Yr Athro Maneesh Kumar
(Translated he/him)
Athro mewn Gweithrediadau Gwasanaeth
- KumarM8@caerdydd.ac.uk
- +44 29208 75276
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Adeilad Aberconwy, Ystafell Q22, Rhodfa Colum, Cathays, Caerdydd, CF10 3EU
Adeilad Aberconwy, Ystafell C22, Rhodfa Colum, Cathays, Caerdydd, CF10 3EU
- Ar gael fel goruchwyliwr ôl-raddedig
Trosolwyg
Mae Maneesh Kumar yn Athro Gweithrediadau Gwasanaeth yn Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd. Mae ganddo hefyd rôl Athro Gwadd anrhydeddus ym Mwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a'r Fro.
Mae'n cynnal ymchwil gymhwysol trawsddisgyblaethol ym maes Rhagoriaeth Weithredol gan gynnwys pynciau megis Rheoli Ansawdd, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Lean, Green, and Innovation (iLEGO), Proses Gofal Iechyd/Arloesi Gwasanaeth gan ddefnyddio Dadansoddeg Data Mawr, Clwstwr Gwybodaeth ar gyfer gwella gallu o fewn BBaChau. Mae hyn wedi arwain at gyhoeddiadau o dros 165 o bapurau cyfnodolion a chynadleddau, llyfrau wedi'u golygu a thrafodion cynadleddau. Mae ei gyfranogwyr ymchwil yn cwmpasu amrywiaeth o ddiwydiant gan gynnwys Diwydiant Modurol (India, y DU, Japan), Diwydiannau Gwasanaeth a sefydliadau'r Sector Cyhoeddus gan gynnwys y GIG. Ei ddiddordebau ymchwil cyfredol yw integreiddio Rhagoriaeth Gweithrediadau gyda Diwydiant 4.0 ac amgylchedd data Mawr, datblygu Galluoedd Gweithredol mewn cwmnïau micro a bach trwy ffurfio clwstwr, cynnal rhagoriaeth gweithrediadau, Modelau Busnes Economi Gylchol Arloesol.
Cyd-gyflwynodd gynhadledd Canolfan Ymchwil Menter Lean (LERC) ar 10 Medi 2019 ym mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Cyd-gadeiriodd yr 21ain Cynhadledd Rheoli Ansawdd a Datblygu Sefydliadol a gynhaliwyd ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd rhwng 22ain a 24 Awst, 2018. Mae hefyd wedi cychwyn fforwm ymarfer cyntaf ar Lean Green ac Arloesi (iLEGO) sy'n dod â chymuned ymarferwyr ynghyd i drafod synergeddau a chamlinio rhwng y tri phwnc a hyrwyddo traws-ddysgu rhwng gwahanol ddiwydiannau. Cynhaliwyd y 4ydd gweithdy iLEGO ar 9 Medi 2020 ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd.
Yn 2020, cafodd ei gydnabod gyda'r Wobr 'Arloesi Busnes' @ Gwobrau Arloesi ac Effaith Prifysgol Caerdydd 2020 ar gyfer y prosiect gyda Siemens Logistics. Cafodd ei gydnabod hefyd gan y Gymdeithas Ymgysylltu Diwydiannol a Rheoli Gweithrediadau (IEOM) yn 2il Gynhadledd Ryngwladol Affrica ar Beirianneg Ddiwydiannol a Rheoli Gweithrediadau (7-10 Rhagfyr 2020), lle cafodd ei wahodd hefyd fel Prif Siaradwr. Mae Pwyllgor Gwobr IEOM wedi rhoi 'Gwobr Athro Nodedig' i'r Athro Kumar i gydnabod a gwerthfawrogi ei gyflawniadau, ei gyfraniadau a'i ymroddiad yn y proffesiwn peirianneg ddiwydiannol a rheoli gweithrediadau. Fe'i gwahoddwyd hefyd fel Prif Siaradwr mewn Uwchgynhadledd Rhagoriaeth Weithredol Ranbarthol (OPEX) a Thrawsnewid Digidol 4.0 a gynhaliwyd gan Gydffederasiwn Diwydiant India (CII), 24-26 Tachwedd 2020.
Mae wedi cael ei gydnabod am ei gyfraniadau rhagorol i addysgu yng Ngwobrau Dathlu Rhagoriaeth Prifysgol Caerdydd 2018 yn y categori 'Rhagoriaeth mewn Addysgu gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant a Datblygu'.
Mae wedi bod yn ymwneud â darparu hyfforddiant LSS hyd at lefel y Belt Du ac wedi cyflwyno sawl gweithdy ar gais LSS a Diwydiant 4.0 mewn gwahanol fath a maint y diwydiannau gan gynnwys Gwasanaethau Yswiriant Kwik-Fit, Standard Life, Admiral, Principality, Bakkavor Group, Norbert Dentressangle, Norgine Ltd., Celsa Steel, NHS Grampian, NHS Sheltand, Cyngor Dinas Caeredin, Cyngor Sir Aberdeen, Cymdeithas Cynhyrchwyr Cydrannau Modurol India (ACMA) a Tata Motors. Mae hefyd yn siaradwr rheolaidd mewn Cynadleddau a Seminarau Rhyngwladol ar LSS a Rhagoriaeth Prosesau.
