Dr. Adnan is a business academic and an industrial engineer with expertise in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Quality Control, and Project Management. He is also a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Dr. Adnan holds B.Sc. from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh, M.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi, USA, and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
Currently, he is working as an associate professor of Management at the School of Business and Economics, North South University. Previously, he taught at Independent University, Bangladesh, and Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology. He also conducts workshops and invited lectures at renowned universities (e.g., The University of Dhaka (DU), BUET, etc.). His wide range of students includes both business and engineering graduates and supply chain professionals.
His current research interests include humanitarian logistics, supply chain pricing, lean six sigma applications, etc. He has published quality articles in internationally indexed and high impact factor journals such as the International Journal of Production Economics, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, etc. He attended many international conferences worldwide (e.g., USA, China, Bangladesh, etc.). He also serves as a reviewer for renowned journals published by Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, etc.
- Adnan, Z.H., Chakraborty, K., Bag, S., & Wu, J.S. (2023). Pricing and Green Investment Strategies for Electric Vehicle Supply Chain in a Competitive Market under Different Channel Leadership. Annals of Operations Research, vol(issue), pp-pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-023-05523-y (Indexing: ABS 3, ABDC A, SCI, Web of Science, Scopus, Q1; Publisher: Springer; CiteScore: 7.1; Impact Factor:4.6)
- Adnan, Z.H., & Özelkan E. (2023). Supply chain price variability under the buyback contract. Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 40(4), 301-322. https://doi.org/10.1080/21681015.2023.2194877 (Indexing: ESCI, Web of Science, Scopus, Q2; Publisher: Taylor & Francis; CiteScore: 3.8)
- Debnath B, Shakur M.S., Tanjum F., Rahman M.A., Adnan Z.H. (2022), Impact of Additive Manufacturing on the Supply Chain of Aerospace Spare Parts Industry—A Review. Logistics. 6(2), 28. https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics6020028 (Indexing: Scopus, ESCI, Web of Science; Publisher: MDPI)
- Adnan, Z.H., Ashik, A.H., Rahman, M., Bhuiyan, S.S. and Ganguly, A. (2022) ‘Applying linear programming for logistics distribution of essential relief items during COVID-19 lockdown: evidence from Bangladesh’, Int. J. Logistics Economics and Globalisation, 9(3), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLEG.2022.10044914. (Indexing: ABDC-C; Publisher: Inderscience)
- Alam, S., Adnan, Z.H., Baten, M.A. and Bag, S. (2021), Assessing vulnerability of informal floating workers in Bangladesh before and during COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-method analysis, Benchmarking: An International Journal, 29(5), 1677-1702. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-06-2021-0329 (Indexing: Scopus, ABDC-B; ESCI, Web of Science; Publisher: Emerald Publishing; CiteScore: 5.8)
- Bashar, A., Hasin, A., & Adnan, Z.H. (2021). Impact of Lean Manufacturing: Evidence from Apparel Industry in Bangladesh. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 12(5), 923-943. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-01-2020-0005 (Indexing: SSCI, Web of Science, Scopus; Publisher: Emerald Publishing; CiteScore: 5.4; Impact factor: 4.14)
- Rahman, M.A., Hossain, A., Debnath, B., Zefat, Z.M., Morshed, M.S., & Adnan, Z.H. (2021), Intelligent Vehicle Scheduling and Routing for a Chain of Retail Stores: A Case Study of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Logistics, 5(3), 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics5030063 (Indexing: Scopus, ESCI, Web of Science; Publisher: MDPI)
- Ali, S. M., Hossen, M. A., Mahtab, Z., Kabir, G., Paul, S. K., & Adnan, Z.H. (2020). Barriers to lean six sigma implementation in the supply chain: An ISM model. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 149, 106843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2020.106843 (Indexing: SCI, Web of Science, Scopus; Publisher: Elsevier; CiteScore: 9.7; Impact factor: 4.135; ABDC: A)
- Adnan, Z.H., & Özelkan E. (2020). Bullwhip Effect in Pricing under the Revenue-sharing Contract. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 145, 106528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2020.106528 (Indexing: SCI, Web of Science, Scopus; Publisher: Elsevier; CiteScore: 9.7; Impact factor: 4.135; ABDC: A)
- Adnan, Z.H., Afrin, T., Kundu, M., & Juthi, A.A. (2020). Priority Based Relief Allocations at The Rohingya Refugee Camps: Effective decision making using TOPSIS and AHP, Annals of Engineering, 1(1). (Publisher: ImperialOpen Publishing, London, UK)
- Adnan, Z. H., & Özelkan, E. C. (2019). Bullwhip Effect in Pricing under different Supply Chain Game Structures. Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management, 18(5), 393-404. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41272-019-00203-8 (Indexing: ESCI, Web of Science, Scopus; Publisher: Springer; CiteScore: 0.72; ABDC: B)
