Dr Rajinder Bhandal

Profile

Dr Rajinder Bhandal is a Lecturer in Management. She has been working in higher education for over 12 years at university level, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, in the area of management, decision making, operations and supply chain management, and professional skills and employability. 

Rajinder is a multi-disciplinary researcher. Her research is located at the cutting edge of technological innovation, disruptive technologies, behavioural decision making, supply chain management, business, management, and consumer behaviour.

Rajinder is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy; this is in recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for learning and teaching support in Higher Education.  

Qualifications and Awards

PhD Marketing, Leeds University Business School

MSc Digital Marketing, Awarded Masters with Distinction, Awarded the Chartered Institute of Marketing ‘MSc Marketing Award’, Awarded the Lorna Young Foundation Award for best ‘MSc Strategic Marketing Plan’, The University of Huddersfield

BA (Hons) Marketing, Retailing and Distribution, Awarded 2:1, The University of Huddersfield (Sandwich Degree)

Esteem Indicator:

Editorial Board Member, Logistics - MDPI Open Access Journal

Journal of Operations Management Interview Series Moderator

Digital Twin Consortium® Ambassador

Co-Chair for Academia & Research Working Group, Digital Twin Consortium®

Section Board Member, Logistics - MDPI: Artificial Intelligence, Logistics Analytics, and Automation, since March 2023 to Sep 2024.

Recent Publications:

Journal of Operations Management – Listen to all the JOM episodes here on Spotify

Unpacking: The microfoundations of an operational capability in digital manufacturing (2019) Roscoe, S., Cousins, P. D., & Handfield, R. Episode 1 - Interview with Sam Roscoe and Daniel Finkenstadt (Rajinder Bhandal), listen on the links below:

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Unpacking: Emphasizing worker identification with skills to increase helping and productivity in production: A field experiment Episode 2 – Interview with Henrik Franke and Daniel, alongside Daniel Finkenstadt and Rajinder Bhandal, listen on the link below:

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Unpacking: Managing coopetition dynamics: A longitudinal study of a multiparty alliance formation in a large utilities project Episode 3 – Interview with Jens Roehrich, Brian Squire and Graeme Yardley (Rajinder Bhandal), listen on the link below:

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Unpacking:  Follow-suit or free-ride? A relational view of CSR diffusion in a supply chain with customer–supplier closure Episode 4 – Interview with Tingting Yan and Anith Puthiyankath, moderated by Rajinder Bhandal – listen on the link below:

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Unpacking: Toward health promotion and prevention: Evidence from a food and health partnership model of care Episode 5 – Interview with John Lowrey and Amy Headings, moderated by Rajinder Bhandal - listen on the link below:

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Episode 6 – Advancing Engaged Practice-Oriented Research. Interview with Dr. Jan Godsell the Dean of Loughborough Business School and Dr. Tyson Browning the former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Operations Management.

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Trade Blogs

Bhandal., R. “Digital Twins in Supply Chain Management” Digital Reflections. Digital Twin Consortium. 13 June 2024.

Contributions to Trade Publications

Quoted in ‘Inbound Logistics’ online article: “Supply Chain Resilience: Overcoming the Obstacles” 30 April 2024

Internet Publications

Handfield, R., Finkenstadt, D., R & Bhandal. R. 2024. Blog: “Computer Age”: Getting Going With Generative AI In The Classroom Using WhatIf_WhatNow GPT & BioBuilder GPT North Carolina State University. 20 June 2024. Guest Blog by Daniel Finkenstadt Ph.D., Wolf Stake Consulting LLC & Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: “I heard you on the wireless back in ’52”: Generative AI from an educational perspective North Carolina State University. 09 December 2023. Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds & Daniel Finkenstadt Ph.D., Wolf Stake Consulting LLC

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: “Bad Moon Rising”: Addressing the Climate Emergency Via Place-Based Decision-Making Intelligence – Implications for Policy and Practice North Carolina State University. 16 September 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: “Reflecting on Experience: The Important Role of UK Community Pharmacists’ During The COVID-19 Pandemic” North Carolina State University. June 21, 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds  

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: “Through Thick and Thin”: Sprucing Up Buyer–Supplier Relationships! North Carolina State University. April 18, 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: Contested Communication Can Accelerate Resilient Communications April 12, 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: “Introduction to… Planning for the Inevitable: The Role of the Federal Supply Chain in Preparing for National Emergencies” North Carolina State University. March 19, 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

R. Bhandal, 2023, LUBS Blog: 'My journey as a woman in management academia' Leeds University Business School, 08 March, 2023

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: Global Independence: Reimagining the “What if Scenario” North Carolina State University. 27 February 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2023. Blog: “All You Need Is Love”: Unpacking the book “Flow: How The Best Supply Chains Thrive”. North Carolina State University. 22 January 2023. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Handfield, R., & Bhandal. R. 2022. Blog: “With a Little Help from My Friends”: A Path Towards Data Visibility and Sustainable Contracting.  North Carolina State University. 23 December 2022. A Guest Blog by Rajinder Bhandal Ph.D., University of Leeds

Keynotes

Bhandal, R., & Finkenstadt, D. 2024. “Talking Heads”: Mapping the Benefits of Multi-modal AI (MMAI) on the Future of Contract Management. Proceedings of the Global Revolution 2024, International conference on Public Procurement Regulation. Nottingham England. University of Nottingham East Midlands Conference Centre, June 17-18, 2024.

