Dr. Surajit Bag currently holds the position of Associate Professor and serves as the Head of the MSc Supply Chain Program at EMLV Business School, located within Léonard de Vinci Pôle Universitaire in Paris, France. In addition to his role at EMLV, he also holds the position of Visiting Associate Professor within the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. Prior to his academic pursuits, Dr. Surajit garnered eleven years of experience in distinguished manufacturing industries, where he held various senior positions, including the role of Section Head: Supply Chain at a prominent manufacturing unit based in South Africa. Dr. Surajit's educational journey encompasses two Ph.D. degrees. He earned his second Ph.D. in Engineering Management from the esteemed Postgraduate School of Engineering Management at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa (QS World University rankings 2024: 306). His first Ph.D. was accomplished in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the School of Business at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies in India (QS World University rankings 2024: 901-950). With a research portfolio of notable distinction, Dr. Surajit has contributed to esteemed journals ranked as ABS-3 and FNEGE-1. His published works encompass a range of influential publications, including the International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, Transportation Research: Part E, Industrial Marketing Management, Business Strategy and the Environment, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal of Business Research, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Annals of Operations Research, Information Systems Frontiers and Production Planning & Control. His research primarily centres around the realm of Supply Chain Sustainability, a focus that has led to over 6000 citations of his scientific contributions, as documented by Google Scholar. Recognizing his substantial contributions to the field of management research, Dr Surajit was honored with the "AIMS-IRMA Young Management Researcher Award 2016." His standing in the academic community was further solidified by his inclusion in Stanford University's comprehensive study titled "World's Top 2% Scientists," released in October 2021, 2022 and 2023. This extensive study evaluated 22 major fields and 172 subfields to identify the most impactful researchers. Adding to his accolades, Dr. Surajit was bestowed the Emerald Literati Award in 2022, specifically in the category of outstanding reviewer, by the ?Journal of Enterprise Information Management? and ?The TQM Journal?. Beyond this, he actively contributes as an Associate Editor for esteemed journals including the International Journal of Logistics Management and the Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing (both of which are ABDC-A ranked journals, published by Emerald). Dr. Surajit has successfully supervised two MPhil students in Engineering Management as the main supervisor at the University of Johannesburg, guiding them through the completion of their dissertations and the publication of their work in reputable journals. Currently, he is co- supervising six MPhil students in Engineering Management from the University of Johannesburg, in addition to supervising four PhD students from India and New Zealand. In conclusion, Dr. Surajit Bag's multifaceted accomplishments and far-reaching contributions underscore his impactful presence within the realms of academia, research, and editorial endeavors.
Sachin Modgil; Shivam Gupta; Bobo Zhang; Surajit Bag
Blockchain-enabled supply chain finance strategies for a circular economy revolution Journal Article
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 7, pp. 7006-7020, 2024.
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Abla Chaouni Benabdellah; Kamar Zekhnini; Surajit Bag; Shivam Gupta; Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour
Designing a collaborative product development process from a knowledge management perspective Journal Article
In: Journal Of Knowledge Management, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 2383-2412, 2024.
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Ashutosh Singh; Surajit Bag; Tsan-Ming Choi; Surender Munjal
Managing risk concerns with ordered backlogs in the semiconductor industry: An empirical study Journal Article
In: International Journal Of Production Economics, vol. 275, pp. 109326, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Shivam Gupta; Hau-Ling Chan; Ajay Kumar
Building smart product-service systems capabilities for circular supply chains in the Industry 4.0 era Journal Article
In: Transportation Research Part E-Logistics And Transportation Review, vol. 188, pp. 103625, 2024.
