Maneesh Kumar

Maneesh Kumar is a Professor of Service Operations at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.

He conducts cross disciplinary applied research in the area of Operational Excellence including topics such as Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Lean, Green, and Innovation (iLEGO), Heathcare Process/Service Innovation using Big Data Analytics, Knowledge Clusters for capability enhancement within SMEs. This has resulted in publications of over 120 journals and conferences papers, edited books, and conference proceedings. His research participants encompasses range of industry including Automotive Industry (India, UK, Japan), Service Industries and Public Sector organizations including NHS. His current research interests are integration of Operations Excellence with Industry 4.0 and Big data environement, Operational Capabilities development in micro and small companies through cluster formation, sustaining operations excellence, Innovative Circular Economy Business Models.

He is co-hosting 25th Lean Enteprise Research Centre (LERC) conference on 10th September 2019 in Cardiff university. He co-chaired 21st Quality Management & Organisational Development Conference hosted in Cardiff University from 22nd-24th August, 2018. He has also initiated a first practice based forum on Lean Green and Innovation (iLEGO) that brings practitioner community together to have engaged discussion on synergies and misalignments between the three topics and promote cross learning between different industries. The 3rd iLEGO workshop was hosted on 15th January 2019 in Cardiff University.

He has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to teaching at Cardiff University’s Celebrating Excellence Awards 2018 in the category of 'Excellence in Teaching including Training & Development'.

He has been involved in delivering LSS training up to Black Belt level and delivered several workshops on LSS application in different type and size of industries including Kwik-Fit Insurance Services, Standard Life, Admiral, Principality, Bakkavor Group, Norbert Dentressangle, Norgine Ltd., Celsa Steel, NHS Grampian, NHS Sheltand, Edinburgh City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Tata Motors. He is also a regular speaker at International Conferences and Seminars on LSS & Process Excellence.

Publication

2019

• Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2019. Innovative airport 4.0 condition-based maintenance system for baggage handling DCV systems. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (10.1108/IJPPM-04-2018-0136)

2018

• Chen, C.et al. 2018. Energy consumption modelling using deep learning technique — a case study of EAF. Procedia CIRP 72, pp. 1063-1068. (10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.095)
• Oliff, H.et al. 2018. Integrating intelligence and knowledge of human factors to facilitate collaboration in manufacturing. Presented at: IDETC/CIE 2018: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, 26-29 August 2018.
• Kumar, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2018. Synergetic effect of lean and green on innovation: a resource-based perspective. International Journal of Production Economics (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.04.007)
• Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Kumar, M. 2018. Synergies and misalignments in lean and green practices: a logistics industry perspective. Production Planning and Control
• Alexander, A. E., Kumar, M. and Walker, H. L. 2018. A decision theory perspective on complexity in performance measurement and management. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 19(5), pp. 204-522. (10.1108/IJOPM-10-2016-0632)
• Ellis, G.et al. 2018. Scientific management, the US Civil Communications Section (CCS) training system and their impacts on contemporary management thinking. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence
• Oliff, H.et al. 2018. A framework of integrating knowledge of human factors to facilitate HMI and collaboration in intelligent manufacturing. Procedia CIRP 72, pp. 135-140. (10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.047)
• Koenig, F., Found, P. and Kumar, M. 2018. Condition monitoring for airport baggage handling in the area of industry 4.0. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, pp. -.
• 2017
• Gosling, J.et al. 2017. Identifying Supply Chain Transitions for the realization of collaborative digital engineering. Presented at: EurOMA 2017: 24th International Annual EurOMA conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017.

2016

• Dora, M., Kumar, M. and Gellynck, X. 2016. Determinants and barriers to Lean implementation in food processing SMEs- a multiple case analysis. Production Planning & Control 27(1), pp. 1-23. (10.1080/09537287.2015.1050477)
• Kumar, M. and Kumar, N. 2016. Three dimensions of service recovery: examining relationship and impact. Supply Chain Management 21(2), pp. 273-286. (10.1108/SCM-03-2015-0086)
• Esain, A. E.et al. 2016. Reverse exchange: classifications for public service SCM. Supply Chain Management 21(2), pp. 216-227. (10.1108/SCM-01-2015-0041)
• Timans, W.et al. 2016. Implementation of continuous improvement based on Lean Six Sigma in small- and medium-sized enterprises. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 27(3-4), pp. 309-324. (10.1080/14783363.2014.980140)

2015

• MacKerron, G.et al. 2015. Performance management of suppliers in outsourcing project: case analysis from the financial services industry. Production Planning & Control 26(2), pp. 150-165. (10.1080/09537287.2013.869702)

2014

• Kumar, M., Khurshid, K. K. and Waddell, D. 2014. Status of Quality Management practices in manufacturing SMEs: a comparative study between Australia and the UK. International Journal of Production Research 52(21), pp. 6482-6495. (10.1080/00207543.2014.948574)
• Gijo, E. V.et al. 2014. An application of Six Sigma methodology for improving the first pass yield of a grinding process. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 25(1), pp. 125-135. (10.1108/JMTM-12-2011-0109)
• Dora, M.et al. 2014. Application of lean practices in small and medium-sized food enterprises. British Food Journal 116(1), pp. 125-141. (10.1108/BFJ-05-2012-0107)
• MacKerron, G.et al. 2014. Supplier replenishment policy using e-Kanban: A framework for successful implementation. Production Planning & Control: The Management of Operations 25(2), pp. 161-175. (10.1080/09537287.2013.782950)

