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Dr Nihal Jayamaha MEng, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Doctoral Supervisor
Engineering Group

Most of my research is based on quantitative research aimed at developing and testing theories on organisational outcomes improvement (e.g. product quality, service outcomes, productivity). Thus, I am quite familiar with the relevant literature, the industry context (part of which come from my 18 years of experience as a practising engineer in utility organizations), and the quantitative techniques being used in theory testing related to organisational outcomes improvement. More specifically, I consider myself an expert in the following statistical techniques: structural equation modelling (both covariance based, and variance based); factor analysis and related methods; linear and non-linear modelling; design of experiments; and statistical quality control/SPC. As such my teaching also reflects above areas to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

At the moment I do not have capacity to accommodate additional PhD students, but in the future, I would like to hear from students who are interested in conducting research in “sustainability” and/or “process improvement” at firm-level.      

I am an electrical engineer-turned-lecturer in quality management. Prior to taking up my lectureship in quality management in early 2009 and doctoral studies (2004-2008) which preceded that, I worked in electrical utility companies in Asia and the Middle East for 19 years specializing in operations, quality assurance, auditing (quality),  and project management.   

As a senior lecturer, I teach, supervise, and conduct research in many areas:  industrial management, statistical modeling in social research, quality control and quality improvement,  healthcare process improvement, performance measurement, and operations management. 

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Professional

Contact details

  • Location: 1.103, Riddet C
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Master of Engineering - Ƶ (2004)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Ƶ (2009)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Statistics-based quality improvement (e.g. Six Sigma) in production and service operations, Quality Management Systems (QMS) Standards, performance measurement in businesses and nonprofits

Thematics

Resource Development and Management

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Business and Management (150300): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Engineering (090000):
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (150309):
Manufacturing Engineering (091000): Manufacturing Management (091005): Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (excl. Textiles) (091006):
Organisation and Management Theory (150310): Quality Management (150313):
Technology (100000)

