Doctor Premaratne Samaranayake

Doctor Premaratne Samaranayake

SENIOR LECTURER,
Management (SoBus)

Personal

Qualifications

  • GDipComp Victoria University of Technology
  • PhD University of Melbourne
  • MEng Asian Institute of Technology
  • BSc(Eng) University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Management (SoBus)

Contact

Email:P.Samaranayake@uws.edu.au
Extension:9457
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Location:EQ.1.04
Parramatta
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Biography

Prior to joining University of Western Sydney in July 1999, he worked as a Research Engineer at Industrial Research Institute Swinburne (IRIS), Swinburne University of Technology. Currently, he is Senior Lecturer and the leader of Business Process Evolution Studies (BPES) Research Node in the College of Business and Law. During this time, he also held other administrative roles including Course Advisor for M. Bus(ERP) course and Course Coordinator ? BBA Program. Premaratne possesses a number of educational and professional qualifications. He completed his PhD in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at University of Melbourne, Australia in 1996. In 1989, he graduated with M.Eng degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (First Class Honours) degree at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 1986. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science with High Distiction from Victoria University, Melbourne. Recently, he completed SAP Certification workshop on Best Practices in ERP (BPERP) and is a certified Solution Consultant of SAP ERP for small and midsize enterprises.

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Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Samaranayake, P. (2006), 'Pre-Implementation Roadmap - Integration of Readiness Assessment with System Options and Selection Methods', Enterprise Resource Planning: Teaching and Research, Indiana University Press .

Journal Articles

  • Nakandala, D., Samaranayake, P. and Lau, H. (2013), 'A fuzzy-based decision support model for monitoring on-time delivery performance: A textile industry case study', European Journal of Operational Research, 11.
  • Lobo, S., Matawie, K. and Samaranayake, P. (2012), 'Assessment and improvement of quality management capabilities for manufacturing industries in Australia', Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, 19.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Kiridena, S. (2012), 'Aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling: an integrated framework', Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 22.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Kiridena, S. (2012), 'Aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling : an integrated framework', Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 22.
  • Lobo, S., Matawie, K. and Samaranayake, P. (2012), 'Assessment and improvement of quality management capabilities for manufacturing industries in Australia', Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, 19.
  • Samaranayake, P., Laosirihongthong, T. and Chan, F. (2011), 'Integration of manufacturing and distribution networks in a global car company - Network models and numerical simulation', International Journal of Production Research, 23.
  • Karim, M., Samaranayake, P., Smith, A. and Halgamuge, S. (2010), 'An on-time delivery improvement model for manufacturing organisations', International Journal of Production Research, 22.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2009), 'Business process integration, automation, and optimization in ERP: Integrated approach using enhanced process models', Business Process Management Journal, 23.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Toncich, D. (2007), 'Integration of production planning, project management and logistics systems for supply chain management', International Journal of Production Research, 31.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2005), 'A conceptual framework for supply chain management: a structural integration', Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 13.
  • Zhang, J., Chan, F., Li, P., Lau, H., Ip, R. and Samaranayake, P. (2002), 'Investigation of the reconfigurable control system for an agile manufacturing cell', International Journal of Production Research, 12.
  • Armarego, E., Verezub, S. and Samaranayake, P. (2002), 'The effect of coatings on the cutting process, friction, forces and predictive cutting models in machining operations', Journal Engineering Maufacure, 10.
  • Samaranayake, P., Lewis, G., Woxvold, E. and Toncich, D. (2002), 'Development of engineering structures for scheduling and control of aircraft maintenance', International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 25.

