Dr. Naoum Tsolakis

Research

Publications

150 entries · journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters.

Journal Articles 77

  1. Alem Fonseca, M., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2026. “Managing supply chain resilience and cost trade-offs: Aligning resources, competencies and capabilities”. Production Planning & Control, In Press. DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2026.2618640. (Impact Factor 2024: 7.80; ABS List 2024: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2026.2618640

  2. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., and Mollona, E., 2026. “Circular Economy 5.0 on its way: A digital sustainability transition”. Academy of Management Perspectives, 40(21), pp. 274-295. DOI: 10.5465/amp.2023.0161. (Impact Factor 2022: 8.9; ABS List 2024: 4* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.5465/amp.2023.0161

  3. Nie, W., Tsolakis, N., Dora, M., and Kumar, M., 2026 “Clarifying the intersections of visibility, traceability, and transparency: A data-centric framework for supply chain management. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 231, 104918. DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2026.104918 (Impact Factor 2025: 8.8; ABS List 2024: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2026.104918

  4. Panagiotidis, K., Chatziparasidis, I., Tsolakis, N., and Tsigkas, A., 2026. “Integrating a Hybrid Design Automation System with heterarchical project management in engineering-to-order industrial manufacturing”. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, In Press. DOI: 10.1007/s12008-026-02617-2 (Impact Factor 2024: 2.5; ABS List 2024: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-026-02617-2

  5. Rogers, H., Tsolakis, N., Barth, P., Dora, M., and Kumar, M., 2026. “Unlocking the market potential of macroalgae in alternative protein supply chains: Enablers and inhibitors”. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 25, 102539. DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102539. (Impact Factor 2023: 3.40; ABS List 2024: 1* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102539

  6. Nie, W., Li, F., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2026. “Integrating digitally enhanced data extraction and simulation modelling for AI-driven supply chain resilience: An operational research framework for strategic stockpiling of critical minerals”. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 77(7), pp. 1770-1797. DOI: 10.1080/01605682.2025.2612145. (Impact Factor 2024: 3.00; ABS List 2024: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/01605682.2025.2612145

  7. Wang, M., Kumar, M., and Tsolakis, N., 2026. “Exploring the role of job satisfaction in enhancing logistics performance in the era of Industry 5.0”. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 29(6), pp. 776-800. DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2025.2486645. (Impact Factor 2024: 6.2; ABS List 2024: 1* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2025.2486645

  8. Anastasiadis, F., Apostolidou, I., and Tsolakis, N., 2025. “Challenges and opportunities of supply chain traceability: Insights from emergent agri-food sector”. Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 30(1). DOI: 10.1108/SCM-05-2024-0322 (Impact Factor 2024: 10.8; ABS List 2024: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-05-2024-0322

  9. Joglekar, N., Nie, W., Alem Fonseca, M., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2025. “Αn AI-driven approach to assess sentiments and interpret context in a critical mineral supply chain”. International Journal of Production Research, In Press. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2025.2532142. (Impact Factor 2024: 8.8; ABS List 2024: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2025.2532142

  10. Achillas, C., Aidonis, D., Tsampoulatidis, I., Folinas, D., Kostavelis, I., Tsolakis, N., Triantafyllou, D., Vlachokostas, C., Kelemis, A., and Dimou, V., 2024. “Empowering tourism accessibility: A digital revolution in Pieria, Greece. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 11136. DOI: 10.3390/app142311136 (Impact Factor 2023: 2.5; ABS List 2024: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311136

  11. Alem Fonseca, M., Tsolakis, N., and Kittipanya-ngam, P., 2024. “Breaking the cycle of inertia in food supply chains: A systems thinking approach for innovation and sustainability”. Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 29(3), pp. 414-443. DOI: 10.1108/SCM-01-2023-0019 (Impact Factor 2022: 10.9; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-01-2023-0019

  12. Chindasombatcharoen, N., Tsolakis, N., Mukesh, K., and O’Sullivan, E., 2024. “Navigating psychological barriers in agricultural innovation adoption: A multi-stakeholder perspective”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 475, 143695. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143695 (Impact Factor 2024: 9.7; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143695

  13. Mohammed, S., Fatumah, N., Abasi, K., Olupot, M., Egesa, M., Rubhara, T., Augustyniak, A., Tsolakis, N., Gaffey, J., McMahon, H., and Anastasiadis, F., 2024. “Co-designing sustainable biochar business models with sub-Saharan African communities for inclusive socio-economic transformation”. Scientific Reports (Journal published by Nature Portfolio), 14(1), 15802, pp. 1-14. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66120-y (Impact Factor 2023: 4.3; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66120-y

