Harish Krishnan

Harish Krishnan is a Full Professor at The University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business, in the Department of BUS. His research focuses on incentive distortions in supply chains, contracts, and supply chain coordination. He has published in journals such as Management Science and Production and Operations Management. His work includes topics like the impact of supply chains on firm-level productivity and the role of blockchain in sustainable global value chains. He teaches courses such as Supply Chain Management and Process Fundamentals.

Harish Krishnan is a researcher in Operations Management and Supply Chain Management, with a focus on Incentives and Contracting. His work explores how contractual arrangements can coordinate decentralized supply chains, particularly in the context of retailer promotional efforts and transshipment incentives. Krishnan also investigates the strategic role of third-party marketplaces, blockchain technology in sustainable value chains, and the impact of supply chains on firm productivity. His research highlights the importance of revenue-sharing contracts, risk sharing, and operational collaboration between rivals. Additionally, he examines the economic foundations of supply chain contracting and the influence of working capital financing on trade credit efficiency.