About
- Current Position
- Associate Professor
- Faculty Category
- Full-Time Faculty
- Academic Area
- Operations Management ↗
Academic Profile
Dr. Saumyaranjan Sahoo (Saumya) brings a uniquely accomplished perspective to Production and Operations Management, distinguished by a distinctive blend of academic rigor and deep, hands-on industrial leadership. His academic journey is marked by excellence, having secured university ranks in both his Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics Engineering and his Master's in Technology Management before earning his Ph.D from Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.
An avid and influential researcher, Saumya explores the frontiers of Production Planning, Industry 4.0, IoT, and Sustainable Manufacturing. His work is regularly featured in top-tier journals, and his contributions have placed him among the top 2% of scientists globally in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Prior to his current role at IIM Sambalpur, he has held academic and administrative positions at Jaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur and Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad. Beyond academia, Saumya brings over five years of diverse industry experience across manufacturing, global supply chain management, and management consulting.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Saumya enjoys a balanced life of long drives, professional badminton, astral observation through his telescope, mastering the guitar, and exploring the sci-fi domain.
Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Decision Science – I & II
- Operations Management – I & II
- Supply Chain Management
- Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Management
- Applied Optimization & Analytics
Research
Journal Articles (ABDC A*)
Sahoo, S., Donthu, N., Kumar, S., & Vyas, M. (2026). How can digital dexterity contribute to the success of new product development in B2B SaaS companies? Comprehending the roles of inclusive leadership, capabilities for open innovation, and competitive intensity. Industrial Marketing Management. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2026.02.003. (ABDC: A*)
Sahoo, S., Islam, N., Kumar, A., & Mangla, S. K. (2025). Exploring Relationship between Digital Dexterity, Supply Chain Quality Management, Agility and Performance – Empirical Evidence from B2B Manufacturers. Industrial Marketing Management. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2025.03.008. (ABDC: A*)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., Donthu, N., & Singh, A. K. (2024). Artificial Intelligence Capability, Open Innovation, and Business Performance – Empirical Insights from B2B Manufacturers. Industrial Marketing Management. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2023.12.008. (ABDC: A*)
Journal Articles (ABDC A)
Sahoo, S., Mangla, S. K., Gold, S., & Kumar, A. (2026). Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience to Counterfeiting. Journal of Business Logistics. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbl.70075. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., Mangla, S. K., & Emrouznejad, A. (2026). Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience through Digital Twin-Enabled Risk Management: The Role of Logistic Service Coordination and Distribution Network Efficiency. International Journal of Production Economics. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2026.110016. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Sainger, G., Rao, G. M., & Kumar, S. (2026). Reimagining the banking ecosystem in the metaverse: a conceptual integration and future research agenda. Electronic Commerce Research. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10660-026-10148-x. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Venkatesh, V.G., Shi, Y., Sreedharan, V. R., & Schleper, M. (2025). Analyzing the Effect of Lean Six Sigma Practices and Green Culture on Circular Manufacturing Capabilities in Achieving 3P Performance. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70197. (ABDC: A)
Meena, R., Sahoo, S., Malik, A., Kumar, S., & Nguyen, M. (2025). Artificial Intelligence and Circular Supply Chains: Framework for Applications and Deployment from the Triple Bottom Line Model Perspective. Annals of Operations Research. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-025-06510-1. (ABDC: A)
Ardra, S., Kumar, A., Khan, M. Z., Sahoo, S., & Liu, Y. (2025). Breaking digital barriers: a study on achieving sustainable consumption and production patterns in food supply chain. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-09-2024-0674. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Mukhuty, S., Upadhyay, A., & Kaliyan, M. (2025). Digital Platform Capabilities and Circular Economy: Impact of Customer Green Pressure on Frugal Innovative Strategies. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70281. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Chauhan, A., Meena, R., & Venkatesh, V.G. (2025). How Boundary-Spanning Search, Design for Circularity, and Artificial Intelligence Powered Analytics Enhance Manufacturer’s Circularity Performance?. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70349. (ABDC: A)
Deep, S., Phillips, D., Agrawal, V., Vishnoi, S. K., Lou, E., & Sahoo, S. (2025). Technology integration in India’s real estate sector: measuring awareness of virtual reality and closed-loop marketing. Building Research & Information. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2025.2544706. (ABDC: A)
