A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Professor Shams Rahman is an internationally acclaimed academic in supply chain management with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor of East West University, Bangladesh. He previously held positions at the University of Sydney, the University of Western Australia prior to joining RMIT University, Australia. Professor Rahman has advised multinational firms on issues such as remanufacturing, lean manufacturing, sustainable procurement, and talent management. He is frequently called upon to deliver keynotes and present workshops for professional bodies and senior executives. Professor Rahman has published over 250 research papers and successfully supervised 25 PhD candidates. He is an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management and serves on the editorial board of fifteen international journals. For his contributions to supply chain discipline, in 2010, Professor Rahman was profiled by the industry-based journal Supply Chain Review, Australia.
CURRENT AND POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY HELD
Current position:
Professor,
Supply Chain Management ,
January 2009 – to date.
Deputy Dean,
Research & Innovation and Professor
March 2010 – June 2015
College of Business and Law
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria
Associate Professor and
Head of Department,
Supply Chain and Logistics
College of Business
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria January 2007 – 2009 January
Director and Associate Professor
Supply Chain Management and
Master of Science in Logistics Management Graduate School of Business (GSB) University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
Jan 2005 – December 2006
Director Program and Senior lecturer
Institute of Transport & Logistics Studies (ITLS) School of Business
The University of Sydney Sydney, Australia
January 2001 to January 2005
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Graduate School of Management (GSM) University of Western Australia Nedlands, Perth, Australia
July 1994 to January 2001.
Assistant Professor
Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka
1986 – 1988 and 1992-1993 (in between was a PhD student under Commonwealth Scholarship in the UK).
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Since 2010 Member, International Advisory Committee, International Symposium on Logistics
Since 2004 Member, International Advisory Committee, The Asia Pacific Federation of Logistics & Supply Chain Systems
Since 2007 Member, Supply Chain and Logistics Association Australia Since 2001 Member, Logistics Association Australia
Since 1996 Member, Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Since 1989 Member, Operational Research Society, UK
Since 1984 Alumni Association, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangkok, Thailand.
VISITING PROFESSOR (Selected):
July 2019 Visiting Professor, MIT Zaragoza Logistics Center, Zaragoza, Spain. April 2017 Visiting professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India.
Nov, 2016 - Jan 2017 Visiting Fellow, University of Applied Sciences, Nuremberg, Kassel University, Germany. Nov – Dec 2015 Visiting Research Fellow, Linkoping University, Sweden.
Sept 2011 – to date International research scholar to Shanghai University, Shanghai, China Aug – Sept 1998 Visiting Research Fellow, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
Oct – Nov 1998 Visiting Research Fellow, Virginia Tech University, US.
CURRENT EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS
Since 2011 – Discipline Expert, Global Supply Chain, Depart of Education and Training, NSW, Australia. Since 2010 – Member, International Advisory Committee, International Symposium on Logistics.
Since 2004 - Member, International Advisory Committee, The Asia Pacific Federation of Logistics & Supply Chain Systems.
Since 2019 – Visiting Scholar, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Yadlapalli, A, Rahman, S, and Gopal, P (2022), Blockchain Technology Implementation Challenges in Supply Chains – Evidence from the Case Studies of Multi-stakeholders, International Journal of Logistics Management, 33, 5, 278-305.
Hossain, M, H., Rahman, S, Quaddus and Shi, Y (2022), Strategies to mitigate barriers to supply chain sustainability: an apparel manufacturing case study, Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 24 June.
Jadhav, A, Rahman, S. and Ahsan, K (2022), Sustainability Practices Disclosure of Top Logistics Firms in Australia, International Journal of Logistics Management, 33, 5, 244-277.
Rahman, S, Ahsan, K, Sohal, A and Oloruntoba, R (2022), The “new normal”: rethinking supply chains during and post-COVID-19 global business environment, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 52, 7, 481-490.
Thai, V, Rahman, S and Tran, D (2022), Revisiting Critical Factors of Logistics Outsourcing Relationship: A Multiple-Case Study Approach, International Journal of Logistics Management, 33, 1, 165-189.
