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Dr. Saad Hasan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the American International University-Bangladesh. He completed his PhD degree in Supply Chain Management under a European Union funded FP7 project from the Open University, UK. In addition, he holds a MSc in Engineering Degree from the Lancaster University, UK.Dr. Hasan have teaching, research, project management, and coordination and delivery experience related to operations and supply chain management in academic and industry settings in the UK and Bangladesh. Some of the major research projects he has been involved with includes CONVERGE (EU funded), Etoile, (EU (funded), Unite (UK) etc. In addition, Dr. Hasan has provided research consultancy on UK construction supply chain during his tenure at the National Energy Foundation (UK), Dr. Hasan’s research interest includes operations management, supply chain management, manufacturing strategies, business model development, process engineering, and technology management.

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Development of an Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) Selection Tool for Direct Manufacture of Products

Advancements in Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technology and a broader knowledge base of pro... more Advancements in Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technology and a broader knowledge base of process and material capabilities make ALM increasingly, a more valid manufacturing option. Small creative industry and industrial designers in the UK, as well as experienced engineers, can benefit from the freedom from design, manufacture and distribution constraints that ALM technology offers, yet they are unaware of the opportunities available. This paper present a method for selecting an ALM technology as a manufacturing method, based on a part specification, as an ALM selection tool. Selecting appropriate processes, materials and giving design for rapid manufacture advice are part of the recommendations offered from this ALM selection tool.

A Comprehensive Business Model for Rapid Manufactured Products

Supply chain collaboration under uncertainty

In fluctuating economic conditions such as global recession, supply chains operate under changing... more In fluctuating economic conditions such as global recession, supply chains operate under changing conditions of uncertainty. The impact of this uncertainty and associated risk might be mitigated by collaboration. This paper proposes a model of supply chain collaboration based on information exchange and decision coordination at both the strategic and tactical levels. However, a collaborative supply chain can be exposed to associated risks such as the failure of individual actors. Governance regimes can facilitate collaboration at the strategic and tactical level and mitigate valid apprehensions about collaboration that the actors may have. Governance can be considered as a critical factor in achieving collaboration. The paper argues for explicit rules to regulate information exchange and decision coordination at the strategic and tactical level. An illustrative case study of an automotive supplier from the electronics industry is used to explain the model..

Challenges of IT Adoption at Educational Institutions

International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change

Information and communication technology have become more potent over the years and its organizat... more Information and communication technology have become more potent over the years and its organization wide usage is ever increasing. New technology integration has been changing the way individuals work and organisations operate. However, despite the many benefits, technology adoption can also be at times problematic and disruptive. This research utilising the case study method investigated the nature of problems and their impacts due to IT changes and automation in educational institutions in Bangladesh. The findings reveal that there are problems related to network; process; interface; and hardware that are causing operational impacts such as disruption, efficiency loss, productivity loss and quality issues of various extent. Furthermore, the paper based on the results of the case study and expert opinion provides a set of recommendations for problem mitigation.

The West and its Other: Literary Responses to 9/11

Miscelánea: A Journal of English and …, 2011

Requirements for large-scale adoption of rapid manufacturing technologies

Cogent Business & Management

Despite the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies in a lot of applications including th... more Despite the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies in a lot of applications including the production of some high-value products for end use, it is still very much an untapped potential. There is an increase in usage of AM technology for the manufacture of end-use products (Rapid Manufacturing (RM)) in recent years, but mass use of the technology in terms of speed, cost and quality, which is acceptable by the general consumer, is still not widely in existence today. The concept of RM as a viable production process is still not understood by many businesses/consumers, with thinking still dominated by the AM technologies for Rapid Prototyping (RP) applications. A key difference between RM and RP is in the supply chain. The RM supply chain is much more complicated than the RP supply chain. This research conducted a Delphi Study to identify the requirements or prerequisites necessary for the use of RM technologies as a viable means to manufacture end used products (RM application of AM) in mass scale. The paper identifies 36 requirements or prerequisites and classified them into various classes of importance in order to highlight their significance. In addition to supply chain issues, the requirements unearthed are factors or features about RM technology

Supplier- Buyer relationships: A Study on Bangladeshi Contract Clothing manufactures

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Business and Management, 2017

The lack of compliance with international health and safety regulations in some Bangladeshi contr... more The lack of compliance with international health and safety regulations in some Bangladeshi contract clothing manufacturers puts the continuation of their relationships with international customers at risk. A lack of compliance affects critical aspects of the international customers business such as corporate social responsibility and branding. In the circumstances, the international customers are introducing new practices in regards to governing and managing such relationships through implementation of consortiums such as Alliance and Accord. This research conducted a sector based case study on the Bangladeshi contract clothing manufacturing industry to analyze whether such relationships can be sustained and evolved through transitions in the level of collaboration. The results of this study indicates that such transition may require structural changes in business functions, change in the existing cost models, re-engineering of processes; in addition to changes in some governance parameters such as compliance protocol and visibility.

