Laharish Guntuka

Laharish Guntuka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). His research focuses on supply chain resilience, climate risk management, and the application of generative AI in supply network design. He holds a leadership role in advancing climate-neutral supply chain strategies and has contributed to high-impact studies on supply chain plasticity and disruption recovery.

Dr. Guntuka teaches courses including Operations Management (DECS-310), Supply Chain Analysis (DECS-750), and Seminar in Decision Sciences (DECS-758). His work integrates competitive dynamics perspectives with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, addressing topics like ESG rivalry and climate exposure assessment. He has been recognized in RIT's 2023-24 academic year for contributions to supply chain research.

In public discourse, he co-authored an essay with RIT's Saunders College Dean Jacqueline Mozrall on nearshoring strategies for North American supply chains, published in the Rochester Business Journal. His research insights frequently address real-world challenges such as vulnerability to climate change and the strategic timing of recall campaigns.

Dr. Guntuka's recent scholarship emphasizes actionable solutions for resilient supply chain design, leveraging AI tools and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. His work bridges academic research with industry relevance, offering frameworks for measuring and mitigating climate risks across global supply networks.