R. R. K. Sharma

R. R. K. Sharma is a Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, with a career spanning over three decades since joining in 1989. His work bridges Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, and Strategic Management.

• Specialization in Operations Research and Strategic Alignment
• Education: Fellow in Management (IIM Ahmedabad, 1988), BE in Mechanical Engineering (VNIT Nagpur, 1980)

Research focuses on mathematical formulations for warehouse location, lot sizing, and supply chain optimization, with empirical studies comparing algorithmic approaches. His work extends to organizational culture-strategy alignment, ERP implementation, and technology management in manufacturing and retail contexts.

Recent publications (2018-2023) emphasize sustainable supply chains, horizontal strategy in conglomerates, and IOT integration in retail formats. Earlier works (1991-2018) developed foundational methods in MRP performance, Benders' decomposition, and genetic algorithm applications.

Key collaborations include work with researchers in Germany, Thailand, China, and India on manufacturing-flexibility interplay, TQM implementation, and retail analytics. His extensive 781 working papers cover diverse topics in management science, though no formal awards or student advisement details are listed in the provided text.