Works (45)

Updated: April 4th, 2024 07:37

2023 journal article

Prevalence and future trend in green supply chain management (GSCM): a systematic literature review

Benchmarking: An International Journal.

By: K. Balkumar*, V. Gedam*, M. Himateja*, S. Anbuudayasankar*, N. S*, K. Ganesh, M. Dwarakanath, S. Pazhani*

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2022 journal article

An application of interactive fuzzy optimization model for redesigning supply chain for resilience

Annals of Operations Research, 315(2), 1803–1839.

By: K. Kungwalsong*, A. Mendoza*, V. Kamath*, S. Pazhani* & J. Marmolejo-Saucedo*

Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2022 journal article

Coordination of pricing and inventory replenishment decisions in a supply chain with multiple geographically dispersed retailers

International Journal of Production Economics, 248, 108461.

Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2021 book

Design and Analysis of Closed-Loop Supply Chain Networks

https://books.google.com/books?id=FNQhEAAAQBAJ

By: S. Pazhani

Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2023

2021 journal article

Multi-period multi-product closed loop supply chain network design: A relaxation approach

Computers & Industrial Engineering, 155, 107191.

By: S. Pazhani*, A. Mendoza*, R. Nambirajan, T. Narendran*, K. Ganesh & E. Olivares-Benitez*

TL;DR: This paper develops strategic decision-making models for two different CLSCs with multiple products over multiple periods using an integer relaxation approach to obtain the optimal solution to ILP. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2020 journal article

CAR: heuristics for the inventory routing problem

Wireless Networks, 26(8), 5783–5808.

By: R. Nambirajan*, A. Mendoza*, S. Pazhani*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: A mixed integer linear program to determine the optimal allocation and the routing schedule for warehouses over the defined time horizon and proposes a three-phase heuristic approach, called CAR: clustering of receiver nodes, allocation of quantities to these nodes, and routing of delivery vehicles through clusters of nodes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2019 conference paper

Volume-based Prioritization for Lot Dispatching and Mathematical Model Based Lot Scheduling for Nikon Tools

Cree | Wolfspeed Innovation Summit. Poster presented at the Cree | Wolfspeed Innovation Summit, Raleigh, NC.

By: S. Pazhani, T. Beeg, K. Zmithrovitch & N. Lazo

Event: Cree | Wolfspeed Innovation Summit at Raleigh, NC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2023

2018 journal article

A bi-criteria mixed integer linear programming model for load balancing and chemical saving in wafer cleaning processes: IE: Industrial engineering

2018 29th Annual SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC).

By: S. Pazhani*, T. Beeg*, K. Kowalczyk* & T. Dietrich*

TL;DR: A bi-criteria mixed integer linear programming model is proposed to allocate daily demands to the equipment groups with the objectives of minimizing the maximum utilization and reducing chemical pre-dispenses. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2018 journal article

A bi-criteria model for closed loop supply chain network design

International Journal of Operational Research, 31(3), 330.

By: S. Pazhani* & A. Ravindran*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2018 article

Method and system to automatically generate throughput for semiconductor tools

(2018, January 1).

Contributors: S. Pazhani & T. Beeg

Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2023

2017 chapter

A Bi-Criteria Model for Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Design Incorporating Customer Behavior

In Multiple Criteria Decision Making in Supply Chain Management (pp. 243–284). CRC Press.

By: S. Pazhani

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2017 conference paper

Analyzing different strategies of continuous improvement programs on repair times to reduce cycle time

GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum. Poster presented at the GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum, Malta, NY.

By: S. Pazhani & T. Beeg

Event: GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum at Malta, NY

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2023

2017 conference paper

Enhancing Capacity Planning model using Simulation

GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum. Poster presented at the GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum, Malta, NY.

By: V. Arjunwadkar, S. Pazhani & R. Patel

Event: GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum at Malta, NY

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2023

2017 conference paper

Optimization based grouping algorithm to create dispatch station families

GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum. Poster presented at the GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum, Malta, NY.

By: A. Wribhu & S. Pazhani

Event: GLOBALFOUNDRIES & IEEE EDS Technology Forum at Malta, NY

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2023

2016 journal article

A serial inventory system with supplier selection and order quantity allocation considering transportation costs

Applied Mathematical Modelling, 40(1), 612–634.

By: S. Pazhani*, J. Ventura* & A. Mendoza*

TL;DR: A mixed integer nonlinear programming model is proposed to determine the optimal inventory policy for the stages in the supply chain and allocation of orders among the suppliers at the initial stage and the advantages of using an integrated approach versus a sequential approach for inventory replenishment and supplier selection decisions are shown. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2016 journal article

CARE: Heuristics for two-stage multi-product inventory routing problems with replenishments

Computers & Industrial Engineering, 97, 41–57.

