Academic Conferences: Presentations & Proceedings

*The papers were published in the respective proceedings.

2016 Prasad, S. Applicability of Business Analytics for the Non-Profit Sector, Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute, Valparaiso, IN.

2016 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Sustainable entrepreneurship as an engine for human and social development of rag-picker communities, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management Innovations: Research, Learning and Propagation, January 15.

2015 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Hub and Spoke Model for Green Ventures: An Impression Management Perspective, Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, Seattle, WA., November 21-24.

2015 McCloskey, T., Parthan, S., Prasad, S. Malnutrition in Rag-Picker Communities, XV Annual International Seminar on Economy, Enterprise and Employment, New Delhi, January 3-4.

2015 Tata, J., Prasad, S. Non-Governmental Social Responsibility Communications, XV Annual International Seminar on Economy, Enterprise and Employment, New Delhi, January 3-4.

2014 Prasad, S., Developmental projects: A systems perspective. Systems Thinking for a Sustainable Economy, Rome, January 23-24.

2013 Prasad, S, Bellana, S., Worthington, N. Delivering rural education, healthcare and nutrition: the viability of the hub ‘n’ spoke model, 7^th ISDIS and 5^th OSCM, New Delhi, December 28-30.

2012 Prasad, S., Jain, A., Tata, J., Parthan, S. Solid Waste and the Informal Sector: A Supply Chain Perspective. International Conference on Management Cases, Noida, November 29-30.

2012 Blahnik, B., McGillivray, S., Murthy, S. Prasad, S. Accounting for Financial and Environmental Values Stream: Case of Hybrid Bamboo Fencing, Cost Management & Social Performance in Microfinance”, New Delhi, January 4 – 7, 2012.

2011 Burkhardt, L, McCarthy, E., Prasad, S., Learning From Afar: Applicability of Project Management Theory by Indian NGOs, XII International Seminar on Globalization of Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities, New Delhi, India.*

2010 Burkhardt, L, McCarthy, E., Prasad, S., Bridging Theory with Practice: Project Management by Indian NGOs, Creating and sustaining green operations, IIT-Delhi, India.

2010 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Dougan, W. Determinants of Efficiency and Synergy in Implementation of Web-Based Information Systems Technologies Conference on Mobile & Pervasive Computing, CoMPC-10, Chennia, India. *

2009 Tata, J., Prasad, S. Supply Chain Management, Social Capital, and Micro-Enterprise Performance, Academy of Management, Chicago, IL.

2009 Prasad, S. Preparing the Educational System in India for Global Competition Using Supply Chain Methodology, Second World Universities Forum, Mumbai, India.

2007 Prasad, S. Tata, J., Dougan, W, Munro, D., A Typology of E-Governance Operational Information Systems Task, International Congress of E-Government, Hyderabad, India.

2007 Tata, J., National Cultural Values, Social Capital, Collaborative Exchange, and Micro-Enterprise Performance, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

2007 Tata, J., Prasad, S., Micro-Credit Programs, Social Capital, and Micro-Business Performance, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

2007 Prasad, S. Group-Based Micro-Credit Structure and Business Success: Findings from a Case Study, Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute, Chicago, IL.

2007 Prasad, S. Use of Statistical Software in Introductory Courses. Annual Meeting of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute, Chicago, IL.

2006 Prasad, S., Tata, J., Teams and E-governance, International Conference on E-Governance*, International Congress of E-Government New Delhi, India.

2006 Altay, N., Prasad, S. and Sounderpandian,J. An Integrated Supply Chain Model for Disaster Relief, Annual Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Meeting, Boston, MA.

2004 Prasad, S. Tata, A Model for Global Service Strategy: Implications for Developing and Developed Countries*, GBATA B Global Business and Technology Association, 2004 International Conference, June 8 12, Cape Town, South Africa.

2002 Prasad, S., Tata, Grznar, J. Modeling Complex Organizational Systems via Robust Neural Networks*, ANZSYS 2002, Australia.

2002 Prasad, S., Use of Spreadsheets in Teaching Quantitative Courses. Midwest Decision Sciences Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

2002 Sounderpandian, J., Prasad, S., Madan, M., Raw Material and Product Mix Optimization in International Supply Chains*. MBAA Annual Meeting, Chicago , IL.

2001 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Classification of E-commerce Operations: Implications for Theory Development*. International Conference on Electronic Business. Hong Kong.

2001 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Teams and E-commerce : Exploring the Future Via the Past*. International Conference on Electronic Business. Hong Kong.

