Faculty Profile

Suman Niranjan

Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Logistics and Operations Management
College
College of Business

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology. 
Major: Analytics
Degree Specialization: Analytics Tools
PhD, Wright State University, 2008. 
Major: Engineering
Degree Specialization: Industrial and Human Systems Engineering
Dissertation Title: A Study of Multi-Echelon Inventory Systems with Stochastic Capacity and Intermediate Product Demand
MS, Wright State University, 2005. 
Major: Engineering
Degree Specialization: Human Factors Engineering
Dissertation Title: Properties of optimal order-up-to levels for the newsvendor problem with random capacity: Special cases of demand
BE, Visveswaraya Technological University, 2003. 
Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
LSCM 6950.704, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2023 Syllabus
LSCM 6051.001, Systems Theory and Experimentation, Spring 2023 Syllabus


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    LSCM 6950.705, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2022  SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4510.080, Logistics and Business Analysis, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6950.704, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2022 
                    

                    LSCM 4510.001, Logistics and Business Analysis, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6900.702, Special Problems, Spring 2022 
                    

                    LSCM 6950.705, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2021  SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4510.001, Logistics and Business Analysis, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2021 
                    

                    LSCM 4510.001, Logistics and Business Analysis, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6900.706, Special Problems, Spring 2021 
                    

                    LSCM 6051.001, Systems Theory and Experimentation, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4510.001, Logistics and Business Analysis, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.002, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6900.705, Special Problems, Fall 2020 
                    

                    LSCM 4510.001, Logistics and Business Analysis, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 3960.001, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 6900.702, Special Problems, Spring 2020 
                    

                    LSCM 4510.501, Logistics and Business Analysis, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 3960.501, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT

          


          
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  Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of
  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Abstracts and Proceedings
Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Pohlen, T., Gligor, D., Prybutok, V.  (2022). A Systematic Literature Review of Drones Used in Last-Mile Delivery: A Logistics Perspective. Other. Production and Operations Management (POMS). 
McConville, S., Niranjan, S., Narayanan, A.  (2022). Going Backwards to Get Ahead: Connecting Product Refurbishment and Demand Forecasting with Simulation Optimization. Other. Production and Operations Management (POMS). 
Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T. G., Savitskie, K., Hong, S., Bani-Hani, S.  (2021). The Role of Supply Chain Agility and Collaborative Activities on Firms Operational Performance. Other. 2022 POMS Annual Conference. 
Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Prybutok, V.  (2021). Antecedents of Customers Intention to Use Drone for Last Mile Delivery: A Perspective on Medical Supplies and Prescription Drugs. Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings. 2021 Annual Decision Sciences Conference. 
Niranjan, S., Savit, K., Bani-Hani, S.  (2021). Antecedents of Firm Performance and Role of Supply Chain Integration Tools: Supply Chain Managers Perspective. Other. Production and Operations Management. 
Patil, K., Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Pohlen, T.  (2021). System Dynamics Based Simulation Study of Association Between Transportation and Economic Performance of United States. Other. Production and Operations Management. 
Niranjan, S., Savitskie, K.  (2020). Collaborative Activities and Mediating Influences on Firm Performance: Supply Chain Managers Perspective. Other. South East Decision Sciences. 
Book Chapter
Marshall, V., Niranjan, S.  (2014). Domestic Violence in College Students: The Effects of Male Dominance and Substance Abuse. Other. International Marketing and Management Research Series. 1-15. Palgrave Macmillan. http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=758590
Arora, A., Wu, J., Niranjan, S., Leseane, R., Bradford, S.  (2013). The Global Logistics and International Business 2.0 - Curriculum Internationalization Experienc. Other. International Marketing and Management Research Series. 1-17. Palgrave Macmillan. http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=758590
Conference Proceeding
Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Narayanan, A.  (2022). Influence of Additive Manufacturing on Supply Chain Resilience: An Empirical Analysis. Other. Proceedings. of the 2022 SWDSI Annual 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. 
Journal Article
Hong, S., Kim, W., Niranjan, S.  (2023). Challenges to the Air Cargo Business of Combination  Carriers with Two Major Korean Carriers. Journal of Air Transport Management.  Amsterdam: Elsevier. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969699723000030
Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Narayanamurthy, G., Narayanan, A.  (2022). Investigating Contingent Adoption of Additive Manufacturing in Supply Chains. International Journal Of Operations And Production Management. Emerald. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJOPM-05-2022-0286/full/html
Hawkins, T., Gravier, M. J., Niranjan, S., Ekezie, U., Farris , M.  (2022). Exploring the Impact of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarship:  Why Pursue Practical Relevance and Are We Successful?. Journal of Business Logistics. 
Niranjan, S., Gabaldon, J., Hawkins, T. G., Gupta, V., McBride, M.  (2022). Antecedents of Distracted Driving Among Young Adults: Role of Cognitive Failures. Other. 84(1), 313-329. Elsevier. 
Hawkins, T., Gravier, M., Niranjan, S.  (2021). Predicting Bid Protests: What Should Acquisition Teams (Not) Do?. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. 
Niranjan, S., Gupta, V., Martin, E.  (2019). Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance: The Mediating Role of Acquisitive Learning and Generative Learning through Customer Relationships. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11846-019-00327-6
Niranjan, S., Spulick, S. R., Savitskie, K.  (2018). Mediating and moderating influencers of firm performance: Supply chain managers perspective. 31(1), 38-63. 
Jain, N., Niranjan, S.  (2017). Analysis of Heterogeneous Indian Auto Component Replacement Suppliers: A Perspective on Simultaneous Entry. 10(2), 81-99. 
Niranjan, S., Ciarallo, F., Brown, N.  (2016). A Salt Inventory Management Strategy for Winter Maintenance. 9(1), 32-49. 
Jahmani, Y., Niranjan, S., Toney, S.  (2016). Earnings Management in Recession and Recovery Periods. 10(2), 264-280. 
Gupta, V., Niranjan, S., Goktan, B., Erikson, J.  (2016). Role of Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation in Shaping Reactions to New Technologies. Other. 12(4), 935-961. 
Niranjan, S., Jahmani, Y.  (2015). Earnings Management, Weak Internal Controls, and Firm Size. Other. 7(2), 57-64. 
Niranjan, S., Wu, J., Jenner, C.  (2015). Predictors of Success and Academic Performance: A Historically Black Business School Perspective. International Journal of Education Research. 10(2), 1-21. 
Niranjan, S., Ciarallo, F.  (2014). Properties of optimal order-up-to levels for the newsvendor problem with random capacity: Special cases of demand. Other. 6(4), 353-376. 
King, C., Wu, J., Niranjan, S.  (2014). The Effects of Social Support and Self-Efficacy on Depression of College Students. Other. 2(3), 51-64. 
Niranjan, S., Bagavadi Ellore, S., Brown III, U.  (2014). The Influence of Internet Usage on Academic Performance and Face-to-Face Communication. Other. 2(2), 163-186. 
Niranjan, S., Gupta, V., Goktan, B., Gunay, G., Cheung, Y., Pareek, A.  (2013). Cultural Value Orientation: Measurement Invariance in a Multi-Country Sample. Journal of Managerial Issues. 25(3), 264-283. 
Niranjan, S., Ciarallo, F.  (2013). Impact of Inventory Allocation Policies on Downstream Supply Variability in a Multi-echelon System. Other. 5(4), 401-429. 
Niranjan, S., Ciarallo, F.  (2011). Supply performance in multi-echelon inventory system with intermediate product demand: A perspective on allocation. Decision Sciences. 42(33), 575-617. 
Gupta, V., Huang, R., Niranjan, S.  (2010). A longitudinal examination of the relationship between team leadership and performance. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies. 17(4), 355-350. 
Technical Report
Ciarallo, F., Brown, N., Niranjan, S.  (2009). Enhancement of Winter Maintenance Material ordering and Inventory. Other. Report Number FHWA/OH-2009/1, . ftp://ftp.mdt.mt.gov/research/LIBRARY/FHWA-OH-2009-1.PDF



