Production and Operations Management Society

About Production and Operations Management Society

Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) is an international professional organization representing the interests of Production and Operations Management (POM) professionals from around the world. The purposes of the Society are: (a)to extend and integrate knowledge that contributes to the improved understanding and practice of production and operations management (POM); (b) to disseminate information on POM to managers, scientists, educators, students, public and private organizations, national and local governments, and the general public; and (c) to promote the improvement of POM and its teaching in public and private manufacturing and service organizations throughout the world

Publisher

Production and Operations Society

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

9 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jul 2025

   Tribute to Professor Martin K. Starr, Past President, Production and Operations Management Society

   In this episode, we are pleased to present a special recording from a plenary session held during the 35th annual POMS conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. This session was dedicated to commemorating a visionary in the field of production and operations management: Professor Martin K. Starr. Professor Starr, who served as president of POMS in 1995, was celebrated not only for his pioneering contributions to the discipline but also for the profound impact he had on generations of scholars and practitioners. Joining us as special guests were Gail and Loren Starr—Dr. Starr’s daughter-in-law and son—who shared touching reflections on his legacy. The session took place on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. We hope you enjoy this memorable tribute. The session was coordinated by Dr. Kalyan Singhal, Doris E. and Robert V. McCurdy Chair in Business, Distinguished University Professor, University of Baltimore, Editor in Chief, Production and Operations Management Journal, along with Professor Nitin Joglekar, The John F. Connelly Endowed Chair in Management, Villanova University. The speakers in the session were: Professor Kalyan Singhal, Doris E. and Robert V. McCurdy Chair in Business, Distinguished University Professor, University of Baltimore, Editor in Chief, Production and Operations Management Journal. Professor Sushil Gupta, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics. Florida International University, Executive Director, Production and Operations Management Society Professor Cheryl Gaimon, Esther and Edward J. Brown Jr. Chair, Regents’ Professor; Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor Nitin Joglekar, The John F. Connelly Endowed Chair in Management, Villanova University Professor Subodha Kumar, Paul R. Anderson Professor, Temple University Professor Don Morrison, Professor Emeritus, University of California at Los Angeles - Comments read by Professor Sriram Narayanan, Michigan State University Professor Robert Hayes, Philip Caldwell Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, Harvard University – Comments Read by Professor Cheryl Gaimon, Esther and Edward J. Brown Jr. Chair, Regents’ Professor; Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor Christoph Loch, Professor of Operations, Information and Technology, IESE Business School, Spain. Editor-in-chief, Management Science. Professor Nada Sanders, Distinguished Professor, Supply Chain Management, Northeastern University. Professor Roger Schroeder, Professor Emeritus, Supply Chain and Operations, University of Minnesota. Professor Christopher Tang, UCLA Distinguished Professor; Edward W. Carter Chair in Business Administration, University of California at Los Angeles Professor Luk Van Wassenhove, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, The Henry Ford Chaired Professor of Manufacturing, Emeritus, INSEAD, Paris.

2. 

   20 Jan 2024

   Conversations with POMS Fellows Series - Prof Steve Graves MIT

   In this episode, we converse with Prof. Steven Graves, the Abraham J. Siegel Professor of Management in the Operations Management group at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Dr. Graves develops and applies operations research models and methods to solve problems in manufacturing and distribution systems and in service operations. His current research is focused on operational issues arising in online retailing, supply chain optimization and strategic inventory positioning, and production and capacity planning for various contexts. Graves holds an AB in mathematics and social sciences and an MBA from Dartmouth College, and an MS and a PhD from the University of Rochester. Dr. Graves was also the past editor-in-chief of MSOM. He was inducted as a POMS Fellow in 2008. He is also a fellow of INFORMS Society and MSOM Society in addition to being a fellow of the POMS Society. His website can be found in the following link: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/stephen-c-graves

3. 

   14 Aug 2023

   A conversation with Dr. Gerard (Jerry) J. Burke

   In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Gerard Burke, Winner of the Sushil K. Gupta POMS Distinguished Service Award. The Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) created the Sushil K. Gupta POMS Distinguished Service Award to recognize contributions made by its members to the growth of the Society. Dr. Burke was conferred with the Award for 2022.

4. 

   2 Aug 2023

   Dr. Nagesh Murthy - Current President of POMS - 2023

   In this episode, we talk with Dr. Nagesh Murthy, Professor at the University of Oregon, Charles H Lindquist College of Business. He is serving as the President of POMS in 2023.

5. 

   2 Aug 2023

   Conversation with Dr. Milind Dawande, POMS Fellow 2022

   In this episode, we discuss the career of Dr. Milind Dawande. Dr. Dhawande was elected as a Production and Operations Management Society Fellow in 2022. Designation as a POMS Fellow is the most prestigious honor awarded by the Production and Operations Management Society, and is given for life. It is intended to recognize POMS members who have made exceptional intellectual contributions to our profession and Society through their research and teaching. Although loyal service to the Society, in administrative, elected, or editorial assignments, is not by itself a sufficient qualification for this award, it can strengthen the case of a member who has also become a thought-leader in our field. To be eligible a candidate must have demonstrated commitment to furthering the objectives of POMS (as evidenced by such indicators as membership in the Society, and active participation in POMS Colleges and meetings).

