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Amrik Singh Sohal

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Adjunct Professor, Operations & Supply Chain
E-mail: Amrik[dot]Sohal[at]monash[dot]edu

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Dr. Amrik Sohal is a Professor in the Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University. He is also the Director of the Australian Supply Chain Management Research Unit.

He has received research grants from the State and Federal Governments, the Australian Research Council and Monash University. In 2001, Professor Sohal received the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Postgraduate Supervision and in 2004 he received an award for research excellence from the International Association for Management of Technology.

Professor Sohal has impressive research experience both in Australia and overseas. He has authored or co-authored over 100 papers published in refereed journals, as well as three books and a number of chapters contributed to books. His current research interests are in manufacturing/ operations strategy, technology/ information management, quality management, supply chain management, lean/agile production systems and electronic business.

He is Associate Editor for the journal Technovation and Asia Pacific Editor of the International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management. He is a member of the Editorial Board of a number of journals in the area of quality management, technology management and operations management.
  • Ph.D. - University of Bradford Management Centre, Emm Lane, Bradford, UK. 
  • MBA - University of Bradford Management Centre, Emm Lane, Bradford, UK.
  • B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.

Aug. 2009 – Dec. 2009: Monash University, Professor and Deputy Head, Department of Management, Director, Australian Supply Chain Management Research Unit.

Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2008: Monash University, Professor, Department of Management, Associate Dean (India Development), Director, Australian Supply Chain Management Research Unit.

Jan. 2002 – July 2007: Monash University, Professor, Department of Management, Associate Dean (Research Degrees/ Development), Director, Australian Supply Chain Management Research Unit.

Feb. 1999 – Dec. 2001: Monash University, Professor, Department of Management, Associate Dean (Research), Director, Quality Management Research Unit.

1 July 1998 – 28 February 1999: Monash University, Professor and Deputy Head, Department of Management, Director, Quality Management Research Unit, Director, Monash Manufacturing Roundtable.

1 January 1996 –June 1997: Monash University, Professor, Department of Management, Associate Dean (Graduate Teaching), Director, Quality Management Research Unit, Director, Monash Manufacturing Roundtable.

6 April 1993 - 31 December 1995: Monash University, Professor and Associate Dean (Research Development), H M Schutt Fellow in Manufacturing Management, Director, Quality Management Research Unit, Director, Monash Manufacturing Roundtable.

4 March 1991 - 6 April 1993: Monash University, Associate Professor and H M Schutt Fellow in Manufacturing Management, Director, Quality Management Research Unit, Director, Monash Manufacturing Roundtable.

1 Sept 1988 - 1 March 1991: Lecturer in Operations Management, Centre for Manufacturing Management, Graduate School of Management, The University of Melbourne, Australia.

1 June 1986 - 31 August 1988: Lecturer in Engineering & Operations Management, Department of Industrial Technology
University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.

