Innovative Technologies for Increasing Service Productivity

Service organizations are grappling with unprecedented challenges in maintaining and enhancing productivity. As the landscape evolves, traditional approaches to service operations become obsolete, necessitating a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics at play. Innovative Technologies for Increasing Service Productivity delves into this urgent issue, offering a comprehensive exploration of the trends and challenges confronting service industries. The book sheds light on the impact of digital transformation, emerging technologies, and disruptive business models, serving as a guide for navigating the complexities of service productivity in an ever-changing environment. As a groundbreaking solution, this book not only identifies challenges but provides various solutions for service organizations to thrive amidst technological disruption. Its unique selling points lie in the breadth of its coverage, spanning diverse service industries and dissecting the symbiotic relationship between technology and productivity. Offering practical strategies and tools, the book equips service professionals with the means to enhance productivity, quality, and customer experience. By connecting the gap between theoretical insights and practical implementation, it stands as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and service managers seeking innovative solutions to the evolving landscape of service productivity. The objective of this work extends beyond merely highlighting problems--it contributes substantively to the literature on service productivity. By seamlessly weaving together research findings, case studies, and the best practices from global service industries, the book enriches the collective knowledge base. Moreover, its relevance is underscored by its examination of social, economic, and environmental factors influencing service operations, providing a comprehensive view that is indispensable for policymakers. In essence, Innovative Technologies for Increasing Service Productivity offers a transformative blueprint, empowering stakeholders to navigate and thrive in the era of digital service evolution.

Dr. Sridhar Manohar currently working In Doctoral Research Center, Chitkara University, completed his doctorate in the area of Services Marketing from VIT Business School, VIT University. He has a Bachelor of Technology and Dual Masters in Business Administration and Organization Psychology. Dr. Sridhar further certified with FDP at IIM-A. He is expertise in Service Marketing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Scale Development Process and Multivariate Analytics and interests in teaching Business Analytics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology and Marketing Management. He has published around 20 research papers that includes Scopus listed and ABDC ranked International Journals like - Society and Business Review, Benchmarking-An International Journal, Electronics Market, Corporate Reputation Review, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, International journal of Business Excellence and presented papers and ideas in numerous international conferences.

Amit Mittal, currently a Pro Vice Chancellor at Chitkara University, has over two decades of domestic and international experience in academic leadership, teaching, research, consulting, training and mentorship. At Chitkara University his current mandate is to manage and coordinate the PhD programs, research publications and international/domestic research collaborations. His areas of research and consulting expertise are International Marketing and Emerging Market Studies, Consumer Behavior, Brand Management, Shopping Behavior, and Business Research Methods. He is an active resource person for FDPs, MDPs & Corporate Trainings. He is a member of the thesis review board of a number of universities. He presently reviews for reputable journals such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Elsevier), Public Health (Elsevier) Benchmarking (Emerald), Technology Analysis and Strategic Management (Taylor and Francis), International Journal of Consumer Studies (Wiley), Journal of Public Affairs (Wiley), Routledge Studies in Global Student Mobility, International Journal of Emerging Markets (Emerald), Sustainability (MDPI), Management Decision (Emerald), IIM KSMR (Sage) etc. He serves on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Psychology (SSCI/Scopus indexed), Open Psychology Journal (Scopus indexed), Proceedings on Engineering Sciences (Scopus indexed) and Research on Enterprise in Modern Economy (Gdańsk Univeristy of Technology, Poland). He is presently a Visiting Professor at Pathumthani University, Pathumthani, Thailand.