RESEARCH

In progress (manuscripts available upon request)

2007     Prasad, S., Tata, J., Dougan, W.  A Typology of Operational Information Systems Tasks.

2007     Gosen, J., Babbar, S. Prasad, S, Location and Supply Decisions in Developing Countries. In review at International Journal of Commerce and Management.

2007     Altay, N., Prasad, S., Sounderpandian, J. Strategic Planning for International Disaster Relief Logistics: Implications for Research    

             and Practice. In review at International Journal of Logistics Management.

2007     Prasad, S., Tata, J., Micro-enterprise operations. In review at Journal of Operations  Management

2007     Tata, J., Prasad, S., Micro-Credit Programs, Social Capital, and Micro-Business Performance,   (revised to be resubmitted),   

             Academy of Management Review.

Forthcoming

2007     Relative Treatment of Workers In Mexico Vs. China: Implications For Location Decisions, Forthcoming in International Journal of Commerce and Management.

2007     Tata, J. Prasad, S., Social capital, collaborative exchange and microenterprise performance: the role of gender, Forthcoming in International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business.

Referred Journal Publications

2008     Sounderpandian, J., Prasad, S., Madan, M. Supplies from Developing Countries: Optimal Order Quantities under Loss Risks. OMEGA, 36(1), 122-130 (available electronically).

2007     Grznar, J, Prasad, S.,  Tata, J. Neural Networks and Organizational Systems: Modeling Non‑linear Relationships. European Journal of Operational Research 181, April, 939-955.

2006     Prasad, S., Tata, J. A framework for information services: benchmarking for countries and companies, Benchmarking: An International Journal 13(3), 311-323. March.

2005     Prasad, S., Tata, J. Publication patterns concerning the role of teams/groups in the information systems literature from 1990 to 1999 Information & Management 42(8), December, 1137-1148

2005     Prasad, S., Porter, D., Yu. L. Internet Typology: Implications for Market Returns. Mid-American Journal of Business, Fall 22(2), 25-34. August.

2005     Gosen, J., Babbar, S Prasad, S,. Quality, Technology, and Productivity Issues in Developing Countries. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 22(5), 452-464. May.

2005     Prasad, S., Tata, J., Madan, M. Build to Order Supply Chains in Developed and Developing Countries. Journal of Operations Management, 23, July 551-568.

2003     Prasad, S., Tata, J. The role of socio-cultural, political-legal, economic, and educational dimensions in quality management.  International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 23(5), 487-521. May

2003     Prasad, S., Hasan, J. Specifications for Material Management Software: Implications for Research. International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Methods, vol. 10, no. 1, 37-58.

2003     Tata, J, Prasad, S. Organizational Structure, Team Self-Management, and Judgements of Team Effectiveness, Journal of Managerial Studies, vol. 16(2), 248-265. (Summer)

2003     Prasad, S.,  Sounderpandian, J.  International Supply Chain Networks: Implications for E-commerce.  Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, vol.8(3), pp. 241-250.

2001     Prasad, S., Tata, J., Motwani, J. International Supply Management: Learning and Evolving Networks. Global Institute of Flexible Manufacturing Systems Journal, vol. 12(2), 31-36.

2001     Jongsuwanrak, W., Prasad, S., Babbar, S. Inventory Systems in a Newly Industrialized Country. Multinational Business Review, vol. 8(2), 47-51.

2001     Motwani, J., Prasad, S., Babbar, S. Operations Management in Transitional Economies. International Journal of Technology Management, vol. 21(5/6), 586-603.

2001     Prasad, S., Babbar, S., Motwani, J. International Operations Strategy: Current Efforts and Future Directions. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, vol. 21(5/6), 645-665.

2000     Prasad, S., Babbar, S., Tata, J. An Empirical Assessment of Instructional and Individual Research Productivity in International Operations Management. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, vol. 20(12), 1392-1410.

2000     Prasad, S., Babbar, S. International Operations Management Research: Classification, Analysis, and Agenda. Journal of Operations Management, vol. 18(2), 207-247.

 2000    Prasad, S., Babbar, S., Calis, A. International Operations Management (IOM) and OM  Research:  Comparative Analysis. Omega, vol. 28(1), 97-110.

2000     Tata, J., Prasad, S., Motwani, J. Benchmarking Quality Management Practices: U.S. versus Costa Rica. Multinational Business Review, vol. 8(2), 37-42.

2000     Prasad, S., Tata, J. Information Investment in Supply Chain Management. Logistics Information Management, vol. 13(1), 33-38.

2000     Tata, J., Prasad, S. A Model for the Effective Implementation of Quality Management Programs in International Operations. International Journal of  Management, vol. 17(2), 160-174.

2000     Prasad, S., Suh, M., Grznar, J., Lloyd, S., Hamburg, J., Booth, D.E. Fuzzy and Robust Neural Networks and Information System Process Control.  Industrial Mathematics, 50(1), 5-31.

1999     Prasad, S.,  Calis, A.  Application of Capability Indices to Material Balance Accounting. European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 114(1), 93-104.

