Rajeev Sawhney

Rajeev Sawhney is a Professor of Operations Management at Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology. His academic career spans multiple continents, with education from prestigious institutions in India, the U.S., and Canada.

• Education
  • PhD in Production & Operations Management (University of Western Ontario, 1999)
  • MBA (Boston University, 1988)
  • MA in Economics (Delhi School of Economics, 1981)
  • BA in Economics (Delhi University, 1979)

His research focuses on supply chain partnerships, global supply chains, and workforce agility. Through empirical studies in industries like printed circuit board manufacturing, he explores how organizations can balance flexibility with operational efficiency. Recent work investigates the strategic deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Key article trends include:

• Supply chain risk management (customs clearance, uncertainty)
• Manufacturing flexibility frameworks (scale vs scope, process adaptation)
• Human capital optimization (labor flexibility, workforce agility)
• Interdisciplinary approaches bridging operations and organizational behavior

While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, his work has been published in notable journals covering operations strategy, supply chain management, and organizational development over two decades.