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2024 journal article

Physical Flows: A Metaphor for Supply Chain Evolution”

Physical Flows: A Metaphor for Supply Chain Evolution.” Management and Business Review, 4(3).

By: R. Handfield & T. Linton

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2024 book

Procurement Confidential: The real story of how buying and selling actually gets done in the corporate world

New York: Wessex.

By: H. Richman & R. Handfield

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2024 journal article

The Seven Plus One Flavors of Global Supply Chain”

The Seven Plus One Flavors of Global Supply Chain.” Management Business Review, 4(3).

By: R. Handfield, S. Roscoe, K. Petersen, H. Skipworth, E. Aktas & F. Habib

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2024 journal article

An integrated supply chain risk mitigation tool – model, analysis and insights

International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, 12, 1–16.

topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management; Quality and Supply Management; Supply Chain and Inventory Management
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2025

2024 journal article

Optimization of testing protocols to screen for COVID-19: a multi-objective model

Health Care Management Science, 27(4), 580–603.

author keywords: OR in health services; Multiple objective programming; Simulated annealing; COVID-19; SEIR model
topics (OpenAlex): SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing; SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research; COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 15, 2024

2024 journal article

Exploring Opioid Prescription Patterns and Overdose Rates in South Carolina (2017–2021): Insights into Rising Deaths in High-Risk Areas

Healthcare, 12(13), 1268.

author keywords: drug supply chain; opioid crisis; opioid policy analysis; prescription drug monitoring program
topics (OpenAlex): Opioid Use Disorder Treatment; Pain Management and Opioid Use; Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: July 1, 2024

2024 article

Environmental Regulation Design: Motivating Firms' Clean Technology Investments With Penalties and Subsidies

Mohammadi, M., Heese, H. S., & Kraft, T. (2024, February 11). PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, Vol. 2.

By: M. Mohammadi n, H. Heese n & T. Kraft n

author keywords: Sustainability; regulation; penalty; subsidy; technology investment; competition
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Policy and Economics; Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies; Economic and Environmental Valuation
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 28, 2024

2024 manuscript

Exploring Opioid Prescription Patterns and Overdose Rates in South Carolina (2017-2021): Insights into Rising Deaths High-Risk Areas

topics (OpenAlex): Opioid Use Disorder Treatment; Pain Management and Opioid Use; Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
Source: ORCID
Added: May 22, 2024

2024 journal article

Developing hybrid machine learning models to assign health score to railcar fleets for optimal decision making

Expert Systems with Applications, 250, 123931.

By: M. Ejlali*, E. Arian*, S. Taghiyeh n, K. Chambers*, A. Sadeghi n, E. Taghiye*, D. Cakdi*, R. Handfield n

author keywords: Expert system; Predictive maintenance; Railcar maintenance; Machine learning; Maintenance health score
topics (OpenAlex): Railway Engineering and Dynamics; Reliability and Maintenance Optimization; Electrical Contact Performance and Analysis
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 15, 2024

2023 report

Taming the Counterfeiting Epidemic

MIT Sloan Management Review.

By: R. Handfield, T. Choi & A. Nair

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2024 journal article

Setting the deadline and the penalty policy for a new environmental standard

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, 315(1), 88–101.

By: A. Golmohammadi*, T. Kraft n & S. Monemian*

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦
author keywords: Production; Sustainability; Environmental regulation; Development investment
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Policy and Economics; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Environmental Sustainability in Business
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 15, 2024

2024 article

Dynamic capacitated facility location problem in mobile renewable energy charging stations under sustainability consideration

Ala, A., Deveci, M., Bani, E. A., & Sadeghi, A. H. (2024, January). SUSTAINABLE COMPUTING-INFORMATICS & SYSTEMS, Vol. 41.

By: A. Ala, M. Deveci, E. Bani & A. Sadeghi

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 🇮🇷 Lebanon 🇱🇧 Türkiye 🇹🇷
author keywords: Renewable energy; Stochastic programming; Optimization algorithm; Reinforcement learning; Facility location; Sustainability
topics (OpenAlex): Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure; Transportation and Mobility Innovations; Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 4, 2024

2023 journal article

A novel multi-phase hierarchical forecasting approach with machine learning in supply chain management

Supply Chain Analytics.

topics (OpenAlex): Forecasting Techniques and Applications; Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Stock Market Forecasting Methods
TL;DR: This work proposes a novel multi-phase hierarchical (MPH) approach that involves forecasting each series in the hierarchy independently using machine learning models, then combining all forecasts to allow a second phase model estimation at the parent level. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 journal article

In-Hospital Code Status Updates: Trends Over Time and the Impact of COVID-19

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, 41(11), 1363–1367.

By: A. Sahebi-Fakhrabad n, E. Kemahlioglu-Ziya n, R. Handfield n, S. Wood n, M. Patel*, C. Page*, L. Chang*

author keywords: DNR; patient code status; COVID-19; resource allocation; end of life; ICU; emergency department
topics (OpenAlex): Trauma and Emergency Care Studies; Emergency and Acute Care Studies; Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
TL;DR: The COVID-19 pandemic's influence on shifting patient preferences towards full code status underscores the need for adaptable documentation practices and highlights the importance of regular updates and discussions regarding code status to enhance patient care and resource allocation in ICU and ED settings. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 16, 2024

2023 article

Improving smart deals system to secure human-centric consumer applications: Internet of things and Markov logic network approaches

Ala, A., Sadeghi, A. H., Deveci, M., & Pamucar, D. (2023, December 12). ELECTRONIC COMMERCE RESEARCH.