Hossain, M, Rahman, S, Quaddus, M Hooi, E, and Olanrewaju, A S (2022), Factors Affecting Performance of Open Government Data Initiatives: A Multi-Method Approach Using Sem and FSQCA, Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, 31, 4, 300-319.
Ahsan, K and Rahman, S (2022), A systematic review of e-tail product returns and an agenda for future research, Industrial Management & Data Systems, 122, 1, 137-166.
Hossain, M and Rahman, S (2021), Investigating the Success of OGB in China: The Influence of Personality Traits, Information Systems Frontiers, 23, 543–559.
Elango, M, Subramanian, N, Rahman, S, Mark, Goh, Chan, H-K (2021), Performance Analysis of Clustering Methods for Balanced Multi-Robot Task Allocations, International Journal of Production Research, published online: 02 Aug 2021.
Hossain, M, Akter, S, and Rahman, S (2021), Customer behavior of online group buying: an investigation using the transaction cost economics theory perspective, Electronic Markets, Electronic Markets, Springer, Germany, pp. 1-15.
Yadlapalli, A and Rahman, S and Gunasekaran, A (2020), Corporate social responsibility definitions in supply chain research: an ontological analysis, Journal of Cleaner Production, 227, 123265.
Fadaki, M, Rahman, S, and Chan, C, (2020), “Leagile Supply Chain: Design Drivers and Business Performance Implications”, International Journal of Production Research, 58, 18, 5601–5623.
Shumon, R, Halim, Z, S Rahman, K Ahsan, (2019), “How do suppliers address stringent environmental requirements from buyers? An exploratory study in the Bangladesh ready-made garment industry”, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 49, 9, 921-944.
Patak, D K, Thakur L S and Rahman, S, (2019) “Performance evaluation framework for sustainable freight transport systems”, International Journal of Production Research, 57, 19, 6202- 6222.
Akter, N, Chhetri, P and Rahman, S (2019), Understanding the Usage Patterns, Practices and Decision Process of Third-Party Logistics Outsourcing in Bangladesh, Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing, 12, 3, 329-354.
Sangka, B. K, Rahman, S, Yadlapalli, A, Jie, F (2019), Managerial competencies of 3PL providers, The International Journal of Logistics Management, 30, 4, 1054-1977.
Yadlapalli, A, Rahman, S and Rogers, H (2019), A Dyadic Perspective of Socially Responsible Mechanisms for Retailer-Manufacturer Relationship in an Apparel Industry, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 49, 3, 242-266.
Rahman, S, Ahsan, K, Yang, L and Odgers, J (2019), An Investigation into critical challenges for multinational third- party logistics providers operating in China, Journal of Business Research, 103, 607-619.
Fadaki, M, Rahman, S, and Chan, C (2019), Quantifying the Degree of Supply Chain Leagility and Assessing its Impact on Firm Performance', Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, 31, 1, 246-264.
Bakir, S, Khan, S, Ahsan, K, and Rahman, S (2018), “Exploring the Critical Determinants of Environmentally Oriented Public Procurement using the DEMATEL Method”, Journal of Environmental Management, 225, 325 - 335.
Hossain, M, Rahman, S, Chowdhury, T. A, Chan, C., Yang, X and Su, Q (2018), How signalling mechanisms reduce “lemons” from online group buying (OGB) markets? A study of China, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 48, 7, 658-681.
Yadlapalli, A, Rahman, S and Gunasekaran, A (2018), Socially Responsible Governance Mechanisms for Manufacturing Firms in Apparel Supply Chains, International Journal of Production Economics, 196, 135-149.
Paul, S and Rahman, S (2018), A quantitative and simulation model for managing sudden supply delay with fuzzy demand and safety stock, International Journal of Production Research, 56, 13, 4377–4395
Alshahrani, S, Rahman, S, and Chan, C (2018), Hospital-supplier integration and hospital performance: evidence from the Saudi Arabian Healthcare system, The International Journal of Logistics Management, 29, 1, 22-45.
Gunasekaran, A, Subramanian, N and Rahman, S (2017), Improving Supply Chain Performance through Management Capabilities – Production Planning and Control, 28, 6-8, 473-477.