A business model for functional rapid manufacturing supply chain

ABSTRACT The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has bec... more ABSTRACT The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has become a more viable proposition these days than it was in the past. However, the characteristics of the technology allow for unconventional usage and subsequent supply chain support requirements. Therefore, it can be argued that RM supply chain concepts have potential room for further evolution. This research focuses on the possibility and structure of a business model tailored for the unconventional RM supply chain requirements. In this regard, the paper proposes a Virtual Trading System or VTS, which is a an e-business platform that could potentially provide an alternative to the RM industry, in terms of supply chain functionality. The research outlines the structure of such a business model in detail, based on the requirements of the RM industry.

The Business Model for the Functional Rapid Manufacturing Supply Chain

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

Studia commercialia Bratislavensia, 2013

The use of the Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has become a... more The use of the Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has become a more viable proposition these days than it was in the past. However, the characteristics of the technology allow for unconventional usage and subsequent supply chain support requirements. Therefore, it can be argued that the RM supply chain concepts have the potential room for further evolution. This research focuses on the possibility and structure of a business model tailored for the unconventional RM supply chain requirements. In this regard, the paper proposes the Virtual Trading System or VTS, which is an e-business platform that could potentially provide an alternative to the RM industry, in terms of supply chain functionality. The research outlines the structure of such a business model in detail, based on the requirements of the RM industry.

Supply Chain Collaboration under Uncertainty

Hasan, S., Claudia, E & Earl. C, (2012). Supply Chain Collaboration under Uncertainty, IPSERA 201... more

Strategic, Tactical Decisions and Information in Rapid Manufacturing Supply Chain

The efficiency and agility of its supply chain is vital to the commercial success of any product.... more The efficiency and agility of its supply chain is vital to the commercial success of any product. Sharing strategic and tactical information effectively within the supply chain is often a key factor in achieving this goal. This paper proposes a framework to identify strategic, tactical decisions and information. The framework is used to conduct a sector based analysis of the Rapid Manufacturing (RM) industry. The decisions and information identified include amongst others various supply chain strategies and technical information.

A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS MODEL FOR RAPID MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) in a mass scale depends on a sustainable business model. The ... more The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) in a mass scale depends on a sustainable business model. The context of RM unctionality can be segmented into two scenarios: Scenario 1 being the potential of RM to manufacture products with complex design. Scenario 2 presents that, once identified, if a product is viable to be produced using RM technologies, then how would the supply and demand paradigm work? This paper tries to
answer these questions through the means of an e-business platform for RM products. The principle function of the platform is to electronically settle the supply and demand over a virtual trading system.

Virtual Trading System for Rapid Manufactured Products

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has the potential to have an impact on a number of industry sectors. Th... more Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has the potential to have an impact on a number of industry
sectors. This paper presents research into a dynamic business model for the RM industry,
where the supply and demand is matched over a Virtual Trading System (VTS). This is
necessary because at present, the RM supply chain for many sectors is still in its infancy. In
order to exploit the potential benefits of RM, the industry needs a supply chain model and this
is where the VTS can be employed. The VTS is proposed as a platform where the entire RM
industry can function in a competitive and mutually beneficial environment. It is based on the
concept of an e-business mechanism. This paper introduces some core features of the model
such as E-Catalogue and Reverse Auction, both being part of a Trade Engine.

THE APPLICATION OF RAPID MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SPARE PARTS INDUSTRY

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

utwired.utexas.edu

The advancement of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has ushered the possibility of realising complex desi... more The advancement of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has ushered the possibility of realising complex designs. This paper identifies the potential of possible applications of RM in the spare parts industry. It further underlines the need for a fully functional RM supply chain before proposing an e-business enabled business model for RM technologies.

Development of an Additive Layer Manufacturing Business Model: Creating an Environment to Support Designers from Concept to Distribution

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

www-staff.lboro.ac.uk

The effective end use of ALM products depends on establishing a dynamic business model. The model... more The effective end use of ALM products depends on establishing a dynamic business model. The model should encompass end-to-end service from design to selection of technology and a viable means for the supply and demand paradigm to function. This paper presents research into the concept for a Design for ALM technology platform, in which the process for realising a design from concept to manufacturing and distribution using ALM technologies is managed and supported through appropriate environments. A technology selector is included as part of the process/material selection environment to select appropriate ALM technologies. Further, the paper presents, as part of the platform, a trade environment based on e-business principles where the supply and demand of ALM products is matched over a virtual trading system. The concept of the platform provides an opportunity for the entire ALM business community to function in a competitive and mutually beneficial environment. The paper essentially outlines a blueprint where all the components of the supply chain can effectively appropriate value.