Singh, N., Vishnani, S., Khandelwal, V., Sahoo, S., & Kumar, S. (2024). A Systematic Review of Paradoxes linked with Digital Transformation of Business. Journal of Enterprise Information Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-07-2023-0397. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., Venkatesh, M., Venkatesh, V.G., & Kamble, S. (2024). Big Data Management Activities for Sustainable Business Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from the Indian Pharmaceutical Sector. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3174782. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., Mangla, S. K., & Ishizaka, A. (2024). Examining the effects of Industry 4.0 adoption, information acquisition capability, and organizational ambidexterity on innovation and circular economy performance. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.4067. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., & Vyas, M. (2024). How Does Blockchain Technology Contribute to the Development and Functioning of Smart Cities? A Scoping Review and Future Research Directions. Journal of Economic Surveys. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/joes.12679. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., & Upadhyay, A. (2024). Improving Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Performance: Analyzing Impacts of Industry 4.0, Lean Six Sigma and Circular Supply Chain Management. Annals of Operations Research. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-024-05945-2. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., Mangla, S. K., & Tiwari, A. (2024). Industry 4.0 Adoption and Eco-Product Innovation Capability – Understanding the Role of Supply Chain Integration. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3949. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S. (2023). Assessing the impact of stakeholder pressure and green data analytics on firm’s environmental performance – understanding the role of green knowledge management and green technological innovativeness. R&D Management. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12602. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., & Upadhyay, A. (2023). Circular Economy Practices and Environmental Performance: Analysing the Role of Big Data Analytics Capability and Responsible Research & Innovation. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3471. (ABDC: A)
Sharma, D., Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., Huisingh, D., & Sharma, D. (2023). Corporate Nirvana: The Buddhist way to social sustainability and business innovation. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3417. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Sahoo, J., Kumar, S., Lim, W. M., & Ameen, N. (2023). Distance is no longer a barrier to healthcare services: A systematic literature review of telehealth research in top-tier business journals. Internet Research. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/INTR-10-2021-0774. (ABDC: A)
Lim, W. M., Sahoo, S., Agrawal, A., & Vijayvargy, L. (2023). Fear of missing out and revenge travelling: the role of contextual trust, experiential risk, and cognitive image of destination. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/10548408.2023.2276431. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., & Upadhyay, A. (2023). How Green Knowledge Management and Green Technology Innovation Impact Corporate Environmental Performance? Understanding the Role of Green Knowledge Acquisition. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3160. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., & Jakhar, S. (2023). Industry 4.0 Deployment for Circular Economy Performance – Understanding the Role of Green Procurement and Remanufacturing Activities. Business Strategy and the Environment. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3542. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., Ali, F., & Cobanoglu, C. (2023). Rise of fsQCA in Tourism and Hospitality Research: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-03-2023-0288. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., & Mukherjee, D. (2023). Two Decades of International Business and Management Scholarship on Africa: A Critical Review and Future Directions. Management International Review. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11575-023-00513-5. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S. (2022). Big Data Analytics in Manufacturing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research in the Field of Business Management. International Journal of Production Research. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2021.1919333. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., Sivarajah, U., Lim, W. M., Westland, J. C., & Kumar, A. (2022). Blockchain for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Trends and Ways Forward. Electronic Commerce Research. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10660-022-09569-1. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., Jakhar, S. K., & Abedin, M. Z. (2022). Past, Present and Future of Deep Learning Applications for Manufacturing Operations: A Systematic Review. Journal of Enterprise Information Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-01-2022-0025. (ABDC: A)
Kumar, S., Sahoo, S., Lim, W. M., & Dana, L. P. (2022). Religion as a social shaping force in entrepreneurship and business: Insights from a technology-empowered systematic literature review. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121393. (ABDC: A)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, A., Mishra, R., & Tripathi, P. (2022). Strengthening Supply Chain Visibility with Blockchain: A PRISMA-Based Review. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3206109. (ABDC: A)
Kumar, S., Sahoo, S., Kraus, S., Lim, W. M., & Bamel, U. (2022). The Rise of Complexity Theory and fsQCA technique in Business Management Research: A Meta-Analytic Investigation. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121599. (ABDC: A)
Donthu, N., Kumar, S., Sahoo, S., Lim, W. M., & Joshi, Y. (2022). Thirty years of product and brand management research: A retrospective review of the Journal of Product and Brand Management. Journal of Product and Brand Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBM-02-2022-3878. (ABDC: A)
Journal Articles (ABDC B)
