Production and Operations Management Society

In this episode, we converse with Prof. Steven Graves, the Abraham J. Siegel Professor of Management in the Operations Management group at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Dr. Graves develops and applies operations research models and methods to solve problems in manufacturing and distribution systems and in service operations. His current research is focused on operational issues arising in online retailing, supply chain optimization and strategic inventory positioning, and production and capacity planning for various contexts. Graves holds an AB in mathematics and social sciences and an MBA from Dartmouth College, and an MS and a PhD from the University of Rochester. Dr. Graves was also the past editor-in-chief of MSOM. He was inducted as a POMS Fellow in 2008. He is also a fellow of INFORMS Society and MSOM Society in addition to being a fellow of the POMS Society. His website can be found in the following link: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/stephen-c-graves

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Gerard Burke, Winner of the Sushil K. Gupta POMS Distinguished Service Award. The Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) created the Sushil K. Gupta POMS Distinguished Service Award to recognize contributions made by its members to the growth of the Society. Dr. Burke was conferred with the Award for 2022.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Nagesh Murthy, Professor at the University of Oregon, Charles H Lindquist College of Business. He is serving as the President of POMS in 2023.

In this episode, we discuss the career of Dr. Milind Dawande. Dr. Dhawande was elected as a Production and Operations Management Society Fellow in 2022. Designation as a POMS Fellow is the most prestigious honor awarded by the Production and Operations Management Society, and is given for life. It is intended to recognize POMS members who have made exceptional intellectual contributions to our profession and Society through their research and teaching. Although loyal service to the Society, in administrative, elected, or editorial assignments, is not by itself a sufficient qualification for this award, it can strengthen the case of a member who has also become a thought-leader in our field. To be eligible a candidate must have demonstrated commitment to furthering the objectives of POMS (as evidenced by such indicators as membership in the Society, and active participation in POMS Colleges and meetings).

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Max Shen. Max Shen obtained his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University. He joined the department in July 2004. Before that he taught at the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the University of Florida. His primary research interests are in the general area of integrated supply chain design and management, and practical mechanism design. He was inducted a Fellow of POMS in 2022. He is also the past president of POMS.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Max Shen at the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department. at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as the president of POMS in 2022.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nitin Joglekar, who was a special issue editor of a recent issue of the Production and Operations Management Journal Issue on "Managing Pandemics: A POM Perspective." Papers on this Volume 32, Issue 5 can be found on the link below: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19375956/2023/32/5 The special issue was edited by four individuals: Dr. Edward G. Anderson, University of Texas, TX, USA Dr. Sushil Gupta, Florida International University, Miami, Florida Dr. Nitin Joglekar, Boston University, Boston, MA Dr. Martin K. Starr, Rollins College Dr. Joglekar talks about the papers, the thoughts of the editors, and we take a "behind the scenes" perspective on the special issue. We thank all the editors for their outstanding contribution to the POM discipline.

This is an interview with Prof. Chelliah Sriskandarajah -- the President of the Production and Operations Management Society. He shares the direction of the society and its plans going forward.

In this episode, we have a discussion with Annabelle Feng, Professor of Management, John and Donna Krenicki Chair in Operations Management, Krannert School of Management. Professor Feng is one of the recent Fellows of Production and Operations Management Society. Carlos Parra (Florida International University), and Sriram Narayanan (Michigan State University) were the hosts for this conversation. Designation as a POMS Fellow is the most prestigious honor awarded by the Production and Operations Management Society, and is given for life. It is intended to recognize POMS members who have made exceptional intellectual contributions to our profession and Society through their research and teaching. Although loyal service to the Society, in administrative, elected, or editorial assignments, is not by itself a sufficient qualification for this award, it can strengthen the case of a member who has also become a thought-leader in our field. To be eligible a candidate must have demonstrated commitment to furthering the objectives of POMS (as evidenced by such indicators as membership in the Society, and active participation in POMS Colleges and meetings). Any suggestions should be sent to poms.society@gmail.com. We thank Haley Sinclair at Michigan State University who edited the podcast.

This is a reproduction of the episode that the editors of Production and Operations Management (POM) journal Profs. Kalyan Singhal and Subodha Kumar did at the Academy of Management Conference. Dr. Singhal is the editor-in-chief and Dr. Kumar is the deputy editor-in-chief for POM. Further suggestions on this podcast can be send to poms.society@gmail.com

In this episode, we have a discussion with Geoffrey Parker, Professor of Engineering Director, and Director of the Master of Engineering Management Program at Dartmouth Engineering. Professor Parker was recently awarded the 2019 Thinkers50 “Digital Thinking Award” for work on two-sided markets and the “inverted firm” whereby firms leverage network effects through external ecosystems, shifting value creation from inside to outside. Professor Parker is also one of the more recent Fellows of the Production and Operations Management Society. Carlos Parra (Florida International University), and Sriram Narayanan (Michigan State University) were the hosts for this conversation. Designation as a POMS Fellow is the most prestigious honor awarded by the Production and Operations Management Society, and is given for life. It is intended to recognize POMS members who have made exceptional intellectual contributions to our profession and Society through their research and teaching. Although loyal service to the Society, in administrative, elected, or editorial assignments, is not by itself a sufficient qualification for this award, it can strengthen the case of a member who has also become a thought-leader in our field. To be eligible a candidate must have demonstrated commitment to furthering the objectives of POMS (as evidenced by such indicators as membership in the Society, and active participation in POMS Colleges and meetings). Any suggestions should be sent to poms.society@gmail.com. We thank Haley Sinclair at Michigan State University who edited the podcast.

This first episode of the podcast recaps the 30 years of journey that the production and operations management society has come along. This is a conversation with Profs. Kalyan Singhal (University of Baltimore), Sushil Gupta (Florida International University), and Subodha Kumar (Temple University). Profs. Singhal and Gupta take a listener into the origins of the society and how far the society has come. This episode was produced by Haley Sinclair at Michigan State University. Please share your feedback/comments at poms.society@gmail.com