Cyhoeddiad
2024
- Arumugam, V., Kumar, M., Kumar, M. and Rich, N. 2024. A curvilinear assessment of innovation in Six Sigma project teams: the influence of psychological safety and intrinsic motivation. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management (10.1108/JMTM-12-2023-0569)
- Alexander, A., Kumar, M., Walker, H. and Gosling, J. 2024. Innovation for zero-deforestation sustainable supply chain management services: a performance measurement and management approach. Supply Chain Management 29(3), pp. 620-641. (10.1108/SCM-02-2023-0088)
- Ramjaun, T., Pullman, M., Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2024. Strength in numbers: Collaborative procurement and competitiveness of craft breweries. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 44(3), pp. 643-665. (10.1108/IJOPM-08-2022-0503)
- Ramjaun, T. I., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Kumar, M. 2024. Horizontal supply chain collaboration amongst small enterprises: insights from UK brewery networks. Production Planning and Control 35(2), pp. 206-224. (10.1080/09537287.2022.2068085)
- Prim, A. L., Freitas, K. A. d., Paiva, E. and Kumar, M. 2024. Is past performance a guarantee for current results? The influence of learning on business performance in manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 35(1), pp. 164-164. (10.1108/JMTM-04-2023-0144)
2023
- Browning, T., Kumar, M., Sanders, N., Sodhi, M. S., Thürer, M. and Tortorella, G. L. 2023. From supply chain risk to system-wide disruptions: research opportunities in forecasting, risk management and product design. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 43(12), pp. 1841-1858. (10.1108/IJOPM-09-2022-0573)
- Anderson, N. et al. 2023. Mapping processes in the emergency department using the functional resonance analysis method. Annals of Emergency Medicine 82(3), pp. 288-297. (10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.12.029)
- Leder, N., Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2023. Influencing factors driving collaboration in circular business models. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications (10.1080/13675567.2023.2254258)
- Tortorella, G., Cauchick Miguel, P. A., Frazzon, E., Portioli-Staudacher, A. and Kumar, M. 2023. Teaching and learning of industry 4.0: expectations, drivers, and barriers from a knowledge management perspective. Knowledge Management Research and Practice 21(4), pp. 876-891. (10.1080/14778238.2022.2088418)
- van Dun, D. H. and Kumar, M. 2023. Social enablers of Industry 4.0 technology adoption: transformational leadership and emotional intelligence. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 43(13), pp. 152-182. (10.1108/IJOPM-06-2022-0370)
- Gupta, V., Mitra, R., Koenig, F., Kumar, M. and Tiwari, M. K. 2023. Predictive maintenance of baggage handling conveyors using IoT. Computers and Industrial Engineering 177, article number: 109033. (10.1016/j.cie.2023.109033)
- Prim, A. L., Alves de Freitas, K., Paiva, E. L. and Kumar, M. 2023. The development of quality capabilities in Brazilian breweries: A Co-evolutionary approach. International Journal of Production Economics 256, article number: 108717. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108717)
- Li, A. Q., Lahy, A., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Claes, B. 2023. Developing PSS business ecosystems in the digital era. Industrial Marketing Management 109, pp. 121-134. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.12.017)
- Monshizadeh, F., Sadeghi Moghadam, M. R., Mansouri, T. and Kumar, M. 2023. Developing an industry 4.0 readiness model using fuzzy cognitive maps approach. International Journal of Production Economics 255, article number: 108658. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108658)
- Tortorella, G., Fogliatto, F. S., Kumar, M., Gonzalez, V. and Pepper, M. 2023. Effect of Industry 4.0 on the relationship between socio-technical practices and workers' performance. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 34(1), pp. 44-66. (10.1108/JMTM-04-2022-0173)
2022
- Jose, A., Tortorella, G. L., Vassolo, R., Kumar, M. and Mac Cawley, A. F. 2022. Professional competence and its effect on the implementation of healthcare 4.0 technologies: scoping review and future research directions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20(1), article number: 478. (10.3390/ijerph20010478)
- Gremyr, I., Birch-Jensen, A., Kumar, M. and Löfberg, N. 2022. Quality functions' use of customer feedback as activation triggers for absorptive capacity and value co-creation. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 42(13), pp. 218-242. (10.1108/IJOPM-11-2021-0692)
- Li, A. Q., Claes, B., Kumar, M. and Found, P. 2022. Exploring the governance mechanisms for value co-creation in PSS business ecosystems. Industrial Marketing Management 104, pp. 289-303. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.05.005)
- Tlapa, D. et al. 2022. Effects of lean interventions supported by digital technologies on healthcare services: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19(15), article number: e9018. (10.3390/ijerph19159018)
- Kumar, M., Pullman, M., Bouzdine-Chameeva, T. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2022. The role of the hub-firm in developing innovation capabilities: considering the French wine industry cluster from a resource orchestration lens. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 42(4), pp. 526-551. (10.1108/IJOPM-08-2021-0519)
- Yilmaz, A., Dora, M., Hezarkhani, B. and Kumar, M. 2022. Lean and industry 4.0: Mapping determinants and barriers from a social, environmental, and operational perspective. Technological Forecasting and Social Change 175, article number: 121320. (10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121320)
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M., Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Naim, M. and Harris, I. 2022. A relational view of horizontal collaboration among micro and small enterprises: a study of the brewery sector in Wales. British Food Journal 124(4), pp. 1254-1273. (10.1108/BFJ-03-2021-0266)
- Srinivasan, R., Kumar, M., Narayanan, S. and Browning, T. 2022. The big pivot. Supply Chain Management Review Jan-Fe, pp. 38-41.
- Dora, M. and Kumar, M. 2022. Operational improvement programs and humanitarian operations. Production Planning and Control 33(6-7), pp. 513-516. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1834137)
- Reynders, P., Kumar, M. and Found, P. 2022. 'Lean on me': an integrative literature review on the middle management role in lean. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 33(3-4), pp. 318-354. (10.1080/14783363.2020.1842729)
- Chiarini, A. and Kumar, M. 2022. What is Quality 4.0? An exploratory sequential mixed methods study of Italian manufacturing companies. International Journal of Production Research 60(16), pp. 4890-4910. (10.1080/00207543.2021.1942285)
- Wilson, J. et al. 2022. On the beer wagon: the past, present and future of Celtic craft brewing and its policies. Regional Studies, Regional Science 10(1), pp. 329-346. (10.1080/21681376.2022.2158751)
2021
- Slater, D., Hill, R., Kumar, M. and Ale, B. 2021. Optimising the performance of complex sociotechnical systems in high-stress, high-speed environments: the Formula 1 pit stop test case. Applied Sciences 11(24), article number: 11873. (10.3390/app112411873)
- Tortorella, G. L., Saurin, T. A., Filho, M. G., Samson, D. and Kumar, M. 2021. Bundles of Lean Automation practices and principles and their impact on operational performance. International Journal of Production Economics 235, article number: 108106. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2021.108106)
- Kumar, M., Rich, N., Kumar, M. and Liu, Y. 2021. Creating highly reliable health care organisations through reverse exchanges. Supply Chain Management 26(3), pp. 371-384. (10.1108/SCM-03-2020-0123)
- van Dun, D. and Kumar, M. 2021. Enablers of industry 4.0 technology adoption: transformational leadership and emotional intelligence. Presented at: 81st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Virtual, 29 July - 04 August 2021.