2001 Tata, J., Prasad, S. The Global Context of Quality: the Influence of Political, Legal, Economic, Legal and Socio-cultural Factors on Quality Management Practices*. National Academy of Management. Washington D.C.

2000 Prasad, S., Tata, J., Motwani, J. Flexibility in Global Supply Chain Systems: A Contingency Theory Perspective. Global Institute of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, New Delhi, India.

2000 Babbar, S., Prasad, S. Inventory Methods in Thailand. National Decision Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL.

2000 Prasad, S., Tata, J. International supply chain management: A contingency theory perspective. National Decision Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL.

2000 Prasad, S., Mandan, M., Sounderpandian, J. International Supply Chain Networks: Information Parameters*. National Decision Sciences Conference, Orlando, FL.

2000 Prasad, S., Tata, J. International Quality Management: A Syntheses of the Literature, Midwest Academy of Management Conference, Chicago, IL.

1999 Prasad, S., Tata, J., Motwani, J. Quality Management in Costa Rica and US: An Empirical Investigation*. International Decisions Sciences Conference, Athens, Greece.

1998 Tata, J., Prasad, S., Babbar, S. International Quality Management in the 1990’s: Publication Patterns*. National Decisions Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

1998 Prasad, S., Babbar, S., Calis A. A Comparative Assessment of International Operations Management (IOM) and OM Research: Classification, Analysis, and Agenda. National Decisions Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

1998 Prasad, S., Hasan, J. An Intelligent Journal Decision Aid*. National Decisions Sciences Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

1996 Prasad, S., Calis, A. Application of Capability Indices to Material Balance Accounting*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Orlando, FL.

1996 Pope, J., Prasad, S. Measurement of Inventory Control Systems in International Environments*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Orlando, FL.

1996 Wright, C., Booth, D., Prasad, S., Isenhour, T., Berk, K. A Joint Estimation Approach to Monitoring the Quality of Automobile Emissions*, The American Statistical Association National Meeting, Chicago, IL.

1995 Prasad, S. Modifying Process Capability Indices for Correlation and Outliers*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Boston, MA.

1995 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Effectiveness of TQM Programs: Influence of Production Systems and Culture*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Boston, MA.

1994 Prasad, S., Thorn, R., Tata, J. Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of TQM Programs in Maquiladora Operations*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1994 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Quality in the Maquiladora Industry*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1994 Prasad, S., Shah, V., Hasan J. An Expert System for Inventory Management, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1994 Prasad, S.,   Tata, J. A Robust Procedure for Identifying the Impact of Treatments in Interrupted Time Series Designs, National Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.

1994 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Optimum Organizational Design for Multinational: A TQM Perspective*, Southwest Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Dallas, TX.

1993 Prasad, S. Information Requirements for ABC Items, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Washington D.C.

1992 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Maximizing the Effectiveness of Global Manufacturing, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Francisco, CA.

1992 Megerle, P., Prasad, S., Carbino, O. An Expert System for a Paper Slitter Operation, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Francisco, CA.

1992 Prasad, S., Tata, J. A New Procedure for Determining and Locating the Impact of Treatments in Time Series Processes*, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, (Nominated for best Paper), Cambridge, MA.

1991 Prasad, S. A System to Classify Inventory Models, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Miami, FL.

1991 Prasad, S., Tata, J. Accounting for Flexible Manufacturing Systems: Untapped Benefits*, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

1991 Megerle, P., Prasad, S. A Quality Control Expert System*, Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Hawaii.

1990 Prasad, S., Booth D., Hu, M., Deligonul, S. The Detection of Deviations in a Time Series Material Balance Accounting System: An Application to the Nuclear Industry*, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Diego, CA.

1990 Prasad, S., Booth, D., Hu, M., Deligonul, S. The Detection of Nuclear Material Losses and Out of Control Industrial Processes by Means of a Robust Time Series Method*, The American Statistical Association National Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

1990 Prasad, S., Booth, D., Hu, M., Deligonul, S. A Robust Monitoring Method for the Early Detection of Deviations in a Time Series Production Process, TIMS/ORSA National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

1990 Prasad S., Tata, J. The Problem of Fit Between Technology and Structure: Just-In-Time Systems in American and Japanese Organizations*, Northeast \ Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

1989 Prasad, S., Booth, D. The Early Detection of Loss from a Nuclear Material Inventory by Means of Time Series Analysis Using Outlier Identification, National Decision Sciences Institute Conference*, New Orleans, LA.

1988 Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Benchmarking Advanced Manufacturing Systems: Identifying the Characteristics and Strategic Implications, National Academy of Management Meeting, Anaheim, CA.