Suman Niranjan

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• McConville, S., Niranjan, S., Narayanan, A., Murry, J. (2023). A Hybrid Simulation of Product Reconditioning: A Case Study. Other. San Antonio, TX, IEEE.
• Hawkins, T.G., McConville, S., Niranjan, S., Finkenstadt, D., Porchia, J., Finkenstadt, D. Antecedents and Consequences of Sourcing Strategy Appropriateness in Public Procurement. Other. Monterey, CA,
• Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Narayanan, A. Additive Manufacturing For Reshoring: An Empirical Investigation. 2022 53rd DSI annual meeting, Houston, TX, USA..
• Patil, K.S., Patil, H., Gabaldon Ochoa, J.M., Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Asset Specificity, Supply Chain Collaboration and Firm Performance: A Transaction Cost Economics Perspective. 2022 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Academic Research Symposium Proceedings, Nashville, TN, USA..
• Patil, K.S., Patil, H., Gabaldon Ochoa, J.M., Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Mediating Role of Supply Chain Agility in Interfirm Collaborations through Lenses of Supply Chain Practice View and Dynamic Capability Theory. 2022 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Academic Research Symposium Proceedings, Nashville, TN, USA..
• Koutha, M., Garg, V., Prybutok, V.R., Gligor, D.M., Niranjan, S. The Utilization of Virtual Reality for Increased Organizational Commitment. 2022 53rd DSI annual meeting, Houston, TX, USA..
• Bani-Hani, S., Sauser, B.J., Niranjan, S. (2022). A Study of Patient Empowerment Process Models: A Simulation Optimization Approach. Other. Production and Operations Management (POMS).
• 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

• Hawkins, T.G., McConville, S., Porchia, J., Niranjan, S., Finkenstadt, D. (2023). Antecedents and Consequences of Sourcing Strategy Appropriateness in Public Procurement. Other.
• 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.
• Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Narayanan, A. (2020). Influence of Additive Manufacturing on Supply Chain Characteristics. Other. CSCMP Conference Proceedings.

