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Associate Professor, Program Chair - BBA - SOB

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Dr. Ramakrishna Yanamandra holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Supply Chain Management from a reputed university in India. He possesses an excellent academic record with distinction and excellence in all academic programs. 
He has over two decades of experience in reputed business schools in India and UAE as an academician, researcher, and academic administrator. He also possesses experience as a Manager in Operations for over a decade in a reputed public sector organization of Government of India in India.
Dr. Ramakrishna has published his research works in reputed international journals and presented research papers in many international conferences. He also conducted several management development programs for working executives in UAE and India. His teaching and research interest areas include operations and supply chain management, process improvement, lean management, and quality management systems. He received ‘Overall Academic Excellence’ award in Horizon University College for the Academic Year 2019-20
  • Aslan, M., Indiran, L., Vivekananth, S., Wiyata, W., Yanamandra, R., Abdul Kohar, U. H., & Quanzhen, B. (2025). Factors influencing entrepreneurial intention: a cross-country comparison of five countries. Studies in Higher Education, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2025.2519787 (SCOPUS-Q1)
  • Al Kurdi, B., Alzoubi, H. M., Tan, C. L., El Khatib, M., Yanamandra, R., Ozturk, I., & Shwedeh, F. (2025). Internet of Things-Driven Information Sharing: A Strategic Approach to Mitigating Supply Chain Risks. International Review of Management and Marketing, 15(3), 325–332. https://doi.org/10.32479/irmm.19474 (SCOPUS-Q1)
  • Alzoubi, H. M., Tan, C. L., El Khatib, M., Alshurideh, M. T., Shwedeh, F., Yanamandra, R., & Lee, K. L. (2025). Smart Government Initiatives: Transforming Global Supply Chains through Digital Change. International Review of Management and Marketing, 15(3), 209–217. https://doi.org/10.32479/irmm.18962 (SCOPUS-Q1)
  • Ramakrishna Y, Haitham M. Alzoubi, Paramaiaha Ch., Indiran L., & Keer P.K., (2025). Investigating the influence of sustainable and smart supply chain practices on the entrepreneurial ecosystem of startup projects, Journal of Project Management, 10 (2025). doi: 10.5267/j.jpm.2025.3.006 https://www.growingscience.com/jpm/online/jpm_2025_21.pdf (SCOPUS-Q1)
  • Haitham M. Alzoubi, Muhammad Alshurideh, Mounir El Khatib, Mohamed Dawood Shamout, Ramakrishna Yanamandra, Kiran Nair and Shehadeh Mofleh Al-Gharaibeh (2024). Navigating the interplay between innovation orientation, dynamic capabilities, and digital supply chain optimization: empirical insights from SMEs, Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 12, doi. 10.5267/j.uscm.2024.1.019, pp 649-658 https://www.growingscience.com/uscm/Vol12/uscm_2024_19.pdf (SCOPUS-Q1)
  • Haitham M. Alzoubi, Muhammad Turki Alshurideh, Mounir El Khatib, Mohamed Dawood Shamout, Ramakrishna Yanamandra, Kiran Nair and Shehadeh Mofleh Al-Gharaibeh (2024). Exploring the nexus between innovation orientation, green supply chain management, and organizational performance in e-retailing industry, Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 12, doi: 10.5267/j.uscm.2024.2.011 (SCOPUS-Q1) https://www.growingscience.com/uscm/online/uscm_2024_36.pdf
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2024). Developing an integrated framework of application of Wearable Devices in education. International Journal of Business Excellence (IJBEX). 32(1), pp. 85-104 DOI: http://doi.org/10.1504/IJBEX.2020.10037904 (SCOPUS-Q3)
  • Ramakrishna Y., Alzoubi H. M. & Indiran L (2023). An empirical investigation of effect of sustainable and smart supply practices on improving the supply chain organizational performance in SMEs in India, Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 11, doi: 10.5267/j.uscm.2023.5.001, (SCOPUS-Q1) https://www.growingscience.com/uscm/online/uscm_2023_82.pdf
  • Ramakrishna Y. & Alzoubi H. (2022). Empirical Investigation of Mediating Role of Six Sigma Approach in Rationalizing the COQ in Service Organizations, Operations and Supply Chain Management, 15(1), pp 122-135. DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0480335, ISSN1979-3561 | EISSN2759-9363 (SCOPUS-Q3)
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2021). Investigating the influence of organizational factors on supply chain awareness. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 14(2):189-202 http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0450296 (SCOPUS-Q3)
  • Alzoubi, H & Yanamandra, R. (2020). Investigating the mediating role of information sharing strategy on agile supply chain. Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 8(2), 273-284 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2019.12.004; http://growingscience.com/beta/uscm/3665-investigating-the-mediating-role-of-information-sharing-strategy-on-agile-supply-chain.html (SCOPUS–Q1)
  • Ramakrishna Y., (2018). Development of an integrated healthcare supply chain model. Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal 19(2), pp. 111-121 DOI: 10.1080/16258312.2018.1475823 (SCOPUS–Q2), https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/16258312.2018.1475823?tab=permissions&scroll=top&
  • (2016). Supply Chain Management – Large Vs. Small and Medium Enterprises. In D. Ashish (Eds.). Innovative Solutions for Implementing Global Supply Chains in Emerging Markets, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9795-9.ch009, IGI Global (SCOPUS), https://www.irma-international.org/chapter/supply-chain-management/145289/

