About
His research interests and experience include the impact of the digital era on manufacturing systems and supply chain management, technology readiness assessment in the context of Industry 4.0, the digital design of supply networks, smart and sustainable food supply chains, fractal supply networks and green vehicle routing problems.
Prior to being a Lecturer, Ramin worked as a research associate at Sheffield Hallam University, carrying out multi-discipline research projects directed by Prof. Sameh Saad. During this time, He had the chance to be engaged in some industrial/research projects. For instance, they successfully adapted and utilised a leading methodology to guide and justify investment in smart city's R&D projects to achieve the optimum project portfolio. The method is tested in a real case study, which shows how that methodology can effectively implement throughout the worldwide smart cities development to support strategic technology investments.
He has supervised a massive number of MSc research projects at different UK higher education institutions and acted as a referee for several prestigious international journals and conferences.
Teaching
College of Business, Technology and Engineering, Sheffield Business School
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Modelling and Simulation
- Project and Quality Management
Research
Saad, S., Bahadori, R., Bhovar, C., & Zhang, H. (2023). Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing - a systematic review of the state of the art literature and key recommendations for future research. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma.
Saad, S. M., Bahadori, R., & Jafarnejad, H. (2021). The smart SME technology readiness assessment methodology in the context of industry 4.0. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 32(5), 1037-1065.
Saad, S. M., Bahadori, R., Jafarnejad, H., & Putra, M. F. (2021). Smart production planning and control: technology readiness assessment. Procedia computer science, 180, 618-627.
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2020). Logistics capabilities measurement in the fractal supply network. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), 36 (2), 251-281. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLSM.2020.107388.
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2019). Development of a Dynamic Information Fractal Framework to Monitor and Optimise Sustainability in Food Distribution Network. International Journal of Food Engineering (IJEF). https://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2018-0061
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2019). Introducing a unique inventory control framework for centralized VMI and JIT production. IFAC-PapersOnline, 52 (13), 1045-1050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.11.333
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2018). Development of an information fractal to optimise inventory in the supply network. International Journal of Service and Computing Oriented Manufacturing, 3 (2/3), 127-150. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSCOM.2018.091620
Publications
Key Publications
Badakhshan, E., Mustafee, N., & Bahadori, R. (2024). Application of simulation and machine learning in supply chain management: A synthesis of the literature using the Sim-ML literature classification framework. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 198. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2024.110649
Badakhshan, E., & Bahadori, R. (2024). A simulation-based optimization model for balancing economic profitability and working capital efficiency using system dynamics and genetic algorithms. Decision Analytics Journal, 12. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.dajour.2024.100498
Saad, S., Bahadori, R., Khamkham, M., & Adi, K. (2024). The impact of the digital era on the implementation of the traditional six-sigma dmaic- a new dmaise cycle development. International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, 31 (1). http://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2024.31.1.9383
Saad, S.M., Bahadori, R., & Jafarnejad, H. (2021). The smart SME technology readiness assessment methodology in the context of industry 4.0. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. http://doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-07-2020-0267
Saad, S.M., Bahadori, R., Jafarnejad, H., & Putra, M.F. (2021). Smart Production Planning and Control: Technology Readiness Assessment. Procedia Computer Science, 180, 618-627. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2021.01.284
Saad, S., BAHADORI, R., Bhovar, C., & Zhang, H. (n.d.). Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing - A systematic review of the state of the art literature and key recommendations for future research. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. http://doi.org/10.1108/ijlss-02-2022-0021
Journal articles
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2020). Logistics capabilities measurement in the fractal supply network. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), 36 (2), 251-281. http://doi.org/10.1504/IJLSM.2020.107388
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2019). Development of a Dynamic InformationFractal Framework to Monitor and OptimiseSustainability in Food Distribution Network. International Journal of Food Engineering (IJEF). http://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2018-0061
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2018). Development of an information fractal to optimise inventory in the supply network. International Journal of Service and Computing Oriented Manufacturing, 3 (2/3), 127-150. http://doi.org/10.1504/IJSCOM.2018.091620
Conference papers
Saad, S., Maina, J., Perera, T., & Bahadori, R. (2023). Blockchain-Based traceability system for enhanced humanitarian supply chain management. Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering, 44 (44), 155-161. http://doi.org/10.3233/atde230918