Bhandal, R. 2024. Keynote presentation: “Evidencing the value of digital twins towards creating supply chain resilience” Digital Twin Consortium Q2 Member Meeting, Academic and Research Working Group. Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. June 11-14, 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  

Bhandal, R. 2023. Keynote: “Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management with Digital Twins: Overcoming First and Last Mile Challenges and Embracing the Economy of Things” Digital Twin Consortium Q3 Member Meeting. Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago. September 26-28, 2023. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Bhandal, R. 2022. Keynote: “Digital twins for supply chain management”. Digital Twin Consortium Q3 Member Meeting. Nexus Leeds University. September 27-29, 2022. Leeds, UK.  

International Guest Lecture 

Bhandal., R. 2024. A “Non-Engineering” View on Digital Twins in Supply Chains. The Digital Twin Initiative: Digital Twin Seminar Series. University of Central Florida, The Institute for Simulation and Training (IST), School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training (SMST). February 28, 2024. Florida, Orlando, USA.

Bhandal., R. 2024. “Myth Busters”: Myth Busting Digital Twins in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Tech-Chain 2024. Saint Louis University. The Center for Supply Chain Excellence at Saint Louis University. [Online]. October 18, 2024. St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Panel Discussions

Handfield, R., & Bhandal, R. 2022. Academic Symposium - Online Panel discussion: “Mechanisms to support increased data visibility and transfer within supply ecosystems”.  The World Commerce and Contracting Foundation. Academic Symposium: Sustainable Contracting. 07-08, December 2022. Moderated by: Robert Handfield, Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, Bank of America University. Co-Moderated by: Dr. Rajinder Bhandal, Teaching Fellow in Business Management, University of Leeds. Panel Members: Colleen Theron, CEO, Ardea International; Thomas Nash, Vice President Supply Chain & Chief Procurement Officer, American Red Cross; Bobby Bernard, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain & Procurement, Diversified.

Smashing Barriers to Entry and Commercialization Roundtable – Public Spend Forum. Speakers: Raj Sharma – Founder CEO, Public Spend Forum (PSF); Professor Rob Handfield – Professor of Supply Chain Management, NC State University; Professor Thomas Kull - Professor of Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University; Dr Rajinder Bhandal – Lecturer in Management, Leeds University Business School. 15 February 2024.

Workshops

Bhandal, R., & Furner, A. 2022. Academic Symposium - Online Workshop: Workshop 2: Data Visibility & Transfer Supply Chain Ecosystems.  The World Commerce and Contracting Foundation. Academic Symposium: Sustainable Contracting. 07-08, December 2022.

LUBS Management Department Away Day Presentation

Dr Rajinder Bhandal. The joys and challenges of teaching 'management' to non-management students studying Mechanical Engineering. 25 April 2023. Weetwood Hall Estate, Leeds.

Guest Lecture (UK)

R. Bhandal. Bollywood as a creative industry, University of Loughborough, April 2020. (Invited talk, as guest Lecturer, online)  

Media Coverage

Rangoli Radio Special show: “Unlocking the researcher in you – special show with Dr Rajinder Bhandal – Teaching Fellow in Management, Leeds University Business School” Episode 28 - Unlocking the Researcher in you with Dr Rajinder Bhandal - Sneha Daga and Rashik Parmar interview Dr Rajinder. 20 August 2022.

Rangoli Radio – Live Meditation. Theme: Introduction to meditation with Ravi Kiran: Founder of Pyramid Mediation Society, UK. Episode 11 - Param Anand ka Safar by Megha Bhandari and Rajinder Bhandal with meditation expert Ravi Kiran.  10 December 2022.

Rangoli Radio – Live Meditation. Theme: How can we celebrate Christmas to enhance our inner growth in relation to spirituality. Episode 12 - Param Anand ka Safar by Megha Bhandari and Rajinder Bhandal with meditation expert Ravi Kiran.  17 December 2022.

Rangoli Radio Special show: Episode 6 - Discovering the path to success in cyber security with Dr Saritha Arunkumar, IBM Public Cloud WorldWide Technical Leader – Security.  01 April 2023

Rangoli Radio World Exclusive. Episode 15 - A World Exclusive Rangoli Radio Role Model Show with Professor Rob Handfield - Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University 08 July 2023

Rangoli Radio Special show: Episode 32 – Rangoli Role Model show with Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE December 2023

Rangoli Radio Special show: Episode 33 – Rangoli Role Model show with John Ebo - EDI and Equity Head at Leeds City Council January 06 2024

Rangoli Role Models – Episodes – 36 Rangoli Radio Role Model with Alina Timofeeva 27 January 2024

Rangoli Role Models – Episodes – 47 Rangoli Role Model with Bhavina Bharkhada - Head of Comms and Campaigns at Ukie

Rangoli Role Models – Episodes – 64 Rangoli Role Model with Naresh Sharma 14 Sept 2024

Professional memberships

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Ambassador of the Digital Twin Consortium®
• Co-Chair for Academia & Research Working Group, Digital Twin Consortium®
• Member of the Digital Twin Consortium®
• Member of the Academia & Research Working Group Digital Twin Consortium®
• Member of the British Academy of Management

Research groups and institutes

• Centre for Decision Research
• Centre for Operations and Supply Chain Research