Research Outputs

Journal

Brown, N., Sells, M., Jayamaha, N., & Shilton, A. (2024). Predicting phosphorus accumulation and proposing conditions needed for an algal-based phosphorus uptake process. Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 45(21), 4408-4418
[Journal article]Authored by: Brown, N., Jayamaha, N.
De Silva, L., Jayamaha, N., & Garnevska, E. (2023). Sustainable Farmer Development for Agri-Food Supply Chains in Developing Countries. Sustainability. 15(20), Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/20/15099
[Journal article]Authored by: Garnevska, E., Jayamaha, N.
Cullen, J., Childerhouse, P., Jayamaha, N., & McBain, L. (2023). Developing a model for primary care quality improvement success: a comparative case study in rural, urban and Kaupapa Māori organisations. Journal of Primary Health Care. 15(4), 333-342
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Wilson, W., McLachlan, S., Dube, K., Potter, K., & Jayamaha, N. (2023). Uncertainty, emergence and adaptation: A complex adaptive systems approach to quality improvement. Quality Management Journal. 30(3), 168-186
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Mathrani, A., Wickramasinghe, S., & Jayamaha, NP. (2022). An evaluation of documentation requirements for ISO 9001 compliance in scrum projects. TQM Journal. 34(5), 901-921
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, A.
Perera Halnetti, AD., Jayamaha, N., Grigg, NP., & Tunnicliffe, M. (2024). Lean six sigma through an Australasian lens: project definition, structure and practices. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. 15(3), 541-566
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Tunnicliffe, M.Contributed to by: Jayamaha, N.
Ahmed, A., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2024). An integrated lean and ISO 14001 framework for environmental performance: an assessment of New Zealand meat industry. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. 15(3), 567-587
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Perera, AD., Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., Tunnicliffe, M., & Singh, A. (2021). The application of machine learning to consolidate critical success factors of lean six sigma. IEEE Access. 9, 112411-112424
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Tunnicliffe, M.
Ishrat, SI., Grigg, NP., Bezuidenhout, CN., & Jayamaha, NP. (2020). Sustainability issues in the traditional cashmere supply chain: Empirical evidence from Kashmir, India. Sustainability (Switzerland). 12(24), 1-25
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Chandrakumar, C., Malik, A., McLaren, SJ., Owsianiak, M., Ramilan, T., Jayamaha, NP., . . . Lenzen, M. (2020). Setting Better-Informed Climate Targets for New Zealand: The Influence of Value and Modeling Choices. Environmental Science and Technology. 54(7), 4515-4527
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
Silva, CWC., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2019). The impact of ICT tools on new product development performance and collaboration. International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management. 2(1), 46-70 Retrieved from https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1504/IJISAM.2019.103607
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Wilson, WJ., Jayamaha, N., & Frater, G. (2018). The effect of contextual factors on quality improvement success in a lean-driven New Zealand healthcare environment. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. 9(2), 199-220
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2018). Developing a strategic performance scoring system for healthcare nonprofit organisations. Benchmarking. 25(9), 3654-3678
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Chandrakumar, C., McLaren, SJ., Jayamaha, NP., & Ramilan, T. (2019). Absolute Sustainability-Based Life Cycle Assessment (ASLCA): A Benchmarking Approach to Operate Agri-food Systems within the 2°C Global Carbon Budget. Journal of Industrial Ecology. 23(4), 906-917
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2019). Validating the balanced scorecard framework for nonprofit organisations: an empirical study involving Australasian healthcare. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence. 30(9-10), 1005-1025
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Gamage, P., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2017). Acceptance of Taguchi's Quality Philosophy and Practice by Lean practitioners in apparel manufacturing. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence. 28(11-12), 1322-1338
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Stowers, S., Tang, E., Jayamaha, NP., & Lamballe, A. (2017). Visual estimation of coronary artery calcium and the effect of the absence of coronary artery calcium on interpretation of myocardial perfusion in hybrid SPECT/CT scans. Internal Medicine Journal. 47(Suppl.1), 18-18 Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/imj.2017.47.issue-S1/issuetoc
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2016). Operationalising performance measurement dimensions for the Australasian nonprofit healthcare sector. TQM Journal. 28(6), 954-973
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Silva, C., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2016). THE IMPACT OF ICT USAGE ON COLLABORATIVE PRODUCT INNOVATION PERFORMANCE. International Journal of Innovation Management.
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Silva, C., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2014). The role of ICT in collaborative product development: A conceptual model based on information processing theory. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management. 5(1), 43-49
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Jayamaha, NP., Wagner, JP., Grigg, NP., Campbell-Allen, NM., & Harvie, W. (2014). Testing a theoretical model underlying the 'Toyota Way' - An empirical study involving a large global sample of Toyota facilities. International Journal of Production Research. 52(14), 4332-4350
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2011). Empirical analysis of the Baldrige Criteria as both an organisational performance measure and a theoretical model. Measuring Business Excellence. 15(1), 20-33
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2009). A study of the validity of three major business excellence models in the Asia Pacific region. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence. 20(11), 1213-1227
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2008). Empirical validity of Baldrige criteria: New Zealand evidence. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management. 25(5), 477-493
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Grigg, NP., Campbell-Allen, N., & Jayamaha, N. (2011). Building New Zealand's QM capabilty. QNewZ. (10), 4-9
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Grigg, N., Campbell-Allen, N., & Jayamaha, N. (2012). Building NZ's QM capabilty. China Quality. (2), 53-57 Retrieved from http://www.oriprobe.com/journals/zhonggzl/2012_2.html
[Journal article]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.

Book

de Silva, PM., Gunawardana, KD., & Jayamaha, NP. (2021). Position of Sri Lankan Products in the Global Market: A Comparison of Brand Values. In S. Dhiman, & R. Samaratunge (Eds.) New Horizons in Management, Leadership, and Sustainability. Future of Business and Finance.. (pp. 03 - 26). Cham, Switzerland: Springer
[Chapter]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.Contributed to by: Jayamaha, N.
Ishrat, SI., Grigg, NP., Jayamaha, N., & Pulakanam, V. (2018). Cashmere Industry: Value Chains and Sustainability. In CKY. Lo, & J. Ha-Brookshire (Eds.) Sustainability in Luxury Fashion Business. (pp. 113 - 132). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Grigg, NP., & Jayamaha, NP. (2014). Measuring quality and excellence: On the role of structural equation modelling in quality and business excellence research. In PK. Chopra (Ed.) Quality, Excellence and Measurement: A Tribute to Professor Gopal K. Kanji. (pp. 323 - 348). Leeds, United Kingdom: Wisdom House Publications
[Chapter]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Mann, RS., & Grigg, NP. (2008). An empirical study of the validity of business excellence models and the relationship between 'enablers' and 'business excellence'. In K. Foley, & P. Hermel (Eds.) The Theories and Practices of Organisational Excellence: New Perspectives. (pp. 15 - 48). Sydney, NSW: SAI Global
[Chapter]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.