- Koenig, F., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Rich, N. 2021. Condition-based maintenance for major airport baggage systems. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 32(3), pp. 722-741. (10.1108/JMTM-04-2019-0144)
- Kumar, M. and Harris, I. 2021. Enterprise-wide diagnostic in the UK SME: focus beyond tools and techniques. Production Planning and Control 32(9), pp. 730-746. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1758822)
- Chiarini, A. and Kumar, M. 2021. Lean six sigma and industry 4.0 integration for operational excellence: evidence from Italian manufacturing companies. Production Planning and Control 32(13), pp. 1084-1101. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1784485)
- Tortorella, G. L., Fettermann, D., Fogliatto, F. S., Kumar, M. and Jurburg, D. 2021. Analysing the influence of organisational culture and leadership styles on the implementation of lean manufacturing. Production Planning and Control 32(15), pp. 1282 -1294. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1799255)
2020
- Srinivasan, R., Kumar, M. and Narayanan, S. 2020. Human resource management in an industry 4.0 Era: a supply chain management perspective. In: Choi, T. Y. et al. eds. The Oxford Handbook of Supply Chain Management. Oxford University Press, (10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190066727.013.39)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2020. The ethical use of human data for smart manufacturing: an analysis and discussion. Procedia CIRP 93, pp. 1364-1369. (10.1016/j.procir.2020.06.001)
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M. and Rodrigues, V. S. 2020. Collaboration in the small and micro enterprises: a relational view of enablers and barriers. Presented at: Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2020, Vancouver, Canada, 7-11 August 2020, Vol. 2020. Vol. 1., (10.5465/AMBPP.2020.16847abstract)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2020. Improving human-robot-interaction utilizing learning and intelligence: a human factors-based approach. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering 17(3), pp. 1597-1610. (10.1109/TASE.2020.2967093)
- Leder, N., Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2020. Influential factors for value creation within the circular economy: framework for waste valorisation. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 158, article number: 104804. (10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.104804)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M., Williams, M. and Ryan, M. 2020. Reinforcement learning for facilitating human-robot-interaction in manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 56, pp. 326-340. (10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.06.018)
- Lindsay, C. F., Kumar, M. and Juleff, L. 2020. Operationalising lean in healthcare: the impact of professionalism. Production Planning and Control 31(8), pp. 629-643. (10.1080/09537287.2019.1668577)
- Li, A. Q., Kumar, M., Claes, B. and Found, P. 2020. The state-of-the-art of the theory on Product-Service Systems. International Journal of Production Economics 222, article number: 107491. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.09.012)
- Tortorella, G. L., Pradhan, N., de Anda, E. M., Martinez, S. T., Sawhney, R. and Kumar, M. 2020. Designing lean value streams in the fourth industrial revolution era: proposition of technology-integrated guidelines. International Journal of Production Research 58(16), pp. 5020-5033. (10.1080/00207543.2020.1743893)
- Li, A. Q., Rich, N., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Brown, S. 2020. Exploring product-service systems in the digital era: a socio-technical systems perspective. TQM Journal 32(4) (10.1108/TQM-11-2019-0272)
- Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2020. Synergetic effect of lean and green on innovation: a resource-based perspective. International Journal of Production Economics 219, pp. 469-479. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.04.007)
- Leite, H., Lindsay, C. and Kumar, M. 2020. COVID-19 outbreak: implications on healthcare operations. TQM Journal 33(1), pp. 247-256. (10.1108/TQM-05-2020-0111)
2019
- Chen, C., Liu, Y., Kumar, M., Qin, J. and Ren, Y. 2019. Energy consumption modelling using deep learning embedded semi-supervised learning. Computers and Industrial Engineering 135, pp. 757-765. (10.1016/j.cie.2019.06.052)
- Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Kumar, M. 2019. Synergies and misalignments in lean and green practices: a logistics industry perspective. Production Planning and Control 30(5-6), pp. 369-384. (10.1080/09537287.2018.1501812)
- Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Innovative airport 4.0 condition-based maintenance system for baggage handling DCV systems. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (10.1108/IJPPM-04-2018-0136)
- Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Condition monitoring for airport baggage handling in the area of industry 4.0. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering 25(3), pp. 435-451. (10.1108/JQME-03-2018-0014)
- Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Improving maintenance quality in airport baggage handling operations. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 30, pp. S35-S52. (10.1080/14783363.2019.1665772)
- Ellis, G., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Harwell, J. 2019. New evidence on the origins of quality circles. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 30(S1), pp. S129-S140. (10.1080/14783363.2019.1665830)
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M., Rodrigues, V. S., Naim, M. and Harris, I. 2019. Preconditions and motivations for collaboration in the microbrewery industry. Presented at: 26th EurOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 15 - 19 June 2019.
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M., Rodrigues, V. S., Harris, I. and Naim, M. 2019. Depicting collaborations in microbrewery supply chains. Presented at: POMS 2019 International Conference, Brighton, UK, 2 - 4 September 2019.
2018
- Alexander, A., Kumar, M. and Walker, H. 2018. A decision theory perspective on complexity in performance measurement and management. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 38(11), pp. 2214-2244. (10.1108/IJOPM-10-2016-0632)
- Chen, C., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Qin, J. 2018. Energy consumption modelling using deep learning technique — a case study of EAF. Procedia CIRP 72, pp. 1063-1068. (10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.095)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2018. Integrating intelligence and knowledge of human factors to facilitate collaboration in manufacturing. Presented at: IDETC/CIE 2018: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, 26-29 August 2018.
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2018. A framework of integrating knowledge of human factors to facilitate HMI and collaboration in intelligent manufacturing. Procedia CIRP 72, pp. 135-140. (10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.047)
2017
- Gosling, J., Wang, Y., Kumar, M. and Naim, M. 2017. Identifying Supply Chain Transitions for the realization of collaborative digital engineering. Presented at: EurOMA 2017: 24th International Annual EurOMA conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017.
2016
- Esain, A. E., Aitken, J., Williams, S. J. and Kumar, M. 2016. Reverse exchange: Classifications for public service SCM. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21(2), pp. 216-227. (10.1108/SCM-01-2015-0041)
- Kumar, M. and Kumar, N. 2016. Three dimensions of service recovery: examining relationship and impact. Supply Chain Management 21(2), pp. 273-286. (10.1108/SCM-03-2015-0086)
- Timans, W., Ahaus, K., van Solingen, R., Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2016. Implementation of continuous improvement based on Lean Six Sigma in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 27(3-4), pp. 309-324. (10.1080/14783363.2014.980140)
- Dora, M., Kumar, M. and Gellynck, X. 2016. Determinants and barriers to Lean implementation in food processing SMEs- a multiple case analysis. Production Planning & Control 27(1), pp. 1-23. (10.1080/09537287.2015.1050477)
2014
- Kumar, M., Khurshid, K. K. and Waddell, D. 2014. Status of Quality Management practices in manufacturing SMEs: a comparative study between Australia and the UK. International Journal of Production Research 52(21), pp. 6482-6495. (10.1080/00207543.2014.948574)
- MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., Benedikt, A. and Kumar, V. 2014. Performance management of suppliers in outsourcing project: case analysis from the financial services industry. Production Planning and Control 26(2), pp. 150-165. (10.1080/09537287.2013.869702)
- Gijo, E. V., Antony, J., Kumar, M., McAdam, R. and Hernandez, J. 2014. An application of Six Sigma methodology for improving the first pass yield of a grinding process. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 25(1), pp. 125-135. (10.1108/JMTM-12-2011-0109)
- Dora, M., Van Goubergen, D., Kumar, M., Molnar, A. and Gellynck, X. 2014. Application of lean practices in small and medium-sized food enterprises. British Food Journal 116(1), pp. 125-141. (10.1108/BFJ-05-2012-0107)
2013
- MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., Kumar, V. and Esain, A. 2013. Supplier replenishment policy using e-Kanban: A framework for successful implementation. Production Planning and Control 25(2), pp. 161-175. (10.1080/09537287.2013.782950)
- Dora, M., Kumar, M., Van Goubergen, D., Molnar, A. and Gellynck, X. 2013. Operational performance and critical success factors of lean manufacturing in European food processing SMEs. Trends in Food Science & Technology 31(2), pp. 156-164. (10.1016/j.tifs.2013.03.002)
- Dora, M., Kumar, M., Van Goubergen, D., Molnar, A. and Gellynck, X. 2013. Food quality management system: Reviewing assessment strategies and a feasibility study for European food small and medium-sized enterprises. Food Control 31(2), pp. 607-616. (10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.12.006)
- Arumugam, V., Antony, J. and Kumar, M. 2013. Linking learning and knowledge creation to project success in six Sigma Projects: An empirical investigation. International Journal of Production Economics 141(1), pp. 388-402. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.09.003)
2012
- Antony, J., Bhuller, A. S., Kumar, M., Mendibil, K. and Montgomery, D. C. 2012. Application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in a transactional environment. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 29(1), pp. 31-53. (10.1108/02656711211190864)
- Suresh, S., Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Douglas, A. 2012. Six Sigma and leadership: some observations and agenda for future research. The TQM Journal 24(3), pp. 231-247. (10.1108/17542731211226754)
2011
- McAdam, R., Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Hazlett, S. A. 2011. Absorbing new knowledge in small and medium-sized enterprises: a multiple case analysis of Six Sigma. International Small Business Journal n/a (10.1177/0266242611406945)
- Mishra, N., Kumar, V., Kumar, N., Kumar, M. and Tiwari, M. 2011. Addressing lot sizing and warehousing scheduling problem in manufacturing environment. Expert Systems with Applications 38(9), pp. 11751-11762. (10.1016/j.eswa.2011.03.062)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Tiwari, M. K. 2011. Six Sigma implementation framework for SMEs - a roadmap to manage and sustain the change. International Journal of Production Research 49(18), pp. 5449-5467. (10.1080/00207543.2011.563836)
- Antony, J. and Kumar, M. 2011. Lean six sigma: research and practice. Denmark: BookBooN.com Ltd.
