Rohit Singh

Education : PhD- IIIT Gwalior, MBA, B.Tech

Specialization : Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques

Designation : Associate Professor - Operations and Supply Chain Management; Chairperson – Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

Contact: 033-66529609

Email: r.singh@imi-k.edu.in

About Rohit Singh

Dr. Rohit Kr. Singh is currently an Associate Professor at the International Management Institute (IMI) Kolkata. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a PhD in Supply Chain Management from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Gwalior.

Dr. Singh is actively engaged in research and has published 60 papers in internationally reputed journals. He has played a key role in organizing academic events, having been the convener and organizing secretary international conferences in the field of operations and supply chain management. Dr. Singh is an Associate Editor of Global Business Review (ABDC, SCOPUS) and the Journal of Operations and Strategic Planning. In addition to his research activities, he serves as a reviewer for several prestigious international journals. Dr. Singh is also a valuable resource person for various Faculty Development Programs (FDP) and Management Development Programs (MDP). He has conducted numerous sessions on the application of multi-criteria decision-making in operations and supply chain management. His primary areas of interest include operations and supply chain management.

International Journals
  • Singh R.K. (2024), “Strengthening Resilience in Supply Chains: The Role of Multi-Layer Flexibility, Supply Chain Risks and Environmental Dynamism” International journal of Logistics Management, DOI: 10.1108/IJLM-08-2023-0337 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh R.K. and Modgil S. (2024) “Impact of Information System Flexibility and Dynamic Capabilities in Building Net Zero Supply Chains” Journal of Enterprise Information Mnaagement” Vol. 37, No. 3 pp 993-1015; DOI: 10.1108/JEIM-09-2023-0477 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh, RK; Mathiyazhagan, K.; Scuotto, V. and Pironti, M. (2024), “Green Open Innovation and Circular Economy: investigating the role of Big Data Management and Sustainable Supply Chain” IEEE Transactions on Engineering and Management, Vol. 71, pp. 8217-8229; DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2024.3387107 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh R.K. and Joshi, H.T. (2024), “Greening the Supply Chain: Institutional Pressures, Data-Driven Innovations, and the Road to Circular Sustainability” Business Strategy & Environment, DOI: 10.1002/bse.3788 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh, RK and Mathiyazhagan, K. (2024), “Integrating Flexibility and Sustainability in Supply Chains: A Practice Based view on Leadership, Knowledge, and Digital Quality Management Practices” International journal of Logistics Management, DOI: 10.1108/IJLM-02-2024-0082 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh R.K., Modgil S. and Shore A. (2024), “Building Artificial Intelligence Enabled Resilient Supply Chain: A Multi-Method Approach” Journal of Enterprise Information Management. Vol. 37 No. 2 pp. 414-436, DOI: 10.1108/JEIM-09-2022-0326 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh R.K., Agrawal S. and Modgil S. (2022), “Developing Human Capital 4.0 in emerging economies: An Industry 4.0 perspective” International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 43, No. 2 pp. 286-309, DOI: 10.1108/IJM-03-2021-0159 (ABDC-A)
  • Modgil, S., Singh, R.K. and Foropon, C. (2022), “Quality Management in Humanitarian Operations and Disaster Relief Management: A Review and Future Research Directions” Annals of operation Research, Vol. 319, pp. 1045-1098; DOI:10.1007/s10479-020-03695-5 (ABDC- A)
  • Modgil S., Singh R.K. and Agrawal S (2022), “ Developing Human Capabilities for Digital Transformation in Supply Chains: An Industry 5.0 perspective” Annals of Operations Research, DOI: 10.1007/s10479-023-05245-1 (ABDC-A)
  • Modgil S., Singh R.K. and Claira, H (2022), “Artificial Intelligence in supply chain resilience: Learnings from COVID-19” International Journal of Logistics Management, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 1246-1268, doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-02-2021-0094 (ABDC- A)
  • Sharma M., Joshi, S., Kannan D., Govindan K., Singh R.K., and Purohit H. (2020), “Internet of Things (IoT) adoption barriers of smart cities’ waste management: An Indian Context” Journal of Cleaner Production, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122047 (ABDC- A)
  • Modgil S., Singh R.K., Gupta S. and Denis, D. (2021), “A confirmation bias view on social media induced polarisation during Covid-19” Information System Frontiers, Vol. 26 no.2, pp.417-441, DOI: 10.1007/s10796-021-10222-9 (ABDC- A)