 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS – SCOPUS

  • Abidi, N., Yanamandra, R., Nair, H.K.G., Al Nasar, M.R., Khassawneh, O (2023). Impact of IoT and Resource Based View on Digital Business: The Role of Strategic Thinking Leadership, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security, ICBATS
  • Yanamandra, R., Abidi, N., Srivastava, R., Kukunuru, S., Alzoubi, H.M. (2023). Approaching Quality 4.0: The Digital Process Management as a Competitive Advantage, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security, ICBATS
  • Yanamandra, R., (2019). A Framework of Supply Chain Strategies to achieve competitive advantage in Digital era. International Conference on Digitization (ICD), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2019, pp. 129-134, doi: 10.1109/ICD47981.2019.9105913 (SCOPUS), https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9105913

 

Edited Books Published: 9

  • Paramaiah Ch & Ramakrishna Y., (2025). Global Partnerships and Governance of Supply Chain Systems, IGI Global USA, Pages. 466, ISBN13: 9798369369876|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369369883|EISBN13: 9798369369890, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6987-6, Book Link: https://www.igi-global.com/book/global-partnerships-governance-supply-chain/346381 (SCOPUS)
  • Ponmalar Alagappar & Ramakrishna., Y., (2025) Strategic Insights and Case Studies on Navigating an Entrepreneurial Landscape, IGI Global, USA, Pages. 300, ISBN13: 9798369392614 | ISBN10: N/A | EISBN13: 9798369392638, DOI:10.4018/979-8-3693-9261-4
    Book Link: Strategic Insights and Case Studies on Navigating an Entrepreneurial Landscape: 9798369392614: Business & Management Books | IGI Global Scientific Publishing
  • Indiran & Ramakrishna Y., (2024). Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation Through Business Incubation, IGI Global, USA, Pages. 394, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4302-9, ISBN13: 9798369343029|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369351918|EISBN13: 9798369343036
    Book Link: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation Through Business Incubation: 9798369343029: Business & Management Books | IGI Global Scientific Publishing (SCOPUS)
  • Indiran & Ramakrishna Y., (2024). University Incubators and Their Role in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, IGI Global, USA, Pages. 394, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9646-9, ISBN13: 9798369396469|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369396476|EISBN13: 9798369396483
    Book Link: University Incubators and Their Role in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: 9798369396469: Business & Management Books | IGI Global Scientific Publishing
  • Ramakrishna Y., and Srivastava B. (2024). Strategies for Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain and Production Management, IGI Global, USA, Pages. 309, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0669-7, ISBN13: 9798369306697|EISBN13: 9798369306710 (SCOPUS)
    Book Link: https://www.igi-global.com/book/strategies-environmentally-responsible-supply-chain/323919
  • Ramakrishna Y., and Priyameet K. K (2024). Handbook of Research on Frameworks for Blockchain Standards, Tools, Testbeds, and Platforms, IGI Global, USA, Pages. 244, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0405-1 ISBN13: 9798369304051 | ISBN10: N/A | EISBN13: 9798369304068 (SCOPUS)
    Book Link: https://www.igi-global.com/book/frameworks-blockchain-standards-tools-testbeds/322390
  • Ramakrishna, Y., & Indiran L (2023). Handbook of Research on Designing Sustainable Strategies to Develop Entrepreneurial Intention, Pages. 642, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8781-5, ISBN13: 9781668487815 | ISBN10: 1668487810 | EISBN13: 9781668487822. IGI Global, USA
    Book Link: https://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-designing-sustainable-strategies/315768 (SCOPUS)
  • Ramakrishna, Y., & Wahab S.N. (2023). Handbook of Research on Designing Sustainable Supply Chains to Achieve a Circular Economy, IGI Global USA, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7664-2 ISBN13: 9781668476642|ISBN10: 1668476649|EISBN13: 9781668476666 (SCOPUS)
    Book Link: https://www.igi-global.com/book/designing-sustainable-supply-chains-achieve/309132
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2022). Handbook of Research on Supply Chain Resiliency, Efficiency, and Visibility in the Post-Pandemic Era, IGI Global, USA. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9506-0, ISBN13: 9781799895060|ISBN10: 1799895068|EISBN13: 978179989508
    Book Link: https://www.igi-global.com/book/supply-chain-resiliency-efficiency-visibility/278794