2009
- Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2009. Multiple case-study analysis of quality management practices within UK Six Sigma and non-Six Sigma manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 223(7), pp. 925-934. (10.1243/09544054JEM1288)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Cho, B. R. 2009. Project selection and its impact on the successful deployment of Six Sigma. Business Process Management Journal 15(5), pp. 669-686. (10.1108/14637150910987900)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Douglas, A. 2009. Does size matter for Six Sigma implementation?: Findings from the survey in UK SMEs. The TQM Journal 21(6), pp. 623-635. (10.1108/17542730910995882)
2008
- Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Labib, A. 2008. Gearing Six Sigma into UK manufacturing SMEs: results from a pilot study. Journal of the Operational Research Society 59(4), pp. 482-493. (10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602437)
- Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2008. Comparing the quality management practices in UK SMEs. Industrial Management & Data Systems 108(9), pp. 1153-1166. (10.1108/02635570810914865)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J., Madu, C. N., Montgomery, D. C. and Park, S. H. 2008. Common myths of Six Sigma demystified. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 25(8), pp. 878-895. (10.1108/02656710810898658)
2007
- Kumar, M., Antony, J., Antony, F. J. and Madu, C. N. 2007. Winning customer loyalty in an automotive company through Six Sigma: a case study. Quality and Reliability Engineering International 23(7), pp. 849-866. (10.1002/qre.840)
- Kumar, M. 2007. Critical success factors and hurdles to Six Sigma implementation: the case of a UK manufacturing SME. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage 3(4), pp. 333-351. (10.1504/IJSSCA.2007.017176)
- Antony, J., Antony, F. J., Kumar, M. and Cho, B. R. 2007. Six sigma in service organisations: Benefits, challenges and difficulties, common myths, empirical observations and success factors. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 24(3), pp. 294-311. (10.1108/02656710710730889)
2006
- Kumar, M., Antony, J., Singh, R. K., Tiwari, M. K. and Perry, D. 2006. Implementing the Lean Sigma framework in an Indian SME: a case study. Production Planning & Control 17(4), pp. 407-423. (10.1080/09537280500483350)
- Antony, J., Perry, D., Wang, C. and Kumar, M. 2006. An application of Taguchi method of experimental design for new product design and development process. Assembly Automation 26(1), pp. 18-24. (10.1108/01445150610645611)
- Kumar, S., Choudhary, A. K., Kumar, M., Shankar, R. and Tiwari, M. K. 2006. Kernel distance-based robust support vector methods and its application in developing a robust K-chart. International Journal of Production Research 44(1), pp. 77-96. (10.1080/00207540500216037)
- Antony, J., Anand, R. B., Kumar, M. and Tiwari, M. K. 2006. Multiple response optimization using Taguchi methodology and neuro-fuzzy based model. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 17(7), pp. 908-925. (10.1108/17410380610688232)
2005
- Tiwari, M. K., Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2005. An application of Six Sigma methodology to reduce the engine-overheating problem in an automotive company. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 219(8), pp. 633-646. (10.1243/095440505X32418)
- Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Madu, C. N. 2005. Six sigma in small- and medium-sized UK manufacturing enterprises: Some empirical observations. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 22(8), pp. 860-874. (10.1108/02656710510617265)
- Makrymichalos, M., Antony, J., Antony, F. and Kumar, M. 2005. Statistical thinking and its role for industrial engineers and managers in the 21st century. Managerial Auditing Journal 20(4), pp. 354-363. (10.1108/02686900510592043)
Articles
- Arumugam, V., Kumar, M., Kumar, M. and Rich, N. 2024. A curvilinear assessment of innovation in Six Sigma project teams: the influence of psychological safety and intrinsic motivation. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management (10.1108/JMTM-12-2023-0569)
- Alexander, A., Kumar, M., Walker, H. and Gosling, J. 2024. Innovation for zero-deforestation sustainable supply chain management services: a performance measurement and management approach. Supply Chain Management 29(3), pp. 620-641. (10.1108/SCM-02-2023-0088)
- Ramjaun, T., Pullman, M., Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2024. Strength in numbers: Collaborative procurement and competitiveness of craft breweries. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 44(3), pp. 643-665. (10.1108/IJOPM-08-2022-0503)
- Ramjaun, T. I., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Kumar, M. 2024. Horizontal supply chain collaboration amongst small enterprises: insights from UK brewery networks. Production Planning and Control 35(2), pp. 206-224. (10.1080/09537287.2022.2068085)
- Prim, A. L., Freitas, K. A. d., Paiva, E. and Kumar, M. 2024. Is past performance a guarantee for current results? The influence of learning on business performance in manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 35(1), pp. 164-164. (10.1108/JMTM-04-2023-0144)
- Browning, T., Kumar, M., Sanders, N., Sodhi, M. S., Thürer, M. and Tortorella, G. L. 2023. From supply chain risk to system-wide disruptions: research opportunities in forecasting, risk management and product design. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 43(12), pp. 1841-1858. (10.1108/IJOPM-09-2022-0573)
- Anderson, N. et al. 2023. Mapping processes in the emergency department using the functional resonance analysis method. Annals of Emergency Medicine 82(3), pp. 288-297. (10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.12.029)
- Leder, N., Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2023. Influencing factors driving collaboration in circular business models. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications (10.1080/13675567.2023.2254258)
- Tortorella, G., Cauchick Miguel, P. A., Frazzon, E., Portioli-Staudacher, A. and Kumar, M. 2023. Teaching and learning of industry 4.0: expectations, drivers, and barriers from a knowledge management perspective. Knowledge Management Research and Practice 21(4), pp. 876-891. (10.1080/14778238.2022.2088418)
- van Dun, D. H. and Kumar, M. 2023. Social enablers of Industry 4.0 technology adoption: transformational leadership and emotional intelligence. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 43(13), pp. 152-182. (10.1108/IJOPM-06-2022-0370)
- Gupta, V., Mitra, R., Koenig, F., Kumar, M. and Tiwari, M. K. 2023. Predictive maintenance of baggage handling conveyors using IoT. Computers and Industrial Engineering 177, article number: 109033. (10.1016/j.cie.2023.109033)
- Prim, A. L., Alves de Freitas, K., Paiva, E. L. and Kumar, M. 2023. The development of quality capabilities in Brazilian breweries: A Co-evolutionary approach. International Journal of Production Economics 256, article number: 108717. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108717)
- Li, A. Q., Lahy, A., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Claes, B. 2023. Developing PSS business ecosystems in the digital era. Industrial Marketing Management 109, pp. 121-134. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.12.017)
- Monshizadeh, F., Sadeghi Moghadam, M. R., Mansouri, T. and Kumar, M. 2023. Developing an industry 4.0 readiness model using fuzzy cognitive maps approach. International Journal of Production Economics 255, article number: 108658. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108658)
- Tortorella, G., Fogliatto, F. S., Kumar, M., Gonzalez, V. and Pepper, M. 2023. Effect of Industry 4.0 on the relationship between socio-technical practices and workers' performance. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 34(1), pp. 44-66. (10.1108/JMTM-04-2022-0173)
- Jose, A., Tortorella, G. L., Vassolo, R., Kumar, M. and Mac Cawley, A. F. 2022. Professional competence and its effect on the implementation of healthcare 4.0 technologies: scoping review and future research directions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20(1), article number: 478. (10.3390/ijerph20010478)
- Gremyr, I., Birch-Jensen, A., Kumar, M. and Löfberg, N. 2022. Quality functions' use of customer feedback as activation triggers for absorptive capacity and value co-creation. International Journal of Operations & Production Management 42(13), pp. 218-242. (10.1108/IJOPM-11-2021-0692)
- Li, A. Q., Claes, B., Kumar, M. and Found, P. 2022. Exploring the governance mechanisms for value co-creation in PSS business ecosystems. Industrial Marketing Management 104, pp. 289-303. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.05.005)
- Tlapa, D. et al. 2022. Effects of lean interventions supported by digital technologies on healthcare services: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19(15), article number: e9018. (10.3390/ijerph19159018)
- Kumar, M., Pullman, M., Bouzdine-Chameeva, T. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2022. The role of the hub-firm in developing innovation capabilities: considering the French wine industry cluster from a resource orchestration lens. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 42(4), pp. 526-551. (10.1108/IJOPM-08-2021-0519)
- Yilmaz, A., Dora, M., Hezarkhani, B. and Kumar, M. 2022. Lean and industry 4.0: Mapping determinants and barriers from a social, environmental, and operational perspective. Technological Forecasting and Social Change 175, article number: 121320. (10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121320)
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M., Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Naim, M. and Harris, I. 2022. A relational view of horizontal collaboration among micro and small enterprises: a study of the brewery sector in Wales. British Food Journal 124(4), pp. 1254-1273. (10.1108/BFJ-03-2021-0266)
- Srinivasan, R., Kumar, M., Narayanan, S. and Browning, T. 2022. The big pivot. Supply Chain Management Review Jan-Fe, pp. 38-41.