  • Singh R.K., Modgil, S. and Acharya P (2019), “Assessment of flexible supply chain using system dynamics modelling: A case of Indian soap manufacturing firm” Global Journal of Flexible System Management, Vol. 20 No.1, pp. 39-63 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh, R.K. and Acharya P. (2013), “Supply Chain Flexibility: A Framework of Research Dimensions” Global Journal of Flexible System Management, Vol. 14 No.3 pp.157-166 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh, R.K. and Acharya P. (2014), “Identification and evaluation of supply chain flexibilities in Indian FMCG sector using DEMATEL” Global Journal of Flexible System Management, Vol. 15 No.2 pp.91-100 (ABDC-A)
  • Singh R.K. (2024), “Wheeling Towards Sustainability: The Nexus of External Pressures, Green Innovation, and Circular Supply Chain Excellence” Business Process Management Journal, DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-10-2023-0772 (ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K. (2024), “Impact of Leadership, TQM and supply chain capabilities on sustainable supply chain performance: Moderating role of Institutional Pressure” The TQM journal, DOI: 10.1108/TQM-09-2023-0275 (ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K. (2024), “Exploring the Impact of Green Supply Chain Strategies and Sustainable Practices on circular supply chains” Benchmarking: An International Journal, DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-11-2023-0801 (ABDC-B)
  • Mukhopadhyay, S.; Singh, R.K.; Jain, T. (2024), “Developing Artificial Intelligence enabled Marketing 4.0 Framework: An Industry 4.0 Perspective” Qualitative Market Research, DOI: 10.1108/QMR-06-2023-0086 (ABDC-B)
  • Sharma A., Singh, A., Singh R.K., Bhatia T. (2023), “Blockchain adoption in agri-food supply chain management: An empirical study of the main drivers using extended UTAUT” Business process management Journal, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 737-756DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-10-2022-0543 (ABDC- B, SSCI)
  • Sharma A., Bhatia, T., Singh R.K., Singh A. (2023), “Developing the framework of blockchain-enabled agri-food supply chain” Business process management Journal, DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-01-2023-0035 (ABDC- B, SSCI)
  • Kumar A., Singh R.K., Singh D. (2023), “Supply chain resilience in developing countries: a bibliometric analysis and future research directions” Bencharking: An International Journal, DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-02-2023-0112 (ABDC-B)
  • Sharma, A.; Bhatia, T; Sharma A and Singh R.K. (2023), “Blockchain enabled food supply chain management: A systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis” Operations Management Research. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12063-023-00363-2 (ABDC-C)
  • Singh, B., Singh, R.K. and Singh, P. (2023), “Benchmarking performance of new venture travel intermediaries: role of firm value and customer perceived value”, Benchmarking: An International Journal,. Vol. 30 No. 8 pp. 2509-231, DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-02-2022-0099 (ABDC-B)
  • Kumar A., Modgil S. and Singh R.K. (2022) “Antecedents of a healthcare tourism satisfaction: A case of developing economy” Journal of Public Affairs, Vol. 22, No. 2 pp.1-16 DOI: 10.1002/pa.2420 (ABDC-B)
  • Mukhopadhyay, S; Modgil S.; Jain T. and Singh R.K. (2022) “Social media analytics in tourism:  A review and agenda for future research” Benchmarking: An International Journal, DOI: 0.1108/BIJ-05-2022-0309 (ABDC-B)
  • Kumar A., Singh R.K., Tiwari A.A. and Nag, T. (2022) “ Does E-service quality of online grievance redress portals lead to satisfaction? An outlook from the perspectives of Indian youth, Journal of Public Affairs, Vol. 23 No. 1 pp. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/pa.2822 (ABDC-B)
  • Mishal A., Singh R.K. and Tiwari A.A. (2022), “Development and evaluation of Service-learning experience model” Journal of Public Affairs, Vol. 22 No. 4, No. 1-14 DOI: 10.1002/pa.2605 (ABDC-B)
  • Kumar A. and Singh R.K. (2022), “Does a retailer’s performance depend on CSR practices? A stakeholder theory perspective from developing economy” Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 29 No. 8, pp. 2615-2638. DOI 10.1108/BIJ-07-2021-0384 (ABDC-B)
  • Kumar, A., Singh R.K. and Modgil S. (2021), “Influence of data-driven supply chain quality management on organizational performance: evidences from retail industry” The TQM Journal, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 24-50 DOI: 10.1108/TQM-06-2020-0146 (ABDC-B)
