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Lock-in situations in supply chains
In a recently published article, my co-authors and I examine buyer-supplier relationships that are characterized by lock-in situations. The study uses the theoretical foundations of social exchange theory. An illustrative multinational business example from…
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Air Canada’s Strategy to Manage Its Fuel Supply
An article published on December 1, 2008 in Wall Street Journal reported that Air Canada faces an unusual challenge in the airline industry of finding enough jet fuel. Part of the problem is that…
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Labor Arbitrage, Mass & Distance Issues in Supply Chain Management
An article published on December 3, 2008 in Wall Street Journal reported that conventional wisdom holds that supply chains prioritize labor-cost arbitrage over mere distance in the age of globalization but that geography could…
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The Impact of Economic Downturn on Inventory Planning
Corporate efforts to slash inventories — or "destock" — amid sliding demand have added significantly to the economic uncertainty facing the industrial sector heading into 2009. A roster of big-name manufacturers and industrial conglomerates,…
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Innovation by Automotive Suppliers
Ohio Turnpike is a testament to a little-recognized side benefit auto makers have long provided to industrial America: the spur they give suppliers to innovate. Paul Springer of Cleveland started a firm called Springco…
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Some Critical Issues in the Electric Car Market
An article published on January 26, 2009 in Wall Street Journal reported a story on Think Global AS. The Norwegian start-up Think Global AS was one of the front-runners in getting electric cars to…
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A platform to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you'll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you're a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
This is how it all started…
I started this blog to share and reflect on my journey across the worlds of management, innovation, and social impact. Here, you’ll find a collection of my management thoughts, highlights from my books, research contributions, and presentations, all rooted in years of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or fellow thinker, this space is designed to provoke thought, encourage dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both academic and applied conversations in business and beyond.
Anand Nair
Educator | Researcher | Management Scientist | Data Scientist | Consultant | Entrepreneur | Value Mentor