- Dora, M. and Kumar, M. 2022. Operational improvement programs and humanitarian operations. Production Planning and Control 33(6-7), pp. 513-516. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1834137)
- Reynders, P., Kumar, M. and Found, P. 2022. 'Lean on me': an integrative literature review on the middle management role in lean. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 33(3-4), pp. 318-354. (10.1080/14783363.2020.1842729)
- Chiarini, A. and Kumar, M. 2022. What is Quality 4.0? An exploratory sequential mixed methods study of Italian manufacturing companies. International Journal of Production Research 60(16), pp. 4890-4910. (10.1080/00207543.2021.1942285)
- Wilson, J. et al. 2022. On the beer wagon: the past, present and future of Celtic craft brewing and its policies. Regional Studies, Regional Science 10(1), pp. 329-346. (10.1080/21681376.2022.2158751)
- Slater, D., Hill, R., Kumar, M. and Ale, B. 2021. Optimising the performance of complex sociotechnical systems in high-stress, high-speed environments: the Formula 1 pit stop test case. Applied Sciences 11(24), article number: 11873. (10.3390/app112411873)
- Tortorella, G. L., Saurin, T. A., Filho, M. G., Samson, D. and Kumar, M. 2021. Bundles of Lean Automation practices and principles and their impact on operational performance. International Journal of Production Economics 235, article number: 108106. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2021.108106)
- Kumar, M., Rich, N., Kumar, M. and Liu, Y. 2021. Creating highly reliable health care organisations through reverse exchanges. Supply Chain Management 26(3), pp. 371-384. (10.1108/SCM-03-2020-0123)
- Koenig, F., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Rich, N. 2021. Condition-based maintenance for major airport baggage systems. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 32(3), pp. 722-741. (10.1108/JMTM-04-2019-0144)
- Kumar, M. and Harris, I. 2021. Enterprise-wide diagnostic in the UK SME: focus beyond tools and techniques. Production Planning and Control 32(9), pp. 730-746. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1758822)
- Chiarini, A. and Kumar, M. 2021. Lean six sigma and industry 4.0 integration for operational excellence: evidence from Italian manufacturing companies. Production Planning and Control 32(13), pp. 1084-1101. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1784485)
- Tortorella, G. L., Fettermann, D., Fogliatto, F. S., Kumar, M. and Jurburg, D. 2021. Analysing the influence of organisational culture and leadership styles on the implementation of lean manufacturing. Production Planning and Control 32(15), pp. 1282 -1294. (10.1080/09537287.2020.1799255)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2020. The ethical use of human data for smart manufacturing: an analysis and discussion. Procedia CIRP 93, pp. 1364-1369. (10.1016/j.procir.2020.06.001)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2020. Improving human-robot-interaction utilizing learning and intelligence: a human factors-based approach. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering 17(3), pp. 1597-1610. (10.1109/TASE.2020.2967093)
- Leder, N., Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2020. Influential factors for value creation within the circular economy: framework for waste valorisation. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 158, article number: 104804. (10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.104804)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M., Williams, M. and Ryan, M. 2020. Reinforcement learning for facilitating human-robot-interaction in manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 56, pp. 326-340. (10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.06.018)
- Lindsay, C. F., Kumar, M. and Juleff, L. 2020. Operationalising lean in healthcare: the impact of professionalism. Production Planning and Control 31(8), pp. 629-643. (10.1080/09537287.2019.1668577)
- Li, A. Q., Kumar, M., Claes, B. and Found, P. 2020. The state-of-the-art of the theory on Product-Service Systems. International Journal of Production Economics 222, article number: 107491. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.09.012)
- Tortorella, G. L., Pradhan, N., de Anda, E. M., Martinez, S. T., Sawhney, R. and Kumar, M. 2020. Designing lean value streams in the fourth industrial revolution era: proposition of technology-integrated guidelines. International Journal of Production Research 58(16), pp. 5020-5033. (10.1080/00207543.2020.1743893)
- Li, A. Q., Rich, N., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Brown, S. 2020. Exploring product-service systems in the digital era: a socio-technical systems perspective. TQM Journal 32(4) (10.1108/TQM-11-2019-0272)
- Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2020. Synergetic effect of lean and green on innovation: a resource-based perspective. International Journal of Production Economics 219, pp. 469-479. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.04.007)
- Leite, H., Lindsay, C. and Kumar, M. 2020. COVID-19 outbreak: implications on healthcare operations. TQM Journal 33(1), pp. 247-256. (10.1108/TQM-05-2020-0111)
- Chen, C., Liu, Y., Kumar, M., Qin, J. and Ren, Y. 2019. Energy consumption modelling using deep learning embedded semi-supervised learning. Computers and Industrial Engineering 135, pp. 757-765. (10.1016/j.cie.2019.06.052)
- Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Kumar, M. 2019. Synergies and misalignments in lean and green practices: a logistics industry perspective. Production Planning and Control 30(5-6), pp. 369-384. (10.1080/09537287.2018.1501812)
- Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Innovative airport 4.0 condition-based maintenance system for baggage handling DCV systems. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (10.1108/IJPPM-04-2018-0136)
- Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Condition monitoring for airport baggage handling in the area of industry 4.0. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering 25(3), pp. 435-451. (10.1108/JQME-03-2018-0014)
- Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Improving maintenance quality in airport baggage handling operations. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 30, pp. S35-S52. (10.1080/14783363.2019.1665772)
- Ellis, G., Found, P., Kumar, M. and Harwell, J. 2019. New evidence on the origins of quality circles. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 30(S1), pp. S129-S140. (10.1080/14783363.2019.1665830)
- Alexander, A., Kumar, M. and Walker, H. 2018. A decision theory perspective on complexity in performance measurement and management. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 38(11), pp. 2214-2244. (10.1108/IJOPM-10-2016-0632)
- Chen, C., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Qin, J. 2018. Energy consumption modelling using deep learning technique — a case study of EAF. Procedia CIRP 72, pp. 1063-1068. (10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.095)
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2018. A framework of integrating knowledge of human factors to facilitate HMI and collaboration in intelligent manufacturing. Procedia CIRP 72, pp. 135-140. (10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.047)
- Esain, A. E., Aitken, J., Williams, S. J. and Kumar, M. 2016. Reverse exchange: Classifications for public service SCM. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21(2), pp. 216-227. (10.1108/SCM-01-2015-0041)
- Kumar, M. and Kumar, N. 2016. Three dimensions of service recovery: examining relationship and impact. Supply Chain Management 21(2), pp. 273-286. (10.1108/SCM-03-2015-0086)
- Timans, W., Ahaus, K., van Solingen, R., Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2016. Implementation of continuous improvement based on Lean Six Sigma in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 27(3-4), pp. 309-324. (10.1080/14783363.2014.980140)