Meena, R., Sahoo, S., & Mishra, A. (2026). Dual-process trust formation in travel chatbots: a heuristic-systematic model of cognitive and affective pathways. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTT-12-2024-0862. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2024). Blockchain-enabled Traceability Systems for Supply Chain Quality Management: Empirical Insights from Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-03-2024-0091. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S., Kumar, S., Mukherjee, D., Kraus, S., Dabić, M., & Mahto, R. V. (2024). Internationalization via industry 4.0 technologies: application areas and future roadmap for international business. Management Review Quarterly. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-024-00459-4. (ABDC: B)
Muldoon, J., Lee, Y., Liguori, E. W., Sahoo, S., & Kumar, S. (2024). Mapping the entrepreneurship ecosystem scholarship: current state and future directions. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-024-00975-5. (ABDC: B)
Gangwar, H., Mishra, R., & Sahoo, S. (2023). Role of Bigdata Analytics in Improving Drivers of Omni-Channel Retailing for Improving Logistics Experience. Benchmarking: An International Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-03-2023-0166. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2022). Lean Practices and Operational Performance: The Role of Organizational Culture. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-03-2020-0067. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2022). Process Quality Management and Operational Performance: Exploring the role of Learning and Development Orientation. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-12-2020-0398. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S., & Vijayvargy, L. (2021). Green supply chain management practices and its impact on organizational performance: evidence from Indian manufacturers. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-04-2020-0173. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2021). Impact of Process Quality Management on Firm’s Operational Performance: A Mediation Analysis of Firm’s Absorptive Capacity. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-07-2020-0281. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2020). Aligning operational practices to competitive strategies to enhance the performance of Indian manufacturing firms. Benchmarking: An International Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-03-2020-0128. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2020). Assessing lean implementation and benefits within Indian Automotive Component Manufacturing SMEs. Benchmarking: An International Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-07-2019-0299. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2020). Exploring the effectiveness of maintenance and quality management strategies in Indian manufacturing enterprises. Benchmarking: An International Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-07-2019-0304. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2020). Lean manufacturing practices and performance: the role of social and technical factors. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-03-2019-0099. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2019). Assessment of TPM and TQM practices on business performance: A multi-sector analysis. Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JQME-06-2018-0048. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2019). Quality Management, Innovation Capability and Firm Performance: Empirical Insights from Indian Manufacturing SMEs. The TQM Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-04-2019-0092. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S. (2018). An empirical exploration of TQM, TPM and their integration from Indian Manufacturing Industry. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-03-2018-0075. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2018). Lean implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises: An empirical study of Indian Manufacturing firms. Benchmarking: An International Journal. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-02-2017-0033. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2017). Entrepreneurial orientation of SMEs, Total Quality Management and Firm Performance. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-04-2017-0064. (ABDC: B)
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2018). Lean manufacturing practices and bundles: a comparative analysis. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-01-2017-0002. (ABDC: B)
Journal Articles (ABDC C)
Froese, F. J., Malik, A., Kumar, S., & Sahoo, S. (2022). Asian business and management: review and future directions. Asian Business & Management. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41291-022-00209-y. (ABDC: C)
Other Publications
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2020). An empirical examination of manufacturing improvement practices on performance of Indian manufacturing firms. Materials Today: Proceedings. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.11.057
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2020). Influences of TPM and TQM Practices on Performance of Engineering Product and Component Manufacturers. Procedia Manufacturing. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.111
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2018). Analyzing the effectiveness of lean manufacturing practices in Indian small and medium sized businesses. IEEE Xplore. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2017.8289840
Sahoo, S., & Yadav, S. (2018). Total Quality Management in Indian Manufacturing SMEs. Procedia Manufacturing. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2018.02.155
Research Project
Project Title: “Transforming Banking: The Impact of the Metaverse on Future Financial Services: A Journey towards a Developed India” (Application ID: ICSSR-VB-2024-3887) – Received Funding of INR 15 Lakhs.