Ahsan, K and Rahman, S (2017), Green public procurement implementation challenges in Australian public healthcare sector, Journal of Cleaner Production, 152, 181-197.
Sheriff, KMM, Subramanian, N, Rahman, S, and Jeyaram, J (2017), “Integrated optimization model and methodology for plastics recycling: Indian empirical evidence”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 153, 707-717.
Ahsan, K and Rahman, S (2016), An investigation into critical service determinants of customer to business (C2B) type product returns in retail firms, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 46, 6/7, 606 - 633.
Gunasekaran, A, Subramanian, N and Rahman, S (2015), Supply chain resilience: role of complexities and strategies, International Journal of Production research, 53, 22, 6809 - 6819.
Yi-Chun Huang, Y-C, Rahman, S and Wu, J Y-C, (2015) “Salient task environment, reverse logistics and performance”, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 45, 10, 979 - 1006.
Subramanian, N and Rahman, S and Abdulrahman M D (2015), “Sourcing complexity in the Chinese manufacturing sector: an assessment of intangible factors and contractual relationship strategies’, International Journal of Production Economics, 166, 269–284
Gunasekaran, A, Subramanian, N and Rahman, S (2015), “Green supply chain collaboration and incentives: Current trends and future directions”, Transportation Research Part E, 74, February, 1-10.
Kumar, A and Rahman, S (2014), “RFID-enabled process reengineering of closed-loop supply chains in the healthcare industry of Singapore”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 85, December, 382-394.
Khan, S and Rahman, S (2014), “An Importance-Performance Analysis for Supplier Assessment in Foreign-aid Funded Procurement”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, 21, 1, 3-28.
Rahman, S and Nie, Q (2014), “Graduate Students’ Perceptions of Supply Chain Skills for Supply Chain Managers”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, 21, 2, 276-299.
Subramanian, N, Abdurrahman, M D, and Rahman, S and (2014), Sourcing complexity factors on contractual relationship: Chinese suppliers’ perspective, Production and Manufacturing Research, 2, 1, 558-585.
Saber, A. S, Rahman, S, Rahim, M M, Cairns, G and Hartel Charmine (2014), Promises and pitfalls of using social media in public e-procurement: an appraisal, Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 18, 3, 227-241.
Fahimnia, B., Sarkis, J., Dehghanian, F, Banihashemi,N and Rahman, S (2013), “The impact of carbon pricing on a closed-loop supply chain: an Australian case study, Journal of Cleaner Production, 59, 210-225.
Rahman, S and Subramanian, N (2012), “Factors for implementing end-of-life computer recycling operations in reverse logistics”, International Journal of Production Economics, 140, 239-248.
Huang, Y-C, Wu, Y-C and Rahman, S (2012), The task environment, resource commitment, and reverse logistics performance: evidence from the Taiwanese high-tech sector”, Production Planning & Control – The Management of Operations, 23, 10-11, 851-863.
Rahman, S and Yang, L (2012), “Skills requirements for logistics professionals in China – an importance-expertise matrix analysis, Supply Chain Forum – An International Journal, 13, 2, 40-51.
Baskaran, V, Subramanian, N and Rahman, S (2012), “Indian Textile suppliers’ sustainability evaluation using the grey approach”, International Journal of Production Economics, 135, 647-658.
Yang, X and Rahman, S (2012), “An empirical study of multinational third party logistics firms challenges operating in China”, East China Economic Management, 26, 8, 71-74.
Rahman, S and Wu, Y-C J (2011), “Logistics Outsourcing in China: The Manufacturer-cum-Supplier Perspective”, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 16, 6, 462-473.
Baskaran, V, Subramanian, N and Rahman, S (2011), “A perspective view of supplier selection with corporate social responsibility issues of Indian Manufacturing Industries”, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 4, 4, 359 - 369.
Rahman, S and Nie, Q (2011), “An exploratory study of outsourcing 3PL services: an Australian perspective”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, 18, 3, 342-358.
Khan, S and Rahman, S (2010), “Suppliers selection in foreign-aid funded procurement using the Quality Function Deployment Matrix, International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 5, 4, 302-321.