Thesis

Jayamaha, NP. (2008). Validity of business excellence models: Aa conceptual and empirical analysis. (Doctoral Thesis, Ƶ, NZ)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP. (2003). Distributed generation on rural electricity networks. (Master's Thesis, Ƶ, NZ)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.

Report

Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP.(2016). A survey to better understand the performance measurement dimensions for Australasian nonprofit healthcare organisations: data summary report. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Ƶ
[Technical Report]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Wagner, JP., Grigg, NP., & Jayamaha, N. (2010). 2009 TWI Data: Recommendations for analysis and improvement. Ƶ.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Mann, R., & Grigg, N.(2007). A Report on Empirical Testing of the Singapore Quality Award (SQA) Criteria. Ƶ, New Zealand: COER Centre for Organisation Excellence Research
[Technical Report]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.

Conference

Weerasinghe, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2022). Determinants of Big Data Adoption: An Empirical Ƶ on Sri Lankan Firms. https://index.ieomsociety.org/index.cfm/conference/view/ID/39. (pp. 2046 - 2056). Sydney, NSW, Australia: 1st Australian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sydney, Australia
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Ahmed, A., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2020). Barriers for an Integrated Lean and ISO 14001 Implementation for Sustaining Environmental Performance in the Manufacturing Industry. 2020 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering, CSDE 2020.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Gunasekera, M., Kennedy, J., & Jayamaha, NP.(2019). Examining the mediating role of Organisational Climate on the relationship between firm ownership type and quality performance: A study in the garment industry of Sri Lanka. . Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
De Silva, PM., Gunawardana, KD., & Jayamaha, NP.(2019). Position of the Sri Lankan products in the global market: A comparison of brand values. . Monash University, Melbourne Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pallawala, N., Jayamaha, N., & Grigg, N.Testing the validity of the ISO 9001:2015 process model in South Asian vis a vis Australasian manufacturing context. . Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, I., Grigg, N., & Jayamaha, N.Measuring the Performance of New Zealand District Health Boards’ Health System. . Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Perera, A., Jayamaha, N., Grigg, N., & Tunnicliffe, M.Theorizing And Testing The Underpinnings Of Lean Six Sigma. . Melbourne. Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Tunnicliffe, M.
Jayamaha, N., Grigg, N., & Pallawala, N.(2019). A study on nonlinear effects of national culture on lean management and its outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING ECONOMIES. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, IB., Grigg, N., & Jayamaha, N.(2019). Operationalising Performance Measurement in the New Zealand District Health Boards - An Empirical Ƶ. Paper presented at the meeting of TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING ECONOMIES. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Ishrat, SI., Grigg, NP., Pulakanam, V., & Jayamaha, NP. (2019). The Role and Significance of Geographical Indication for Sustainability of Cashmere Industry. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/tocresult.jsp?isnumber=8710645. (pp. 7 - 11). : 2019 8th International Conference on Industrial Technology and Management (ICITM)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Ishrat, SI., Grigg, NP., Pulakanam, V., & Jayamaha, N.The Role and Significance of Geographical Indication for Sustainability of Cashmere Industry. Proceedings of 2019 8th International Conference on Industrial Technology and Management, ICITM 2019. (pp. 7 - 11).
[Conference]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pitrchart, J., Jayamaha, NP., & Anderson, AM.Radical Product Innovation in the New Zealand Food and Beverage Industry: The Effect of Company Age, Size, and Foreign Ownership. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. (pp. 1481 - 1485). 2157-3611.
[Conference]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Chandrakumar, C., Malik, A., McLaren, S., Lenzen, M., Ramilan, T., & Jayamaha, NP.(2018, October). New Zealand Agri-Food Sector and Absolute Climate Impacts: An Application of Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis. .
[Conference]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., McLaren, S., Ramilan, T.
Pitrchart, J., Jayamaha, NP., & Anderson, AM. (2019). Radical Product Innovation in the New Zealand Food and Beverage Industry: The Effect of Company Age, Size, and Foreign Ownership. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/8589962/proceeding. (pp. 1481 - 1485). : 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pallawala, N., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2018). Testing the ISO 9001: 2015 Process Model: An Australasian Empirical Ƶ. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/8589962/proceeding. (pp. 580 - 585). : 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pallawala, NM., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP.Testing the ISO 9001:2015 Process Model: An Australasian Empirical Ƶ. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. (pp. 580 - 585). 2157-3611.
[Conference]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pallawala, NP., & Jayamaha, NP.(2017). Analyzing the Effects of Hardware Design and a Key Product Feature of a State-of-the Art GPS Tracking Device for Aircrafts – A GLM Application. . Colombo
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Goodyer, M., & Pallawala, NP.(2017). Estimating the Quantity of Meat Available in New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel. . Colombo