 

Edited Book in Press: 3

  • Yanamandra, R., Indiran, L., Wahab, S. N., Khalid, M., & Ghafoor, A. (Eds.). (2026, June). Ethical sourcing for responsible supply chain management. IGI Global. ISBN: 9798337371436
    Ponmalar Alagappar, Ramakrishna Yanamandra. (In Press). Socially Responsible Entrepreneurial Strategies for Ethical Leadership, IGI Global, USA, ISBN13: 9798337333564 | ISBN10: N/A | EISBN13: 9798337333588. Expected to be published by January 2026.
  • Khartic Rao Manokaran, Logaiswari Indiran, Suresh Ramakrishnan & Ramakrishna Yanamandra (In Press). Navigating ESG in Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, IGI Global, USA, ISBN13: 9798337343372 | ISBN10: N/A | EISBN13: 9798337343396. Expected to be released by February, 2026.
  • Ramakrishna Yanamandra, Khartic Rao Manokaran, Logaiswari Indiran (In Press). University-Industry Partnerships for ESG Talent Development, IGI Global, USA, ISBN13: 9798337344751 | ISBN10: N/A | EISBN13: 9798337344775. Expected to be published by March, 2026
  • Ramakrishna Y., Agarwal R., Logaiswari I (2024). Strategies for Developing Entrepreneurial Start-Up Scalability and Sustainability, In Baporikar N. (Ed.), Innovation and Resource Management Strategies for Startups Development, 215-235, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2077-8.ch011 Book Chapter Link: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/strategies-for-developing-entrepreneurial-start-up-scalability-and-sustainability/340246
  • Ramakrishna, Y., Wahab S.N., Srivastava B. (2023). Role of Leadership and Governance for Public Sector Sustainability. In Baporikar N. (Ed.), Leadership and Governance for Sustainability(pp. 21-35). IGI Global. 4018/978-1-6684-9711-1.ch002 (SCOPUS) Book Chapter Link: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/role-of-leadership-and-governance-for-public-sector-sustainability/322739
  • Wahab S.N., & Ramakrishna Y. (2023). Sustainable Food Supply Chain Framework in a Circular Economy. In Y. Ramakrishna (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Designing Sustainable Supply Chains to Achieve a Circular Economy (269-285). IGI Global, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7664-2.ch013 Book Chapter Link: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/sustainable-food-supply-chain-framework-in-a-circular-economy/322248  (SCOPUS)
  • Sangaraju, S., & Ramakrishna, Y. (2022). Supply Chain Planning to Achieve Resilience Capabilities. In Y. Ramakrishna (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Supply Chain Resiliency, Efficiency, and Visibility in the Post-Pandemic Era(pp. 61-80). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9506-0.ch004 (SCOPUS)
  • Wanganoo, L., Tripathi, R., & Yanamandra, R. (2022). Revamping Reverse Logistics to Enhance Customer Satisfaction. In Y. Ramakrishna (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Supply Chain Resiliency, Efficiency, and Visibility in the Post-Pandemic Era(pp. 175-194). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9506-0.ch010
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2021). Assessing Supply Chain Competitive Position in Medium Size Manufacturing Companies. International Journal of Business & Applied Sciences 10(1): 14-21 https://ijbas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ramakrishna-2021-101.pdf
  • Ramakrishna Yanamandra (2022). Building Competitive Supply Chains. In Avinash K Shrivastava & Sudhir Rana (Eds.), Emerging Trends in Decision Sciences and Business Operations (pp. 1-22). Taylor & Francis (Routledge India). https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003315568-1/building-competitive-supply-chains-ramakrishna-yanamandra?context=ubx&refId=49d6b0c9-abb7-4a6f-81d2-4ab3b482462b
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2021). Sustaining SMEs through Supply Chain Innovation in the COVID-19 Era. In N. Baporikar (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Sustaining SMEs and Entrepreneurial Innovation in the Post-COVID-19 Era. IGI Global, 10.4018/978-1-7998-6632-9.ch026, ISBN: 9781799866329 https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/sustaining-smes-through-supply-chain-innovation-in-the-covid-19-era/271316