  • Swain, S. and Singh R.K. (2021), “Does perceived hospital service quality influence insured and uninsured patients’ satisfaction differently?” Measuring Business Excellence, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 346-367 DOI: doi.org/10.1108/MBE-06-2020-0095( ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K., Modgil, S. and Acharya P (2020), “Identification and Causal Assessment of Supply Chain Flexibility” Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 27 No. 2 pp.517-549 DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-01-2019-0003 (ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K., Modgil, S. and Acharya P (2020), “A Template Based Approach to Measure Supply Chain Flexibility: A case study of Indian Soap Manufacturing firm” Measuring Business Excellence, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 161-181DOI: 10.1108/MBE-10-2018-0080 (ABDC-B)
  • Kumar, A., Singh R.K. and Modgil S. (2020), “Exploring the Relationship between ICT, SCM Practices and Organisational Performance in agrifood Supply Chain” Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 27 No. 3 pp.1003-1041 DOI:10.1108/BIJ-11-2019-0500 (ABDC-B)
  • Srivastav S. and Singh R.K. (2020), “Exploring Integrated Supply Chain Performance in Healthcare: A Service Provider Perspective” Benchmarking An International Journal, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 106-130, DOI:10.1108/BIJ-03-2020-0125 (ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K. and Modgil S. (2020), “Supplier selection using combined SWARA and WASPAS – A Case study of Indian Cement Industry” Measuring business Excellence, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 243-265, DOI: 10.1108/MBE-07-2018-0041 (ABDC-B)
  • Tambade, H., Singh, R.K. and Modgil, S. (2019), “Identification and evaluation of determinants of competitiveness in Indian Auto component industry” Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 26 No. 3, pp.922-950, DOI:10.1108/BIJ-09-2017-0260 (ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K., Modgil S. and Tiwari A.A. (2019), “Identification and evaluation of determinants of sustainable manufacturing: A case of Indian cement manufacturing” Measuring Business Excellence, Vol. 23 No.1 pp-24-40, DOI: doi.org/10.1108/MBE-08-2018-0056 (ABDC-B)
  • Vishwakarma, N.K. Sharma RRK and Singh R.K. (2019), “Internet of Things Architectures: Do organizational strategies matters?” Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 102-131, DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-03-2018-0092 (ABDC-B)
  • Singh R.K., Kansara S. and Vishwakarma, N. (2018),, “Vendor rating system for an Indian start-up: A combined AHP & TOPSIS approach” Measuring Business Excellence, Vol. 22 No. 3 pp- 220-241,DOI: 10.1108/MBE-07-2017-0038 (ABDC-B)
  • Joshi, S., Sharma, M. and Singh R.K. (2023), “Sustainable Agri-Food supply chain practices: few empirical evidences from a developing economy” Global Business Review, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 451-474 DOI: 10.1177/0972150920907014, (ABDC-C)
  • Singh R.K. and Kumar A. (2023), “Supply chain management practices, retail outlets attributes and organisational performance: A case study of organised food retailers in India” Journal of global operations and strategic sourcing, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 568-589, DOI 10.1108/JGOSS-12-2021-0107 (ABDC-C)
  • Singh R.K. and Modgil S. (2023), “Assessment of lean supply chain practices in Indian automotive industry” Global Business Review, Vol.24 No.1., pp. 68-105 DOI: 10.1177/0972150919890234, (ABDC-C)
  • Nag T, Ganguly B and Singh R.K. (2023), “What stifles lean management (LM) adoption? An exploration and evaluation of factors using combined Shannon Entropy-ISM method” accepted for publication in Vision (ABDC-C)
  • Nag T, Ganguly B, Singh R.K. and Srivastav A. (2023), “Influence of R&D and ICT Capabilities on Innovation Performance: Evidence from Indian Firms” FIIB Business Review, DOI: 10.1177/231971452311677 (ABDC-C)
  • Singh R.K., Joshi, S., and Sharma, M. (2023), “Modeling supply chain flexibility in Indian FMCG firms: An ISM-Fuzzy MICMAC approach” Global Business Review, Vol. 24 No. 5 pp. 1058-1075 DOI: 10.1177/0972150920923075 (ABDC-C)
  • Kumar A. and Singh R.K. (2021), “Adoption of technology applications in organised retail outlets in India: A TOE model” accepted for publication, Global Business Review SAGE (ABDC-C)
  • Mukhopadhyay, S., Singh, R.K. and jain, T. (2024), “Developing Big Data enabled Marketing 4.0 Framework’ Vol. 4 No. 1 Article No.  100214, International journal of Information Management Data insights (SCOPUS)
  • Singh R.K., Modgil S. and Sonwaney V. (2020) “Supply Chain routine issues in Indian FMCG manufacturing firm” International Journal of Logistics System and Management, Vol.37 No. 1 pp-18-37 DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2020.10019480 (SCOPUS)

