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Dr. Shashi K. Shahi is an Assistant Professor in the Supply Chain and Operations Management division of the Department of Finance and Operations at the Faculty of Management, Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He is affiliated with the Research Centre in Operations and Decision Sciences, where he conducts research at the intersection of operations management and efficiency analysis.
Dr. Shahi specializes in Operations Research with a particular focus on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for measuring technical and managerial efficiency across various industries. His research program demonstrates significant expertise in applying bootstrap DEA methodologies to analyze performance in resource-intensive sectors, with notable contributions to understanding efficiency in the forest products industry. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications for industry managers and policymakers.
His recent publication on Ontario sawmills analyzed 125 facilities over a 17-year period (1999-2015), revealing critical insights about operational inefficiencies and their relationship to economic conditions. The research demonstrated that the main source of inefficiency stemmed from management's inability to adjust inputs according to changing market demands, with sawmill size having a statistically significant impact on technical efficiency.
Dr. Shahi's scholarly contributions extend beyond forestry to include efficiency analyses in Canadian mining and oil and gas sectors, demonstrating the versatility of his methodological approach. His work provides actionable insights for resource reallocation and operational improvements in industries facing competitive pressures.