Journal Article

• Hawkins, T.G., Gravier, M., Niranjan, S., Douglas, M. Why Empower Your Buyer? Antecedents and Consequences of Buyer Authority in Source Selection. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal.
• Hawkins, T.G., Idug, Y., Caliskan, F., Niranjan, S., Gravier, M. Buyer Reputation: A Blind Spot in Buyer-Supplier Relationships. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing.
• Garg, V., Gabaldon Ochoa, J.M., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Impact of AI and ML on Performance Measures in B2B and B2G Logistics and Supply Chain Management Operations: A Multi-Method Approach. Transportation Journal Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review.
• Niranjan, S., Garg, V., Gligor, D., Hawkins, T.G. Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Performance: The Pivotal Role of Emerging Technologies. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.
• Sondhi, S., Salwan, P., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Open Innovation Dynamics in Circular Economy: Exploring Service and Service Delivery's Interplay in Dynamic Capability Creation. IEEE Transactions On Engineering Management.
• Kang, D., Zhou, S., Niranjan, S., Rogers, A., Shen, C. Predicting operative time for metabolic and bariatric surgery using machine learning models: A retrospective observational study. Other. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
• Singh Sondhi, S., Salwan, P., Bhel, A., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T. Evaluation of strategic orientation-led competitive advantage using mixed method approach: The role of knowledge integration and service innovation. Journal of Knowledge Management.
• Idug, Y., Gligor, D.M., , J.P., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I., Nowicki, D.R. Exploring the impact of rider-driver ethnicity match/mismatch in ride-hailing. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.
• Gabaldon, J., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Enhancing Safety Awareness and Neutralizing Distractions: Investigating the Impact of Polychronicity on Distracted Driving Behavior in Young Adults. Other. Elsevier.
• Bani Hani, S., Sauser, B.J., Niranjan, S., Willoughby, T. A Study of Key Factors That Influence and Enable Patient Empowerment: A Systems Approach. Systems Research and Behavioral Science.
• Hawkins, T.G., Idug, Y., Caliskan, F., Niranjan, S., Gravier, M. Buyer Reputation: A Blind Spot in Buyer-Supplier Relationships. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.
• Garg, V., Gabaldon, J., Niranjan, S. Impact of AI and ML on Performance Measures in B2B and B2G Logistics and Supply Chain Management Operations: A Multi-Method Approach. Other.
• Gabaldon, J., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G., Savitskie, K., McBride, M. Analyzing Protection Motivation Theory and Cognitive Failures in Texting While Driving Behavior Among Young Drivers. Applied Cognitive Psychology. Elsevier.
• Hawkins, T.G., Gravier, M., Niranjan, S., Douglas, M. Why Empower Your Buyer? Antecedents and Consequences of Buyer Authority. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.
• Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Rana, R., Prybutok, V.R., Pohlen, T.L. Decoding the Dynamics of Drone-Based Last-Mile Medical Deliveries - An Acceptance Policy Analysis with Focus on Gender Differences. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.
• Sondhi, S., Salwan, P., Bhel, A., Niranjan, S. Exploring Interplay of Innovation in Service and Service Delivery: Dynamic Capability Creation for Value Generation. Technovation: The International Journal of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Management.
• Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Prybutok, V.R., Pohlen, T.L., Gligor, D.M. Drones in Last-Mile Delivery: A Systematic Review on Efficiency, Accessibility, and Sustainability. Transportation Research Part D: Environment and Transportation. 123
• Srivastava, A., Mateen, A., Narayanamurthy, G., Niranjan, S. Impact of Gray Markets on Strategic Channel Choice and Social Welfare. Annals of Operations Research. NO. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
• Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Prybutok, V.R., Gligor, D.M., Pohlen, T.L. Drone Services Technology Adoption for Last-Mile Delivery: A Perspective on Medical Supplies. Technological Forecasting & Social Change.
• Patil, K.S., Garg, V., Gabaldon Ochoa, J.M., Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Firm Performance in Digitally Integrated Supply Chains: A Combined Perspective of Transaction Cost Economics and Relational Exchange Theory. Journal of Enterprise Information Management.
• 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.
• Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Narayanamurthy, G., Narayanan, A. (2023). Investigating Contingent Adoption of Additive Manufacturing in Supply Chains. International Journal Of Operations And Production Management. 43 (3) 489-519. Emerald. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJOPM-05-2022-0286/full/html
• Idug, Y., Gligor, D.M., , J.P., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I., Nowicki, D.R. Exploring the impact of rider-driver ethnicity match/mismatch in ride-hailing. Decision Sciences.
• Hawkins, T.G., Wittmann, M., Gravier, M., Niranjan, S., Muir, W.A. (2023). Why Did I Lose? How Debriefing Quality Facilitates Loss Attributions Affecting Bid Protests and Strategy Change. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.
• 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
• Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Prybutok, V.R., Gligor, D.M., Pohlen, T.L. Last-Mile Delivery Aided by Drone: A Systematic Review of Literature and Research Directions. Transportation Research Part D: Environment and Transportation.
• 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.
• Hawkins, T.G., McConville, S., Niranjan, S., Finkenstadt, D., Porchia, J. Antecedents and Consequences of Sourcing Strategy Appropriateness in Public Procurement. Public Management Review.
• Idug, Y., Gligor, D.M., , J.P., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I., Nowicki, D.R. Exploring the impact of rider-driver ethnicity match/mismatch in ride-hailing. Journal of Operations Management.
• Patil, K.S., Garg, V., Gabaldon Ochoa, J.M., Patil, H., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T.G. Firm Performance in Digitally Integrated Supply Chains: A Combined Perspective of Transaction Cost Economics and Relational Exchange Theory. Other.
• Niranjan, S., Salwan, P., Korovyakovskaya, I., Gabaldon, J. Influence of Communication Style and Multitasking Behavior on Academic Performance of College Students: Two Country Perspective. Other. Hanover, MD, Eurasian Society of Educational Research. https://www.ijem.com
• Singh Sondhi, S., Salwan, P., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T. The Effect of Customer Satisfaction and its Antecedents on Service Innovation led Customer Loyalty in the Indian Telecom Sector. Journal of Business Research.
• Garg, V., Niranjan, S., Prybutok, V.R., Gligor, D.M., Pohlen, T.L. Drone Services Technology Adoption for Last-Mile Delivery: A Perspective on Medical Supplies. International Journal of Logistics Management.
• Singh Sondhi, S., Salwan, P., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T. Evaluation of strategic orientation-led competitive advantage: The role of knowledge integration and service innovation. American Business Review.
• Idug, Y., Niranjan, S., Manuj, I., Gligor, D.M., Ogden, J.A. Do ride-hailing drivers’ psychological behaviors influence operational performance?. International Journal Of Operations And Production Management.
• Niranjan, S., Patil, H., Savitskie, K., Hawkins, T.G., Hani Bani, S., Hong, S. Does Use of Digital Technology and Supply Chain Integration Tools Help Improve Firm Performance and Partner Satisfaction?. International Journal of Logistics Management.
• Idug, Y., Niranjan, S., Gligor, D.M., Manuj, I., Ogden, J.A. Do ride-hailing drivers’ psychological behaviors influence operational performance?. Journal of Business Research.
• Gabaldon Ochoa, J.M., Niranjan, S., Gupta, V., Hawkins, T. Systematic Review of Self-Response Survey Studies on Distracted Driving Behavior. Other.
• 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.J., Niranjan, S., Ekezie, U., Farris , M. Exploring the Impact of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarship: Why Pursue Practical Relevance and Are We Successful?. Journal of Business Logistics.
• Sondhi, S.S., Salwan, P., Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T. Evaluation of strategic orientation-led competitive advantage: The role of knowledge integration and service innovation. Industrial Marketing Management.
• 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

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. (2019 - 2022).
• 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. (2021 - 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. (2022 - 2024).
• 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. (2022 - 2024).
• 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. (2022 - 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. (2022 - 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. (2021 - 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. (2020 - 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. (2019 - 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. (2017 - 2019).
• Sauser, B.J. (Principal), Niranjan, S. (Co-Principal), "Modeling and Simulation of the Empowerment of the Patient Healthcare Process," sponsored by StratiFi Health, IND, Funded. (2019 - 2022).
• 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, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
• Niranjan, S. (Principal), Chen, Q. (Co-Principal), "Targeted Infusion Project in Interdisciplinary Data Analytics (TIP-IDA)," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, Funded. (2017 - 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. (2018 - 2019).
• 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, Funded. (2018 - 2019).