International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering

International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering is an international refereed journal dedicated to the latest advancement of transportation technologies and engineering. The goal of this journal is to keep a record of the state-of-the- art research and promote the research work in the areas.

Ganesh Kothandapani

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Research Scientist, Ganesh Kothandapani, McKinsey & Company, India

Research Areas

Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management

Education

2005Ph.DIndian Institute of Technology Madras
2002M.ENational Institute of Technology
2000B.EAnnamalai University, Chidambaram, India
1996H.S.CA.R.L.M. Matriculation & Higher Secondary School, Cuddalore, India
1994S.S.L.CSt. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Cuddalore, India

Experience

2009-presentSenior Consultant, Supply Chain, Global Business Services, Global Delivery, IBM India Private Limited, Mumbai, India
2007-2009 Assistant Consultant, Manufacturing Industry Solutions Unit, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Mumbai, India
2005-2007Research Analyst, Corporate Supply Chain Management, Lakshmi Machine Works Limited, Coimbatore, India
2002-2005Half-Time Teaching and Research Associate awarded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, India at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India

Academic Achievement

Appreciation for ILOG DP and IA Training conducted for IBM Daksh Employees by by Manoj Madassery
Ranked 1st out of 23 Guest Lectures delivered at 5th National Statistics Day and Summer training Program on Optimization and Business analytics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi
One Appreciation Honor from Rahul M Kulkarni, project manager, IBM India Private Limited for efficient execution of project at FINOLEX Industries Limited-Pune
Two Thanks Award from Sivakumar Lakshmanan and Dhanalakshmi P, Project Managers of IBM India Private Limited for supporting mega project Wrigley Confectionaries Limited and for advising internal IBM project
One Appreciation Honor from Saranik Ghosh, project manager, IBM India Private Limited for efficient execution of project at Larsen and Toubro Limited-Mumbai
2 Awards from Tata Consultancy Services Limited for "High Productivity and Optimum Resource Utilization" and "Effective Performance and Commitment" for year 2007-2008
One Award from Dow International Chemical Company Private Limited for the accomplishment of major project "Integrated Site Logistics" for the period Apr-Nov 2008
First Prize Winner for Slogan Competition on World Environmental Day-5 June 09 from Dow International Chemical Company Private Limited
Best Paper Award for the paper titled "Heuristic algorithm based on clustering and rank based simulated annealing for vehicle routing problem with simultaneous delivery and pick-up", VIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Manage
Government Endowment Award and Scholarship by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli for Securing First Rank in M.E. Industrial Engineering
Prof. R. Natarajan Award by Annamalai University for Securing University First Rank in B.E. Mechanical and Production Engineering
Ch. Veera Reddy AUETAA Award by Annamalai University for Securing First Rank in B.E. Mechanical and Production Engineering
Prof. RM. Sethunarayanan Endowment Award by Annamalai University for All Round Proficiency in B.E. Mechanical and Production Engineering