Rahman, S, Wu, Y-C J and Sohal, A (2010), “Outsourcing logistics services from Chinese manufacturers”, in Orr (ed.), The Competitive Landscape in China: a Research Perspective, pp.1-20, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Berlin, Germany.
Rahman, S, and Yang, L (2010), “An assessment of the logistics skills required by logistics and supply chain managers in China”, in Orr (ed.), The Competitive Landscape in China: a Research Perspective, pp.21-39, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Berlin, Germany.
Rahman, S, Laosirihongthong, T and Sohal, A (2010), “Impact of lean strategy on operational performance: A study of Thai manufacturing companies”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 21, 7,
Rahman, S (2009), “Outsourcing third-party logistics services by Australian firms”, International Journal of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 1, 1, 41-49.
Rahman, S and Yang, L (2009), “Skills requirements for logistics managers in China”, IIBM Management Review, 21, 2, 140-148.
Rahman, S and Laosirihongthong, T (2008), “Quality in logistics: evidences from Thailand”, International Journal of Integrated Supply Management (Special Issue on Logistics in Asian Region – invited paper), 4, 1, 49 – 59.
Rahman, S, (2008), “Quality management in logistics services: a comparison of practices between manufacturing and logistics firms in Australia”, Journal of Total Quality and Business Excellence, 19, 5, 535-550.
Waters, S and Rahman, S (2007), “RFID and supply chain performance: Adoption issues in the retail supply chain”, International Journal of Internet and Protocol Technology, 2, 3/4, 190 - 198.
Ray P. K. and Rahman, S (2006) “The propensity for local innovation and inter-firm linkages in transnational corporations versus local enterprises in India”, Journal of Transnational Corporations, 15, 2, 71-98.
Laosirihongthong, T, Rahman, S and Saykhun, K (2006), “Critical success factors of six-sigma implementation: an analytical hierarchy process-based study”, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 3, 3, 303-319.
Rahman, S (2006), “Quality management in logistics: an examination of industry practices”, Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 11, 3, 233-240.
Rahman, S (2006), “Relationship between world class logistics competencies and environmentally focused logistics practices”, International Journal of Logistics and SCM Systems, 1, 1, 2-6.
Rahman, S and Bullock, P (2005), “Soft TQM, Hard TQM, and organisational performance relationships: An empirical investigation, Omega – The International Journal of Management Science, 33, 73-83.
Ray, P. K, Ida, M, Suh, C. S. and Rahman, S (2005), “Dynamic capabilities of Japanese and Korean enterprises”, in C. Rowley and M. Warner (Editors) Globalisation and Competitiveness, Routledge London, ISBN 0415360064
Rahman, S (2004), “The future of TQM is past. Can TQM be resurrected?”, Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, 15, 4, 411-422.
Ray P, Ida, M, Suh, C, Rahman S (2004), “Dynamic capabilities of Japanese and Korean enterprises and the flying geese of international competitiveness”, Asia Pacific Business Review, 10, 3-4, Spring/Summer, 463-484.
Rahman S and Findlay C (2003), “The impact of terrorism on cycle times in international supply chains”, Journal of International Logistics and Trade, 1, 1, 41-53.
Meyburg, A H and Rahman, S (2003), “The Challenges of Freight and Commercial Transport Surveys”, in Stopher and Jones (eds), Transport Survey Quality and Innovation, pp. 443-454, Pergamon, Oxford (ISBN: 0-08-044096-7)
Rahman, S (2003), “Reverse logistics: an overview and a causal model”. In Button and Hensher (Eds.) Transport and the Environment, Pergamon, Oxford (ISBN: 0-08-044103-3).
Rahman, S, (2002), “The Theory of Constraints’ Thinking Process Approach to Developing Strategies in Supply Chain”, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 32, 10, 809-828.
Rahman, S (2002), “Leadership and HR focus in TQM research in Australia: an assessment and agenda”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, 9, 5, 485-506.
Rahman, S and Sohal, A. S. (2002), “A Review and Classification of TQM research in Australia and an Agenda for Future Research” International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 19, 1, 46-66.
Rahman, S (2002), “A Review of Empirical Research on Total Quality Management Using Scale Developing Methods: An Australian Perspective”, Total Quality Management, 13, 5, 635-649.