By: R. Nambirajan, A. Mendoza*, S. Pazhani*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: An integrated Integer Linear Programming (ILP) model is developed to determine the optimal replenishments from suppliers to the CD as well as the routing schedules of vehicles from CD to the multiple warehouses over the defined time horizon and an extended three-phase heuristic called CARE (Clustering, Allocation, Routing -Extended) is proposed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2016 journal article

Rapid unconstrained fab model using a business intelligence tool: DM: Data management and data mining tools

2016 27th Annual SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC).

By: S. Pazhani*, M. Chakravarthi* & D. Adhikari*

TL;DR: This paper attempts to present a new approach in using a state-of-the-art business intelligence (BI) tool for solving one subset of the problem which is forecasting the flow of lots in the line using an unconstrained modeling approach. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2016 article

Throughput optimization for queue time constraint zones

(2016, January 1).

Contributors: S. Pazhani & T. Beeg

Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2023

2015 chapter

A Supply Chain Network Design Considering Network Density

In Toward Sustainable Operations of Supply Chain and Logistics Systems (pp. 3–20). Springer International Publishing.

By: K. Rienkhemaniyom & S. Pazhani

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2015 conference paper

A Supply Chain Network Design Considering Network Density

The Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems. Presented at the 10th International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems, Chiangmai, Thailand.

By: K. Rienkhemaniyom & P. Subramanian

Event: 10th International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems at Chiangmai, Thailand

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2023

2015 journal article

Finding optimal dwell points for automated guided vehicles in general guide-path layouts

International Journal of Production Economics, 170, 850–861.

By: J. Ventura*, S. Pazhani* & A. Mendoza*

TL;DR: This paper develops a generic genetic algorithm (GA) that can be applied to all three versions of the problem of optimally locating dwell points for a given number of AGVs in a general guide-path layout and shows that the proposed GA procedure can yield optimal or near optimal solutions in reasonable time. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2015 article

Multiple Criteria Decision Making in Supply Chain Management

CRC Press.

By: A. Ravindran, R. Portillo, C. Solo, A. Cintrón, N. Bastian, P. Griffin, K. Rienkhemaniyom, S. Pazhani ...

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2015 conference paper

Vulnerability assessment in supply chain network design

The Proceedings of the 16th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference. Presented at the 16th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference, Vietnam.

By: K. Rienkhemaniyom, P. Subramanian & U. Janjarassuk

Event: 16th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference at Vietnam

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2023

2014 journal article

Design of Closed Loop Supply Chain Networks

International Journal of Business Analytics, 1(1), 43–66.

By: S. Pazhani* & A. Ravindran

Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2014 conference paper

Positioning Automated Guided Vehicles in a General Guide-Path Layout

IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings, 1723.

By: S. Pazhani, J. Ventura & A. Mendoza

Event: Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2014 conference paper

Positioning Automated Guided Vehicles in a General Guide-Path Layout,

13th International Material Handling Research Colloquium, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

By: A. Mendoza, J. Ventura & P. Subramanian

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2014 conference paper

Positioning automated guided vehicles in a general guide-path layout

IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2014.

Contributors: S. Pazhani

Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2023

2013 journal article

A bi-objective network design model for multi-period, multi-product closed-loop supply chain

Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 30(4), 264–280.

By: S. Pazhani*, N. Ramkumar*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: A bi-objective mixed integer linear programming model is developed to assist decisions in (1) location/operating decisions for warehouses, hybrid facilities and manufacturing facilities and (2) production and distribution of products between stages in the supply chain. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2013 journal article

An Approach for Setting Inventory Norms for a Two-Echelon Supply Chain

International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, 6(4), 102–119.

By: N. Ramkumar*, P. Subramanian*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: An approach for setting inventory norms in context of a real-life case of an industry which practices Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), taking into account lead time and demand variability is presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2013 conference paper

Design of Closed Loop Supply Chain Networks

IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings. Presented at the Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher.

By: S. Pazhani & A. Ravindran

Event: Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2013 conference paper

Optimizing Inventory Levels in a Serial Supply Chain considering Multiple Suppliers and Transportation Costs

IIE Annual Conference, 3994–4002.

By: S. Pazhani, J. Ventura & A. Mendoza

Event: Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2013 journal article

PRISM: PRIority based SiMulated annealing for a closed loop supply chain network design problem

Applied Soft Computing, 13(2), 1121–1135.

By: P. Subramanian*, N. Ramkumar*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: A constructive heuristic based on Vogel's approximation method-total opportunity cost method is developed to provide good initial solutions to a priority-based simulated annealing heuristic, to accelerate its convergence. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2023

2013 conference paper

Three Phase Heuristics for Inventory Routing Problem

IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings, 4003.