Membership

Member, Indian Society of Probability and Statistics

Publications: Journals

[1]  Pathiban, P., K. Ganesh, S.Narayanan and S.Dhanalakshmi (2004) "Preferences based decision-making model (PDM) for faculty course assignment problem". Engineering Management, IEEE International, Vol. 3, No.18-21, pp. 1338-1341. (Impact Factor = 0.781)
[2]  Ganesh, K. and M. Punniyamoorthy (2005) "Optimization of continuous-time production planning using hybrid genetic algorithms-simulated annealing". International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.26, No.1-2, pp. 148-154. (Impact Factor = 1.128).
[3]  Ganesh, K. and T. T. Narendran (2007) "CLOVES: A cluster-and-search heuristic to solve the vehicle routing problem with delivery and pick-up". European Journal of Operational Research Vol. 178, Issue 3, pp. 699-717. (Impact Factor = 2.599).
[4]  Ganesh, K. and T. T. Narendran (2008) "TASTE: A two-phase heuristic to solve a routing problem with simultaneous delivery and pick-up", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 37, pp. 1221-1231. (Impact Factor = 1.128).
[5]  Anbuudayasankar S.P., K. Ganesh, S.C.L. Koh, amd K. Mohandas, (2009) "Unified Heuristics to Solve Routing Problem of Reverse Logistics in Sustainable Supply Chain", International Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 41, 3, pp.227-351. (Impact Factor = 0.918).
[6]  Rajesh, R., S. Pugazhendhi , K. Ganesh, C. Muralidharan and R. Sathiamoorthy, (2010) "Influence of 3PL service offerings on client performance in India", Transportation Research-Part E-Logistics and Transportation Review, (Accepted and Online). (Impact Factor = 2.303).
[7]  Rajesh, R., S. Pugazhendhi and K. Ganesh, (2010) "Taxonomy Architecture of Knowledge Management for Third party Logistics Service Provider", Benchmarking-An International Journal, (Accepted and Online). (ABS Grade One)
[8]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Ganesh, K., Lenny Koh, S.C. and Yves Ducq. "Modified Savings Heuristics and Genetic Algorithm for Bi-objective Vehicle Routing Problem with Forced Backhauls", Expert Systems with Applications (Accepted) (Impact Factor =
[9]  Ramkumar, N., P. Subramanian, T.T. Narendran, and K. Ganesh, Erratum to "A genetic algorithm approach for solving a closed loop supply chain model: A case of battery recycling", Applied Mathematical Modelling, Vol.35, pp. 5921-5932, 2011.
[10]  Subramanian. P., N. Ramkumar, T.T. Narendran, and K. Ganesh, A technical note on "Analysis of Closed Loop Supply Chain using Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization", Accepted for publication in International Journal of Production Research, 2011.
[11]  Ganesh, K. and T. T. Narendran (2005) "CLOSE: Heuristic to solve precedence constrained traveling salesman problem with delivery and pick-up". International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol.1, No.4, pp. 320-343.
[12]  Nishanth Chandran, T.T. Narendran and K. Ganesh (2006) "A clustering approach to solve the multiple traveling salesmen problem". International Journal of Industrial Systems and Engineering, Vol.1, No.3, pp. 372-387.
[13]  Ganesh, K. and T. T. Narendran (2007) "CLASH: A heuristic to solve vehicle routing problem with delivery, pick-up and time windows", International Journal of Services and Operations Management Vol.3, No.4, pp. 460-477.
[14]  John Rajan A., K. Surayaprakasa Rao and K. Ganesh (2007) "VEPCE: Decision making model for vendor evaluation with respect to product prioritization and customer expectation". International Journal of Logistics and Systems Management, Vol.3, No.1, pp. 34-55.
[15]  Ganesh, K., A. Sam Nallathambi and T. T. Narendran (2007) "Variants and Solution Approaches for Vehicle Routing Problems: Framework and Comprehensive Review." International Journal of Agile Systems and Management Vol.2, No.1, pp. 50-75.
[16]  Parthiban, P. K.Ganesh, M.Punniyamoorthy, N.L.Parthasarathi (2007) "Logical approach for evaluation of supply chain alternatives" International Journal of Management and Decision Making, Vol.9, No.2, pp. 204-223.