Development of an Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) Selection Tool for Direct Manufacture of Products

Advancements in Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technology and a broader knowledge base of pro... more Advancements in Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technology and a broader knowledge base of process and material capabilities make ALM increasingly, a more valid manufacturing option. Small creative industry and industrial designers in the UK, as well as experienced engineers, can benefit from the freedom from design, manufacture and distribution constraints that ALM technology offers, yet they are unaware of the opportunities available. This paper present a method for selecting an ALM technology as a manufacturing method, based on a part specification, as an ALM selection tool. Selecting appropriate processes, materials and giving design for rapid manufacture advice are part of the recommendations offered from this ALM selection tool.

A Comprehensive Business Model for Rapid Manufactured Products

Supply chain collaboration under uncertainty

In fluctuating economic conditions such as global recession, supply chains operate under changing... more In fluctuating economic conditions such as global recession, supply chains operate under changing conditions of uncertainty. The impact of this uncertainty and associated risk might be mitigated by collaboration. This paper proposes a model of supply chain collaboration based on information exchange and decision coordination at both the strategic and tactical levels. However, a collaborative supply chain can be exposed to associated risks such as the failure of individual actors. Governance regimes can facilitate collaboration at the strategic and tactical level and mitigate valid apprehensions about collaboration that the actors may have. Governance can be considered as a critical factor in achieving collaboration. The paper argues for explicit rules to regulate information exchange and decision coordination at the strategic and tactical level. An illustrative case study of an automotive supplier from the electronics industry is used to explain the model..

Challenges of IT Adoption at Educational Institutions

International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change

Information and communication technology have become more potent over the years and its organizat... more Information and communication technology have become more potent over the years and its organization wide usage is ever increasing. New technology integration has been changing the way individuals work and organisations operate. However, despite the many benefits, technology adoption can also be at times problematic and disruptive. This research utilising the case study method investigated the nature of problems and their impacts due to IT changes and automation in educational institutions in Bangladesh. The findings reveal that there are problems related to network; process; interface; and hardware that are causing operational impacts such as disruption, efficiency loss, productivity loss and quality issues of various extent. Furthermore, the paper based on the results of the case study and expert opinion provides a set of recommendations for problem mitigation.

The West and its Other: Literary Responses to 9/11

Miscelánea: A Journal of English and …, 2011

Requirements for large-scale adoption of rapid manufacturing technologies

Cogent Business & Management

Despite the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies in a lot of applications including th... more Despite the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies in a lot of applications including the production of some high-value products for end use, it is still very much an untapped potential. There is an increase in usage of AM technology for the manufacture of end-use products (Rapid Manufacturing (RM)) in recent years, but mass use of the technology in terms of speed, cost and quality, which is acceptable by the general consumer, is still not widely in existence today. The concept of RM as a viable production process is still not understood by many businesses/consumers, with thinking still dominated by the AM technologies for Rapid Prototyping (RP) applications. A key difference between RM and RP is in the supply chain. The RM supply chain is much more complicated than the RP supply chain. This research conducted a Delphi Study to identify the requirements or prerequisites necessary for the use of RM technologies as a viable means to manufacture end used products (RM application of AM) in mass scale. The paper identifies 36 requirements or prerequisites and classified them into various classes of importance in order to highlight their significance. In addition to supply chain issues, the requirements unearthed are factors or features about RM technology

Supplier- Buyer relationships: A Study on Bangladeshi Contract Clothing manufactures

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Business and Management, 2017

The lack of compliance with international health and safety regulations in some Bangladeshi contr... more The lack of compliance with international health and safety regulations in some Bangladeshi contract clothing manufacturers puts the continuation of their relationships with international customers at risk. A lack of compliance affects critical aspects of the international customers business such as corporate social responsibility and branding. In the circumstances, the international customers are introducing new practices in regards to governing and managing such relationships through implementation of consortiums such as Alliance and Accord. This research conducted a sector based case study on the Bangladeshi contract clothing manufacturing industry to analyze whether such relationships can be sustained and evolved through transitions in the level of collaboration. The results of this study indicates that such transition may require structural changes in business functions, change in the existing cost models, re-engineering of processes; in addition to changes in some governance parameters such as compliance protocol and visibility.