- Dora, M., Kumar, M. and Gellynck, X. 2016. Determinants and barriers to Lean implementation in food processing SMEs- a multiple case analysis. Production Planning & Control 27(1), pp. 1-23. (10.1080/09537287.2015.1050477)
- Kumar, M., Khurshid, K. K. and Waddell, D. 2014. Status of Quality Management practices in manufacturing SMEs: a comparative study between Australia and the UK. International Journal of Production Research 52(21), pp. 6482-6495. (10.1080/00207543.2014.948574)
- MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., Benedikt, A. and Kumar, V. 2014. Performance management of suppliers in outsourcing project: case analysis from the financial services industry. Production Planning and Control 26(2), pp. 150-165. (10.1080/09537287.2013.869702)
- Gijo, E. V., Antony, J., Kumar, M., McAdam, R. and Hernandez, J. 2014. An application of Six Sigma methodology for improving the first pass yield of a grinding process. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 25(1), pp. 125-135. (10.1108/JMTM-12-2011-0109)
- Dora, M., Van Goubergen, D., Kumar, M., Molnar, A. and Gellynck, X. 2014. Application of lean practices in small and medium-sized food enterprises. British Food Journal 116(1), pp. 125-141. (10.1108/BFJ-05-2012-0107)
- MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., Kumar, V. and Esain, A. 2013. Supplier replenishment policy using e-Kanban: A framework for successful implementation. Production Planning and Control 25(2), pp. 161-175. (10.1080/09537287.2013.782950)
- Dora, M., Kumar, M., Van Goubergen, D., Molnar, A. and Gellynck, X. 2013. Operational performance and critical success factors of lean manufacturing in European food processing SMEs. Trends in Food Science & Technology 31(2), pp. 156-164. (10.1016/j.tifs.2013.03.002)
- Dora, M., Kumar, M., Van Goubergen, D., Molnar, A. and Gellynck, X. 2013. Food quality management system: Reviewing assessment strategies and a feasibility study for European food small and medium-sized enterprises. Food Control 31(2), pp. 607-616. (10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.12.006)
- Arumugam, V., Antony, J. and Kumar, M. 2013. Linking learning and knowledge creation to project success in six Sigma Projects: An empirical investigation. International Journal of Production Economics 141(1), pp. 388-402. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.09.003)
- Antony, J., Bhuller, A. S., Kumar, M., Mendibil, K. and Montgomery, D. C. 2012. Application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in a transactional environment. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 29(1), pp. 31-53. (10.1108/02656711211190864)
- Suresh, S., Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Douglas, A. 2012. Six Sigma and leadership: some observations and agenda for future research. The TQM Journal 24(3), pp. 231-247. (10.1108/17542731211226754)
- McAdam, R., Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Hazlett, S. A. 2011. Absorbing new knowledge in small and medium-sized enterprises: a multiple case analysis of Six Sigma. International Small Business Journal n/a (10.1177/0266242611406945)
- Mishra, N., Kumar, V., Kumar, N., Kumar, M. and Tiwari, M. 2011. Addressing lot sizing and warehousing scheduling problem in manufacturing environment. Expert Systems with Applications 38(9), pp. 11751-11762. (10.1016/j.eswa.2011.03.062)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Tiwari, M. K. 2011. Six Sigma implementation framework for SMEs - a roadmap to manage and sustain the change. International Journal of Production Research 49(18), pp. 5449-5467. (10.1080/00207543.2011.563836)
- Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2009. Multiple case-study analysis of quality management practices within UK Six Sigma and non-Six Sigma manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 223(7), pp. 925-934. (10.1243/09544054JEM1288)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Cho, B. R. 2009. Project selection and its impact on the successful deployment of Six Sigma. Business Process Management Journal 15(5), pp. 669-686. (10.1108/14637150910987900)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Douglas, A. 2009. Does size matter for Six Sigma implementation?: Findings from the survey in UK SMEs. The TQM Journal 21(6), pp. 623-635. (10.1108/17542730910995882)
- Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Labib, A. 2008. Gearing Six Sigma into UK manufacturing SMEs: results from a pilot study. Journal of the Operational Research Society 59(4), pp. 482-493. (10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602437)
- Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2008. Comparing the quality management practices in UK SMEs. Industrial Management & Data Systems 108(9), pp. 1153-1166. (10.1108/02635570810914865)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J., Madu, C. N., Montgomery, D. C. and Park, S. H. 2008. Common myths of Six Sigma demystified. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 25(8), pp. 878-895. (10.1108/02656710810898658)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J., Antony, F. J. and Madu, C. N. 2007. Winning customer loyalty in an automotive company through Six Sigma: a case study. Quality and Reliability Engineering International 23(7), pp. 849-866. (10.1002/qre.840)
- Kumar, M. 2007. Critical success factors and hurdles to Six Sigma implementation: the case of a UK manufacturing SME. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage 3(4), pp. 333-351. (10.1504/IJSSCA.2007.017176)
- Antony, J., Antony, F. J., Kumar, M. and Cho, B. R. 2007. Six sigma in service organisations: Benefits, challenges and difficulties, common myths, empirical observations and success factors. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 24(3), pp. 294-311. (10.1108/02656710710730889)
- Kumar, M., Antony, J., Singh, R. K., Tiwari, M. K. and Perry, D. 2006. Implementing the Lean Sigma framework in an Indian SME: a case study. Production Planning & Control 17(4), pp. 407-423. (10.1080/09537280500483350)
- Antony, J., Perry, D., Wang, C. and Kumar, M. 2006. An application of Taguchi method of experimental design for new product design and development process. Assembly Automation 26(1), pp. 18-24. (10.1108/01445150610645611)
- Kumar, S., Choudhary, A. K., Kumar, M., Shankar, R. and Tiwari, M. K. 2006. Kernel distance-based robust support vector methods and its application in developing a robust K-chart. International Journal of Production Research 44(1), pp. 77-96. (10.1080/00207540500216037)
- Antony, J., Anand, R. B., Kumar, M. and Tiwari, M. K. 2006. Multiple response optimization using Taguchi methodology and neuro-fuzzy based model. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 17(7), pp. 908-925. (10.1108/17410380610688232)
- Tiwari, M. K., Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2005. An application of Six Sigma methodology to reduce the engine-overheating problem in an automotive company. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 219(8), pp. 633-646. (10.1243/095440505X32418)
- Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Madu, C. N. 2005. Six sigma in small- and medium-sized UK manufacturing enterprises: Some empirical observations. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 22(8), pp. 860-874. (10.1108/02656710510617265)
- Makrymichalos, M., Antony, J., Antony, F. and Kumar, M. 2005. Statistical thinking and its role for industrial engineers and managers in the 21st century. Managerial Auditing Journal 20(4), pp. 354-363. (10.1108/02686900510592043)
Book sections
- Srinivasan, R., Kumar, M. and Narayanan, S. 2020. Human resource management in an industry 4.0 Era: a supply chain management perspective. In: Choi, T. Y. et al. eds. The Oxford Handbook of Supply Chain Management. Oxford University Press, (10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190066727.013.39)
Books
- Antony, J. and Kumar, M. 2011. Lean six sigma: research and practice. Denmark: BookBooN.com Ltd.