[17]  Parthiban, P. M. Punniyamoorthy, G. Ranga Janardhana, K. Ganesh (2008) "Supply chain architectural framework and supplier relationship model for customer facing business" International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Vol.2, No.4, pp. 332-363.
[18]  Parthiban, P., M.Punniyamoorthy, K.Ganesh, P.D.D.Dominic, (2008) "An integrated model for Optimization of production-distribution inventory levels and routing Structure for a multi-period, multiproduct, bi-echelon supply chain", The International Journal of Applied Management and Technology, Vol.6, No.1, pp. 153-178.
[19]  Parthiban, P., M.Punniyamoorthy, K.Ganesh, N.L.Parthasarathi, (2009) "A hybrid Model for Sourcing Selection with Order Quantity Allocation with Multiple Objectives under Fuzzy Environment", International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, Vol. 2, No.3, pp. 275-298.
[20]  Parthiban, P., M.Punniyamoorthy, K.Ganesh, N.L.Parthasarathi, (2009) "A Model for Selection of Suppliers by Comparison of Two Clustering Algorithms", International Journal of Applied Decision Science, Vol.2, No.4, pp. 422-443.
[21]  Parthiban, P., K.Ganesh, M.Punniyamoorthy, N.L.Parthasarathi, (2009) "Bidding Process and Integrated Fuzzy Model for Global Sourcing based on Customer Preferences". International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp.18-37.
[22]  Parthiban, P., M.Punniyamoorthy, K.Ganesh, N.L.Parthasarathi, (2010) "Development and Assessment of Modified VIKOR Method for Multi-Criteria Single Sourcing in Supply Chain". International Journal of Business and Systems Research, Vol.4, No.1, pp 94-116.
[23]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Ganesh, K. and Mohandas, K. (2008) "Mixed-integer Linear Programming for Vehicle Routing Problem with Simultaneous Delivery and Pick Up with Maximum Route-Length", International Journal of Applied Management Technology, Vol.6, No. 1, pp. 31-52.
[24]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Ganesh, K., Lenny Koh, S.C. and Mohandas, K. "Clustering based Heuristic for Workload Balancing Problem in Enterprise Logistics", International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 302-315, 2009.
[25]  Anbuudayasankar S.P., K. Ganesh, K. Mohandas and Tzong-Ru Lee (2009) "COG: Composite Genetic Algorithm with Local Search Methods to solve mixed vehicle routing problem with backhauls-Application for Public Health Care System". International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 5, No.5, pp.617-636.
[26]  Anbuudayasankar S.P., K. Ganesh, S.C.L. Koh, amd K. Mohandas, (2009) "Clustering-based heuristic for the workload balancing problem in enterprise logistics". International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol.3, No.3, pp. 302-315.
[27]  Dhanalakshmi, R., P. Parthiban, K.Ganesh, and T. Arunkumar, (2009) "Genetic Algorithm to Solve Multi-Period, Multi-Product, Bi-Echelon Supply Chain Network Design Problem". International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Vol. 2, No.4, pp. 24-42.
[28]  Dhanalakshmi, R., T.Arunkumar, P.Parthiban and K. Ganesh, (2009), "Artificial Intelligence Heuristic for Combinatorial Routing Problem", Journal of Information Technology Research, Vol.2, No.1, pp. 19-38.
[29]  Rajesh, R., S.Pughazendhi, C.Muraleedharan and K.Ganesh (2009), "Development of Composite Model for Selection of Third Party Logistics Service Provider", International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 375-401.
[30]  Rajesh, R., S.Pughazendhi and K.Ganesh (2009), "Heuristic to solve allocation problem in supply chain", International Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 107-113.
[31]  Rajesh, R., S.Pughazendhi and K.Ganesh (2009), "An analytic model for selection of and allocation among third party logistics service providers", International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 268-288.
