Design and Analysis of Global Supply Chain Networks
by Professor N VISWANADHAM
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11 October 2006 (Wednesday)
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| Professor N VISWANADHAM Executive Director Centre for Global Logistics and Manufacturing Strategies (GLAMS), Indian School of Business |
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Abstract
The emergence of the Internet, decline in transport costs, standardized modular product assemblies and the greater integration of economies by reducing the trade barriers have contributed to the proliferation of global manufacturing networks. The cross border linkages make these chains extremely complex in terms of product design and global production, logistics and IT, international trade and resource management skills. We present here The PERC model that provides a unique framework for managing these complexities. This framework also allows performance as well as risk analysis of such supply chain networks. We conclude with possible innovations in emerging economies.
Biography
Professor N Viswanadham is the Executive Director of the Centre for Global Logistics and Manufacturing Strategies (GLAMS) at the Indian School of Business. Previously he was the Deputy Executive Director for the Logistics Institute-Asia Pacific in Singapore. He is the lead author of the textbook entitled Performance Modeling of Automated Manufacturing Systems, which has been reprinted several times. His recent book entitled Analysis of Manufacturing Enterprises- An approach to leveraging the value delivery processes for competitive advantage, examines recent research and industry trends in global manufacturing networks. He is the Editor of the IEEE Journal on Automation Science and Engineering.
Professor Viswanadham is a Fellow of a number of professional societies and academies such as the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc), Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), and the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
He has published a number of high impact papers on manufacturing systems, product development, logistics and supply chain networks. His paper on Six Sigma supply chain has received the IEEE RAS 2004 Googol best new application paper award. He has also written thought leadership papers on Logistics and Food supply chain issues pertaining to India.
Professor Viswanadham’s current research interests include Logistics, Global Manufacturing and Service Networks. His current research concerns include infrastructure supply chain networks with emphasis on energy and construction, Food supply chains and New RFID technologies in retail.