  14. Rogers, H., Dora, M., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2024. “Plant-based food supply chains: Recognising market opportunities and industry challenges of pea protein”. Applied Food Research, 4(2), 100440. DOI: 10.1016/j.afres.2024.100440 (Impact Factor 2024: 4.5; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2024.100440

  15. Suali, A.S., Srai, J.S., and Tsolakis, N., 2024. “The role of digital platforms in e-commerce food supply chain resilience under exogenous disruptions”. Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 29(3), pp. 573-601. DOI: 10.1108/SCM-02-2023-0064 (Impact Factor 2022: 10.9; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-02-2023-0064

  16. Wang, M., Chan, R.Y.K., Kumar M., and Tsolakis, N., 2024. “Does increasing supply chain flexibility contribute to the enhancement of a firm’s sustainability performance?”. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, pp. 8606-8622. DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2024.3394034. (Impact Factor 2021: 8.702; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2024.3394034

  17. Achillas, C., Aidonis, D., Tsolakis, N., Tsampoulatidis, I., Mourouzis, A., Bialas, C., and Koritsoglou, K., 2023. “Auditing accessibility of pavements and points of interest in urban areas: The ‘Seek & Go’ tool”. Signals, 4(3), 604-616. DOI: 10.3390/signals4030032 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/signals4030032

  18. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2023. “Transitioning towards human-robot synergy in agriculture: A systems thinking perspective”. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 40(3), pp. 536-551. DOI: 10.1002/sres.2887 (Impact Factor 2021: 1.750; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2887

  19. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2023. “Water management and environmental engineering: Current practices and opportunities”. Sustainability, 15(15), 11944. DOI: 10.3390/su151511944 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.889; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/su151511944

  20. Ho, W.R., Tsolakis, N., Dawes, T., Dora, M., and Kumar, M., 2023. “A digital strategy development framework for supply chains”. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 70(7), pp. 2493-2506. DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2021.3131605 (Impact Factor 2021: 8.702; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3131605

  21. Kaur, N., Kaur, S., Tsolakis, N., Mishra, N., and Srai, J.S., 2023. “Managing groundwater demand through surface water and reuse strategies in an overexploited aquifer of Indian Punjab”. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 9(2), pp. 2009-2026. (Impact Factor: 3.899; ABS List: – )

  22. Panagiotidis, K., Tsolakis, N., and Tsigkas, A., 2023. “Overcoming critical failure factors in enterprise information systems implementation: A viable system model framework for manufacturing firms”. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 74(7), pp. 1670-1689. DOI: 10.1080/01605682.2022.2108734 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.051; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/01605682.2022.2108734

  23. Tsolakis, N., Schumacher, R., Dora, M., and Kumar, M., 2023. “Artificial intelligence and blockchain implementation in supply chains: A pathway to sustainability and data monetisation?”. Annals of Operations Research, 327(1), pp. 157-210. DOI: 10.1007/s10479-022-04785-2 (Impact Factor 2021: 4.820; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-022-04785-2

  24. Tsolakis, N., Harrington, T., and Srai, J.S., 2023. “Digital supply network design: A Circular Economy 4.0 decision-making system for real-world challenges”. Production Planning and Control, 34(10), pp. 941-966. DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2021.1980907 (Impact Factor 2021: 6.846; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2021.1980907

  25. Tsolakis, N., Harrington, T.S., and Srai, J.S., 2023. “Leveraging automation and data-driven logistics for sustainable farming of high-value crops in emerging economies”. Smart Agricultural Technology, 4, 100139. DOI: 10.1016/j.atech.2022.100139 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2022.100139

  26. Tsolakis, N., Goldsmith, A.T., Aivazidou, E., and Kumar, M., 2023. Microalgae-based circular supply chain configurations using Industry 4.0 technologies for pharmaceuticals. Journal of Cleaner Production, 395, 136397. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136397 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136397

  27. Tsolakis, N., Zissis, D., and Tjahjono, B., 2023. “Scrutinising the interplay between governance and resilience in supply chain management: A systems thinking framework”. European Management Journal, 41(1), pp. 164-180. DOI: 10.1016/j.emj.2021.11.001 (Impact Factor 2021: 6.110; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2021.11.001

  28. Tsolakis, N., and Gasteratos A., 2023. “Sensor-driven human-robot synergy: A systems engineering approach.” Sensors, 23(1), 21. DOI: 10.3390/s23010021 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.847; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/s23010021

  29. Aivazidou, E., Aidonis, D., Tsolakis, N., Achillas, C., and Vlachos, D., 2022. “Wine supply chain network configuration under a water footprint cap”. Sustainability, 14(15), 9494. DOI: 10.3390/su14159494 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.889; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159494