6. 

   29 Jul 2023

   A Conversation with Dr. Max Shen, Past President of POMS (2022)

   In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Max Shen at the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department. at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as the president of POMS in 2022.

7. 

   29 Jul 2023

   Interview with Dr. Max Shen, POMS Fellow 2022

   In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Max Shen. Max Shen obtained his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University. He joined the department in July 2004. Before that he taught at the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the University of Florida. His primary research interests are in the general area of integrated supply chain design and management, and practical mechanism design. He was inducted a Fellow of POMS in 2022. He is also the past president of POMS.

8. 

   6 Jun 2023

   Special Issue Editor Conversation - Managing Pandemics: A POM Perspective

   In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nitin Joglekar, who was a special issue editor of a recent issue of the Production and Operations Management Journal Issue on "Managing Pandemics: A POM Perspective." Papers on this Volume 32, Issue 5 can be found on the link below: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/19375956/2023/32/5 The special issue was edited by four individuals: Dr. Edward G. Anderson, University of Texas, TX, USA Dr. Sushil Gupta, Florida International University, Miami, Florida Dr. Nitin Joglekar, Boston University, Boston, MA Dr. Martin K. Starr, Rollins College Dr. Joglekar talks about the papers, the thoughts of the editors, and we take a "behind the scenes" perspective on the special issue. We thank all the editors for their outstanding contribution to the POM discipline.

9. 

   24 Aug 2021

   An interview with Prof. Chelliah Sriskandarajah the President of POMS

   This is an interview with Prof. Chelliah Sriskandarajah -- the President of the Production and Operations Management Society. He shares the direction of the society and its plans going forward.

10. 

    25 Feb 2021

    Conversation with POMS Fellows - Annabelle Feng - Purdue University

    In this episode, we have a discussion with Annabelle Feng, Professor of Management, John and Donna Krenicki Chair in Operations Management, Krannert School of Management. Professor Feng is one of the recent Fellows of Production and Operations Management Society. Carlos Parra (Florida International University), and Sriram Narayanan (Michigan State University) were the hosts for this conversation. Designation as a POMS Fellow is the most prestigious honor awarded by the Production and Operations Management Society, and is given for life. It is intended to recognize POMS members who have made exceptional intellectual contributions to our profession and Society through their research and teaching. Although loyal service to the Society, in administrative, elected, or editorial assignments, is not by itself a sufficient qualification for this award, it can strengthen the case of a member who has also become a thought-leader in our field. To be eligible a candidate must have demonstrated commitment to furthering the objectives of POMS (as evidenced by such indicators as membership in the Society, and active participation in POMS Colleges and meetings). Any suggestions should be sent to poms.society@gmail.com. We thank Haley Sinclair at Michigan State University who edited the podcast.

11. 

    25 Feb 2021

    Editors Podcast - Kalyan Singhal and Subodha Kumar

    This is a reproduction of the episode that the editors of Production and Operations Management (POM) journal Profs. Kalyan Singhal and Subodha Kumar did at the Academy of Management Conference. Dr. Singhal is the editor-in-chief and Dr. Kumar is the deputy editor-in-chief for POM. Further suggestions on this podcast can be send to poms.society@gmail.com

12. 

    25 Feb 2021

    Conversation with POMS Fellows -Geoffrey Parker - Dartmouth Engineering

    In this episode, we have a discussion with Geoffrey Parker, Professor of Engineering Director, and Director of the Master of Engineering Management Program at Dartmouth Engineering. Professor Parker was recently awarded the 2019 Thinkers50 “Digital Thinking Award” for work on two-sided markets and the “inverted firm” whereby firms leverage network effects through external ecosystems, shifting value creation from inside to outside. Professor Parker is also one of the more recent Fellows of the Production and Operations Management Society. Carlos Parra (Florida International University), and Sriram Narayanan (Michigan State University) were the hosts for this conversation. Designation as a POMS Fellow is the most prestigious honor awarded by the Production and Operations Management Society, and is given for life. It is intended to recognize POMS members who have made exceptional intellectual contributions to our profession and Society through their research and teaching. Although loyal service to the Society, in administrative, elected, or editorial assignments, is not by itself a sufficient qualification for this award, it can strengthen the case of a member who has also become a thought-leader in our field. To be eligible a candidate must have demonstrated commitment to furthering the objectives of POMS (as evidenced by such indicators as membership in the Society, and active participation in POMS Colleges and meetings). Any suggestions should be sent to poms.society@gmail.com. We thank Haley Sinclair at Michigan State University who edited the podcast.

13. 

    16 Feb 2021

    The Society Heritage

    This first episode of the podcast recaps the 30 years of journey that the production and operations management society has come along. This is a conversation with Profs. Kalyan Singhal (University of Baltimore), Sushil Gupta (Florida International University), and Subodha Kumar (Temple University). Profs. Singhal and Gupta take a listener into the origins of the society and how far the society has come. This episode was produced by Haley Sinclair at Michigan State University. Please share your feedback/comments at poms.society@gmail.com

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