[32]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh. K., (2010), A survey of literature on selection of 3PL providers, International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, 2 (2), pp. 146-170.
[33]  Rajesh, R., S.Pughazendhi, K.Ganesh and C.Muraleedharan, (2011), "AQUA: Analytical Model for Evaluation and Selection of Third-Party Logistics Service Provider in Supply Chain", International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 8, No.1, pp. 27-45.
[34]  Rajesh R, S. Pugazhendhi, K. Ganesh and C Muralidharan (2010), "Service Dimension Based Descriptive Study of Third Party Logistics (3PL) Service Provider and 3PL Users", International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain and Logistics, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.1-8.
[35]  Rajesh R, S. Pugazhendhi and K. Ganesh and Muralidharan C (2010), "Design of Generic Balanced Scorecard Measures for Third Party Logistics Service Providers", International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain and Logistics, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 99-112.
[36]  Hemachitra, R and K. Ganesh (2010), "Effect of Alternative Therapies for Managing Stress", International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain and Logistics, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 91-98.
[37]  Saxena, A., K.Ganesh, A. Saxena and T. Page (2009) "Partially centralised decisions and information synchronisation in supply chain", International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 246-267.
[38]  Ramkumar, N., P. Subramanian, T.T. Narendran and K. Ganesh, "A Decomposition Approach for Inventory Routing Problem", International Journal of Electronic Transport, Vol.1, No.1, 2011.
[39]  Ramkumar, N., P. Subramanian, T.T. Narendran and K. Ganesh, "An Approach for setting Inventory Norms for a Two-Echelon Supply Chain", International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, (Accepted for Publication).
[40]  Ganesh, K., S. Ganesh, T.T. Narendran and V.R. Muraleedharan, "Drug inventory management at public healthcare institutions-a case study", International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization, Vol.3, No.2, 2011.
[41]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, K. and Arunachalam, S. (2008) "Mathematical Model and Genetic Algorithm for Distribution Logistics Problem with Maximum Route Length", International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 307-329. (Impact Factor: 0.065)
[42]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, K. and Parthiban, P. (2008) "Multi-Phase Composite Analytical Model for Integrated Allocation-Routing Problem-Application of Blood Bank Logistics", International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization, Vol. 1 , No. 3, pp. 251-281. (Impact Factor: 0.065)
[43]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, K. and Koh, S. C. (2009) "Multi-Objective Mathematical Model for Order Quantity Allocation in Multiple Discount Environments for Health-care Supply Chain", International Journal of Enterprise Network Management , Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 130-156.
[44]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, K., Punnniyamoorthy, M. and Koh, S.C. (2011) "Genetic Algorithm for Inventory Levels and Routing Structure Optimization in Two Stage Supply Chain", International Journal of Information System and Supply Chain management (Accepted for publication).
[45]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, K. Punnniyamoorthy, M. and Koh, S.C. (2011) "Simulated Annealing for Sequenced Pick-up and Delivery Problem with Time Windows and Heterogeneous Capacitated vehicles", International Journal of Value Chain Management (Accepted for Publication). (Anna University Listed Journal).
[46]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, K., Punniyamoorthy. M. and Koh, S.C. (2010) "Comparison of 2-Opt based Improvement Heuristic and Genetic Algorithm to Solve Balanced Allocation Problem", International Journal of Operational Research, Inderscience Publications (Accepted for Publication). (Anna University Listed Journal).