  • McLoughlin, I., Burns, P., Looi, E., Sohal, A. & Teede, H., (2020). Brokering Knowledge into the Public Sector: Understanding Improvement Facilitator’s Priorities in the Redesign of Hospital Care. Public Management Review, 22(6), 836-856. (ABDC)
  • Ahmad, S., Sohal, A. S. & Cox, J. W. (2020). Leading Well is Not Enough: A New Insight from the Ethical Leadership, Workplace Bullying and Employee Wellbeing Relationships. European Business Review, 32(2), 159-180. (ABDC)
  • Ramos, T. B., Caeiro, S., Disterheft, A., Mascarenhas, A. & Deutz, P., (2020). Rethinking Sustainability: Questioning old perspectives and developing new ones. Journal of Cleaner Production, 258, (ABDC)
  • Wong, L., Tan, G., Lee, V., Ooi, K. & Sohal, A., (2020). Unearthing the determinants of Blockchain adoption in supply chain management. International Journal of Production Research, 58(7), 2100-2123. (ABDC)
  • Al-Nahyan, M. T., Sohal, A. S., Hawas, Y. & Fildes, B.N. (2019). Communication, Coordination, Decision-Making and Knowledge-Sharing: A Case Study in Construction Management. Journal of Knowledge Management, 23(9), 1764-1771. (ABDC)
  • Hopkins, J. & Sohal, A. (2019). An investigation into talent shortages in the Australian procurement profession. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 9(4), 571-587. (ABDC)
  • Leggat, S. G., Stanton, P., Bamber, G., Gough, R. & Bartram, T., (2018). New Development: 4P recommendations for implementing change, from research in hospitals. Public Money and Management, 38(1), 45-50. (ABDC)
  • Luciano, B., Michael, B., Yang, L., Palie, S. & Sohal, A., (2018). Supply Chain Operations for a Circular economy. Production Planning and Control, 29(6), 419-424. (ABDC)
  • Lee, V. H., Ooi, K. B., Loong, A. C. & Sohal, A. (2018). The effects of supply chain management on technological innovation: The mediating role of guanxi. International Journal of Production Economics, 205, 15-29. (ABDC)
  • Andargoli, A. E., Scheepers, H., Rajendran, D. & Sohal, A. (2017). Health Information Systems Evaluation Frameworks: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 97, 195-209
  • Simon, A., Parker, A., Stockport, G. & Sohal, A. (2017). Towards an Adapted MHP Strategic Capabilities Model for Moderating Challenges to Quality Music Festival Management. International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 8(2), 151-171. (ABDC)
  • Al-Ali, A. A., Singh, S. K., Al-Nahyan, M. T. & Sohal, A.S. (2017). Change management through leadership: the mediating role of organizational culture. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 25(4), 723-739. (ABDC)
  • O’Neill, P., Sohal, A. S. & Teng, C. W. (2016). Quality management approaches and their impact on firms' financial performance - An Australian Study. International Journal of Production Economics, 171, 381-393. (ABDC)
  • Soosay, C., Breno, N., Bennett, D. J., Sohal, A. & Jabar, J., (2016). Strategies for sustaining manufacturing competitiveness: comparative case studies in Australia and Sweden. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 27(1), 6-37. (ABDC)
  • Westphal, P. & Sohal, A. (2016). Outsourcing decision-making: Does the process matter?. Production Planning & Control, 27(11), 894-908. (ABS,ABDC)
  • Leggat, S. G., Gough, R., Bartram, T., Stanton, P. & Bamber, G., (2016). Process redesign for time-based emergency admission targets: Staff perceptions of the impact on quality of care. Journal of Health Organisation and Management, 30(6), 939-949. (ABDC)
  • Chen, J., Sohal, A. & Prajogo, D. (2016). Supply risk mitigation: a multi-theoretical perspective. Production Planning & Control, 27(10), 853-863. (ABS,ABDC)
  • Hussein, T. A., Singh, S. K., Farouk, S. & Sohal, A.S. (2016). Knowledge sharing enablers, processes and firm innovation capability. Journal of Workplace Learning, 28(8), 484-495. (ABDC)
  • Wilkin, C. L., Couchman, P. K., Sohal, A. & Zutshi, A. (2016). Exploring differences between smaller and large organizations’ corporate governance of information technology. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 22, 6-25. (ABDC)
  • Castka, P., Prajogo, D., Sohal, A. & Yeung, A. (2015). Understanding firms’ selection of their ISO 9000 third-party certifiers. International Journal of Production Economics, 162(2015), 125-133. (ABDC)
  • Legget, S. G., Bartram, T., Stanton, P., Bamber, G.J. & Sohal, A., (2015). Have process redesign methods, such as Lean, been successful in changing care delivery in hospitals? A systematic review. Public Money and Management, 35(2/2015), 161-168. (ABDC)
  • Dhewanto, W. & Sohal, A. S. (2015). The Relationship between Organisational Orientation and R&D/Technology Commercialisation Performance. R&D Management, 45(4), 339-360. (ABDC)
  • Simon, A., Bartle, C., Stockport, G., Smith, B. & Klobas, J., (2015). Business leaders’ views on the importance of strategic and dynamic capabilities for successful financial and non-financial business performance. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 64(7), 908-931. (ABDC)
