.001Logistics TheorySpring 2025
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2024 Syllabus
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2024 Syllabus

Previous Scheduled Teaching

LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6011.001Logistics TheorySpring 2023 SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2022 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6950.705Doctoral DissertationSpring 2022
LSCM 6950.703Doctoral DissertationFall 2021
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6011.001Logistics TheorySpring 2021 SPOT
LSCM 6900.702Special ProblemsSpring 2021
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.501E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6900.703Special ProblemsFall 2020
LSCM 6950.703Doctoral DissertationSummer 5W1 2020
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6950.705Doctoral DissertationSpring 2020
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2020 Syllabus
LSCM 6940.702Individual ResearchSpring 2020
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2020 Syllabus
LSCM 6900.708Special ProblemsSpring 2020
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.501E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6940.703Individual ResearchFall 2019
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6950.703Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2019
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2019 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6950.705Doctoral DissertationSpring 2019
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6011.001Logistics TheorySpring 2019 SPOT
LSCM 6950.703Doctoral DissertationFall 2018
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2018 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.777E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6940.700Individual ResearchSpring 2018
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 6940.705Individual ResearchFall 2017
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2017 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2016 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2015 Syllabus SPOT
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2015 Syllabus
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2015 Syllabus
LSCM 4530.007E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSummer 10W 2014
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2014
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2014
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2013
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2013
MKTG 6600.001Seminar in Marketing IssuesSummer 10W 2013
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2013
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2013
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2012
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2012
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2012
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2012
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2011
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2011
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2011
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2011
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2010
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2010
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSummer 3W1 2010
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2010
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2010
LSCM 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2010
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2009
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2009
MKTG 6910.702Special ProblemsSummer 10W 2009
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2009
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2009
LSCM 4530.002E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2008
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2008
MKTG 4900.704Special ProblemsFall 2008
LSCM 4530.001E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2008
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2008
LSCM 3960.002Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementSpring 2008
LSCM 4530.002E Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementFall 2007
LSCM 3960.001Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementFall 2007

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

  • 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.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • 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).
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