Kamalakanta Muduli, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea. He has over 15 years of academic and research experience and has published 40 papers in peer-reviewed international journals. V. P. Kommula, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Botswana. He has over 21 years of teaching experience and served in various positions with different universities in many countries. Kommula’s research is in the area of lean manufacturing and productivity improvement by adopting digital technologies. He has published 42 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals. Devendra K. Yadav, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, India. His current research interests include supply chain management, logistics performance measurement, and Industry 4.0 applications in supply chain domains. Chithirai Pon Selvan, PhD, is an associate professor at Curtin University, Dubai. He has over 21 years of experience in teaching and has published more than 100 research articles in journals. His research interests are in the areas of machine design, optimization techniques, and manufacturing practices. Jayakrishna Kandasamy, PhD, is an associate professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology University, India. He has published 47 journal articles in leading SCI journals, 22 book chapters, 85 contributions to refereed conference proceedings, and one edited book. Dr. Jayakrishna’s research is focused on the design and management of manufacturing systems and supply chains to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability performance.