[47]  Sivakumar, P., Ganesh, Yves Ducq. and Anbuudayasankar, S.P. "Class of Sustainable Supply Chain Routing Problems-Framework and Comprehensive Review", International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering (Under Review). (Anna University Listed Journal)
[48]  Nagarajan, S., Ganesh, K. and Balan S. (2009) "Organizational Readiness Assessment Framework and Model for Knowledge Management-Application for Manufacturing Supply Chain", International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 264-280.
[49]  Nagarajan, S., Sam Nallathambi, A., Palaniappan, PL.K. and Balan, S. (2010) "Customer Relationship Based Strategic Planning using Balanced Scorecard-A Case Study", International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 201-228.
[50]  Nagarajan, S., Ganesh, K., Divya, G.N., Resmi, A.T. and Hemachitra, R. (2012) "Assessment of Behaviour for Implementation of Knowledge Management Solution" International Journal of Business Innovation and Research (Accepted).
[51]  Nagarajan, S., Ganesh, K., Resmi, A.T., Jha, M.K. and Paivi Iskanius, M. (2012) "Influence of Learning Design for Implementation of Knowledge Management Solution", International Journal of Services and Operations Management (Accepted).
[52]  Malairajan, R.A., Ganesh, K. and Koh, S.C. (2009) "Heuristic to Solve Bi-objective Allocation Problem in Distribution Logistics", International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 40-50.
[53]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Malairajan, R.A., Ganesh, K. and Koh, S.C. (2011) "Inventory and Purchase Policy for Textile Machinery Manufacturing Organisation-A Consulting Case", International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain and Logistics, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 25-33.
[54]  Malairajan, R.A., Ganesh, K., Punniyamoorthy, M. and Anbuudayasankar, S.P. (2013) "Decision Support System for Real Time Vehicle Routing in Indian Dairy Industry-A Case Study", International Journal of Information System and Supply Chain management, Vol. 6, No. 3 (Accepted for publication).
[55]  Malairajan, R.A., Subramanian, P., Ganesh, K., Sivakumar, P., and Punniyamoorthy, M. "DIALING: Heuristic to Solve Integrated Resource Allocation and Routing Problem with Upper Bound", International Journal of Value Chain Management (Accepted).
[56]  Malairajan, R.A., Ganesh, K., Qureshi, M.N., Anbuudayasankar, S.P., and Tzong-Ru Lee "Study of Multi-Commodity Network Flow Problem for the Patient Distribution System", International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (Accepted).
[57]  Lee, Tzong-Ru (Jiun-Shen), Lin, Chien-Hui, Dadura, Anieszka M and K. Ganesh, "Promotion of Economic Animal Welfare by Market Force: A Case Study", International Journal of Business Innovation and Research (Accepted).
[58]  Adeola olubukola babalola, Balan sundarakani and Ganesh, K. "Cold Chain Logistics in the Floral Industry", International Journal of Enterprise Network Management", Vol. 4, No.4, 2011.
[59]  Narendran, T.T. and K. Ganesh (2006) "Research Perspective of Supply Chain Modeling" ICFAI Journal of Operations Management, Vol. V, No.4, pp. 7-24.
[60]  Ganesh, K., A. Sam Nallathambi and T. T. Narendran (2007) "CAGE: A Heuristic for Port Logistics Problem", ICFAI Journal of Operations Management, Vol.6, No.2. pp. 1-14.
[61]  Anbuudayasankar S.P., K. Ganesh and K. Mohandas (2008) "CORE: a heuristic to solve vehicle routing problem with mixed delivery and pick-up-Application to blood bank logistics". ICFAI Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol.1, No.3, pp. 7-18.
[62]   Anbuudayasankar S.P., K. Ganesh and K. Mohandas (2009) "Meta-heuristic Approach for Simultaneous Delivery and Pick-up Problem of Banking Industry". ICFAI Journal of Operations Management (Accepted).

