Laharish Guntuka
Assistant Professor
Department of Management
Saunders College of Business
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Laharish Guntuka
Assistant Professor
Department of Management
Saunders College of Business
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Published Conference Proceedings
Guntuka, L., Falcone, E., & Carnovale, S. (2023). Supply Chain Plasticity Post Disruptions? What is it and Why Does it Matter?. International Purchasing & Supply Education & Research Association.
Invited Article/Publication
Guntuka, L., (2022). Inter-Firm ESG Rivalry: A Competitive Dynamics View. Sustainability. . .
Boyson, S., Gerst, M., Guntuka, L., Linton, T., & Muraski, G. (2022). How Exposed Is Your Supply Chain to Climate Risks?. Harvard Business Review. . .
Guntuka, L., Corsi, T., Grimm, C., & Cantor, D. (2019). US Motor-Carrier Exit: Prevalence and Determinants. Transportation Journal. . .
Currently Teaching
DECS-310
Operations Management
3 Credits
A survey of operations and supply chain management that relates to both service- and goods- producing organizations. Topics include operations and supply chain strategies; ethical behavior; forecasting; product and service design, including innovation and sustainability; capacity and inventory management; lean operations; managing projects; quality assurance; global supply chains; and the impacts of technology.
DECS-445
Managing Supplier Relations
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the subject of managing supplier relations and purchasing activities. Topics covered include supplier selection, vendor pricing, materials quality control, value analysis, make-or-buy, speculation and hedging, and international sourcing as well as the legal and ethical constraints faced by purchasing practitioners.
DECS-743
Operations and Supply Chain Management
3 Credits
Study of the management of operations and supply chain management. Encompasses both manufacturing and services. Topics include operations and supply chain strategy, ethical behavior, forecasting; work systems, inventory management, capacity and materials planning, lean operation, supply chain design and closed-loop supply chains, global operations, quality management, quality control, and quality improvement, project management; and current issues.
DECS-750
Supply Chain Analysis
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of quantitative supply chain modeling and analysis. Accordingly, this course will discuss several strategic, tactical, and operational concepts used in improving the distribution of goods and services throughout the supply chain. The course emphasis is on understanding when and how to use these mathematical programming and optimization methods as well as how to interpret the results for actionable information.
In the News
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June 22, 2022
2020-22 Saunders Faculty and Staff Go Above and Beyond
Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees.
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May 23, 2022
How Exposed Is Your Supply Chain to Climate Risks?
Essay co-written by Laharish Guntuka, assistant professor in supply chain management, published by Harvard Business Review.
Featured Work
Research Insights: Storms on the Horizon
Laharish Guntuka
How supply chains are at risk from climate change.