- Ashfaque, A., Siddique, M. N. A., Adnan, Z. H., & Bashar, A. (2019). Analyzing a Fintech/Lendtech Company Through the Business Model Canvas Lens. Independent Business Review, 12, 19-24. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2420174351
- Ozelkan E., Lim, C., & Adnan, Z.H. (2018). Conditions of Reverse Bullwhip Effect in Pricing under Joint Decision of Replenishment and Pricing, International Journal of Production Economics, 200, 207-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.03.018. (Indexing: SCI, Web of Science, Scopus; Publisher: Elsevier; CiteScore: 12.2; Impact Factor: 5.134; ABDC: A)
- Hossain, M. F., Adnan, Z. H., & Hasin, M. (2014). Improvement in weighting assignment process in Analytic Hierarchy Process by introducing suggestion matrix and Likert scale. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 3(4). https://ojs.excelingtech.co.uk/index.php/IJSCM/article/view/1000 . (Scopus indexed)
- Sarder, MD, Adnan, Z. H., & Miller, C. (2013). Biomass Transportation Model for Intermodal Network. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2(2). https://ojs.excelingtech.co.uk/index.php/IJSCM/article/view/749 . (Scopus indexed)
Education
PhD in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (Multi-disciplinary program), 2017. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC, USA. Dissertation Title: Bullwhip Effect in Pricing in Varying Supply Chain Structures and Contracts Using a Game Theoretical Framework
MS in Logistics, Trade, and Transportation, 2013. The University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi, USA
B.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering, 2012. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), 2006. Birshrestha Noor Mohammad Rifles Public School and College, Peelkhana, Dhaka
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), 2004. Armanitola Govt. High School, Dhaka
Certification
SSMI Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, issued by ‘Six Sigma Management Institute by Dr. Mikel J. Harry, USA’ on 28 December 2019; Credential ID 2798175 - 3495425
Teaching for Active Learning, facilitated by the Foundation for Learning, Teaching, and Research (FLTR), 6th Batch, 18-20 July 2019
Associate Professor, Dept. of Management, School of Business and Economics, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; June 2021 – current
- Courses taught: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transportation, Six Sigma and Lean Management, Project Management, Procurement and Sourcing, Demand Planning and Inventory Management
Assistant Professor and Department Coordinator, Dept. of General Management, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh; Jan 2019 – May 2021 (2 year 5 months)
- Courses taught: Operations Management, Total Quality Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
- Curriculum Development: BBA in Supply Chain Management, MBA in Supply Chain Management, EMBA in Entrepreneurship Development and Management.
- Certificate Program Development: Lean Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, Construction Management
- Intern Supervision: 10 undergraduate students.
- Outcome-Based-Education Supervision
- Faculty coordinator
- Center for RMG Studies
Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Production Engineering (Industrial and Production Engineering Discipline), Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh; Nov 2017- Jan 2019 (1 year 2 months)
- Courses taught: Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Business Management
- Thesis Supervision: A total of 27 undergraduate students.
Research and Teaching Assistant, System Engineering and Engineering Management, UNC Charlotte; 2014 – 2017 (3 years)
- Research: Game theory, Price fluctuation, Supply chain profits, Contracts, Competition
- Three journal papers and Five conference presentations
- I was awarded as the Outstanding Teaching Assistant
- TA Courses taught: Lean Supply Networks, Lean Six Sigma Practices, Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis, Industrial and Technology Management Seminar, Computation Method (Matlab)
Graduate Life Fellows, Center for Graduate Life, The Graduate School, UNC Charlotte; 2016 – 2017 (1 year)
- Enhanced and engaged the graduate community from diverse social and academic background
- Represented the Graduate School and its Center for Graduate Life and serve as an ambassador
- Increased awareness of opportunities and resources; Address questions and concerns about graduate school;
- Provided support and mentoring from orientation through graduation
- Hosted a three-session professional networking event and workshops on conducting research and pursuing career afterwards.
Graduate Assistant, Center for Logistics, Trade, and Transportation, University of Southern Mississippi, 2012 – 2013 (9 months)
- One journal paper and One conference proceeding; Top paper award.
- Modeled intermodal network that optimizes both transportation cost and time;
- Assessed the risk of route for hazmat transportation;
- Identified the factors that influence re-shoring of manufacturing functions towards U.S.