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  An analytic approach for the evaluation of enterprise resource planning and supply chain alternatives, International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD 2002) in conjunction with XXXV Annual Convention of ORSI, Anna University, December 27-30, 2002.
[2]  Optimization of production-distribution inventory levels and routing structure in a two stage supply chain using genetic algorithms, Sixth International Conference of the Association of Asia Pacific Operational Research Societies (APORS 2003), IIT Delhi, December 8-11, 2003.
[3]  Comparison of nearest neighbour and analytic hierarchy process based heuristic for drug distribution, VII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, IIM Indore, December 19-21, 2003.
[4]  Decision making for communication networks using analytic hierarchy process, VII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, IIM Indore, December 19-21, 2003.
[5]  New class of heuristic for blood bank distribution, VII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, IIM Indore, December 19-21, 2003.
[6]  Vehicle routing for blood distribution based on analytic hierarchy process, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[7]  Optimization of logistics network distribution using hybrid and heuristic algorithm, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[8]  Multi criteria distribution model using goal programming, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[9]  Comparison of evolutionary algorithms for optimization of production planning, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[10]  Decision support system for evaluation of supply chain alternatives, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[11]  Research perspectives in measuring the performance of supply chain entity, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[12]  Production planning and control in two stage supply chain, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC 2004)-A Technology Watch, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, jointly with University of Massachusetts, USA, January 5-7, 2004.
[13]  Exploring the decision criteria in product procurement of supply chain management, International Conference on Soft Computing (INCSC 2004), Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, May 2004.
[14]  Decision making model for timetabling problem, International Conference on Soft Computing (INCSC 2004), Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, May, 2004.
[15]  Evaluation of supply chain alternatives using analytic hierarchy process, Supply Chain Seminar, An International Conference on Logistics "Unlocking Supply Chain Potential", Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, June 10-11, 2004.
[16]  Heuristic algorithm based on clustering and rank based simulated annealing for vehicle routing problem with simultaneous delivery and pick-up, VIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, NITIE, Mumbai, December 17-20, 2004.
[17]  NONA: An analytical approach for resource allocation for labour intensive cell in cellular manufacturing, VIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, NITIE, Mumbai, December 17-20, 2004.
[18]  VPC: Decision making model for performance measurement in supply chain, International Conference on Services Management, Institute for International Management and Technology, Gurgaon, India jointly with Oxford Brookes University, UK, March 11-12, 2005.
[19]  Ganesh, K., Anbuudayasankar, S.P. and Narendran, T.T. "Multicriteria, multiple type vehicle routing problem for ATM Scheduling", International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation (An Advanced Optimization Technology Approach) GMI 2006, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 27th to 29th July 2006.
[20]  Vehicle Routing Problem for Distribution and Collection of Blood-A Hybrid Heuristic Approach, National Conference on Management Science and Practice, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 31st March-1st April, 2006.
[21]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh, K., Muralidharan, C., (2008), Composite model for selection of a 3PL provider. Fourth International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 7-9 August.
[22]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh, K., (2008), Balancing allocation of customers to warehouses, 12th Annual International Conference on Society of Operations Management, IIT Kanpur, 19-21 December.
[23]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh, K., (2009), Application of Q-sort for the development of 3PL providers, International Conference on Indigenous Management Practices, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 16-18 July.
[24]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh, K., Muralidharan., (2009), An explanatory study of third party logistics providers and users on service dimensions, 13th Annual International Conference on Society of Operations Management, IIT Chennai, 20-22 December.
[25]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh, K., (2010), Prioritising factors for selection of third party logistics service providers. International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Kumarakoil, 8-9 April.
[26]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Ganesh, K., Mohandas, K and Arunachalam, S. "Hybrid Clustering Approach for Balancing the Workload of Drivers A Variant of Multiple Traveling Salesman Problem", International Conference on Logistics and Supply chain Management, ILSCM 2008, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India, August 7-9, 2008.
[27]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Ganesh, K., Mohandas, K and Lenny Koh, S.C. "Business and Analytical Model for Milk-Run Logistics of Dairy Supply Chain-A Case Study", 6th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, SCMIS-2008, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, December 8th-10th, 2008.