Conferences
- van Dun, D. and Kumar, M. 2021. Enablers of industry 4.0 technology adoption: transformational leadership and emotional intelligence. Presented at: 81st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Virtual, 29 July - 04 August 2021.
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M. and Rodrigues, V. S. 2020. Collaboration in the small and micro enterprises: a relational view of enablers and barriers. Presented at: Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2020, Vancouver, Canada, 7-11 August 2020, Vol. 2020. Vol. 1., (10.5465/AMBPP.2020.16847abstract)
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M., Rodrigues, V. S., Naim, M. and Harris, I. 2019. Preconditions and motivations for collaboration in the microbrewery industry. Presented at: 26th EurOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 15 - 19 June 2019.
- Lotfi, M., Kumar, M., Rodrigues, V. S., Harris, I. and Naim, M. 2019. Depicting collaborations in microbrewery supply chains. Presented at: POMS 2019 International Conference, Brighton, UK, 2 - 4 September 2019.
- Oliff, H., Liu, Y., Kumar, M. and Williams, M. 2018. Integrating intelligence and knowledge of human factors to facilitate collaboration in manufacturing. Presented at: IDETC/CIE 2018: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, 26-29 August 2018.
- Gosling, J., Wang, Y., Kumar, M. and Naim, M. 2017. Identifying Supply Chain Transitions for the realization of collaborative digital engineering. Presented at: EurOMA 2017: 24th International Annual EurOMA conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017.
Ymchwil
Prif ddiddordebau ymchwil
- Rhagoriaeth ac Arloesi Gweithredol (gan gynnwys rôl Diwydiant 4.0, model busnes economi gylchol arloesol)
- Arloesedd Gwasanaeth trwy Ddadansoddi Data Mawr (yn enwedig yn y sector gofal iechyd)
- Gweithgynhyrchu clyfar a dyfodol gweithio
- Ffactorau cyd-destunol sy'n effeithio ar gynaliadwyedd Rhagoriaeth Weithredol
- Datblygu Galluoedd Gweithrediadau trwy ffurfio clwstwr (Diwydiant Modurol, Diwydiant Diodydd)
Prosiectau a ariennir gan Ymchwil (ers 2015)
- Trawsnewid CBAC yn Sefydliad Addysg Dibynadwyedd Uchel (HREO). Corff Cyllido: ESRC a Llywodraeth Cymru; Rôl: Prif Ymchwilydd; Hyd: 21 Mawrth 2020 – 20 Mawrth 2022; Swm: £162,292.
- Ysgoloriaeth PhD Gydweithredol DTP ESRC Cymru ar " Datblygu a phrofi offeryn Asesu Risg Diogeledd PAtient (PASTA) i wneud y mwyaf o ddysgu o ddigwyddiadau diogelwch cleifion mewn sefydliadau gofal iechyd" (mewn partneriaeth â Dr.Raj Krishnan, Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a'r Fro), dan arweiniad yr Athro Maneesh Kumar (Adran Rheoli Logisteg a Gweithrediadau, Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd) a'i gyd-oruchwylio gan Dr Andrew Carson-Stevens (Grŵp Ymchwil Diogelwch Cleifion, Ysgol Meddygaeth). Bydd y prosiect yn dechrau o fis Medi 2021.
- Gweithrediadau Cydweithredol ar gyfer Twf (CO-Growth). Corff Cyllido: Cymunedau Gwledig Llywodraeth Cymru - Rhaglen Datblygu Gwledig (RDP) 2014 - 2020, Hyd: Ionawr2019 - Medi 2021, Swm: £780,000, Rôl: Cyd-ymchwilydd (Dan arweiniad Dr. Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues, LOM Section, Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd).
- Creu ac ymgorffori Proses Arloesi Carlam o fewn amgylchedd gwyddor data. Corff Cyllido: Innovate UK (Cyllid Partneriaeth Trosglwyddo Gwybodaeth gyda Centrica Ltd (Nwy Prydain)), Hyd: Septemeber 2018 - Awst 2021, Swm: £244,502, Rôl: Cyd-Ymchwilydd (dan arweiniad yr Athro Luigi De Luca, adran M & S, Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd).
- Addas i'r farchnad: Prosiect Peilot Cyd-dwf, Corff Cyllido: Cynllun Escalator Twristiaeth Arloesi Busnes 2017, Llywodraeth Cymru, Hyd: Mai 2018 - Ebrill 2019, Swm: £149,998, Rôl: Cyd-ymchwilydd (Dan arweiniad Dr. Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues, LOM Section, Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd).
- Hyfforddiant ac Achrediad Gwella Parhaus, Ymddygiad Gwaith Arloesol, a Dull Kata: Adeiladu sefydliad CI Cynaliadwy, Corff Cyllido: Cyllid Math 2 DTP Cymru (50% ESRC; 50% Technolegau Llawfeddygol Olympus Ewrop), Hyd: Hydref 2016 - Medi 2020, Swm: £78,757, Rôl: Prif Ymchwilydd a goruchwyliwr PhD (gyda chefnogaeth yr Athro Annie Pye, Adran MEO, Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd).
- Roboteg a Chydweithrediad Dynol a chydlynu ar gyfer symud tuag at y nod o ddod yn arweinydd mewn cymwysiadau I4.0, Corff Cyllido: 50% Technolegau Llawfeddygol Olympus Ewrop, 50% Prifysgol Caerdydd, Hyd: Hydref 2016 - Rhagfyr 2019, Swm: £35,281, Rôl: Ail Oruchwyliwr (Dan arweiniad Dr. Ying Liu, Ysgol Peirianneg, Prifysgol Caerdydd).
- Cyflymu mabwysiadu BIM yn y gadwyn gyflenwi adeiladu, Corff Ariannu: Highway England, Hyd: Rhagfyr 15 - Mawrth 17, Swm: £62,290, Rôl: Cyd-ymchwilydd (Dan arweiniad Dr. Yingli Wang, Adran LOM, Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd).
- O adeiladu i gynhyrchu, Corff Cyllido: Highway England, Hyd: Mehefin 16 - Mawrth 17, Swm: £55, 872, Rôl: Cyd-ymchwilydd (dan arweiniad yr Athro Lauri Koskela, Prifysgol Huddersfield).