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collected from the manufacturers who have been actively involved in smart circular productservice
system based projects, our findings reveal that three zero-level capabilities (i.e., product
lifetime database creation capabilities, analytics and business intelligence capabilities and
actuating capabilities) are crucial for building dynamic capabilities (i.e., smart circular productservice
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Surajit Bag; Muhammad Sabbir Rahman; Susmi Routray; Santosh Kumar Shrivastav; Soni Agrawal
Exploring the potential of blockchain-enabled smart contracts for achieving net-zero emissions: An empirical study Journal Article
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 5, pp. 3965-3985, 2024.
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Andrea Chiarini; Surajit Bag
Using green human resource management practices to achieve green performance: Evidence from Italian manufacturing context Journal Article
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 5, pp. 4694-4707, 2024.
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Kamar Zekhnini; Abla Chaouni Benabdellah; Surajit Bag; Shivam Gupta
Supply Chain 5.0 Digitalization: An Integrated Approach for Risk Assessment Journal Article
In: Management Decision, 2024.
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Muhammad Sabbir Rahman; Surajit Bag; Farhana Habib Zinnia; Nripendra. P. Rana; Mohammad Osman Gani
Understanding and predicting customers' intentions to use smartphone-based online games: A deep-learning-based dual-stage modelling analysis Journal Article
In: Computers In Human Behavior, vol. 152, pp. 108083, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Muhammad Sabbir Rahman; Jitendra Sharma; Andrea Chiarini; Santosh Kumar Srivastava; Shivam Gupta
Building digital technology and innovative lean management capabilities for enhancing operational performance: an empirical study Journal Article
In: Production Planning & Control, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Muhammad Sabbir Rahman
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 504-528, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Muhammad Sabbir Rahman; Gautam Srivastava; Peter Kilbourn; Nishikant Mishra
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 1247-1264, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Gautam Srivastava; Anass Cherrafi; Ahad Ali; Rajesh Kumar Singh
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 1369-1396, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Gautam Srivastava; Shivam Gupta; Uthayasankar Sivarajah; Natalie Victoria Wilmot
The effect of corporate ethical responsibility on social and environmental performance: An empirical study Journal Article
In: Industrial Marketing Management, vol. 117, pp. 356-370, 2024.
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Anchal Patil; Vipulesh Shardeo; Ashish Dwivedi; Md. Abdul Moktadir; Surajit Bag
Examining the interactions among smart supply chains and carbon reduction strategies: To attain carbon neutrality Journal Article
In: Business Strategy And The Environment, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 1227-1246, 2024.
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Santosh Kumar Srivastava; Susmi Routray; Surajit Bag; Shivam Gupta; Justin Zuopeng Zhang
Exploring the Potential of Large Language Models in Supply Chain Management: A Study Using Big Data Journal Article
In: Journal Of Global Information Management, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 1-29, 2024.
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Surajit Bag; Muhammad Sabbir Rahman; Sneha Ghai; Santosh Kumar Srivastava; Rajesh Kumar Singh; Ruchi Mishra
Unveiling the impact of carbon-neutral policies on vital resources in Industry 4.0 driven smart manufacturing: A data-driven investigation Journal Article
In: Computers & Industrial Engineering, vol. 187, pp. 109798, 2024.
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abstract = {The study aims to empirically examine the effect of carbon-neutrality policies on the key resources needed for Industry 4.0 driven smart manufacturing and how these resources can provide a sustainable competitive advantage. The theoretical framework is integrated with the institutional theory and the resource-based view (RBV). The empirical method is used for collecting data through surveys and further covariance-based structural equation modeling is used to test the hypotheses. Findings indicate that carbon-neutral-based government policies have a stronger influence on tangible resources and human skills than intangible resources related to Industry 4.0 driven smart manufacturing. Second, carbon-neutral policy alignment with the firm's sustainability objectives plays a moderating effect on the relationship between carbon-neutral-based government policies and resources (tangible, intangible resources and human skills) for Industry 4.0 driven smart manufacturing. Lastly, the three resources (tangible, intangible resources and human skills) for Industry 4.0 driven smart manufacturing play a critical role in developing firms' carbon-neutral capability and further enhancing operational performance. Managerial implications include investment in advanced digital technologies, developing a strong mindset among employees and supply chain stakeholders, and designing training programs for enhancing smart manufacturing performance to develop carbon-neutrality capability. This study proposes a hybrid theory in the context of carbon neutrality by integrating institutional theory and RBV. This is the first study that examines the effect of carbon neutrality-based government policies on vital Industry 4.0-driven smart manufacturing resources and the indirect effect on carbon neutrality capability and operational performance.},
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Abla Chaouni Benabdellah; Kamar Zekhnini; Surajit Bag; Shivam Gupta; Sarbjit Singh Oberoi
Smart Product Design Ontology Development for Managing Digital Agility Journal Article
In: Journal Of Global Information Management, vol. 31, no. 8, pp. 1-34, 2023.
