Suvrat Dhanorkar
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Center Director of Center for the Business of Sustainability
Department Supply Chain & Information Systems
Office Address 466 Business Building, University Park, PA 16802
Phone Number
814-863-3077
Email Address
ssd14@psu.edu
Suvrat Dhanorkar
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Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Center Director of Center for the Business of Sustainability
Department Supply Chain & Information Systems
Office Address 466 Business Building, University Park, PA 16802
Phone Number
814-863-3077
Email Address
ssd14@psu.edu
Suvrat Dhanorkar is an Associate Professor and the Michael H. and Laura L. Rothkopf Early Career Professor. He is also the Director of the Center for the Business of Sustainability (CBoS).
Currently, he serves as the Associate Editor at Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Operations Management, and Decision Sciences. He also serves as the President for the POMS College of Sustainable Operations.
His research is focused on three broad themes: (1) Circular Economy, (2) Environmental Policy and (3) Climate & Business. His work has been published in various FT50 journals, including Management Science, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Operations Management, and Transportation Science.
Expertise
Sustainable Supply Chains, Environmental Operations, Circular Economy
Education
Ph D, Business Administration (Econometrics), The University of Minnesota, 2015
MBA, Business Administration, The University of Notre Dame, 2010
BE, Electronics Engineering, Pune University, 2006
Courses Taught
SCM 405 – Mfg Svc Strat (3)
Investigates manufacturing and services strategies in supply chain networks. SCM 405 Manufacturing and Services Strategies (3)This course examines manufacturing and services strategies, with special emphasis given to quality management concepts, methods, and issues. After completing this course, students will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Explain the role of manufacturing or services operations from the boundary-spanning perspective of supply chain management and how supply chain management can be used as a strategic competitive advantage Articulate how the various components of a manufacturing strategy are integrated, particularly with respect to the use of information technologies for supply chains Effectively apply operational and quality tools useful in implementing manufacturing strategies. Individual and team assignments form the basis for evaluation. Evaluation methods include a combination of class participation, exams, 'hands-on' exercises, case studies, and written assignments. This is one of three prescribed foundation courses in the Supply Chain and Information Systems major for which B A 302 'Supply Chains' is a prerequisite. The course is also an important prerequisite for the capstone course in the major, SC&IS 450 'Supply Chain Leadership.'
SCIS 597 – Special Topics (3)
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.
Selected Publications
Research Impact and Media Mentions
Editorships
Honors and Awards
Meritorious Service Award, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, (Dec 31, 2021)
Research Grant, Smeal Center for the Business of Sustainability, (May 31, 2020)
Carol J. Latta Memorial DSI Emerging Leadership Award for Outstanding Early Career Scholar, Decision Sciences Institute, (Nov 30, 2019)
Best SCM Paper Award, Academy of Management, (Jul 31, 2019)
Smeal Small Research Grant, Smeal College of Business, (Oct 31, 2018)
Michael H. and Laura L. Rothkopf Early Career Professorship, (Sep 1, 2017)
Best Reviewer Award, Production and Operations Management Society, (May 31, 2017)
Smeal Small Research Grant, Smeal College of Business, (Oct 31, 2016)
Best Student Paper Finalist, Academy of Management Conference, (Aug 31, 2016)
Doctoral Fellowship, University of Minnesota, (Sep 1, 2014)
Schroeder Doctoral Research Grant, University of Minnesota, (Aug 31, 2014)
Doctoral Teaching Excellence Award, University of Minnesota, (Aug 30, 2014)
Kristy Cua Doctoral Excellence Award, University of Minnesota, (Aug 31, 2013)
Harold Hardy PhD Fellowship, (Aug 1, 2011)
Decision Sciences Institute Best Environmental Issues Paper Award, Decision Sciences Institute, (Nov 30, 2010)
Dean's Fellowship, University of Notre Dame, (Aug 1, 2008)