1999     Mansumitrchai, S., Minor, M.,  Prasad, S. Entry Strategies of US and Japanese Firms.  International Journal of Commerce and Management, vol. 9(3/4), 1-18.     

1999     Tata, J., Prasad, S., Thorn, R. Organizational Structure and TQM Effectiveness. Journal

of Managerial Studies, vol. 11(4), 440-453.

1999      Prasad, S., Motwani, J., Tata, J.  TQM Practices in Costa Rican Companies. Work Study, vol. 48(7), 250-256.

1999     Faering, M.,  Prasad, S. Souring Strategies and Financial Performance. Logistics Information Management, vol. 12(6), 451-459.

1999     Tata, J., Prasad, S., Babbar, S. Trends in International Quality Management in 1990s.  Advances in Competitiveness Research, vol. 7(1), 86-107.

1998     Pope, J.,  Prasad, S. Measurement of International Inventory Systems. Logistics Information Management, vol. 11(6), 375-385.

1998     Tata, J., Prasad, S. Cultural and Structural Constraints on TQM Implementation. Total Quality Management, vol. 9(8), 45-52.

1998     Babbar, S.,  Prasad, S. International Logistics and Inventory Management: An Assessment and Future Research. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, vol. 18(1), 6-36.

1998     Tata, J.,  Prasad, S. Quality Management Strategies at the US-Mexico Border. International Journal of  Management, vol. 15(2), 212-217.

1998     Prasad, S., Bramorski, T.  Robust Process Capability Indices. OMEGA. vol. 26(3), 425-438.

1997     Wright, C., Booth, D., Prasad, S., Isenhour, T.  A Joint Estimation Approach to Monitoring the  Quality of Automobile Emissions. The American Chemist, vol. 74(5), 17-22.

1996     Prasad, S., Tata, J.,  Thorn, R. Benchmarking Maquiladora Operations. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, vol. 13(9), 8-19.

1996     Prasad, S., Shah, V.,  Hasan, J.  Intelligent Model Management System for Inventory Decision Support, OMEGA, vol. 24(2), 153-166.

1995     Prasad, S., Booth, D., Hu, M.,  Deligonul, S. Monitoring Autocorrelated Production Processes, Industrial Mathematics, vol. 45(2), 105-122.

1995     Prasad, S.,   Tyson, T. A Dynamic Model of Quality Cost Expenditure, Mid-American Journal of Business, vol. 10(2), 13-18.

1995     Prasad, S., Booth, D., Hu, M.,  Deligonul, S.  The Detection of Nuclear Materials Losses, Decision Sciences, vol. 26(2), 265-281.

1995     Prasad, S., Booth, D.,  Hu, M.  Monitoring the Quality of a Chemical Process Using the Joint Estimation Procedure, Journal of Chemical Information & Computer Sciences, vol. 35(1), 53-58.

1994     Prasad, S. Classification of Inventory Models and Systems, International Journal of Production Economics, vol. 34(2), 209-222.

1994     Prasad, S.,  Tata, J. Identifying Treatment Effects in Univariate Time Series Using a Joint  Estimation Procedure, Journal of Forecasting, vol. 13(5), 449-461.

1993     Prasad, S.  Monitoring Changes in a Plant's Labor Productivity Index Using a Time Series Approach, International Journal of Quality and Reliability, vol. 10(2), 31-41.

Academic Conferences: Presentations & Proceedings

* The papers were published in the respective proceedings.

2007     Tata, J., National Cultural Values, Social Capital, Collaborative Exchange, and Micro-Enterprise     Performance, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

2007     Tata, J.,  Prasad, S., Micro-Credit Programs, Social Capital, and Micro-Business Performance,   Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

2007     Prasad, S. Group-Based Micro-Credit Structure and Business Success: Findings from a Case

            Study, Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute, Chicago, IL.

2007     Use of Statistical Software in Introductory Courses. Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision         Sciences Institute, Chicago, IL.

2006     Prasad, S., Tata, J., Teams and E-governance, International Conference on E-Governance*, New        Delhi, India.

2006     Altay, N., Prasad, S. and Sounderpandian,J. An Integrated Supply Chain Model for Disaster        Relief, Annual Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Meeting, Boston, MA.

2004     Prasad, S. Tata, A Model for Global Service Strategy: Implications for Developing and Developed Countries*, GBATA B Global Business and Technology Association, 2004 International Conference, June 8‑12, Cape Town, South Africa.     

2002     Prasad, S., Tata, Grznar, J. Modeling Complex Organizational Systems via Robust Neural Networks*, ANZSYS 2002, Australia.

2002     Prasad, S., Use of Spreadsheets in Teaching Quantitative Courses. Midwest Decision Sciences Conference, Milwaukee, WI.             

2002     Sounderpandian, J., Prasad, S., Madan, M., Raw Material and Product Mix Optimization in International Supply Chains*. MBAA Annual Meeting, Chicago , IL.

2001     Prasad, S., Tata, J. Classification of E-commerce Operations: Implications for Theory Development*. International Conference on Electronic Business. Hong Kong.

2001     Prasad, S., Tata, J. Teams and E-commerce : Exploring the Future Via the Past*. International Conference on Electronic Business. Hong Kong.