  • Feng, T., Sun, L., Sohal, A. S. & Wang, D. (2014). External involvement and firm performance: Is time-to-market of new products a missing link?. International Journal of Production Research, 52(3), 727-742. (ABDC)
  • Kanchanapong, T., Prajogo, D., Sohal, A. S., Cooper, B. & Yeung, A. C. (2014). The unique and complementary effects of manufacturing technologies and lean practices on manufacturing operational performance. International Journal of Production Economics, 153(2014), 191-203. (ABDC)
  • Al-Balushi, S., Sohal, A., Singh, P. J., Al-Hajri, A. & Al-Farsi, Y., (2014). Readiness Factors for Lean Implementation in Healthcare Settings – A Literature Review. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 28(2), 135-153. (ABDC)
  • McLoughlin, I., Bojakhi, S. B., Purushothaman, K. & Sohal, A. (2014). Informational Requirements and Client-centred Disability Care: Issues, Problems and Prospects in Australia. Social Policy & Society, 13(4), 609-621
  • Stanton, P., Gough, R., Ballardie, T., Bamber, G.J. & Sohal, A., (2014). Implementing Lean Management/Six Sigma in hospitals: beyond empowerment or work intensification?. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25(21), 2926-2940. (ABDC)
  • Westphal, P. & Sohal, A. S. (2013). Taxonomy of Outsourcing Decision Models. Production Planning and Control, 24(4-5), 347-358. (ABDC)
  • Sohal, A. S. (2013). Developing Competencies of Supply Chain Professionals in Australia: Collaboration between Businesses, Universities and Industry Associations. Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 18(4), 429-439. (ABDC)
  • Chen, J., Sohal, A. S. & Prajogo, D. (2013). Supply chain operational risk mitigation: a relational approach. International Journal of Production Research, 51(7), 2186-2199. (ABDC)
  • Prajogo, D. & Sohal, A. S. (2013). Supply Chain Professionals: A Study of Competencies, Use of Technologies, and Future Challenges. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 33(11/12), 1532-1554. (ABDC)
  • Baihaqi, I. & Sohal, A. S. (2013). The Impact of Information Sharing in Supply Chains on Organisational Performance: an Empirical Study. Production Planning & Control, 24(8-9), 743-758. (ABS,ABDC)
  • Bhakoo, V., Sohal, A. S. & Singh, P. J. (2012). Collaborative Planning of Inventory in Australian Hospital Supply Chains: Practices and Issues. Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 17(2), 217-230
  • Hilton, R. & Sohal, A. S. (2012). A Conceptual Model for the Successful Deployment of Lean Six Sigma. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 29(1), 54-70
  • Zutshi, A., Creed, A., Sohal, A. S. & Wood, G. (2012). Consideration of selflessness and self-interest in outsourcing decisions. European Business Review, 24(3), 287-303
  • Lee, V. H., Ooi, K. B., Sohal, A. S. & Chong, A.Y. (2012). Structural Relationship between TQM Practices and Learning Organisation in Malaysia’s Manufacturing Industry. Production Planning & Control, 23(10-11), 885-902
  • Feng, T., Sun, L., Zhu, C. & Sohal, A.S. (2012). Customer orientation for decreasing time-to-market of new products: IT implementation as a complementary asset. Industrial Marketing Management, 21(6), 929-939
  • Al-Nahyan, M. T., Sohal, A. S., Fildes, B. N. & Hawas, Y.E. (2012). Transportation infrastructure development in the UAE: Stakeholder perspectives on management practice. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 12(4), 492-514
  • Kang, J. & Sohal, A. S. (2011). Human Resource Management in Chinese Hi-Tech Enterprises: A Case Study. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 5(2), 179-191
  • Fenwick, M., Costa, C., Sohal, A. S. & D’Netto, B. (2011). Cultural Diversity Management in Australian Manufacturing Organisations. Asia-Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 49(4), 494-507
  • Sohal, A. S. & Terziovski, M. (1996). Proceedings of the First International Research Conference on Quality Management Monash University Quality Management Research Unit, Melbourne, Australia
  • Oakland, J. & Sohal, A. (1996). Total Quality Management: Text and Cases (Pacific Rim ed). Butterworth-Heinemann, Sydney
  • Samson, D., Sohal, A. S., Muhlemann, A., Oakland, J. & Lockyer, K. (1995). Production and Operations Management in Australia Longman, Melbourne
  • Ratnatunga, J., Miller, J., Mudalige, N. & Sohal, A.S. (1993). Issues in Strategic Management Accounting Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers, Sydney, Australia
  • Sohal, A. S. & Ferme, B. (1993). Quality Management: Selected Readings and Case Studies Quality Management Research Unit Publications, Monash University
  • Sohal, A. S., Neff, E. & Eisen, H. (1992). Quality Management: Selected Readings and Case Studies Quality Management Research Unit Publications, Monash University
  • Sohal, A. S. & Howard, K. (1990). Effective Operations Management (Second ed). MCB University Press (Emerald), Bradford, UK