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abstract = {Digital agility is a critical dynamic capability that is becoming increasingly important in the context of collaborative product development processes (PDPs). This paper aims to address the complexity of today's PDPs by considering various quality aspects including safety, environment, and the entire lifecycle, along with diverse dynamic capabilities such as digital agility and circular economy. The authors employed a semantic web methodology and created an ontology-based knowledge model. The proposed ontology uses Design for X techniques, circular economy, digital agility, and the semantic web under the PDP perspective to increase performance and cooperation between designers and the project team. To validate the ontology, measures for domain ontology evaluation have been used. The paper presents a detailed guide for ontology engineering and evaluation for collaborative smart PDP, which incorporates digital agility as a critical dynamic capability. The proposed ontology can help boost PDP performance and increase customer satisfaction.},
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Sheshadri Chatterjee; Ranjan Chaudhuri; Shivam Gupta; Uthayasankar Sivarajah; Surajit Bag
Assessing the impact of big data analytics on decision-making processes, forecasting, and performance of a firm Journal Article
In: Technological Forecasting And Social Change, vol. 196, pp. 122824, 2023.
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title = {Assessing the impact of big data analytics on decision-making processes, forecasting, and performance of a firm},
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abstract = {There are various kinds of applications of BDA in the firms. Not many studies are there which deal with the impact of BDA towards issues like forecasting, decision-making, as well as performance of the firms simultaneously. So, there exists a gap in the research. In such a background, this study aims at examining the impacts of BDA on the process of decision-making, forecasting, as well as firm performance. Using resource-based view (RBV) as well as dynamic capability view (DCV) and related research studies, a research model was proposed conceptually. This conceptual model was validated taking help of PLS-SEM approach considering 366 respondents from Indian firms. This study has highlighted that smart decision making and accurate forecasting process can be achieved by using BDA. This research has demonstrated that there is a considerable influence of adoption of BDA on decision making process, forecasting process, as well as overall firm performance. However, the present study suffers from the fact that the study results depend on the cross-sectional data which could invite defects of causality and endogeneity bias. The present research work also found that there is no impact of different control variables on the firm's performance.},
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Surajit Bag; Gautam Srivastava; Shivam Gupta; Justin Z. Zhang; Sachin Kamble
In: Industrial Marketing Management, vol. 115, pp. 470-483, 2023.
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title = {Climate change adaptation capability, business-to-business marketing capability and firm performance: Integrating institutional theory and dynamic capability view},
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url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019850123002110},
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abstract = {Drawing on institutional theory and the dynamic capability view, this research explores the relationship between climate change adaptation (CCA) capability and firm performance and the mediating role of the marketing capability of a business-to-business (B2B) firm. To test the theoretical model developed in this study, data are collected from a developed country (Australia) and a developing country (South Africa) using the survey method. The study is important from two perspectives: (a) it is one of the first to analyze the impact of institutional pressures on building CCA capability, and (b) it reveals that marketing capability functions as a partial mediator and aids CCA capability in improving B2B firm performance. The unique contribution of this study is its emphasis on identifying the key elements required for exceptional B2B firm performance amid climate change. The study provides insights into the specific aspects that drive success in this setting by examining institutional pressures and B2B firms' CCA capability, marketing capability, and performance. The study contributes by employing two organizational theories (i.e., institutional theory and the dynamic capability view) to explain the underlying mechanisms underpinning improved B2B business performance amid climate change.},
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Ziaul Haq Adnan; Kaustov Chakraborty; Surajit Bag; Ju S. Wu
Pricing and green investment strategies for electric vehicle supply chain in a competitive market under different channel leadership Journal Article
In: Annals Of Operations Research, 2023.