- Outstanding Journal Publication, Independent University. (2021)
- Outstanding Conference Participation, Independent University. (2021)
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant, UNC Charlotte. (2015)
- Top paper award, University of Southern Mississippi. (2013)
- Supply Chain Management (MBA, EMBA, & B.Sc. in Engineering)
- Operations Management (BBA & MBA)
- Logistics and Transportation (BBA)
- Demand Planning and Inventory Management (MBA & EMBA)
- Procurement and Sourcing (MBA & EMBA)
- Project Management (BBA)
- Six Sigma and Lean Management (BBA)
- Total Quality Management (BBA)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (BBA)
- Quality Control and Management (B.Sc. in Engineering)
- Industrial Business Management (B.Sc. in Engineering)
- Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis
- Computation Method (MatLAB)
Journal Reviewer
- Computers and Industrial Engineering (CAIE), Elsevier
- Energies, MDPI
- Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal (FSMJ), Springer
- Health and Technology (HEAL), Springer
- International Journal of Manpower (IJM), Emerald
- International Journal of Production Research (IJPR), Taylor & Francis
- International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation (IJLEG), Inderscience
- International Social Work (ISW), SAGE
- Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing (JBIM), Emerald
- Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization (JIMO), AIMS
- Logistics, MDPI
- Omega, Elsevier
- Sustainability, MDPI
- Systems, MDPI
- The Engineering Economist, Taylor & Francis
Services:
- Session Chair, Technical session on Marine Supply Chain in Bangladesh, at the Supply Chain Management Summit 2023, jointly organized by Northern University Bangladesh and Techno India University. (18 June 2023)
- Member, Academic Curriculum and Planning Committee, Dept. of Management, North South University (2023 – current)
- Member, Research Committee, Dept. of Management, North South University (2023 – current)
- Member, Curriculum Committee, iSER report, AACSB accreditation team, North South University (2023 – current)
- Member, SBE Scientific Review Committee, North South University (2022-current)
- Hosted an invited talk at North South University on ‘Supply Chain of Nestle BD’ by Pervez Sajjad, Supply Chain Director, Nestle Bangladesh (25 February 2023)
- Hosted an invited talk at North South University on ‘Six Sigma DMAIC Case Study’ by Sadique Salim, Vice President Bangladesh, Six Sigma Management Institute (11 August 2021)
- Hosted an invited talk at North South University on ‘Supply Chain Strategy during Pandemic’ by Mohammad Mamun Chowdhury, Head of Supply Chain, Rahimafrooz Storage Power Business (RSPB) (9 July 2021)
- Conference Secretariat (2021), International Conference on Economics, Business, Technology Management 2021, hosted by Independent University, Bangladesh at Radisson Blu, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Supervised the implementation of Outcome-Based-Education at School of Business, Independent University, Bangladesh (2021)
- Faculty coordinator, Dept. of General Management, Independent University, Bangladesh (2019-21)
- Developed the annual plan for Center for RMG Studies, Independent University, Bangladesh (2021)
- Hosted an alumni session at Independent University, Bangladesh on ‘Entrepreneurial Experience Talk’ by Abrar Zahoor, Co-founder, Docterio (26 April 2021)
- Hosted an industry talk at Independent University, Bangladesh on “Customer Collaboration – A win/win or win/lose?” by Khan Md Ibrahim, Process Improvement Manager, American & Effird Bangladesh (28 March 2021)
- Conducted a session as a Guest speaker on “JIT and Lean Operations” at the University of Dhaka on 3 December 2020.
- Served as a Guest speaker at “Meet the Leaders - Open House” hosted by IUB and the Bangladesh chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) on 7 October 2020
- Served as a Panelist in a webinar titled “Lean Six Sigma Career Prospects in Bangladesh”, hosted by Six Sigma Management Institute on 13th June 2020.
- Co-chaired a session at the International Scientific Conference: Sustainability of Global Garment Industries, co-hosted by Aalborg University, Denmark and Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (March 2019)
- Hosted a three-session professional networking event and workshops on conducting research and pursuing career afterwards, UNC Charlotte (2017).
- Served as an ambassador and a mentor for the graduate students; enhanced and engaged the graduate community from diverse social and academic background; increased awareness of opportunities and resources and represented the Graduate School and its Center for Graduate Life; addressed questions and concerns about graduate school; provided support and mentoring from orientation through graduation (2016-2017)
- Member: INFORMS (2016-17); Institute of Industrial and System Engineers (IISE) (2015); APICS- The Association for Operations Management (2013)
- Supply Chain Management
- Humanitarian Logistics
- Pricing
- Contracts
- Game Theory
- Lean Six Sigma