Subjects taught at the University of Bradford (UK): Production/Operations Management (Undergraduate), and Manufacturing Technology (Undergraduate).

Subjects taught at the University of Melbourne: Managing Company Operations (Undergraduate), and Technology Management (MBA).

Over the years, I have been the subject leader for the following subjects at Monash University:

  • Undergraduate: Quality Management, Operations and Manufacturing Management, Production Planning and Control Quantitative Techniques and Software Applications in Manufacturing
  • Master of Business (Supply Chain Management): Advanced Supply Chain Management
  • Master of Business (Manufacturing Management): International Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Management Seminars, Information Management and Quantitative Decision Making
  • Graduate Diploma in Business Management: Managing Quality and Productivity
  • Master of Management: Quality Systems Management, Information Management, International Manufacturing
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): Manufacturing Strategy and Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Creating Innovative Organisations

  • International Conference on the Apparel Industry: Productivity Improvement, Disruptive Innovation and Leadership, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-9 February 2018 (Chair).
  • Healthcare Conference and Workshop, Monash University Malaysia, 28-29 November 2017 (Chair).
  • Second International Symposium on Healthcare Improvement and Innovation, Prato, Italy, June, 2016 (Joint Chair).
  • 2th International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, New Delhi, India, February 2016 (Chair).
  • First International Symposium on Healthcare Improvement and Innovation, Prato, Italy, September, 2014 (Joint Chair).
  • Roundtable on “Sustainable Continuous Improvement: Challenges and Best Practice”, Melbourne, 3 June 2014 (Chair)
  • National Forum on Healthcare Improvement, Workforce Engagement and Patient Outcomes, Melbourne, 12-13 May, 2014, (Chair).
  • 11th International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Bandung, Indonesia, February 2014 (Chair).
  • Colloquium on Lean in Healthcare: A dialogue between practitioners and researchers, Melbourne, 21-22 March, 2012 (Chair).
  • Lean in Service (Healthcare) Workshop, Monash University Prato Centre, Italy, 29-30 August 2011 (Chair).
  • Supply Chain Management: Innovation in Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century, Monash University Prato Centre, Italy, 1-2 September 2011 (Chair).
  • Tenth International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 2011 (Chair).
  • Industry Summit on “Infrastructure Development and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities”, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18-19 May 2009 (Chair).
  • Fifth International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, Melbourne, Australia, 9-12 December 2007 (Chair).
  • Eighth International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, New Delhi, India, 11-14 February 2007 (Chair).
  • Seventh International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 16-18 February 2005 (Chair).
  • Seventh International Symposium on Logistics and the Second International Symposium on Operations Strategy, 14-17 July 2002, Melbourne, Australia (Chair).
  • Sixth International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-20 February 2002 (Co-Chair with Dr Richard Cooney).
  • Conference on Technology for Manufacturing, 12-13 February 1997, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Co-Chair With Dr S. Hurley, Massey University).
  • Fourth National Research Conference on Quality Management, Sydney, 9-11 February 1997.
  • First International Research Conference on Quality Management, Mt Eliza, 4-7 February 1996, incorporating the Third National Research Conference on Quality Management.
  • Second National Research Conference on Quality Management, Mt Eliza, 5-7 February 1995.
  • Case Writing Workshop, Monash University, Caulfield Campus, 15 August 1994.
  • Quality Management Seminar, Sir John Monash Business Centre, Monash University, 20 May 1994.
  • International Networking in Manufacturing Technology, Monash University - Caulfield Campus, 29 April 1994.
  • First National Research Conference on Quality Management, Mt Eliza, 6-8 February 1994.

2015 – ANZAM Stream Best paper Award

2011 - Awarded Life Fellowship of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)

2013 - Received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Innovation and External Engagement. 2010 - Received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research.

2009 – Received the Publication Award from the International Association for Management of Technology.

2005 - Monash University recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Technology Management Research by the International Association for Management of Technology.

2004 – Received the Excellence in Research Award from the International Association for Management of Technology.

2001 - Received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Postgraduate Supervision.

2000 - Received High Commendation for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Postgraduate Supervision.

  • Founding Editor - Asia Pacific Journal of Quality Management (1992-1995).
  • Asia Pacific Editor - International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management.
  • Member of the Editorial Review Board - Journal of Operations Management, Int. Journal of Operations & Production Management, International Journal of Production Research, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Production Planning & Control, Total Quality Management Journal, Technovation, Int. Journal of Business Performance Management.
  • Founding Member of the Global Manufacturing Research Group – Established in 1990.
  • Executive Member - Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) from 2000 to 2010.