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url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10479-023-05523-y},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-08-01},
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abstract = {To reduce carbon emissions and enable sustainable development goals, electric vehicles need to be promoted. As an evolving area of study, significant research gaps exist in the electric vehicle supply chain literature, especially in terms of competition, game structures, decision variables, green investment, etc. This paper considers two competing electric vehicle supply chains with one manufacturer and one retailer under each supply chain. The supply chain members are profit-maximizing in nature. Here, the manufacturers decide on the wholesale price and green level of the product, whereas the retailers or distributors decide on the retail selling price. The market demand is price-sensitive and also positively related to consumers' green awareness and brand reputation of green products. Nevertheless, the green level comes with a price in the form of green investment for the manufacturer. Therefore, the manufacturer makes a tradeoff between the increased revenue due to greener electric vehicle technologies and the associated green investments. This paper derived the optimal decisions for the supply chain following three game-theoretical approaches. Three game scenarios represent the dynamic power structures of the market. The overall results are presented via four propositions and twelve corollaries, along with proofs. Furthermore, numerical simulations have been conducted to gain further insights into the sensitivities of the optimal actions with respect to self-price, competitor price, green level, and green investment. The overall study may assist electric vehicle businesses in having a better understanding of optimal pricing and green investment strategies under a variety of market scenarios.},
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Surajit Bag; Muhammad Sabbir Rahman; Gautam Srivastava; Hau-Ling Chan; David J. Bryde
In: International Journal Of Production Economics, vol. 251, pp. 108541, 2022.
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title = {The role of big data and predictive analytics in developing a resilient supply chain network in the South African mining industry against extreme weather events},
author = {Surajit Bag and Muhammad Sabbir Rahman and Gautam Srivastava and Hau-Ling Chan and David J. Bryde},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925527322001347},
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abstract = {Most parts of the world have suffered the negative impacts from extreme weather events, in whatever form they may take. To mitigate such impacts, attention in the operations management literature has focused on how firms build resilience in their supply chains, in order to quickly respond to such events and also to return, as soon as possible, to a business-as-usual state. Prior studies have examined the process of building a supply chain (SC) in different countries, industries and in response to various disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst, at the same time, calling for further research in different contexts. We respond to these calls by exploring SC resilience ability in the South African mining industry under extreme weather events. We situated our study in the dynamic capability view (DCV) view of the firm. We examined the direct effect of big data and predictive analytics (BDPA) capabilities on SC visibility and the final effects on community and resource resilience. We adopted a sequential mixed methods research design, collecting data from interviews with 10 industry practitioners and from 219 respondents to an online survey. We built and tested our theoretical model using partial least squares structured equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Notable theoretical contributions of our study are that big data enables a more efficient supply chain monitoring system, which, in turn, improves SC visibility. BDPA capability improves a company's ability to make the best use of its available resources. It improves the South African mining industry's dynamic capability, allowing them to adjust their strategies in response to diverse adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, BDPA capability's ability to improve SC visibility is enhanced when there is strong alignment between BDPA strategy and initiatives. Finally, having a high level of SC visibility helps develop community and resource resilience, which are necessary to ensure that firms in the industry fulfil their responsibilities in relation to social sustainability.},
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Surajit Bag; Shivam Gupta; Sameer Kumar
Industry 4.0 adoption and 10R advance manufacturing capabilities for sustainable development Journal Article
In: International Journal Of Production Economics, vol. 231, pp. 107844, 2021.