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2020). Leadership Model for Supply Chain Management in Business Schools. In D. Ashish (Eds.). Leadership Strategies for Global Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets. IGI Global, ISBN: 9781799828679, doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-2867-9.ch008, https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/leadership-model-for-supply-chain-management-in-business-schools/257662
  • Ramakrishna, Y., and Sakkthivel, A. M. (2020). Development and Implementation of Integrated Quality Management Framework in Management Education. In M. Sony, K. Karingada, & N. Baporikar (Eds.), Quality Management Implementation in Higher Education: Practices, Models, and Case Studies (pp. 200-216). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9829-9.ch010, https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/236036
  • Ramakrishna, Y. (2020). Development of Supply Chain Framework for the Circular Economy (080220-120307). In N. Baporikar (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Development and Opportunities in Circular Economy. IGI Global,doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-5116-5.ch012, ISBN: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/development-of-supply-chain-framework-for-the-circular-economy/256100
  • Ramakrishna Y. and Ramesh A. (2019). Motivating the stakeholders through a contest based mobile application for promoting and rewarding sustainability initiatives, Skyline Business Journal, 14(2), pp. 30-40 https://doi.org/10.37383/SBJ14021903
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2015). A Review on Supply Chain Management (SCM) by SMEs as a Strategy to Achieve Global Competitiveness, Review of Professional Management, A Journal of New Delhi Institute of Management, ISSN: 0972-8686, 13(1), 39-49
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2014). Supply Chain Innovation – A Literature Review, Materials Management Review, Published by Indian Institute of Materials Management, ISSN 2320-0758, 10(12), 14-17
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2014). Supply Chain Excellence through Human Resources Excellence. Materials Management Review, Published by Indian Institute of Materials Management, ISSN 2320-0758, 10(5), 8-13
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2013). Coordinated Supply Chain: A Key for the success of SMEs, Materials Management Review, Published by Indian Institute of Materials Management, ISSN 2320-0758, 10(1), 6-11
  • Ramakrishna Y. (2009). Factors that would facilitate a continued Retail boom in India – Published in ICFAI Journal of Marketing Mastermind, June, 2009.
  • Participated in the ERASMUS+ Faculty and Staff Mobility Week-2025 at Ljubljana School of Business, Ljubljana, Slovenia from 19-23 May 2025. Conducted a workshop on ‘POGIL as an innovative teaching pedagogy; for the senior level academicians from approximately 20 countries.
  • Presented a research paper on ‘Balancing Prosperity and Preservation: Impacts of Oil Exploration in the MENA Region’ in the 11th International Conference-2025 (Hybrid) from 6th to 7th February 2025, conducted by Vivekananda School Of Business Studies, New Delhi, India jointly with School of Business, Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE.
  • Presented a research paper on ‘Analyzing the Impact of Blockchain Adoption on E-commerce Platforms in the 3rd International Conference on Innovative Research and Development (ICIRD-2024), held from 6th to 8th November, 2024, at the Shinawatra University, Bangkok, Thailand through online mode.
  • Presented a research paper on ‘Strategies to achieve environmentally responsible supply chains’ in online mode in the EUMMAS A2S Conference on Global Social and Technological Development and Sustainability, Bucharest 2024, Romania held between 22-24 May 2024.
  • Presented a research paper on ‘Revolutionizing Operational Excellence: Advancing the automotive industry through Lean Principles’ in the 12th AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers) International Conference on Quality of Life at The Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 26-28 Jan 2024
  • Presented a research paper on ‘Entrepreneurship Education: A Journey from Past to Future’ in the 18th International Conference of the Academy of Global Business Research and Practice (AGBRP), on ‘Leading Sustainability Transitions: Risk, Collaboration, and Technology, held from January 4–6, 2024 in Singapore.