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Pallawala, NM. (2017). The effect of uncertainty avoidance on lean implementation: A cross cultural empirical study involving toyota. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. Vol. 2017-December (pp. 436 - 440).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pllawala, NM., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2017). Validating the Theoretical Underpinnings of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard: a Cross Cultural Perspective. In P. Castka, M. Wilson, & M. Chowdhury (Eds.) Proceedings of the 15th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium. (pp. 46 - 50). : 15th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Pallawala, NM. (2017). Examining the Effect of National Culture on the Core Elements of the Toyota Way: An Empirical Ƶ on Toyota’s International Logistics, Sales and Marketing. In P. Castka, M. Wilson, & M. Chowdhury (Eds.) Proceedings of the 15th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium. (pp. 34 - 39). : 15th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, HIB., Jayamaha, N., & Grigg, N. (2016). Designing, developing and testing a performance measurement system for nonporit organisations by mixing case studies with quantitative survey research. 22nd Asia Pacific Quality Organisation Conference Proceedings. (pp. 121 - 124). : 22nd Asia Pacific Quality Organisation Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Ishrat, I., Grigg, NP., Jayamaha, NP., & Pulakanam, V. (2016). Cashmere manufacturing: A review of the traditional and the state-of-the-art practices. In APQO 2016(pp. 80 - 80). , APQO Conference 2016
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Pallawala, NM., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2016). The Effects of National Culture on the Implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Standard: A Research Outline for a Ƶ Involving South Asian and Australasian ISO 9001 Certified Manufactures. In NP. Grigg (Ed.) APQO 2016. (pp. 90 - 97). : APQO Conference 2016
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Wickramasinghe, SG., Jayamaha, NP., & Mathrani, A. (2016). Documentation Requirements for Quality Assurance in Agile Software Development Using the Method ‘Scrum’ in Healthcare Software Development. In N. Grigg (Ed.) APQO 2016. (pp. 172 - 175). : APQO Conference 2016
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, A.
Soysa, HIB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2016). Designing, developing and testing a performance measurement system for nonporit organisations by mixing case studies with quantitative survey research. In 22nd Asia Pacific Quality Organisation Conference Proceedings(pp. 121 - 124). , 22nd Asia Pacific Quality Organisation Conference New Zealand: New Zealand Organisation for Quality
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Soysa, HIB. (2016). Statistical principles on validating formative concepts: An annotated example. (pp. 6 - 6). , 2016 Joint NZSA and ORSNZ Coference: Auckland University of Technology New Zealand
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Silva, C., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2016). The impact of ICT usage on collaborative product development performance: A conceptual model and industry perspective. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Vol. 8-10 March 2016 (pp. 464 - 475).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2016). Developing a performance scoring system for nonprofit organisations. Proceedings of PMA 2016. (pp. 1 - 14). : PMA 2016: 10th conference of the Performance Measurement Association
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2007). How valid is the Australian business excellence framework an empirical study. (pp. 1 - 12). : Proceedings of the 5th ANZAM and 1st Asian Pacific Operations Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2006). Empirical evidence on the validity of the Australian business excellence framework. In KV. Peursem, & D. Munshi (Eds.) (pp. 1 - 20). : 10th Annual Waikato Management School Student Research Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Silva, C., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2016). The impact of ICT usage on collaborative product innovation performance. International Journal of Innovation Management. Vol. 20
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2015). Operationalising performance measurement in the Australasian non-profit healthcare sector - An empirical study. In A. Sohal (Ed.) Proceedings of the 13th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium. (pp. 29 - 29). Melbourne, Australia: 13th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Gamage, P., Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Nanayakkara, NKBMP. (2014). Comparative analysis of Taguchi's crossed array approach vs combined array approach to robust parameter design: A study based on apparel industry. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. Vol. 2015-January (pp. 749 - 753).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Wagner, JP., & Grigg, NP. (2014). The moderation effect of the cultural dimension 'individualism/collectivism' on Toyota Way deployment-A global study on Toyota facilities. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. Vol. 2015-January (pp. 228 - 232).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Silva, C., Mathrani, S., & Jayamaha, N. (2014). The impact of it usage on collaborative new product development performance. Proceedings of the 25th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, ACIS 2014.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N., Mathrani, S.