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title = {Industry 4.0 adoption and 10R advance manufacturing capabilities for sustainable development},
author = {Surajit Bag and Shivam Gupta and Sameer Kumar},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925527320302103},
year = {2021},
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abstract = {Industry 4.0 technologies provide digital solutions for the automation of manufacturing. In circular economy-based models, the resources stay in the system as it experiences one of the 10 R (Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle, and Recover) processes. These 10 R processes require the development of advanced manufacturing capabilities; however, 10 R processes suffer from various challenges and can be effectively overcome through Industry 4.0 technological applications. Although literature has indicated the use of various Industry 4.0 technologies, little information is available about firms' views on the degree of Industry 4.0 application in the 10 R based advanced manufacturing area and its ability to achieve sustainable development. The current study aspires to examine how great an effect Industry 4.0 adoption has on 10 R advanced manufacturing capabilities and its outcome on sustainable development under the moderating effect of an Industry 4.0 delivery system. Practice-based view and Dynamic capability view theories are used to conceptualise the theoretical model. The research team statistically validated the theoretical model considering 124 data points that were collected using an online survey with a structured questionnaire. The findings point out that the path degree of Industry 4.0 adoption and 10 R advanced manufacturing capabilities are statistically significant. 10 R advanced manufacturing capabilities are found to have a positive influence on sustainable development outcomes. Industry 4.0 delivery system has a moderating effect on the path degree of I4.0 implementation and 10 R advanced manufacturing capabilities. The study concludes with key take away points for managers.},
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Surajit Bag
Data-Driven Digital Transformation and Antifragility in Humanitarian Supply Chains Miscellaneous
FNEGE Médias, 2024.
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title = {Data-Driven Digital Transformation and Antifragility in Humanitarian Supply Chains},
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note = {Digital technologies can create confusion among donors in the humanitarian supply chain (HSC), leading to uncertainty about their use. While resilience in HSCs has been widely studied, antifragility has not. This study examines how donor confidence in digital technologies impacts antifragility in HSCs through their application in sourcing, material flow, and distribution, with trust in digital technologies and perceived effective digital technology governance as moderating factors. Using resource dependence theory, data from 296 NGOs were analyzed with partial least squares-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings show that digital technology application is crucial for building an antifragile HSC and that donor confidence and trust in digital technologies are essential. NGOs should focus on enhancing trust and governance perception to facilitate digital transformation in HSCs.},
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Surajit Bag
FNEGE Médias, 2024.
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title = {Synergies of Institutional Theory and Dynamic Capability View in Firm Performance: Exploring Climate Change Adaptation and B2B Marketing Capabilities},
author = {Surajit Bag},
url = {https://fnege-medias.fr/fnege-video/synergies-of-institutional-theory-and-dynamic-capability-view-in-firm-performance-exploring-climate-change-adaptation-and-b2b-marketing-capabilities/},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-04-01},
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note = {Based on institutional theory and the dynamic capability view, this study delves into the relationship between a firm's climate change adaptation (CCA) capability and its performance, with a focus on the mediating influence of business-to-business (B2B) marketing capability. The study poses two main research questions: RQ1: What role do institutional pressures play in fostering CCA capability among B2B firms in both developed and developing countries? RQ2: How does the CCA capability of B2B firms impact their performance? To validate the theoretical model developed, data is collected through surveys conducted in a developed country (Australia) and a developing country (South Africa). The study holds significance on two fronts: (a) being among the first to examine the influence of institutional pressures on CCA capability development, and (b) uncovering the mediating role of marketing capability in enhancing B2B firm performance through CCA capability. The study's novel contribution lies in identifying pivotal elements for driving exceptional B2B firm performance amidst climate change, while employing institutional theory and the dynamic capability view to elucidate underlying mechanisms.},
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