By: N. Ramkumar, S. Pazhani, T. Narendran & K. Ganesh

Event: Institute of Industrial Engineers-Publisher

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2012 journal article

A technical note on ‘Analysis of closed loop supply chain using genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimisation’

A technical note on ‘Analysis of closed loop supply chain using genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimisation.’ International Journal of Production Research, 50(2), 593–602.

By: P. Subramanian*, N. Ramkumar*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: This study analyses the mixed-integer linear program (MILP) proposed by Kannan et al. and finds inconsistencies in the model and proposes modifications to rectify the flaws. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2012 journal article

Mixed integer linear programming model for multi-commodity multi-depot inventory routing problem

OPSEARCH, 49(4), 413–429.

By: N. Ramkumar*, P. Subramanian*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: A Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) is proposed for the MCMDIRP, which is relevant to vendors who have to make decisions about timing of delivery, size of shipment and routing for multiple commodities from multiple manufacturing plants to warehouses in a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) scenario. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2011 journal article

A hybrid heuristic for inventory routing problem

International Journal of Electronic Transport, 1(1), 45.

By: N. Ramkumar*, P. Subramanian*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh*

TL;DR: In the proposed heuristic, inventory is allocated using an ILP, vehicles are allotted to customers on the basis of proximity and routes for vehicles are determined using simulated annealing. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2011 journal article

Erratum to “A genetic algorithm approach for solving a closed loop supply chain model: A case of battery recycling” [Appl. Math. Modell. 34 (2010) 655–670]

Applied Mathematical Modelling, 35(12), 5921–5932.

By: N. Ramkumar*, P. Subramanian*, T. Narendran* & K. Ganesh

TL;DR: This study analyzes Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) and lists down the flaws in the published work and proposes modifications to rectify the flaws and presents and illustrated using hypothetical problems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2011 journal article

Heuristic for a single period single product closed loop supply chain

International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, 4(3), 311.

By: N. Rangwani*, P. Subramanian*, N. Ramkumar* & T. Narendran*

Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2010 conference paper

A Multi Objective Network Design Model for Single Period, Multi Product Closed Loop Supply Chain

43rd Annual Convention of Operational Research Society of India, Madurai.

By: P. Subramanian, T. Narendran & K. Ganesh

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2010 conference paper

A Simulation Study on the Performance of Load Selection rules for Multiple-Load Automated Guided Vehicles

International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications, Anna University, Chennai.

By: P. Subramanian & P

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2010 journal article

Mathematical model for multi-echelon, multi-product, single time-period closed loop supply chain

International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, 2(3/4), 216.

By: P. Subramanian, N. Ramkumar & T. Narendran

TL;DR: The integration of forward and reverse logistics is investigated and a generalised multi-echelon, single time-period, multi-product, closed loop supply chain is formulated as an integer linear programme (ILP). (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: December 3, 2023

2010 journal article

Mathematical model for multi-echelon, multi-product, single time-period closed loop supply chain

International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling.

Contributors: S. Pazhani

Source: ORCID
Added: December 3, 2023

2009 journal article

A multi-criteria decision making model for outsourcing inbound logistics of an automotive industry using the AHP and TOPSIS

International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, 3(3), 223.

By: N. Ramkumar*, P. Subramanian* & M. Rajmohan

TL;DR: A model for selection of TPLs network is proposed with an objective to create a favourable environment for improving coordination and integration using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal situation (TOPSIS) approach. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 1, 2023

2009 conference paper

Mathematical model for Multi-Echelon, Multi-Product, Single Time-Period Closed Loop Supply Chain

XIII Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management, IIT Madras.

By: P. Subramanian, N. Ramkumar & T. Narendran

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

2008 conference paper

Selection of Third party logistics service provider in inbound logistics of SCM using AHP

4th International conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore.

By: P. Subramanian, T. Narendran & C. Karthick

Source: ORCID
Added: November 30, 2023

Employment

Updated: August 27th, 2020 15:28

2020 - present

SAS Institute NC, NC, US
Sr. Operations Research Specialist OR Center of Excellence

2018 - 2020

Cree Inc Durham, NC, US
Manufacturing Engineer Industrial Engineering

2014 - 2018

Globalfoundries Inc Malta Malta, NY, US
Principal Engineer Line Analytics and Operations Excellence Industrial ENgineering

Education

Updated: August 27th, 2020 15:18

2011 - 2014

Penn State University Park, PA, US
PhD Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

2009 - 2011

Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park Tamil Nadu, Chennai, IN
Master of Science (by Research) Department of Management Studies

2006 - 2009

College of Engineering Guindy Guindy, Tamil Nadu, IN
Bachelors of Engineering Industrial Engineering

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: August 27th, 2020 15:21

grant May 1, 2016
A bi-objective robust optimization model for supply chain network design
NSTDA: National Science and Technology Department Agency

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