Ananth Iyer

Forthcoming Publications

• Iyer, A., Saranga, H., Seshadri, S. Effect of QMS and TQM Before and After: Empirical Evidence from the Indian Auto Component Industry. Production and Operations Management,

Journal Articles

• Wee, K. and Iyer, A. (2011). Consolidating or non-consolidating queues:A Game Theoretic Queueing Model with Holding Costs. Operations Research Letters, vol. 39 4-10.
• Everingham, K., Polaski, G., Riedlin, F., Deshpande, V, Iyer,A. (2008). Operations Research Enhances Supply Chain Management at the US Coast Guard Supply and Repair Center. Interfaces, vol. 38 (1),
• Clifton, C., Iyer, A.V., Cho, R., Vaidya, J.,Wei, J., Kantivoglu, M. (2008). An Approach to Identifying Beneficial Collaboration Securely in Decentralized Logistics Systems. Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, vol. 10 (1),
• Everingham, K., Polaski, G., Riedllin, F., Shirk, M, Deshpande, V., Iyer, A.V. (2008). Operations Research Enhances Supply Chain Management at the US Coast Guard Aircraft Repair and Supply Center. Interfaces, 2007 Franz Edelman Award Finalists, INFORMS, vol. 38, Jan-Feb (1), 1-15.
• Iyer, A.V. and Jain, A. (2007). Peverse Incentives: How Suppliers Unwittingly Encourage Bad Practices. ECR Journal, International Commerce Review, ECR Europe, International Commerce Review. vol. 7, Autumn 2007 (2), 134-143.
• Balakrishnan, K., Iyer, A.V., Seshadri, S., Sheopuri, A. (2007). Indian Auto Supply Chains at the CrossRoads. Interfaces, vol. 37 (4), 310-323.
• Deshpande, V., Iyer, A.V., and Cho, Richard (2006). Efficient Supply Chain Management at US Coast Guard using Part-Age Dependent Supply Replenishment Policies. Operations Research, vol. 56 (6), 1028-1040.
• Iyer, A.V., Deshpande, V., and Wu, Z (2005). Contingency Management under Asymmetric Information. Operations Research Letters, vol. 33 572-580.
• Iyer, A., Schwarz, L., & Zenios, S. (2005). A Principal Agent Model for Product Specification and Production. Management Science, vol. 51 (1), 106-109.
• Iyer, A., & Jain, A. (2004). The Benefits of Splitting vs. Merging Capacity in Production-Inventory Systems. Management Science, vol. 50 (8), 1082-1094.
• Iyer, A., & Jain, A. (2003). The Logistics Impact of a Mixture of Order Streams in a Manufacturer-Retailer System. Management Science, vol. 49 (7), 890-906.
• Iyer, A., & Huchzermeier, A. (2003). Smart Forecasts for Smart Customers. International Commerce Review - The ECR Journal, vol. 3 (1),
• Iyer, A., Deshpande, V., & Wu, Z. (2003). A Capacity Planning Model with Demand Postponement. Management Science, vol. 49 (8),
• Iyer, A., Huchzermeier, A., & Freiheit, J. (2002). The Supply Chain Impact of Smart Customers in a Promotion Environment. Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, vol. 4 (2),
• Iyer, A. (2002). Inventory Cost Impact of Order Processing Priorities Based on Demand Uncertainty. Naval Research Logistics, vol. 49 376-390.
• Iyer, A., & Ye, J. (2001). A Network Model of a Promotion Sensitive Grocery Logistics System. Networks, vol. 38 (4), 169-180.
• Iyer, A., & Ye, J. (2000). Assessing the Benefit of Information Sharing in a Promotional Retail Environment. Manufacturing and Service Operations Management,
• Sinclair, G., Iyer, A., & Anderson, J. (1998). The Supermarket Supply Chain in Shanghai. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, vol. 1 (4), 443-450.
• Iyer, A., & Eppen, G. (1997). Improved Fashion Buying with Bayesian Updates. Operations Research, vol. 45 (6), 805-819.
• Iyer, A., & Eisenstein, D. (1997). Garbage Collection in Chicago - A Dynamic Scheduling Model. Management Science, vol. 43 (7), 922-933.
• Iyer, A., & Bergen, M. (1997). Quick Response in Manufacturer-Retailer Channels. Management Science, vol. 43 (4), 559-570.
• Iyer, A., & Eppen, G. (1997). Backup Agreements in Fashion Buying - The Value of Upstream Flexibility. Management Science, vol. 43 (11), 1469-1484.
• Iyer, A., & Eisenstein, D. (1996). Separating Logistics Flows to Improve Distribution at the Chicago Public School System. Operations Research, vol. 44 (2), 265-273.
• Iyer, A. (1992). Analysis of the Deterministic (s, S) Inventory Problem. Management Science, vol. 38 (9), 1299-1313.
• Iyer, A., & Baker, W. (1992). Information Networks and Market Behavior. Journal of Mathematical Sociology, vol. 16 (4), 305-332.
• Iyer, A., Ratliff, H., & Vijayan, G. (1991). An Edge Ranking Problem on Trees and Graphs. Discrete Applied Mathematics, vol. 30 (1), 43-52.
• Iyer, A., Narasimhan, C., & Shi, J. (1991). Analysis of a Multi-Period Pricing Problem. European Journal of Operations Research, vol. 55 (1), 14-30.
• Iyer, A., Jarvis, J., & Ratliff, H. (1990). Hierarchical Solution of Network Flow Problems. Networks, vol. 20 (3), 731-752.
• Iyer, A., & Ratliff, H. (1990). Accumulation Point Location Issues in Guaranteed Time Distribution Systems. Management Science, vol. 28 (8), 958-969.
• Iyer, A., Ratliff, D., & Vijayan, G. (1988). Optimal Node Ranking of Trees. Information Processing Letters, vol. 28 (5), 225-229.
• Iyer, A., Egbelu, P., & Ozden, M. (1985). Job Scheduling in a Group Technology Environment for a Single Facility. Computers and Industrial Engineering, vol. 9 67-72.

