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George Vairaktarakis is a Professor at the Department of Operations, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on subcontracting, production chain coordination, and project management, with impactful findings reducing production costs by 30% while improving service efficiency. He holds the William E. Umstattd Professorship in Industrial Economics and serves as Director of the Master of Science in Management - Operations Research and Supply Chain Management program.
- Education: PhD in Operations (University of Florida, 1994)
- MSc in Industrial Engineering (University of Florida, 1992)
- MSc in Applied Mathematics (University of South Carolina, 1990)
- BS in Applied Mathematics (University of Patras, 1988)
Vairaktarakis investigates time/cost-sensitive project management, third-party logistics, and workforce planning using mathematical models like integer programming and game theory. His work addresses decentralized production coordination, contract design for subcontracting, and resource flexibility in manufacturing systems. His publications span top journals including Management Science, Operations Research, and Naval Research Logistics.
Key research trends include optimization of outsourced operations, game-theoretic analysis of supply chain collaboration, and robust scheduling methodologies. His editorial roles include Senior Editor at Production & Operations Management and Associate Editor at Naval Research Logistics.
- Awards: William E. Umstattd Professorship (2014), Alcoa Teaching Excellence Award (2013)
- Teaching: Developed Lean Operations and project management courses for MBA/executive programs globally
- Service: Held leadership roles in Faculty Council, Academic Integrity Office, and editorial boards