Power, D J, Sohal, A S and Rahman, S, (2001) “Critical success factors in agile supply chain management: An empirical study” International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 31, 4, 247-265.
Rahman, S (2001), “A Comparative Study of TQM Practice and Organisational Performance of SMEs with and without ISO 9000 Certification”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 18, 2, 35-49.
Rahman, S (2001), “Total Quality Management Practices and Business Outcome: Evidence from SMEs in Western Australia”, Total Quality Management, 12, 2, 201-210.
Rahman, S (2001), “Goldratt’s Thinking Process Approach to Developing Strategies in Supply Chain”, In W. Hutchinson and m. Warren (eds) The Relevance of Systems Thinking in the Contemporary World, pp. 299-311, (ISBN: 0-7298-0500)
Rahman, S and Smith, D. K (2000), “Use of Location-allocation Models in Health Service Development Planning in Developing Nations”, European Journal of Operational Research, 123, 437-452 (An invited paper).
Ray, P. K and Rahman, S (2000), “Public Policy and the Dynamics of Competitive Advantage of Local Enterprises in the Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Industry”, Global Business Review, 1, 2, 207-228.
Rahman, S and Smith, D. K (1999), “Deployment of Rural Health Facilities in a Developing Country”, Journal of Operational Research Society, 50, 9, 892-902.
Rahman, S (1999), “Multiple Criteria ABC Analysis using the Analytic Hierarchy Process: An Application to Hospital Inventory Management”, International Journal of Business Studies, 7, 2, 41-54.
Rahman, S and Smith, D. K (1999), “Health Centre Status and Accessibility in Rural Bangladesh: A Location- Allocation Model-Based Analysis" in M Alauddin and S. Hasan (eds.) Development, Governance and the Environment in South Asia: A Focus on Bangladesh, pp.225-41, London: Macmillan.
Rahman, S (1998), “Theory of Constraints ¾ A Review of the Philosophy and Its Applications”, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 18, 4, 336-355.
Rahman, S (1998), “A Conceptual Framework for Variation Reduction”. In B. Abraham (Ed) Quality Improvement Through Statistical Methods, pp.35-44, Publisher: Birkhauser, Boston.
Rahman, S (1998), “Use of Control Charts to Analyse Violent Crime rates in Western Australia”. In Samuel K M Ho (Ed), ISO 9000 & Total Quality Management, pp.203-207, Baptist University, HK.
Rahman, S (1997), “Variation Reduction in Product Quality and Organisational Performance: A System Dynamics Approach”. In Y. Barlas et al.(eds) Systems Approach to Learning and Education, pp. 107-110.
Rahman, S and Smith, D. K (1996), Locating Health Facilities in Rural Bangladesh. In J. Rosenhead and A. Tripathy (eds), Operational Research for Development, (pp. 184-196). New Age Publication, New Delhi.
Rahman, S and Smith, D.K (1996), “The Efficiency of Inefficiency: Deployment of Health Facilities in Rural Bangladesh”. In M. Alauddin and S. Hasan (Eds) Bangladesh: Economy, People, and the Environment, (pp. 197- 209). Department of Economics, University of Queensland. ISBN 0 909 260 57 5.
Rahman, S (1995), “Product Development Stages and Associated Quality Management Approaches”, The TQM Magazine, 7, 6, 25-30.
Rahman, S (1995), “Access to Public Service: A review of Location-allocation Models of Locating Central facilities”, Industrial & Production Engineering Research Bulletin, 6, 1, 1-17.
Rahman, S (1995), “The Hierarchy of Health Facilities in Bangladesh”, National Geographical Journal of India, 41, 4, 289-293.
Rahman, S (1992), "Two Heuristic Techniques for Locating Service Facilities", Productivity, 33, 2, 62-67.
Rahman, S (1992), "Bhopal Disaster: What Lessons can the Production Manager Learn?", Management Development, 21, 2, 58-67.
Rahman, S and Smith, D.K (1991), "A Comparison of Two Heuristic Methods for the P-median Problem With and Without Maximum Distance Constraints", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 11, 6, 76- 84.
Rahman, S (1991), "Off-line Quality Control System: Taguchi Method and Parameter Design", Productivity, 32, 3, 442-449.