Dau fanylion cyllido mewnol had-corn (sy'n gysylltiedig â Dadansoddeg Data Mawr a Diwydiant 4.0 Ceisiadau)
- Asesu proses darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd ar gyfer gofal cleifion effeithiol: dull Cloddio Barn – dan arweiniad Dr. Maneesh Kumar a CoI-Dr. Ying Liu (Ysgol Peirianneg); Swm- £8170; Hyd: Gorffennaf 18 - Rhagfyr 18
- Ymchwilio i ddull modelu dadansoddol wedi'i ysbrydoli'n wybyddol ar gyfer cydweithredu rhwng bodau dynol a robot, a gallu i addasu mewn gweithgynhyrchu digidol – astudiaeth beilot; Dan arweiniad Dr. Ying Liu & CoI Dr. Maneesh Kumar; Swm: £4935; Hyd Gorffennaf - Tachwedd 18.
Diddordebau ymchwil goruchwylio PhD
Mae myfyrwyr PhD cyfredol Maneesh (4) yn cynnal ymchwil gymhwysol ym maes Rhagoriaeth Gweithrediadau, Diwydiant 4.0, Economi Gylchol, model gwytnwch Gofal Iechyd, Defnyddio AI / ML yn Helathcare. Mae wedi goruchwylio 12 o fyfyrwyr yn llwyddiannus trwy Phd, Doethuriaeth Peirianneg, Doethuriaeth Athrool, a graddau DBA. Roedd yn arholwr allanol i 23 o fyfyrwyr PhD yn y DU, Awstralia, Sbaen ac India.
Mae gan Maneesh ddiddordeb mewn goruchwylio myfyrwyr PhD ym maes
- Lean Six Sigma & Cynnal Gwelliant Parhaus
- Rhagoriaeth Weithredol yn oes Diwydiant 4.0
- Ffactorau Dynol a Diwydiant 4.0
- Darbodus, Gwyrdd ac Arloesi, Economi Gylchol
- Gwella Gwasanaethau trwy Ddadansoddi Data Mawr
Addysgu
Current Teaching
Maneesh was recognised for his outstanding contributions to teaching at Cardiff University’s Celebrating Excellence Awards 2018 in the category of 'Excellence in Teaching including Training & Development'.
Maneesh teaches following module on the Executive MBA program
- Operations Management (click to see recent example of innovative teaching practice within this module)
- Lean Thinking
Maneesh occasionaly teaches on full-time PG programs such as MSC in Logistics & Operations Management, full-time MBA
- Lean Operations
- Strategic Operations Management
Innovative methods used in EMBA Teaching
- In 2017/18, Maneesh delivered Operations Management module in a local service company to facilitate experiential learning among students. This practice was recognised as innovative practice aligned with Public Value theme supported by Cardiff Business School.
- Lean Thinking module was part delivered by GE Healthcare Lean expert during 2016/17, including company visit to learn practical application of Lean tools and techniques.
Bywgraffiad
Cymwysterau
- 2012, Academi Addysg Uwch, y DU
- 2010, PhD, Gweithredu Six Sigma yn y DU gweithgynhyrchu BBaChau, Prifysgol Strathclyde, Glasgow, y DU, Tystysgrif Ôl-raddedig mewn Addysgu a Dysgu mewn Addysg Uwch, Prifysgol Napier Caeredin, UK
- 2005, Meistr mewn Ymchwil (Busnes a Rheolaeth), Prifysgol Caledonian Glasgow, DU
- 2004, Baglor mewn Technoleg, Sefydliad Cenedlaethol Technoleg Ffowndri a Forge, Prifysgol Ranchi, India
Trosolwg Gyrfa
- Yr Athro (Gweithrediadau Gwasanaeth), Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd [ 1af Awst 2018 - ]
- Darllenydd (Gweithrediadau Gwasanaeth), Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd [Medi 2016 - Gorffennaf 2018 ]
- Uwch Ddarlithydd (Gweithrediadau Gwasanaeth), Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd [Gorffennaf 2013 - Awst 2016]
- Darlithydd (Gweithrediadau Gwasanaeth), Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd, Prifysgol Caerdydd [Oct 2011- Mehefin 2013]
- Darlithydd, Yr Ysgol Busnes, Prifysgol Napier Caeredin [Sep 2008 - Medi 2011]
Anrhydeddau a dyfarniadau
- Keynote Speaker at 2nd ACT Summit- ‘Innovations in Manufacturing- Make in India’, Pune, India, 9th-10th January 2017.
- Keynote Speaker & Panel Discussant for Doctoral Symposium, International Conference on Green Supply Chain GSC'2016, Loughborough University in London, 10th- 13th July 2016.
- 2nd best paper award (in interdisciplinary research category) at 41st Decision Science Institute Annual Conference, San Diego (Nov 2010);2nd best paper award at the World Conference on Quality Improvement, Minneapolis (May 2009); & Best paper award at 13th International Conference on Productivity and Quality Improvement, Finland (June 2008)
- Invited as a Plenary Speaker and Presenter at G20 Youth Summit in St. Petersburgh from 17th – 21st April 2013. I was the only candidate from the Cardiff University selected and sponsored by VC office to attend this event.
- Nominated in the ‘Most Effective Teacher’ Category by Cardiff University Student Union for academic year 2012-13; Excellence in Teaching Award for PG teaching at Cardiff Business School in 2012-13
- Shortlisted as the only candidate from entire Business School in Scotland to attend prestigious ‘Scottish Crucible’ event in 2010.
- Invited to deliver workshop on 'Innovative Management System for a Sustainable Food Industry' at the Ghent University in Belgium, 1st June 2010 & 18th January 2011. Currently providing consultancy services on process excellence in collaboration with Gent University to Belgium Food SMEs.
- Invited as the panel member on a research seminar organised by University of Strathclyde on 'Six Sigma for the Little Guy' on 25th November, 2009
- Invited for Guest lectures on Quality / Operations Management to undergraduate/ Post-Graduate/ MBA students at Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Stirling, and Herriot Watt University in the UK and Dublin City University Business School in Ireland; Indian Institute of Management and Coal India Limited in India
- Invited for a presentation on "Some Common Myths of Six Sigma Demystified" organised by Charted Quality Institute on 4th March 2008 at University of Strathclyde
- Awarded prestigious University of Strathclyde scholarship for PhD and Glasgow Caledonian University scholarship for Masters in Research (MRES)
Aelodaethau proffesiynol
- European Operations Management Society (EUROMA)
- American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Pwyllgorau ac adolygu
- External Examining Role: Subject external examiner for Risk and Operations Management subject on the MSC Risk Management program at Sheffield Hallam University [ 2012- 2015]; Subject external examiner for Operations and Supply Chain Management subject on the BA (Hons) Business Management program, Edinburgh Napier University [2015- ]
Meysydd goruchwyliaeth
Mae gen i ddiddordeb mewn goruchwylio myfyrwyr PhD ym meysydd:
- Lean Six Sigma & Cynnal Gwelliant Parhaus
- Rhagoriaeth Weithredol yn oes Diwydiant 4.0
- Ffactorau Dynol a Diwydiant 4.0
- Darbodus, Gwyrdd ac Arloesi, Economi Gylchol
- Gwella Gwasanaethau trwy Ddadansoddi Data Mawr
Goruchwyliaeth gyfredol
Mutala Fuseini
Myfyriwr ymchwil