Conferences
  • Singh R.K. and Acharya P. (2012), “Performance evaluation of supply chain management systems: a critical review of literature” in Best Practices of Supply Chain Management 2012 proceedings of the international conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 2012, India, pp. 156-163.
  • Singh R.K. and Acharya P. (2013), “An AHP model approach to supply chain flexibility: A case study of Indian FMCG firm” in 7th ISDSI and 5th OSCM international conference 2013 proceedings of the international conference in Delhi, 2013, India
  • Singh R.K. Acharya P and Gupta V. (2014), “An Interpretive Structure Model Approach to supply chain flexibility: A Case study of Indian FMCG firm” in Production And Operation Management Society international conference 2014 proceedings of the international conference in Mumbai, 2014, India, pp. 187-195
  • Gupta, P. Gavale, H, Bobade, P., Das, S. and Singh R.K. (2015), “Performance issues in SCM using SAP-LAP framework: A case study evidence from manufacturing Industry” in GLOGIFT-15 international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in Pune, 2015, India
  • Saxena, C., Dubey A., Godbole P., Sowrabh, S. Singh R.K. (2015), “A study on supply chain issues in transformer Industry: SAP-LAP Analysis” in GLOGIFT-15 international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in Pune, 2015, India
  • Jha, A., Singh R.K., Choudhary,A. and Acharya P. (2015) ” Lean Measurement Index for Indian Manufacturing Industry” in XIX SOM international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in IIM Calcutta, 2015, India
  • Singh R.K. Nandi, S., Karthik, A., Surendran N and Saha, M. (2015) “Influence of e-business on supply chain- a study on Indian Pharmaceutical Sector” in XIX SOM international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in IIM Calcutta, 2015, India
  • Singh R.K. Ibrahim, S. and Tripathy, B. (2015) “Development of Lean Measurement Index for Indian Manufacturing Sector in India” in XIX SOM international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in IIM Calcutta, 2015, India
  • Kapoor, R, Singh R.K., Choudhary, S. and Sonwaney V. (2015), “Performance measurement of Supply chain in Indian steel industry: A combined balance scorecard and data analytics approach” in XIX SOM international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in IIM Calcutta, 2015, India
  • Vishnolia, J, Tripathy, B. and Singh R.K. (2015) “Nasik City Logistics study of the state shuttle-bus transportation system using simulation approach” in SOM international conference 2015 proceedings of the international conference in IIM Calcutta, 2015, India
  • Thakur, H., Borulkar, T., Das,I. Ranjan, A. Singh, R.K. (2016), “Factors Affecting The Productivity In Manufacturing Department” in 9th ISDSI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in GIM, Goa, 2016, India
  • Deshpande, A., Joshi, A., Kulkarni, M., Joshi, P., Singh R.K. (2016), “Causal Analysis Of Attrition’s Research Dimensions In Indian Automobile Industry” in 9th ISDSI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in GIM, Goa, 2015, India
  • Das, S.K., Karn, G., Singh R.K. Chatterjee, R. and Singh, A. (2016), “Business Information Flow – A Relationship Establishment Using Dematel Method” in 9th ISDSI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in GIM, Goa, 2015, India
  • Verma, S.S., Singh R.K. Sonwaney, V., Clemenets, E., Singh, V. and Badar, T. (2016), “Measurment of Overall Equipment Effectiveness as a basis for Operational Improvement in 9th ISDSI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in GIM, Goa, 2016, India
  • Singh R.K. Sagar, P.R.S., Rajesh, H. Rao, K. and Verma, R. (2016), “Performance Measurement of supply chain in Indian Manufacturing Industry” in 9th ISDSI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in GIM, Goa, 2016, India