Training & Consultancy
Research Project :
• Project Title: “Transforming Banking: The Impact of the Metaverse on Future Financial Services: A Journey towards a Developed India” (Application ID: ICSSR-VB-2024-3887) – Received Funding of INR 15 Lakhs
As Program Director :
• Management Development Program on Strategic Operations Excellence Leadership for Middle-Level Managers of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (25–29 November 2024).
• Management Development Program (SAKSHAM) on Strategic Operations Management for Middle-Level Managers of Indian Oil Corporation (14–19 October 2024).
As Instructor :
• Training Program on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Executives of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (28–31 July 2026), Topic – Use Case for Project Selection, Transportation and Supply Chain using AI | 1 Session.
• Training Program on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Executives of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (29 June – 2 July 2026), Topic – Use Case for Project Selection, Transportation and Supply Chain using AI | 1 Session.
• Training Program on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Executives of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (16–19 June 2026), Topic – Use Case for Project Selection, Transportation and Supply Chain using AI | 1 Session.
• Business Accelerator Program for SC/ST Entrepreneurs (19–24 January 2026), Topic – Inventory Management | 3 Sessions.
• Management Development Program on Operational Excellence and Project Management for Young Leaders of Adani Group (9–21 December 2024), Topic – Decision Making using Operations Research | 4 Sessions.
• Management Development Program (MADHYAMA) on Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies for Middle-Level Managers of Indian Oil Corporation (10–12 December 2024), Topic – Emerging Technologies and Change Management using Industry 4.0 Technologies | 2 Sessions.
• Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program on “Nurturing Future Leadership” for Academicians from Various Institutes of National Importance (25–29 November 2024), Topic – Management, planning, crafting & publishing high quality research papers | 2 Sessions.
• Management Development Program on “Operational Excellence” for Middle-Level Managers from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (25–29 November 2024), Topic – Resource Optimization | 2 Sessions.
• Management Development Program (SAKSHAM) on Strategic Operations Management for Middle-Level Managers of Indian Oil Corporation (14–19 October 2024), Topic – Operational Leadership | 2 Sessions.
• Management Development Program on Operational Excellence and Project Management for Young Leaders of Adani Group (2–14 September 2024), Topic – Decision Making using Operations Research | 4 Sessions.
• Management Development Program (MADHYAMA) on Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies for Middle-Level Managers of Indian Oil Corporation (8–11 July 2024), Topic – Emerging Technologies and Change Management using Industry 4.0 Technologies | 2 Sessions.
• Management Development Program on Operational Excellence and Project Management for Young Leaders of Adani Group (1–13 July 2024), Topic – Quantitative Techniques & Managerial Computing using Excel | 5 Sessions.
• Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program on “Nurturing Future Leadership” for Academicians from Various Institutes of National Importance (18–22 June 2024), Topic – Management, planning, crafting & publishing high quality research papers | 1 Session.
• Management Development Program (SAKSHAM) on Strategic Operations Management for Middle-Level Managers of Indian Oil Corporation (16–17 January 2024), Topic – Operational Leadership | 3 Sessions.
• Management Development Program on Operational Efficiency for Middle-Level Managers of Vaibhav Global Limited (27–29 December 2023), Topic – Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement | 3 Sessions.
Contact
| saumyaranjans@iimsambalpur.ac.in | |
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