2013

• Dora, M.et al. 2013. Operational performance and critical success factors of lean manufacturing in European food processing SMEs. Trends in Food Science & Technology 31(2), pp. 156-164. (10.1016/j.tifs.2013.03.002)
• Dora, M.et al. 2013. Food quality management system: Reviewing assessment strategies and a feasibility study for European food small and medium-sized enterprises. Food Control 31(2), pp. 607-616. (10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.12.006)
• Arumugam, V., Antony, J. and Kumar, M. 2013. Linking learning and knowledge creation to project success in six Sigma Projects: An empirical investigation. International Journal of Production Economics 141(1), pp. 388-402. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.09.003)

2012

• Antony, J.et al. 2012. Application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in a transactional environment. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 29(1), pp. 31-53. (10.1108/02656711211190864)
• Suresh, S.et al. 2012. Six Sigma and leadership: some observations and agenda for future research. The TQM Journal 24(3), pp. 231-247. (10.1108/17542731211226754)

2011

• McAdam, R.et al. 2011. Absorbing new knowledge in small and medium-sized enterprises: a multiple case analysis of Six Sigma. International Small Business Journal n/a (10.1177/0266242611406945)
• Mishra, N.et al. 2011. Addressing lot sizing and warehousing scheduling problem in manufacturing environment. Expert Systems with Applications 38(9), pp. 11751-11762. (10.1016/j.eswa.2011.03.062)
• Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Tiwari, M. K. 2011. Six Sigma implementation framework for SMEs - a roadmap to manage and sustain the change. International Journal of Production Research 49(18), pp. 5449-5467. (10.1080/00207543.2011.563836)
• Antony, J. and Kumar, M. 2011. Lean six sigma: research and practice.. Denmark: BookBooN.com Ltd.

2009

• Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2009. Multiple case-study analysis of quality management practices within UK Six Sigma and non-Six Sigma manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 223(7), pp. 925-934. (10.1243/09544054JEM1288)
• Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Cho, B. R. 2009. Project selection and its impact on the successful deployment of Six Sigma. Business Process Management Journal 15(5), pp. 669-686. (10.1108/14637150910987900)
• Kumar, M., Antony, J. and Douglas, A. 2009. Does size matter for Six Sigma implementation?: Findings from the survey in UK SMEs. The TQM Journal 21(6), pp. 623-635. (10.1108/17542730910995882)

2008

• Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Labib, A. 2008. Gearing Six Sigma into UK manufacturing SMEs: results from a pilot study. Journal of the Operational Research Society 59(4), pp. 482-493. (10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602437)
• Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2008. Comparing the quality management practices in UK SMEs. Industrial Management & Data Systems 108(9), pp. 1153-1166. (10.1108/02635570810914865)
• Kumar, M.et al. 2008. Common myths of Six Sigma demystified. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 25(8), pp. 878-895. (10.1108/02656710810898658)

2007

• Kumar, M.et al. 2007. Winning customer loyalty in an automotive company through Six Sigma: a case study. Quality and Reliability Engineering International 23(7), pp. 849-866. (10.1002/qre.840)
• Kumar, M. 2007. Critical success factors and hurdles to Six Sigma implementation: the case of a UK manufacturing SME. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage 3(4), pp. 333-351. (10.1504/IJSSCA.2007.017176)
• Antony, J.et al. 2007. Six sigma in service organisations: Benefits, challenges and difficulties, common myths, empirical observations and success factors. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 24(3), pp. 294-311. (10.1108/02656710710730889)

2006

• Kumar, M.et al. 2006. Implementing the Lean Sigma framework in an Indian SME: a case study. Production Planning & Control 17(4), pp. 407-423. (10.1080/09537280500483350)
• Antony, J.et al. 2006. An application of Taguchi method of experimental design for new product design and development process. Assembly Automation 26(1), pp. 18-24. (10.1108/01445150610645611)
• Kumar, S.et al. 2006. Kernel distance-based robust support vector methods and its application in developing a robust K-chart. International Journal of Production Research 44(1), pp. 77-96. (10.1080/00207540500216037)
• Antony, J.et al. 2006. Multiple response optimization using Taguchi methodology and neuro-fuzzy based model. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 17(7), pp. 908-925. (10.1108/17410380610688232)

2005

• Tiwari, M. K., Kumar, M. and Antony, J. 2005. An application of Six Sigma methodology to reduce the engine-overheating problem in an automotive company. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 219(8), pp. 633-646. (10.1243/095440505X32418)
• Antony, J., Kumar, M. and Madu, C. N. 2005. Six sigma in small- and medium-sized UK manufacturing enterprises: Some empirical observations. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 22(8), pp. 860-874. (10.1108/02656710510617265)
• Makrymichalos, M.et al. 2005. Statistical thinking and its role for industrial engineers and managers in the 21st century. Managerial Auditing Journal 20(4), pp. 354-363. (10.1108/02686900510592043)