[28]  Ramkumar, N., P. Subramanian, T.T. Narendran and K. Ganesh. "Mixed integer linear programming model for multi-commodity multi-depot inventory routing problem".43rd Annual convention of Operational Research Society of India, Madurai, December, 2010.
[29]  Subramanian, P., N. Ramkumar, T.T. Narendran and K. Ganesh, "A Multi Objective Network Design Model for Single Period, Multi Product Closed Loop Supply Chain", 43rd Annual convention of Operational Research Society of India, Madurai, December, 2010.
[30]  Heuristic to Solve Mixed Capacitated Arc Routing Problem, 12th Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur from December 19-21, 2008.
[31]  Simulated Annealing to Solve Bi-objective Allocation Problem in Distribution Logistics, 2nd International and 23rd All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India. December 15-17, 2008.
[32]  P. Sivakumar and K. Ganesh, "Simulated Annealing for Multiple Vehicle Pick-up and Delivery Problem with Time Windows and Heterogeneous Capacitated Vehicles for Blood Bank Logistics", 11th Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management, SIOM, Nasik, Maharashtra, India, December 21-23, 2007.
[33]  P. Sivakumar, K. Ganesh and S. Arunachalam, "Mixed Integer Linear Program-ming Model for Allocation of Order Quantity to Blood Product Vendors in Discount Environment", 6th International conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS 2008), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, TamilNadu, India, December 8-10, 2008.
[34]  P. Sivakumar and K. Ganesh, "Heuristic for Allocation-Routing Problem in Blood Bank Logistics", 12th Annual conference of the society of operations management, AICSOM 2008, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, December 19-21, 2008.
[35]  P. Sivakumar and K. Ganesh, "Heuristic for Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Dependent Rewards-Application to Blood Bank Logistics", International Conference on Operations Research Applications in Engineering and Management, Anna University, of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, May 27-29, 2009.
[36]  S. Selvakumar, P. Sivakumar, K. Ganesh and S. P. Nachiappan, "A Simulation for Evaluation of inventory Policy for Blood bank", 8th Triellial Conference of Asia Pacific Operation research Society (APORS 2009), Operational Society of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, September 6-9, 2009.
[37]  P. Sivakumar, K. Ganesh, S. C. Koh and S. Nagarajan (2010), "Optimization of Collection-Distribution Inventory Levels and Routing Structure in a Two Stage Supply Chain using Genetic Algorithms", 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ICRAME-2010, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Thuckalay, TamilNadu, India, April 8-9.
[38]  Nagarajan, S., Ganesh, K. and Ravishankar, K. (2008), "Development of Readiness Assessment Approach for Knowledge Management-A case of Textile Machinery Manufacturing Organization", 1st International Conference on Data Management, ICDM-2008, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India, February 25-26.
[39]  Nagarajan, S. and Ganesh, K. (2008), "Behaviour Assessment Framework and Methodology for Knowledge Management-an Empirical Study", 12th Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, SOM-2008, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India, December 19-21.
[40]  Nagarajan, S. and Ganesh, K. (2009), "Development of Framework and Model for Gaps Versus Opportunities and Taxonomy Architecture for Knowledge Management-A Case Study ", The International Conference on Operations Research Application in Engineering and Management, ICOREM-2009, Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, India, May 27-29.
[41]  Nagarajan, S. Ganesh, K., Koh, S.C., and Rajesh, R. (2010), "Process Design Framework for Implementation of Knowledge Management in Manufacturing Organization", 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ICRAME-2010, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil , Thuckalay, India, April 8-9.
[42]  Nagarajan, S., Ganesh, K., Punniyamoorthy, M. and Balan, S. (2010), "Development of Learning Design for Knowledge Management-A Case Study", International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural Development, ORURD-2010, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India, December 15-17.
[43]  Nagarajan, S., Ganesh, K., and Anbuudaysankar, S.P. (2010), "Organizational Structure and Communication Design for Knowledge Management Solution Implementation", Second International Conference on Simulation, Modeling and Analysis, COSMA 2011, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641112, TamilNadu, India and National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Campus, Calicut-673601, Kerala, India, December 14-16 (Accepted).
[44]  Malairajan, R.A. and Ganesh, K. (2008) "Simulated Annealing to Solve Bi-Objective Generalized Assignment Problem", 2nd International and 23rd All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, December 17-19.
[45]  Malairajan, R.A. and Ganesh, K. (2008) "Heuristic to Solve Mixed Capacitated Arc Routing Problem", 12th Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, AICSOM-2008, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, December 19-21.
[46]  Malairajan, R.A. and Ganesh, K. (2009) "Heuristic to Solve Bi-Objective Multi-Commodity Network Flow Problem Application to Allocation Problem in Distribution Logistics", The International Conference on Operations Research Application in Engineering and Management, ICOREM-2009, Anna University Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India, May 27-29.