2001     Tata, J., Prasad, S. The Global Context of Quality: the Influence of Political, Legal, Economic, Legal and Socio-cultural Factors on Quality Management Practices*. National Academy of Management. Washington D.C.

2000     Prasad, S., Tata, J., Motwani, J. Flexibility in Global Supply Chain Systems: A Contingency Theory Perspective. Global Institute of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, New Delhi, India.

2000     Babbar, S., Prasad, S.  Inventory Methods in Thailand. National Decision Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL.

2000     Prasad, S.,  Tata, J. International supply chain management: A contingency theory perspective. National Decision Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL.

2000     Prasad, S., Mandan, M., Sounderpandian, J.  International Supply Chain Networks: Information Parameters*.  National Decision Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL.

2000     Prasad, S., Tata, J. International Quality Management: A Syntheses of the Literature, Midwest Academy of Management Conference, Chicago, IL.

1999     Prasad, S., Tata, J.,  Motwani, J.  Quality Management in Costa Rica and US:  An Empirical Investigation*. International Decisions Sciences Conference, Athens, Greece.

1998     Tata, J., Prasad, S., Babbar, S. International Quality Management in the 1990's: Publication Patterns*. National Decisions Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

1998     Prasad, S., Babbar, S., Calis A. A Comparative Assessment of International Operations Management (IOM) and OM  Research: Classification, Analysis, and Agenda. National Decisions Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

1998     Prasad, S., Hasan, J.  An Intelligent Journal Decision Aid*. National Decisions Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

1996     Prasad, S.,  Calis, A.  Application of Capability Indices to Material Balance Accounting*,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Orlando, FL.

1996     Pope, J.,  Prasad, S. Measurement of Inventory Control Systems in International Environments*,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Orlando, FL.          

1996     Wright, C., Booth, D., Prasad, S., Isenhour, T., Berk, K.  A Joint Estimation Approach to Monitoring the Quality of Automobile Emissions*, The American Statistical Association National Meeting, Chicago, IL.

1995     Prasad, S.  Modifying Process Capability Indices for Correlation and Outliers*,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Boston, MA.            

1995     Prasad, S.,  Tata, J.  Effectiveness of TQM Programs: Influence of Production Systems and Culture*,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Boston, MA.          

1994     Prasad, S., Thorn, R.,  Tata, J. Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of TQM  Programs in Maquiladora Operations*,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1994     Prasad, S.,   Tata, J.  Quality in the  Maquiladora Industry*,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1994     Prasad, S., Shah, V.,  Hasan J.  An Expert System for Inventory Management,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1994     Prasad, S.,   Tata, J.  A Robust Procedure for Identifying the Impact of Treatments in Interrupted Time Series Designs, National Academy of  Management Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.

1994     Prasad, S.,  Tata, J. Optimum Organizational Design for Multinational:  A TQM  Perspective*, Southwest Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Dallas, TX.

1993     Prasad, S. Information Requirements for ABC Items,  National Decision Sciences Institute Conference,  Washington D.C.

1992     Prasad, S.,  Tata, J. Maximizing the Effectiveness of Global Manufacturing,  National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Francisco, CA.

1992     Megerle, P., Prasad, S., Carbino, O. An Expert System for a Paper Slitter Operation, National  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Francisco, CA.

1992     Prasad, S., Tata, J. A New Procedure for Determining and Locating the Impact of Treatments in Time Series Processes*, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, (Nominated  for best Paper), Cambridge, MA.

1991     Prasad, S.  A System to Classify Inventory Models, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Miami, FL.

1991     Prasad, S., Tata, J.  Accounting for Flexible Manufacturing Systems:  Untapped Benefits*, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

1991     Megerle, P., Prasad, S. A Quality Control Expert System*, Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Hawaii.

1990     Prasad, S., Booth D., Hu, M., Deligonul, S. The Detection of Deviations in a Time Series Material Balance Accounting System:  An Application to the Nuclear Industry*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Diego, CA.

1990     Prasad, S., Booth, D., Hu, M., Deligonul, S. The Detection of Nuclear Material Losses and Out of Control Industrial Processes by Means of a Robust Time Series Method*, The American Statistical Association National Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

1990     Prasad, S., Booth, D., Hu, M., Deligonul, S. A Robust Monitoring Method for the Early Detection of Deviations in a Time Series Production Process, TIMS/ORSA National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

1990     Prasad S., Tata, J. The Problem of Fit Between Technology and Structure:  Just-In-Time Systems in American and Japanese Organizations*, Northeast  Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

1989     Prasad, S., Booth, D. The Early Detection of Loss from a Nuclear Material Inventory by Means of Time Series Analysis Using Outlier Identification, National Decision Sciences Institute  Conference*, New Orleans, LA.

1988     Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Benchmarking Advanced Manufacturing Systems:  Identifying the Characteristics and Strategic Implications, National Academy of Management Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Book Chapters

2006     Prasad, S., Tata, J. Teams and E-governance in E-government: Macro Issues, R.K. Mitra, Gift Publishing, New Delhi. P 71-79.