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2014). An application of structural equation modelling – A tutorial. In TSG. Peiris (Ed.) Proceedings of the International Statistics Conference 2014 – IASSL, Sri Lanka. (pp. 216 - 216). Sri Lanka: IASSL International Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Gamage, P., Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Nanayakkara, NKBMP. (2014). Application of Taguchi’s robust parameter design approach to optimise the sewing parameters to minimize the variability of stitch density. In TSG. Peiris (Ed.) Proceedings of the International Statistics Conference 2014 -IASSL, Sri Lanka. (pp. 223 - 223). Sri Lanka.: IASSL International Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2014). Developing a conceptual model for measuring performance of Australasian nonprofit sector. In T. Olsen, & A. Zhang (Eds.) (pp. 1 - 19). Auckland, New Zealand: 12th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain, and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Gamage, P., Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Nanayakkara, NKBMP. (2014). Testing the theoretical relationship between Taguchi’s robust design philosophy and Lean to improve manufacturing performance through continual improvement – an empirical study involving a large apparel manufacturer. In T. Olsen, & A. Zhang (Eds.)Auckland, New Zealand: 12th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain, and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Dixon, J., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2014). Laboratory cold chain quality performance – an exploratory study. In T. Olsen, & A. Zhang (Eds.)Auckland, New Zealand: 12th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain, and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2013). Examining the performance measurement in the Australasian nonprofit sector. In R. Adler, & R. Greatbanks (Eds.) (pp. 1 - 12). : Performance Management Association of Australasia (PMAA) Conference 2013
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Gamage, P., Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Nanayakkara, NKBMP. (2013). Developing and testing a theoretical model integrating Taguchis quality philosophy in a lean manufacturing context. In R. Lane (Ed.) Proceedings of the 11th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium: 20-21 June 2013. (pp. 1 - 23). : 11th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Soysa, IB., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2013). Performance measurement in the nonprofit sector. In R. Lane, & D. Kahn (Eds.) 11th ANZAM Operations Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium Proceedings. (pp. 1 - 16). : 11th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Jayamaha, DH., & Grigg, N. (2013). A New Zealand healthcare operations management case study on secondary fractures of elderly hip fracture patients. In R. Lane, & D. Kahn (Eds.) Proceedings of the 11th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium. (pp. 1 - 20). : 11th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., & Jayamaha, D. (2012). Risk Analysis of Re-fractures of Elderly Patients-A New Zealand Retrospective Ƶ. In NP. Grigg (Ed.) : World Business Capability Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Grigg, N., Campbell-Allen, N., & Jayamaha, N. (2012). Developing open minds: A review of quality education and training provision in NZ and internationally. World Business Capability Congress: Driving Excellence>Innovation>Productivity>Export Growth: Papers. (pp. 1 - 11). New Zealand: World Business Capability Congress: Driving Excellence>Innovation>Productivity>Export Growth
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Gamage, P., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, N. (2012). Integration of design of experiments within a strong lean manufacturing environment. World Business Capabilty Congress: Driving Excellence>Innovation>Productivity>Export Growth: Papers. (pp. 1 - 14). New Zealand: World Business Capability Congress: Driving Excellence>Innovation>Productivity>Export Growth
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, DH., Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2011). Acute admissions to a New Zealand Hospital from aged care facilities: A retrospective study. 9th Annual Conference of the Australia and New Zealand Acadamy of Management: Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium. (pp. 290 - 311). Australia
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Wagner, JP., Grigg, N., Campbell-Allen, N., & Harvie, W. (2011). The relationships between respect for people, continuous improvement and Outcomes - a global empirical study involving Toyota. (pp. 94 - 117). Australia: 9th Annual Conference of the Australia and New Zealand Acadamy of Management: Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Grigg, NP., Jayamaha, D., Jayamaha, N., Campbell-Allen, N., & George, A. (2010). Applications of quality and risk management tools in the New Zealand healthcare system. (pp. 1 - 15). : Qualcon 2010
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., & Grigg, NP. (2009). Monitoring and improving the operational performance of a New Zealand healthcare organisation: a study on patient falls. In C. Soosay, P. O'Neill, & D. Prajogo (Eds.) (pp. 238 - 250). : Proceedings of the 7th ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain and Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, NP., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2008). Testing category and item weights of the Australian business excellence framework using the partial least squares regression (plsr) method. In PJ. Singh, D. Prajogo, P. O'Neill, & S. Rahman (Eds.) (pp. 1 - 12). : Proceedings of the ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain & Services Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, N., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2007). How valid is the Australian Business Excellence Framework? - An empirical study. In PJ. Singh, D. Prajogo, & P. O'Neill (Eds.) Proceedings of the 5th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Operations Management Symposium / 1st Asia Pacific Operations Management Symposium. (pp. unpaged - 12).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, N., Mann, RS., & Grigg, NP. (2006). An empirical investigation of the validity of two Business Excellence Frameworks used in Australasia. In Proceedings of the 11th World Congress for Total Quality Management(pp. 73 - 74). : World Congress for Total Quality Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.
Jayamaha, N., Grigg, NP., & Mann, RS. (2006). Empirical evidence on the validity of the Australian Business Excellence Framework. In K. van Peursem, & D. Munshi (Eds.) Proceedings of the 10th Annual Waikato Management School Student Research Conference. (pp. unpaged - 20).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Jayamaha, N.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Always
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Sinhalese
    Last used: Always
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 7
Co-supervisor 0 5