Conference Papers

  • Samaranayake, P., Laosirihongthong, T. and Lau, H. (2012), 'Performance Monitoring under Supply and Demand Disruption: A Fuzzy-based Decision Support Model', 10th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium, Melbourne, Victoria.
  • Samaranayake, P., Hayes, K., Dadich, A. and Sloan, T. (2012), 'Computed Tomography Process Modelling using Integrated Data in Healthcare: Model Development and Simulation', 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Perth, WA.
  • Samaranayake, P., Laosirihongthong, T. and Lau, H. (2012), 'Performance monitoring under supply and demand disruption : a fuzzy-based decision support model', ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Samaranayake, P., Hayes, K., Dadich, A. and Sloan, T. (2012), 'Computed tomography process modelling using integrated data in healthcare : model development and simulationodelling using integrated data in healthcare : model development and simulation', Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. International conference, Perth, W.A..
  • Samaranayake, P., Wesumperuma, A. and Ginige, A. (2011), 'Integrated Data Structures and Business Objects in ERP: Tool Development and Evaluation in SAP ERP System', International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICINDE'11), Hong Kong.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Abeysinghe, D. (2011), 'Conceptual Framework for ERP System Implementation using Pre-Implementation Roadmap', 9th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium, Deakin University.
  • Samaranayake, P., Matawie, K. and Rajayogan, R. (2011), 'Evaluation of Safety Risks at Railway Grade Crossings: Conceptual Framework Development', 2011 IEEE International Conference on Quality and Reliability, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Kiridena, S. (2011), 'Patient Journey Modeling Using Integrated Data Structures in Healthcare Service Operations', Colloquium on Humanaties, Science and Engineering Research (CHUSER) 2011, Penang, Malaysia.
  • Lau, H., Samaranayake, P. and Nakandala, D. (2011), 'A fuzzy-based integrated framework for monitoring stochastic demand in a supply chain environment', The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2011), Singapore.
  • Mahadevan, K., Samaranayake, P. and Matawie, K. (2010), 'Supply Chain Uncertainty- How Australian CEOs and Managers can leverage off Supply Chain Integration, Information Sharing, and Supply Chain Visibility as an antidote.', British Academy of Management 2010 Conference Proceedings, University Sheffield.
  • Mahadevan, K., Samaranayake, P. and Matawie, K. (2010), 'Supply Chain Integration, Information Sharing and Supply Chain Visibility-The remedy for Supply Chain Uncertainty in Australian organisations', 8th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS 2010), Hong Kong.
  • Samaranayake, P., Punnakitikashem, P. and Laosirihongthong, T. (2010), 'Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Healthcare Service Operations - A Holistic Approach to Planning/Execution', 8th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium 2010, Macquarie University.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Laosirihongthong, T. (2009), 'Integrated Supply Chain Network in Automotive Industry: A Case Study', 7th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2009), 'Business Process Improvements in Production Planning of ERP System Using Enhanced Process and Integrated Data Models', The 3rd International United Information Systems Conference (UNISCON - 2009), University of Western Sydney, Australia.
  • Mahadevan, K., Samaranayake, P. and Matawie, K. (2009), 'Supply Chain Integration and Visibility in Global Supply Chain Operations - Current Practices and Outcomes', 10th International CINet Conference 2009, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Samaranayake, P., Sloan, T., Fitzgerald, A., Hayes, K. and Dadich, A. (2009), 'Continuous Improvement through the Implementation of BPR in Health Services', 10th International CINet Conference 2009, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Lobo, S., Matawie, K., Jayaraman, V. and Samaranayake, P. (2009), 'An Assessment of the quality management capabilities of the industries in the Western Sydney Region using a Quality Management Assessment Framwork (QMAF)', WASET 2009, Dubai-UAE.
  • Lobo, S., Matawie, K., Jayaraman, V. and Samaranayake, P. (2009), 'Validation of the impact of traditional TQM elements in the pathways to achieving optimum business outcomes', WASET 2009, Dubai-UAE.
  • Johnston, M., Samaranayake, P., Dadich, A. and Fitzgerald, A. (2009), 'Modelling radiology department operation using discrete event simulation', The 18th World IMACS Congress and MODSIM09 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Cairns, Australia.
  • Fitzgerald, A., Sloan, T., Simoff, S., Samaranayake, P. and Johnston, M. (2008), 'Visual Workflow and Process Optimisation: A method of analysis for patient flow in the hospital emergency department', 2008 Conference of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Mangement, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2008), 'Enhanced Data Models for Master and Transaction Data in ERP Systems - Unitary Structuring Approach', International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists (IMECS) 2008 Proceedings, Regal Kowloon Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2008), 'Business Process Improvements using Integrated Process/Data Models: A Unitary Structuring Approach', ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain & Services Management Symposium 2008, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
