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Ravishankar Krishnan

Ravishankar Krishnan has more than 13 years of wide-ranging experience in teaching, research, administration and industrial relations. He has worked in Veltech and other reputed institutions. He holds a Master’s Degree in Management Studies from Periyar Institute of Management Studies and a Ph.D. from Anna University, Guindy, Chennai. His teaching and research are in the field of Logistics, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Sustainability. He has published and indexed more than 10 research articles in Scopus and ABDC (B Category).

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Retail Supply Chain Management: Ensuring Product Availability and Reducing Out-of-Stock Incidents in India

In the dynamic landscape of the Indian retail industry, the seamless functioning of the supply chain is paramount to ensuring product availability and minimizing out-of-stock...

Enhancing Logistics Operations Through Technological Advancements for Superior Service Efficiency

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently revolutionizing different aspects of the healthcare industry, making it a transformative force in the modern healthcare setting. This...

Navigating the Crossroads: Stakeholder Perspectives in Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare innovation is a vibrant domain of medical science and patient care that is constantly changing with technological advancements and new treatment modalities. This...

Youth Intention Towards Implementing Digital Currency: Role of Social Media and Government

This study investigates the factors influencing youth intention to adopt digital currency and explores the impact of social media and government initiatives on their attitudes...