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Leeza De Silva - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Model on Sustainable Supplier Development in Developing Counties: A Test on Dairy Value Chains

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2024 - Achinthya Halnetti Perera - Doctor of Philosophy
    Theorising and Testing the Underpinnings of Lean Six Sigma
  • 2024 - Jane Cullen - Doctor of Philosophy
    The key factors driving successful improvement in primary care: A mixed methods investigation of the determinants of quality improvement success in Ao
  • 2022 - Marlon Gunasekera - Doctor of Philosophy
    The mediating role of Organisational Culture in the relationship between Region-Based Firm Ownership Type (RBFOT) and Manufacturing Performance: A test on the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka.
  • 2020 - Pallawala Pallawala - Doctor of Philosophy
    Validating the Theoretical Underpinnings of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard: a Multi-Country Ƶ
  • 2019 - Julawit Pitrchart - Doctor of Philosophy
    Determinants of Radical Product Innovation in the New Zealand Food and Beverage Industry
  • 2017 - Hennadige Soysa - Doctor of Philosophy
    Developing and Testing a Performance Measurement Framework for the Australasian Nonprofit Healthcare Sector
  • 2015 - Pramila Gamage - Doctor of Philosophy
    Integration of Taguchi's Robust Parameter Design Approach in a Mature Lean Manufacturing Environment - The Case of the Apparel Industry

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2024 - William Wilson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Quality Improvement Interpreted as a Complex Adaptive System: Implications and Opportunities
  • 2024 - Aqeel Ahmed - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Model to Evaluate Effectiveness of Lean and ISO 14001 Implementation on Environmental Benefits in the Meat Industry
  • 2021 - Sheikh Ishrat - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effect of Industry Changes on Quality and Sustainability in the Luxury Apparel Value Chains: The Case of Cashmere Industry in India
  • 2019 - Chanjief Chandrakumar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Evaluation of New Zealand’s Absolute Environmental Sustainability Performance: Development and Application of a Method to Assess the Climate Change Performance of New Zealand's Economic Sectors
  • 2017 - Chitra Silva - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Framework to Evaluate the Impact of ICT Usage on Collaborative Product Development Performance in Manufacturing Firms