Architecting Fail-Safe Supply Networks (PDF)

Golnoosh Rasoulifar, Ph.D. is an independent consultant in the area of analytics and system design. Her research in Industrial Engineering is focused on the incorporation of methods and tools to enable specialists from multiple areas to work together, including engineering, design, consumer behavior, environment, marketing and branding. Her research in Engineering Education domain is focused on application of effective teaching practices and measures of success. Golnoosh has authored several conference and journal papers in both domains. Golnoosh's passion is to promote creative thinking and effective knowledge sharing in multidisciplinary projects.

Janet K. Allen, Ph.D. holds the John and Mary Moore Chair in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She has co-authored a textbook, two monographs and more than 300 technical papers dealing with the management of uncertainty in the integrated realization of materials, products and associated manufacturing processes, the design of mechanical, thermal and structural systems; and ships and aircraft. Janet is a Fellow of ASME and a Senior Member of AIAA. Janet's passion is to create, archive, and transmit knowledge about the realization of complex engineering systems.

Jitesh H. Panchal, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. His research interests are in the science of systems engineering with focus on three areas: democratization of design and manufacturing, decision making in decentralized socio-technical systems, and integrated products and materials design. He is a recipient of a CAREER award from the US National Science Foundation, Young Engineer Award, three best paper awards from ASME, and a university silver medal from IIT Guwahati. Jitesh is passionate about solving problems at the interface of multiple disciplines.

Ramakrishnan S. (RS) Srinivasan, Ph.D. is a Principal Scientist in the Digital Manufacturing and Operations Innovation Program at Tata Consultancy Services. He has over 25 years of industrial experience with a rich background in supply chain application software, mechanical design, manufacturing and industrial engineering. RS's publication record includes twenty-two conference papers, journal articles, and book chapters. He has filed two patent applications. His passion lies in applied research in the supply chain domain, with an emphasis on risk management methods and scenario planning.

Jeffrey D. Tew, Ph.D. is the Chief Scientist and founding Director for the Digital Manufacturing and Operations Innovation Program for Tata Consultancy Services. He is an internationally known innovation leader and subject matter expert in Digital Manufacturing, Transportation and Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics, Green Supply Chain Design and Execution, and Service Parts Management with over 25 years' experience in industrial research. He has maintained a strong publication record throughout his career, including filing 12 U.S. Patents awarded to date, over 80 internal GM R&D publications, and over 35 archival publications in leading professional journals. Jeff is passionate about developing top-notch industrial research teams and developing innovative solutions to crucial business problems.

Farrokh Mistree, Ph.D. holds the L. A. Comp Chair in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. He has co-authored two textbooks, two monographs and more than 400 technical papers dealing with the integrated realization of materials, products and associated manufacturing processes, the design of mechanical, thermal and structural systems; ships and aircraft. Farrokh is a Fellow of ASME, an Associate Fellow of AIAA, a Life Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Farrokh's passion is to help motivated people define and achieve their dreams.