Bahadori, R., Saad, S., Badakhshan, E., Perera, T., & Gunathilaka, R. (2023). A new eco-friendly initiative for last food mile delivery in urban areas. Proceedings of the 11th International Workshop on Simulation for Energy, Sustainable Development & Environment, SESDE. http://doi.org/10.46354/i3m.2023.sesde.005
Badakhshan, E., Badakhshan, A., Saad, S., Bahadori, R., & Ball, P. (2023). Using simulation-optimization to integrate financial and product flow planning in supply chains. Proceedings of the 35th European Modeling & Simulation Symposium, EMSS. http://doi.org/10.46354/i3m.2023.emss.009
Saad, S., Maina, J., Perera, T., & Bahadori, R. (2022). Blockchain technology - understanding its application in humanitarian supply chains. In Shafik, M., & Case, K. (Eds.) 19th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2022), Derby, UK, 6 September 2022 - 8 September 2022 (pp. 385-391). IOS: http://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE220621
Saad, S., Bhovar, C., Bahadori, R., & Zhang, H. (2021). Industry 4.0 Application in Lean Manufacturing- A Systematic Review. In ICMR2021: 18th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, University of Derby, UK, 7 September 2021 - 9 September 2021 (pp. 341-346). IOS press: http://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE210059
Saad, S.M., Bahadori, R., Zhang, H., & Albaqami, A. (2021). Technology Roadmapping Application in Smart City's Development. In ICMR2021: 18th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Virtual, 7 September 2021 - 9 September 2021 (pp. 368-373). IOS Press: http://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE210063
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2019). Pollution routing problem with time window and split delivery. In Bruzzone, A., Janosy, J.S., Nicoletti, L., & Zacharewicz, G. (Eds.) The International Workshop on Simulation for Energy, Sustainable Development & Environment (SESDE), LISBON, PORTUGAL, 18 September 2019 - 20 September 2019 (pp. 23-29). DIME UNIVERSITÀ DI GENOVA, DIMEG UNIVERSITY OF CALABRIA: http://www.msc-les.org/conf/sesde2019/authors_instruction.html
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2018). Sustainability evaluation of last mile food delivery: Pickup point using lockers versus home delivery. International Food Operations and Processing Simulation Workshop, FoodOPS 2018, 37-42. http://www.proceedings.com/41373.html
Saad, S., Noguera, I., Bahadori, R., & Saad, S. (2018). The impact of a consignment inventory strategy in pharmaceutical retail industry. Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering, 8 (8), 297-302. http://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-902-7-297
Saad, S.M., Hatami, S., & Bahadori, R. (2018). Exploring the role of outsourcing in food supply chain sustainability-a review. Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering, 8, 479. http://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-902-7-479
Saad, S.M., Bahadori, R., & Ravisankar, J. (2017). Sustainable distribution system in food retail sector-a simulation modelling approach. International Food Operations and Processing Simulation Workshop, FoodOPS 2017, Held at the International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference, I3M 2017, 45-50. http://www.proceedings.com/36082.html
Saad, S.M., & Bahadori, R. (2017). The impact of replenishment frequency on the logistics cost: a simulation approach. 19th International Conference on Harbor, Maritime and Multimodal Logistics Modeling and Simulation, HMS 2017, Held at the International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference, I3M 2017, 62-67. http://www.proceedings.com/36083.html
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2017). The impact of replenishment frequency on the logistics cost-a simulation approach. International Conference on Harbour, Maritime and Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation, 62-67. http://www.msc-les.org/proceedings/hms/2017/HMS2017.pdf
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2016). An information fractal for supply network inventory optimisation. In Affenzeller, M., Longo, F., Merkuryev, Y., Bruzzone, A.G., & Piera, M.A. (Eds.) 18th International Conference on Harbor, Maritime and Multimodal Logistics Modeling and Simulation (HMS 2016) : held at the 13th International Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference (I3M 2016) : Larnaca, Cyprus, 26-28 September 2016, (pp. 28-34). Red Hook, NY: Curran Associates, Inc. (2016): http://www.proceedings.com/32104.html
Saad, S., & Bahadori, R. (2016). Responsiveness optimisation in the fractal supply network. In Goh, Y.M., & Case, K. (Eds.) Advances in manufacturing technology XXX : Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, incorporating the 31st National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 6-8, 2016 Loughborough University, UK, (pp. 457-462). Amsterdam: IOS Press: http://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-668-2-457
Theses / Dissertations
Bahadori, R. (2018). Development of a framework for configuring fractal supply networks and logistics capabilities. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Saad, S. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00116
Postgraduate supervision
Postgraduate supervision
Current PhD Supervision:
Jemimah Maina (PhD, Full-Time, Supervisor), Thesis: improving humanitarian performance in Kenya through supply chain coordination and blockchain technology.
Peter James Drakeley (PhD, Part-Time, Supervisor ), Thesis: Design and develop a framework for embedding inventory optimisation into SMEs.
Samina Komal (PhD, Full-Time, Supervisor), Thesis: Determination and Applications of supply chain strategies and Practices in UK Textile.
Other external responsibilities
Reviewer Membership
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
International Journal of Production Research
Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing International Conference (FAIM)
International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR
International Multidisciplinary Modeling & Simulation Multiconference (I3M)