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳 Serbia 🇷🇸 Türkiye 🇹🇷
author keywords: Smart deals system; Markov logic; Internet of Things; Human-centric application; Smart shopping; Consumer satisfaction
topics (OpenAlex): IoT and Edge/Fog Computing; Blockchain Technology Applications and Security; Data Stream Mining Techniques
TL;DR: A smart deals system (SDS) is determined, the improved machine learning algorithms to meet performance are considered, and secure human-centric consumer applications are developed to render the system workable. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 2, 2024

2023 journal article

The role of generative design and additive manufacturing capabilities in developing human–AI symbiosis: Evidence from multiple case studies

Decision Sciences, 55(4), 325–345.

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 Finland 🇫🇮
author keywords: additive manufacturing; case study; generative design; theory building
topics (OpenAlex): Design Education and Practice; Product Development and Customization; Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
TL;DR: Insight is provided into the symbiosis between human and artificially intelligent GD, and the role of such symbiosis in advancing AM capabilities. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 13, 2023

2023 article

Using not-for-profit innovation networks to transition new technologies across the valley of death

Moradlou, H., Roscoe, S., Reefke, H., & Handfield, R. (2023, August 21). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, Vol. 8.

By: H. Moradlou, S. Roscoe*, H. Reefke* & R. Handfield n

co-author countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
author keywords: New-technology development; Innovation networks; Knowledge-based view; Network orchestration theory
topics (OpenAlex): Innovation and Knowledge Management; Business Strategy and Innovation; Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 5, 2023

2023 journal article

A new acquisition model for the next disaster: Overcoming disaster federalism issues through effective utilization of the Strategic National Stockpile

Public Administration Review, 84(1), 65–85.

By: R. Handfield n, A. Patrucco*, Z. Wu*, C. Yukins* & T. Slaughter*

topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Response and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience; Facility Location and Emergency Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: June 26, 2023

2023 journal article

Transitioning additive manufacturing from rapid prototyping to high‐volume production: A case study of complex final products

Roscoe, S., Cousins, P. D., & Handfield, R. (2023, May 15). Transitioning additive manufacturing from rapid prototyping to high-volume production: A case study of complex final products. JOURNAL OF PRODUCT INNOVATION MANAGEMENT.

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
author keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; complex final products; digital technologies; new technology scaling
topics (OpenAlex): Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies; Digital Transformation in Industry
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 30, 2023

2023 journal article

Grey Wolf Optimizer and Whale Optimization Algorithm for Stochastic Inventory Management of Reusable Products in a Two-Level Supply Chain

IEEE Access, 11, 40278–40297.

co-author countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of) 🇮🇷
author keywords: Supply chains; Inventory management; Uncertainty; Stochastic processes; Metaheuristics; Whale optimization algorithms; Programming; Reuse and recovery; chance-constrained programming; grey wolf optimizer; whale optimization algorithm; Taguchi method
topics (OpenAlex): Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Optimization and Mathematical Programming
TL;DR: The analysis of the results shows a significant difference between the algorithms, and GWO has a better performance for solving the presented problem, and both algorithms perform well in searching the solution space, where the GWO and WOA differences with the optimal solution of the SQP algorithm are negligible. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 22, 2023

2023 journal article

The Impact of Opioid Prescribing Limits on Drug Usage in South Carolina: A Novel Geospatial and Time Series Data Analysis

HEALTHCARE, 11(8).

author keywords: prescription drug abuse; policy analysis; interrupted time series; spatiotemporal classification; ARIMAX; pharmaceutical supply chain
topics (OpenAlex): Opioid Use Disorder Treatment; Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes; Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
TL;DR: While South Carolina's prescription limit law effectively reduced opioid prescription volumes overall, an unintended consequence was observed as prescription volume increased in areas where prescribers were located at far distances from patients, highlighting the limitations of state-level policies on doctors. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 22, 2023

2023 journal article

A Mixed-Integer Linear Formulation for a Dynamic Modified Stochastic p-Median Problem in a Competitive Supply Chain Network Design

Logistics, 7(1), 14.

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦
author keywords: p-median problem; supply chain network design; dynamic allocation; robust optimization; lagrangian relaxation
topics (OpenAlex): Facility Location and Emergency Management; Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods; Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 3, 2023

2023 journal article

Evaluating State-Level Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and Pill Mill Effects on Opioid Consumption in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

HEALTHCARE, 11(3).

author keywords: opioid crisis; PDMP; Pill Mill; difference-in-difference; policy analysis; pharmaceutical supply chain
topics (OpenAlex): Opioid Use Disorder Treatment; Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy; Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
TL;DR: The study finds that both of the regulations are associated with reductions in the volume of opioid distribution, however, the study reveals that these regulations may have unintended consequences, such as shifting the distribution of controlled substances to neighboring states. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 7, 2023

2022 journal article

Certainty Satiation Marketing for Disrupted Supply Chains

California Management Review Insights. https://cmr.berkeley.edu/2022/01/certainty-satiation-marketing-for-disrupted-supply-chains/

By: D. Finkenstadt, R. Handfield & T. Eapen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2022 journal article

Consumer Pressure is Key to Fixing Dire Labor Conditions in the Clothing Supply Chain

Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2022/11/consumer-pressure-is-key-to-fixing-dire-labor-conditions-in-the-clothing-supply-chain

By: R. Handfield, T. Kraft & M. Moore

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

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