[47]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Malairajan, R.A, Ganesh, K. and Koh, S.C. (2010) "Inventory and Purchase Policy for Textile Machinery Manufacturing Organization-A Consulting Case", 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ICRAME-2010, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, India, April 8-9.,
[48]  Malairajan, R.A., Ganesh, K., Punniyamoorthy, M. and Koh, S.C. (2010) "Study of Multi-Commodity Network flow problem for the Patient Distribution System", The International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural development & 43rd Annual Convention of ORSI-2010, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India, Dec 15-17.
[49]  Malairajan, R.A., Ganesh, K., Anbuudaysankar, S.P. and Nagarajan, S. (2010), "Manufacturing Operations Improvements for Global Electrical and Electronics Products Manufacturing Organization-A Case Study", Second International Conference on Simulation, Modeling and Analysis, COSMA 2011, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641112, TamilNadu, India and National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Campus, Calicut-673601, Kerala, India, December 14-16 (Accepted).
[50]  Ganesh, K., Sivakumar, P. and Anbuudaysankar, S.P. (2010), "Research Prospects in Sustainable Supply Chain Routing Problems", Second International Conference on Simulation, Modeling and Analysis, COSMA 2011, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641112, TamilNadu, India and National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Campus, Calicut-673601, Kerala, India, December 14-16 (Accepted).
[51]  John Rajan, A., Ganesh, K. and Narayanan, K.V. (2010) "Application of Integer Linear Programming Model in Vendor Selection", Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 9-10, 2010.
[52]  Recent developments in composite materials-metal matrix composites, National Level Technical Symposium (Technosearch 2K), Maulana Azad College of Engineering and Technology, (An Autonomous Regional Engineering College), Bhopal, March 11-12, 2000.
[53]  Design optimization: a computer aided approach, National Level Technical Symposium (Mogul 2000), PSNA college of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, October 4-5, 2000.
[54]  Artificial Intelligence, National Level Technical Symposium (Symantec 2001), PSG College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, February 10, 2001.
[55]  Supply chain management-a high potential field for innovative industrial engineers and managers, National Level Technical Symposium (Mech Meet 2001), Society of Mechanical Engineers, Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, Chennai, August 10, 2001.
[56]  Creating a relationship between customer and supplier through SCM: beyond formality, National Seminar on Management in Transition, Department of Management Studies, University of Madras, February 20-21, 2003.
[57]  CVA for prioritize the profitable customers and CSI for setting internal supply chain service standards, National Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Manufacturing, Annamalai University, March 15, 2003.
[58]  Rajesh, R., Pugazhendhi, S., Ganesh, K., Muralidharan, C., Application of Q-sort for the development of knowledge management taxonomy for 3PL providers, National Conference on Recent Advances in Supply Chain Management, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, 26th March 2009.
[59]  Ganesh, K., Anbuudayasankar, S.P. and Sivakumar, P., Inventory Policy for a Global Coating Manufacturing Organization-A Case Study, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Industrial Engineering and Management (ETRIM 2011), National Institute of Technology, Calicat, July 11-12, 2011.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Ganesh, K. (2003), "Role of Information technology, value chain and extranet in educational institutions of TamilNadu", In: Batra, J. L., Sanjay Srivastava. (Eds.), Strategies for Sustainable Growth: Challenges for Indian Business and Management Education, Association of Indian Management Schools, pp. 297-310.
[2]  Parthiban, P. and K. Ganesh (2005), "Composite Value Index for Performance Measurement of a System-An Intuitive Method", In: Prasad K. D. V. Yarlagadda, S. Narayanan, (Eds.), GCMM 2004: 1st International Conference on Manufacturing and Management, Published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd., ISBN 817319677X, 9788173196775, 714 pages.
[3]  Parthiban, P. and K. Ganesh (2005), "Evaluation of Health care quality based on hospital resource performance and customer service preferences using analytic hierarchy process", In: Prasad K. D. V. Yarlagadda, S. Narayanan, (Eds.), GCMM 2004: 1st International Conference on Manufacturing and Management, Published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd., ISBN 817319677X, 9788173196775, 714 pages.
[4]  Ganesh, K., S.Dhanalakshmi, T.Arun Kumar, P.Parthiban, (2009) "Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Heuristics and Clustering Algorithm for Combinatorial Asymmetric Traveling Salesman Problem", In: Utilizing Information Technology Systems Across Disciplines: Advancements in the Application of Computer Science, pp. 1-37.
[5]  Anbuudayasankar, S.P., Ganesh, K. and Mohandas, K. (2009) "Meta-heuristic Approach to Solve Mixed Vehicle Routing Problem with Backhauls in Enterprise Information System of Service Industry" in the Edited Book "Enterprise Information Systems and Implementing IT Infrastructures: Challenges and Issues", IGI Global Publishing, USA (Accepted for Publication).
[6]  Sivakumar, P., K. Ganesh, S.P.Nachiappan and S.Arunachalam, (2009) "Heuristic for Heterogeneous Capacitated Pick-up and Delivery Logistics Problem with Time Windows in Agile Manufacturing and Distribution Supply Chain", In: Wang, L. and S.C.L. Koh, Enterprise Networks and Logistics for Agile Manufacturing, Springer Publication.