  30. Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., Iakovou, E., and Vlachos, D., 2022. “Data-driven secure, resilient and sustainable supply chains: Gaps, opportunities, and a new generalised data sharing and data monetisation framework”. International Journal of Production Research, 60(14), pp. 4397-4417. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.1957506 (Impact Factor 2021: 9.018; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2021.1957506

  31. Brar, A.S., Kaur, K., Sindhu, V.K., Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2022. “Sustainable water use through multiple cropping systems and precision irrigation”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 333, 130117. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130117 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.130117

  32. Kalaitzi, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2022. “Supply chain analytics adoption: Determinants and impacts on organisational performance and competitive advantage”. International Journal of Production Economics, 248, 108466. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108466 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.251; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108466

  33. Katikaridis, D., Moysiadis, V., Tsolakis, N., Patrizia, B., Kateris, D., Simon, P., Sørensen, C.G., and Bochtis, D., 2022. “UAV-supported route planning for UGVs in semi-deterministic agricultural environments”. Agronomy, 12(8), 1937. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy12081937 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.949; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12081937

  34. Konstantoglou, A., Tsolakis, N., Fotiadis, T., and Folinas, D., 2022. “Views of food stakeholders on packaging factors”. International Journal of Food Studies, 11(2), pp. 335-353. DOI: 10.7455/ijfs/11.2.2022.a7 (Impact Factor 2021: 0.520; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.7455/ijfs/11.2.2022.a7

  35. Paraskevopoulou, C., Vlachos, D., Bechtsis, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2022. “An assessment of circular economy interventions in the peach canning industry”. International Journal of Production Economics, 249, 108533. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108533 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.251; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2022.108533

  36. Srai, J.S., Joglekar, N., Tsolakis, N., and Kapur, S., 2022. “Interplay between competing and coexisting policy regimens within supply chain configurations”. Production and Operations Management, 31(2), pp. 457-477. DOI: 10.1111/poms.13553 (Impact Factor 2021: 4.638; ABS List 2021: 4* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1111/poms.13553

  37. Syrmos, E., Bechtsis, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2022. “MIROR: A middleware software tool for interfacing mobile industrial robots with optimization routing algorithms”. SoftwareX, 17, 100903. DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2021.100903 (Impact Factor 2021: 2.868; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2021.100903

  38. Tsolakis, N., Zissis, D., Papaefthimiou, S., and Korfiatis, N., 2022. “Towards AI driven environmental sustainability: An application of automated logistics in container port terminals”. International Journal of Production Research, 60(14), pp. 4508-4528. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.1914355 (Impact Factor 2021: 9.018; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2021.1914355

  39. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2021. “Investigating dynamic interconnections between organic farming adoption and freshwater sustainability”. Journal of Environmental Management, 294, 112896. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112896 (Impact Factor 2021: 8.910; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112896

  40. Anagnostis, A., Benos, L., Tsaopoulos, D., Tagarakis, A., Tsolakis, N., and Bochtis, D., 2021. “Human activity recognition through recurrent neural networks for human-robot interaction in agriculture”. Applied Sciences, 11(5), pp. 1-21, 2188. DOI: 10.3390/app11052188 (Impact Factor 2021: 2.838; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052188

  41. Anastasiadis, F., and Tsolakis, N., 2021. “Environmental hotspots analysis: A systematic framework for food supply chains and implementation case in the UK poultry industry”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 305, 126981. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126981 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126981

  42. Karamitsos, G., Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., and Vlachos, D., 2021. “Unmanned aerial vehicles for inventory listing”. International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 15(6), pp. 748-756. DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2021.118776 (Impact Factor 2021: 0.533; ABS List 2021: 1* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBSR.2021.118776

  43. Tsolakis, N., Niedenzu, D., Simonetto, Dora, M., and Kumar, M., 2021. “Supply network design to address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A case study of blockchain implementation in Thai fish industry”. Journal of Business Research, 131, pp. 495-519. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.08.003 (Impact Factor 2021: 10.969; ABS List: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.08.003

  44. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2020. “A water footprint review of Italian wine: Drivers, barriers, and practices for sustainable stewardship”. Water, 12(2), 369. DOI: 10.3390/w12020369 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.530; ABS List: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/w12020369

  45. Moysiadis, V., Tsolakis, N., Katikaridis, D., Sørensen, C.G., Pearson, S., and Bochtis, D., 2020. “Mobile robotics in agricultural operations: A narrative review on planning aspects”. Applied Sciences, 10(10), 3453. DOI: 10.3390/app10103453 (Impact Factor 2021: 2.838; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/app10103453

  46. Panagiotidis, K., Tsolakis, N., and Tsigkas, A., 2020. “HC-4-PM: A heterarchical communication framework for project management”. SoftwareX, 12, 100557. DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2020.100557 (Impact Factor 2021: 2.868; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2020.100557

