V. M. Rao Tummala

Professor Tummala is recognized for his scholarly contributions in Supply Chain Management, Project Risk Management, Supply Chain Risk Management, Quality Management, and Product Development Practices. He is also known for his contributions in Decision Analysis, Bayesian Decision Theory, and Analytic Hierarchy Process. Dr. Tummala has published five books, over 60 journal papers and over 60 international and national conference proceedings papers in these areas. Some of the journals in which he has published papers include OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Science, The Journal of Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management - An International Journal, Journal of Operational Research Society, Quality Management Journal, International Journal of Project Management, Production Planning and Control, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Concurrent Engineering Research and Applications, and Construction Management and Economics.

OM374 Introduction to Operations Management
OM503 Introduction to Operations Management
OM697 1 Credit Independent Study
OM699 3 Credit Independent Study
SCM499 3 Credit Independent Study
SCM611 Supply Chain Management

Dr. Tummala teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and conducts research in operations and supply chain management, particularly in Supply Chain Design and Implementation, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supplier Evaluation and Selection, and Global Supply Chain Management.

Tummala, V. R. & Schoenherr, T. (2008).  Best Practices for the Implementation of Supply Chain Management Initiatives.  International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 4 (4), 391-410.

Schoenherr, T., Tummala, V. M. R. , & Harrison, T. P. (2008).  Assessing Supply Chain Risks with the Analytical Hierarchy Process: Providing Decision Support for the Offshoring Decision by a US Manufacturing Company. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, 14 (2), 100-111.

Chin, K., Tummala, V.M. R. , Leung, J. P. , & Tang, X. (2005).  A study on Supply Chain Management Practices: the Hong Kong manufacturing perspective. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 34 (6,2004).

Tummala, V. R., K.S., C., & K.M, C. (2005).  Quality Management Practices Based on Seven Core Elements in Hong Kong Manufacturing Industries. Technovation, the International Journal of Technological Innovation and Entrepre.

Tummala, V. R. & C.K., L. (2005).  A Risk Management Model for Improving Electricity Supply Reliability. Journal of the Operational Research Society.