  • Jena, A., Singh R.K. Mishra, R., Gandhi, P. and Singhal, H. (2016), “Influence of Operations Management on Other Business Activities” in an Organization in 7th ITBI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in RIT, Goa, 2016, India
  • Singh R.K. and Chakraborty, A., Kosambia, M., Shah, p. and Karhade, A. (2016), “Reverse Logistics Using Genetic Algorithm” in 7th ITBI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in RIT, Goa, 2016, India
  • Kumar A., Singh N., Singh R.K. and Sonwaney V. (2016), “Roadblocks in implementation of lean management in the Indian automobile industry: A combined AHP & MICMAC approach” in EBSCC-POMS international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in IIT, Kharagpur, 2016, India, pp.64-74
  • Singh R.K. Shinde S., Chattopadhayay, Kaushik A. and Gathekar A. (2016), ” Implementation of ERP in Indian auto part manufacturing: A SAP-LAP Approach” in EBSCC-POMS international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in IIT, Kharagpur, 2016, India, pp.186-195
  • Singh R.K. and Vishnolia, J. (2016), “Kumbh Opti-Path: Optimal route selection for Nashik kumbh mela” in 10th ISDSI international conference 2016 proceedings of the international conference in MET, Nashik, 2016, India
  • Singh R.K. 2017), “Identification and evaluation of Attrition’s research dimension: A causal approach” in 5th International Conference on Research Trends in Engineering, Applied Science and Management, 2017 proceedings of the international conference in IETE, Pune, 2017, India
  • Singh R.K. Modgil S. and Saonwaney V. (2017), “Assessment of Flexible supply chain: A case study of Indian soap manufacturing firm” in 11th ISDSI international conference 2017 proceedings of the international conference in IIM, Trichy, 2017, India
  • Modgil S,. Singh R.K. and Saonwaney V. (2017), “Total Quality Management exploitation and exploration perspective: A Framework” in 11th ISDSI international conference 2017 proceedings of the international conference in IIM, Trichy, 2017, India
  • Singh R.K. Modgil S. and Saonwaney V. (2017), “Assessing the influence of flexibility on supply chain performance: A case study of Indian FMCG firm” in XXI SOM international conference 2017 proceedings of the international conference in Ahmedabad University, 2017, India
  • Modgil S., Singh R.K. and Saonwaney V. (2017), “Application of six sigma in customer complaints reduction: A case study” in XXI SOM international conference 2017 proceedings of the international conference in Ahmedabad University, 2017, India
PGDM
  • Operations Management I & II
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Modelling & Analytics
FPM
  • Analytics for Business Research
  • Research Methodology
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
Project Title Role Value Funding Agency Status

Influence of climate governance on environmental disclosure and business performance: Does climate governance add to business value?

Co- investigator Rs. 690921/- National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG) Ongoing
Social Impact Study on Solid Waste Management (Segregation of waste at source) and Initiatives related in Select Wards: A Case of Baranagar, North and South Dum Dum Co- investigator Rs. 200000/- West Bengal Poolution Control Board Ongoing
Student Name Thesis Title Role Status

Yogeshwaran Prabhakaran

Development of Digitally enabled pharma supply chain framework

Supervisor Ongoing (2nd Year)
Yaspal Shamra Development of supply chain resilience framework Supervisor Ongoing (2nd  Year)

Shameek Mukhopadhyay

Development of AI, BDA, ML enabled Marketing 4.0 framework

Supervisor Ongoing (3rd Year)