Rahman, S and Clarke, H.R (1991), "A Nutrition Model for Developing Nations with Special Reference to Bangladesh", The Bangladesh Development Studies, 19, 3, 83-97.
Rahman, S and Smith, D.K (1990), " Is 'Appropriate OR' Necessarily ‘Simple OR' for Developing Countries?", Opsearch, 27, 4, 264-268.
Rahman, S and Smith, D.K (1990), "Awareness of Operational Research in a Developing Country: Focus on Bangladesh", Korean Management Science Review, 7, 2, 77-88.
Rahman, S (1990), "Increasing Productivity: The Quality Circle Way", Productivity, 31, 2, 205-211.
Rahman, S (1990), "Management of Service Quality: A Conceptual Framework", Productivity, 31, 1, 63-68
Yadlapalli, A and Rahman, S (2022), Blockchain Technology in Apparel Supply Chains, in Muthu, S. S (ed.)
Sustainable Approaches in Textiles & Fashion – Global Textiles and Supply Chain, Springer.
Rezaul, H. S and Rahman, S (2022), Environmental ‘stringent’ sustainability requirements in the Textiles & Fashion industry, in Muthu, S. S (ed.) Sustainable Approaches in Textiles & Fashion – Manufacturing Process and Chemicals, Springer.
Paul, S and Rahman, S (2017), A Recovery Model for Sudden Supply Delay with Demand Uncertainty and Safety Stock, Data and Decision Sciences. in Action. In: Sarker R., Abbas H., Dunstall S., Kilby P., Davis R., Young L. (eds) Lecture Notes in Management and Industrial Engineering. Springer, Cham, 243-257.
Yadlapalli, A and Rahman, S (2016), Social Reporting using GRI Disclosures: A Case of Apparel Industry, in Muthu, S (ed.) Handbook on Textiles and Clothing Sustainability, Springer.
Rahman, S (2016), Reverse Logistics, in Mangan et al. (ed.) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Gardetti, M A and Rahman S (2016) Sustainable Luxury Fashion: A Vehicle for Salvaging and Revaluing Indigenous Culture, in Gardetti and Muthu (ed), Ethic Fashion, pp 1-11, Springer.
Rahman, S (with Yadlapalli, A), (2015), Sustainable Practices in Luxury Apparel Industry, in Gardetti, (ed)
Handbook of Sustainable luxury textiles and Fashion- Vol 1, Springer.
Rahman, S (with Jie, F) (2015), Gaining a competitive advantage in Australian dairy supply chains, in Sharma, Asthana and Lalwani (eds), Global Supply Chain Management and Emerging Markets, Bloomsbury Publishing.
Rahman, S (with Akter, N and Chhetri, P) (2015), 3PL usage, practices and decision process – a case study of Bangladesh, in Sharma, Asthana and Lalwani (eds), Global Supply Chain Management and Emerging Markets, Bloomsbury Publishing.
Rahman, S (with Yadlapalli, A), (2015), Supplier Assessment in Global Apparel Supply Chains, in Muthu, (ed)
Handbook of Sustainable Apparel Production, Springer.
Rahman, S (with Subramanian, N), 2014, Supply Chain Complexity and Strategy, in U. Ramanathan and R. Ramanathan (eds.), Supply Chain Strategies, Issues and Models, Springer-Verlag London.
Rahman, S (with Sohal, A), 2013, Use of Third Party Logistics Services: An Asia-Pacific Perspective, in J. Bookbinder (ed.) Global Logistics, Springer.
Rahman, S (2012), The Theory of Constraints – A Management Philosophy, in K. Vaidya (ed.) Inter- Organizational Information Systems and Business Management: Theories for Researchers, IGI Global publisher.
Rahman, S (2012), Reverse Logistics, in Mangan et al. (ed.) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
AWARDS FOR ACADEMIC STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
Associate Editor, International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Advances in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (Book Series)
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Logistics Management
Member, Editorial Board, Production Planning and Control
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Applied Management Science
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Remanufacturing
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Quality and Innovation.
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Business Information and Technology (IJBIT)
Member, Editorial Board, ISRN Industrial Engineering.