  • Wahab, S.N., Nazmuzzaman H.M., & Ramakrishna, Y. (2022). “Impact of Automated Parcel Stations on E-Commerce’s Last-Mile Delivery”, Environment-Behavior Proceedings Journal: 7 No. 21 (2022): Sep. AicE-Bs2022KotaKinabalu, Malaysia 07-08 Sep 2022 https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3673
  • Attended 2-Day AACSB Middle East Conference at University of Bahrain, Bahrain from March 2nd to 3rd, 2022
  • Attended a 3-Day AACSB Virtual Workshop on ‘Assurance of Learning (AoL)’ from December 1-3, 2021 conducted by AACSB team
  • Ramakrishna Y., (2020), “An integrated framework to achieve Supply Chain Resilience”. Presented a paper in the 10th International Online Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management by OSCM, Indonesia on Dec 15, 2020.
  • Presented papers in the 6th and 7th International Symposium and Conference organized by Skyline University College, Sharjah
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2014), “Talent Management in Supply Chain Management Positions”, ISBN: 978-81-910003-0-14 pp 409-413. Paper presented and published in the International Conference on Global Business Opportunities & Challenges, conducted by Department of Commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India on 27-29, March 2014.
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2013), “Supply Chain Management: Large Vs. Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs)”, ISBN: 978-7384898-60-1 pp 201-211. Paper presented and published in the International Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics Management, conducted by BIMTEC, Noida, India and University of Hull, Yorkshire, UK on December 5-8, 2013.
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2014), “Supply Chain Innovation: A Literature Review”, ISBN: 978-93-83302-04-8 pp 1-6, Paper presented and published in the National Conference on Strategies, Innovations and Paradigm Shifts in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM), conducted by SDMIMD, Mysore, Karnataka State, India on 26th September 2014.
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2014), “Talent Management in Supply Chain Management Positions-Emerging Trends”, Paper presented and got published in book (ISBN: 978-93-8342-10-0) released in the “International Conference on The Next Leap: Exploring New paradigms in Business” conducted by Centre for Business Administration, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India on 6th and 7th February 2014.
  • Ramakrishna Y., Bhat M.S., Sindhu (2013), “Strategies for Talent Management and Development for Supply Chain Management Positions – A literature review”, Paper presented (in-absentia) and got published in the book (ISBN No: 978-93-82163-94-7) released in the National seminar on “Business Management in new era – Issues and Challenges” held on December 6-7, 2013 conducted by M. G. University, Nalgonda, Telangana State, India.
  • Ramakrishna Y., S. Durga Prasad (2010) “Competitive Advantage through Six Sigma DMAIC approach in service sector in India”, National Conference on Operations Management 28-29th April, conducted by Vignan University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Ramakrishna Y., (2008) “Leadership in Recession – An Empathetic or Indifferent approach” – Published in the souvenir released on the occasion of Regional Seminar in HR conducted by Andhra University, Vizag, India during 19-20th Dec 2008 (Presented the paper in the seminar).
  • Ramakrishna Y., (2008) “Seven factors for successful retail management” - Published in souvenir released by Vellammal Institute of Management, Chennai, India on the occasion of National seminar held on the theme of “Retail – the power factor.”
  • Ramakrishna Y, Dr. PVL Ramana (2007) “Corporate Social Responsibility–Trends and Learning”, published in the souvenir released on the occasion of Regional Seminar conducted by Guruvayoorappan Institute of Management, Coimbatore, India on 6th October 2007
  • Ramakrishna Y. (2003), “Business Ethics Vs. Profit Maximization, A Company’s Dilemma”, Presented paper in the Regional Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics, conducted by Global Education Center, Hyderabad