A business model for functional rapid manufacturing supply chain

ABSTRACT The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has bec... more ABSTRACT The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has become a more viable proposition these days than it was in the past. However, the characteristics of the technology allow for unconventional usage and subsequent supply chain support requirements. Therefore, it can be argued that RM supply chain concepts have potential room for further evolution. This research focuses on the possibility and structure of a business model tailored for the unconventional RM supply chain requirements. In this regard, the paper proposes a Virtual Trading System or VTS, which is a an e-business platform that could potentially provide an alternative to the RM industry, in terms of supply chain functionality. The research outlines the structure of such a business model in detail, based on the requirements of the RM industry.

The Business Model for the Functional Rapid Manufacturing Supply Chain

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

Studia commercialia Bratislavensia, 2013

The use of the Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has become a... more The use of the Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies to manufacture end used product has become a more viable proposition these days than it was in the past. However, the characteristics of the technology allow for unconventional usage and subsequent supply chain support requirements. Therefore, it can be argued that the RM supply chain concepts have the potential room for further evolution. This research focuses on the possibility and structure of a business model tailored for the unconventional RM supply chain requirements. In this regard, the paper proposes the Virtual Trading System or VTS, which is an e-business platform that could potentially provide an alternative to the RM industry, in terms of supply chain functionality. The research outlines the structure of such a business model in detail, based on the requirements of the RM industry.

Supply Chain Collaboration under Uncertainty

Hasan, S., Claudia, E & Earl. C, (2012). Supply Chain Collaboration under Uncertainty, IPSERA 201... more

Strategic, Tactical Decisions and Information in Rapid Manufacturing Supply Chain

The efficiency and agility of its supply chain is vital to the commercial success of any product.... more The efficiency and agility of its supply chain is vital to the commercial success of any product. Sharing strategic and tactical information effectively within the supply chain is often a key factor in achieving this goal. This paper proposes a framework to identify strategic, tactical decisions and information. The framework is used to conduct a sector based analysis of the Rapid Manufacturing (RM) industry. The decisions and information identified include amongst others various supply chain strategies and technical information.

A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS MODEL FOR RAPID MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) in a mass scale depends on a sustainable business model. The ... more The use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) in a mass scale depends on a sustainable business model. The context of RM unctionality can be segmented into two scenarios: Scenario 1 being the potential of RM to manufacture products with complex design. Scenario 2 presents that, once identified, if a product is viable to be produced using RM technologies, then how would the supply and demand paradigm work? This paper tries to
answer these questions through the means of an e-business platform for RM products. The principle function of the platform is to electronically settle the supply and demand over a virtual trading system.

Virtual Trading System for Rapid Manufactured Products

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has the potential to have an impact on a number of industry sectors. Th... more Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has the potential to have an impact on a number of industry
sectors. This paper presents research into a dynamic business model for the RM industry,
where the supply and demand is matched over a Virtual Trading System (VTS). This is
necessary because at present, the RM supply chain for many sectors is still in its infancy. In
order to exploit the potential benefits of RM, the industry needs a supply chain model and this
is where the VTS can be employed. The VTS is proposed as a platform where the entire RM
industry can function in a competitive and mutually beneficial environment. It is based on the
concept of an e-business mechanism. This paper introduces some core features of the model
such as E-Catalogue and Reverse Auction, both being part of a Trade Engine.

THE APPLICATION OF RAPID MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SPARE PARTS INDUSTRY

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

utwired.utexas.edu

The advancement of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has ushered the possibility of realising complex desi... more The advancement of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has ushered the possibility of realising complex designs. This paper identifies the potential of possible applications of RM in the spare parts industry. It further underlines the need for a fully functional RM supply chain before proposing an e-business enabled business model for RM technologies.

Development of an Additive Layer Manufacturing Business Model: Creating an Environment to Support Designers from Concept to Distribution

by saad hasan and Allan E. W. Rennie

www-staff.lboro.ac.uk

The effective end use of ALM products depends on establishing a dynamic business model. The model... more The effective end use of ALM products depends on establishing a dynamic business model. The model should encompass end-to-end service from design to selection of technology and a viable means for the supply and demand paradigm to function. This paper presents research into the concept for a Design for ALM technology platform, in which the process for realising a design from concept to manufacturing and distribution using ALM technologies is managed and supported through appropriate environments. A technology selector is included as part of the process/material selection environment to select appropriate ALM technologies. Further, the paper presents, as part of the platform, a trade environment based on e-business principles where the supply and demand of ALM products is matched over a virtual trading system. The concept of the platform provides an opportunity for the entire ALM business community to function in a competitive and mutually beneficial environment. The paper essentially outlines a blueprint where all the components of the supply chain can effectively appropriate value.