Conference Proceedings

• Iyer, A., Pekny, J., Preckel, P., Ryan, J., & Uszoy, R. (2001). SCOPE - A Preliminary Report. NSF Grantees Conference Proceedings, Tampa, FL.
• Iyer, A., Deshpande, V., & Thomas, M. (2001). A Taxonomy for a Contingency Logistics System. NSF Grantees Conference Proceedings, Tampa, FL.
• Huchzermeier, A., Iyer, A., & Stolle, J. (2000). SMARTS - Smart Consumers and Retail Promotions. International Symposium on Logistics, ISL, Iwate, Japan.

Books

• Iyer, A., and Zelikovsky, A. (2011). Orchestrating Supply Chain Opportunities: Achieving Stretch Goals Efficiently. Business Expert Press,
• Iyer, A., Koudal, P., Saranga, H. and Seshadri, S. (2009). Indian Manufacturing Strategic and Operational Decisions and Business Performance. World Scientif, World Scientific.
• Iyer, A., Seshadri, S., and Vasher, R. (2009). Toyota Supply Chain Management. McGraw Hill Trade,

Book Chapters

• Huchzermeier, A., and Iyer, A. (2006). Supply Chain Management in a Promotional Environment. Retailing in the 21st Century: Current and Future Trends,Springer Berlin,
• Iyer, A., and Seshadri, S. (2006). Transforming an Indian Manufacturing Company: The Rane Brake Linings Case. Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets,
• Iyer, A. (2001). Demand Forecasting and Management. Wiley-Interscience, vol. 3rd
• Iyer, A. (1998). Modeling the Impact of Information on Inventories. Springer,

• Impact of using freight apps

  Ananth Iyer discusses the impact of using freight apps

• 

  Advancing Forward

  Leaders of the business world and academic community came together at the 30th annual fall conference of the Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises, which has long been a focal point within Purdue University's Krannert School for promoting education, research and industrial engagement, manufacturing management and supply chain management.

  Full story: Advancing Forward

• Could warehouse robots replace workers? The answer is mixed.

  During a recent visit to Plainfield, Indiana, Locus Robotics CEO Rick Faulk drove past maybe two dozen “help wanted” signs along a short stretch of Perry Road and saw sheer opportunity in robotic manufacturing. Ananth Iyer, senior associate dean at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, says its an issue that needs further analysis.

  Full story: Could warehouse robots replace workers? The answer is mixed.

• Industry leaders discuss supply chain risk at global conference
  Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management brought industry leaders to campus Feb. 23 for the spring 2018 Global Supply Chain Management Initiative (GSCMI) Conference in the Purdue Memorial Union on the West Lafayette campus. The theme of this year’s conference was “Supply Chain Risk — Business Continuity Planning.” Attendees included industry leaders, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students.
• Industry leaders to discuss supply chain risk at global conference
  Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management will bring industry leaders to campus Feb. 23 for the spring 2018 Global Supply Chain Management Initiative (GSCMI) Conference, to be held in the Purdue Memorial Union.The theme of this year’s conference is “Supply Chain Risk — Business Continuity Planning.” Industry leaders, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to attend.
• Ananth Iyer comments on the ongoing changes resulting from Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods
  When Amazon bought Whole Foods last year, many wondered what changes it would make to the specialty grocer, whose unique identity includes a reputation for high costs. According to Krannert's Ananth Iyer, an operations management professor and department head of management at Purdue University, national brands should have their place in some aisles, but not all.
• Krannert’s Ananth Iyer comments on MBA student mistakes and professors’ advice for avoiding them
  Wouldn’t it be great if someone would share with you typical MBA student mistakes and give you practical advice for how to avoid them? This article is a collection of responses from experienced business school deans, professors, and program directors who answered the following question: What is the #1 mistake you see new MBA students making? What advice would you give them to address this problem?