  • Laosirihongthong, T., Samaranayake, P., Rohitratana, K. and Thamsatitdej, P. (2008), 'Prioritizing enabling factors for successful radio frequency identification (RFID) implementation: The application of a multi-criteria decision-making method', Supply Chain Innovations: People, Practice and Performance, University of Liverpool, UK.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Kiridena, S. (2007), 'Reliability improvements in aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling under uncertainty', The Fifth International Conference on Quality and Reliability, Hotel Imperial Maeping, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Jagoda, K. (2007), 'A Stage-Gate Approach To Erp System Implementation', 5th ANZAM and 1st Asia Pacific Operations Management Symposium, RMIT City Campus, Level 8, 239 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
  • Mahadevan, K. and Samaranayake, P. (2006), 'A Conceptual Framework for Reverse Logistics in the Consumer Electronics Industry', 4th ANZAM Operations Management Symposium 2006 - Operations: Strategy, Systems and Networks, Wellington, New Zealand.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2006), 'Current Practices and Problem Areas in Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Scheduling - Interfaced/Integrated System Perspective', 7th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Conference, Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Jayaraman, V. (2006), 'An Innovative Postgraduate Program On Enterprise Resource Planning Master Of Business (Erp) - Incorporating Sap R/3 System And Related Products At University Of Western Sydney, Australia', 11th Annual Conference of Asia Pacific Decision Sciences Institute, Sheraton Hotel, Hong Kong.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Chan, F. (2006), 'Business Process Integration and Automation in ERP System Environment - Integration of Applications and Workflows', Second IMB International Conference (IMB 2006), Sydney, Australia.
  • Samaranayake, P. and Mahadevan, K. (2005), 'Supply Chain Integration in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Environment: A Case Study', ANZAM Operations Management Symposium 2005, Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon.
  • Chan, H., Chan, F. and Samaranayake, P. (2005), 'Adaptive Make-to-Order Strategy in Distributed Manufacturing Supply Chains', 3rd International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN05), Sheraton Perth Hotel, Western Australia.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2004), 'Scheduling paths for merged manufacturing and distribution networks in supply chain management', The ANZAM 2004 Operations Management Symposium Operations Management: Global Challenges and Local Applications, The Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, The University of Melbourne.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2004), 'A New Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System for Repetitive and Project-Based Manufacturing', The 14th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.
  • Mahadevan, K. and Samaranayake, P. (2003), 'Culture Driven Regeneration (CDR): An Alternative Approach to Business Improvement', ANZAM 2003 Operations Management Symposium, University of Technology, Sydney.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2003), 'Business Process Integration with Data Structures in Enterprise Resource Planning Environment', British Academy of Management Annual Conference 2003, The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, UK.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2002), 'Redesigning of Product and Service Delivery Processes in BPR: An Integrated Approach', 7th International Conference on ISO 9000 and TQM (7-ICIT), RMIT, Melbourne.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2002), 'Supply Chain/Network Management: Basis of a Conceptual', 12th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent, Dresden University of Technology.
  • Samaranayake, P. (2001), 'An Integrated Approach to Assembly/Maintenance Logistics Scheduling Using Modified BOM and Operations Routing"', 1st International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Coimbatore, India.

Research

Previous Projects

Title:A Conceptual Framework for Supply Chain/Network in Manufacturing and Distribution Requirements Planning
Years:2001-07-01 - 2002-06-30
ID:P0010110
UWS Researchers:Premaratne Samaranayake
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
Title:SAP Possibilities in the Airline Industry: Assembly/maintenance planning control and execution using SAP R/3 system
Years:2004-07-01 - 2012-12-31
ID:P0014421
UWS Researchers:Premaratne Samaranayake
Funding:
  • SAP America Inc
Title:The development and testing of criteria for the evaluation of an acute health care re-design program at the Royal Adelaide Hospital focused on improving the patient journey
Years:2009-01-13 - 2010-01-31
ID:P00016458
UWS Researchers:Dash Forghani, Premaratne Samaranayake and Anneke Fitzgerald
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Royal Adelaide Hospital
Title:Visual optimisation of patient flow in Hospital Emergency Departments
Years:2009-03-11 - 2011-03-10
ID:P00016202
UWS Researchers:Anneke Fitzgerald, Simeon Simoff, Terry Sloan, Premaratne Samaranayake and Mark Johnston
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Sydney South West Area Health Service

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