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Technical issue resolution in open-source software development projects
Projects are increasingly being managed in virtual settings where project team members collaborate online. Collaborative information exchanges among team members result in the creation of complex communication network that can have non-trivial influence on…
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COVID-19 Testing – Some reflections on assigning swabs to labs and segmenting patients
In an ongoing research my co-authors and I aim to understand how to manage testing strategies by accounting both testing-site specific and human-behavior related factors. In particular, we consider testing site factors such as type of…
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Implementing emerging technologies in Sourcing
In a recently concluded project my collaborators and I draw from previous studies conducted by Center for Applied Purchasing Studies (CAPS), relevant academic and trade journals, as well as case interview data from relevant…
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COVID-19 costs could push hospitals to rethink billions of dollars in wasted supplies
With hospitals under financial pressure from COVID-19 and medical waste volumes even higher, the pandemic could finally trigger a much-needed reset in how health care organizations and hospitals think about supply-related waste. That includes how…
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Analyzing Supply Market Conditions
Analyzing supply market conditions is an important activity within sourcing. As part of this activity organizations need to understand what does the supply market look like and what are the current conditions. Organizations should develop…
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The Effects of External Auditors and Certification Bodies on the Operational and Market-Oriented Outcomes of ISO 9001 Implementation
Many studies on ISO 9001 have been focused on the motivation, the implementation process and the outcomes of the implementation of the standard. This study seeks to advance the knowledge on ISO 9001 implementation…
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A platform to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you'll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you're a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
This is how it all started…
I started this blog to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you’ll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
Anand Nair
Educator | Researcher | Management Scientist | Data Scientist | Consultant | Entrepreneur | Value Mentor