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research  

 	 
	 	 
  
Contract   
Sauser, B. J. (Principal), Niranjan, S., "Modeling and Simulation of the Empowerment of the Patient Healthcare Process," Sponsored by StratiFi Health, Private, $20000 Funded. (July 2019 – Present).
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Narayanan, A. (Co-Principal), "Modeling and Simulation of Multi-Echelon CPE Materials Flow and Returns handling process at Shaw Communications," Sponsored by Shaw Communications Inc., Private, $18410 Funded. (November 2021 – May 2022).
Grant - Research   
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Narayanan, A. (Co-Principal), Warren, S. (Co-Principal), Yang, Q. (Co-Principal), "FW-HTF-P: Using Technology to Understand Future Industrial Operator Distractions within Logistics and Material Handling Industry," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $149993 Funded. (September 2022 – November 2023).
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Chan, S. (Principal), Torres, R. (Co-Principal), "Evaluating Bias in Predictive and Explainable ML Algorithms Among Older Adults with Cancer," Sponsored by National Institute of Health (Sub-Awarded via UNTHSC AIM-Ahead Grant), Federal, $837907 Funded. (October 2022 – September 2023).
NIRANJAN, S. (Principal), Narayanan, A. (Co-Principal), Sauser, B. (Co-Principal), Gabaldon, J. (Supporting), Garg, V. (Supporting), "Predicting Driver Distractions using Psychological and Physiological Characteristics: A Simulation Approch," Sponsored by G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (June 2022 – May 2023).
Narayanan, A. (Principal), NIRANJAN, S. (Co-Principal), "Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Supply Chain Performance and Re-shoring Decision," Sponsored by G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (June 2022 – May 2023).
Hawkins, T. G., McConville, S. (Supporting), Porchia, J. (Supporting), Niranjan, S. (Supporting), Finkenstadt, D. (Supporting), "Antecedents and Consequences of Sourcing Strategy Appropriateness in Public Procurement," Sponsored by G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2022).
NIRANJAN, S., Narayanan, A., Sauser, B., Vaidyanathan, V., "Predicting Driver Distractions using Psychological and Physiological Characteristics," Sponsored by Office of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas, $8000 Funded. (May 2021 – May 2022).
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Hawkins, T. G. (Supporting), "The Role of Collaboration Activities and Digital Integration Tools on Firm Performance: Perspective of Supply Chain Managers," University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2021).
NIRANJAN, S., Narayanan, A., Sauser, B., Vaidyanathan, V., Warren, S. J., "Pilot Project: Understanding if the Forklift Operators are Following Best Practices," Sponsored by University of North Texas - Jim MacNatt Institute of Logistics & Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems (CIIMS), University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (October 2020 – September 2021).
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Chowdhury, A. (Co-Principal), Shetia, B. (Co-Principal), "Targeted Infusion Project in Interdisciplinary Data Analytics (TIP-IDA)," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $78921 Funded. (July 2019 – September 2019).
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Chen, Q. (Co-Principal), "Targeted Infusion Project in Interdisciplinary Data Analytics (TIP-IDA)," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $399974 Funded. (May 2017 – August 2019).
Grant - Service   
Niranjan, S. (Co-Principal), Yousuf, A. (Principal), Mustafa, M. (Co-Principal), Prasad, M. (Co-Principal), "eCYBERMISSION," Sponsored by U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program, Federal, $39817.20 Funded. (June 2018 – May 2019).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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