  47. Kumar, M., Tsolakis, N., Agarwal, A., and Srai, J.S., 2020. “Developing distributed manufacturing strategies from the perspective of a product-process matrix”. International Journal of Production Economics, 219, pp. 1-17. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.05.005 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.251; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.05.005

  48. Sula, G., Bechtsis, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2020. “A framework for performance monitoring in agrifood supply chains via IoT sensors”. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 6(12), pp. 114-117. DOI: 10.31871/ijntr.6.12.27 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.953; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.31871/ijntr.6.12.27

  49. Tsolakis, N., Zissis, D., and Srai, J.S., 2020. “Supply network configuration archetypes for the circular exploitation of solid waste”. International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 13(2-3), pp. 302-333. DOI: 10.1504/IJISM.2020.107854 (Impact Factor 2021: 1.667; ABS List 2021: 1* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1504/IJISM.2020.107854

  50. Aidonis, D., Achillas, C., Folinas, D., Keramydas, C., and Tsolakis, N., 2019. “Decision support model for evaluating alternative waste electrical and electronic equipment management schemes – A case study”. Sustainability, 11(12), 3364. DOI: 10.3390/su11123364 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.889; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/su11123364

  51. Tsolakis, N., Bechtsis, D., and Bochtis, D., 2019. “AgROS: A robot operating system based emulation tool for agricultural robotics”. Agronomy, 9(7), 0403. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy9070403 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.949; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9070403

  52. Tsolakis, N., Bechtsis, D., and Srai, J.S., 2019. “Intelligent autonomous vehicles in digital supply chain operations: From conceptualisation, to simulation modelling, to real-world operations”. Business Process Management Journal, 25(3), pp. 414-437. DOI: 10.1108/BPMJ-11-2017-0330 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.715; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1108/BPMJ-11-2017-0330

  53. Tsolakis, N., Aivazidou, E., and Srai, J.S., 2019. “Sensor applications in agrifood systems: Current trends and opportunities for water stewardship”. Climate, 7(3), 44. DOI: 10.3390/cli7030044 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/cli7030044

  54. Tziantopoulos, K., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Tsironis, L., 2019. “Supply chain reconfiguration opportunities arising from additive manufacturing technologies in the digital era”. Production Planning and Control, 30(7), pp. 510-521. DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2018.1540052 (Impact Factor 2021: 6.846; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1540052

  55. Tsolakis, N., Bam, W., Srai, J.S., and Kumar, M., 2019. “Renewable chemical feedstock supply network design: The case of terpenes”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 222, pp. 802-822. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.108 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.108

  56. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2018. “A water footprint management framework for supply chains under green market behaviour”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 197, pp. 592-606. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.171 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.171

  57. Anastasiadis, F., Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Digital technologies towards resource efficiency in the agrifood sector: Key challenges in developing countries”. Sustainability, 10(12), 4850. DOI: 10.3390/su10124850 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.889; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/su10124850

  58. Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles in digital supply chains: A framework for integrating innovations towards sustainable value networks”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 181, pp. 60-71. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.173 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.173

  59. Bechtsis, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2018. “Trends in industrial informatics and supply chain management”. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 4(10), pp. 91-93. DOI: 10.31871/IJNTR.4.10.44 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.953; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.31871/IJNTR.4.10.44

  60. Folinas, D., Tsolakis, N., and Aidonis, D., 2018. “Logistics services sector and economic recession in Greece: Challenges and opportunities”. Logistics, 2(3), 16. DOI: 10.3390/logistics2030016 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics2030016

  61. Srai, J.S., Tsolakis, N., Kumar, M., and Bam, W., 2018. “Circular supply chains and renewable chemical feedstocks: A network reconfiguration analysis framework”. Production Planning and Control, 29(6), pp. 464-482. DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2018.1449263 (Impact Factor 2021: 6.846; ABS List 2021: 3* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1449263

  62. Tsolakis, N., Srai, J.S., and Aivazidou, E., 2018. “Blue water footprint management in a UK poultry supply chain under environmental regulatory constraints”. Sustainability, 10(3), 625. DOI: 10.3390/su10030625 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.889; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/su10030625

  63. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Mapping supply dynamics in renewable feedstock enabled industries: A systems theory perspective on ‘green’ pharmaceuticals”. Operations Management Research, 11(3-4), pp. 83-104. DOI: 10.1007/s12063-018-0134-y (Impact Factor 2021: 7.032; ABS List 2021: 1* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12063-018-0134-y

  64. Tsolakis, N., Anastasiadis, F., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Sustainability performance in food supply networks: Insights from the UK industry”. Sustainability, 10(9), 3148. DOI: 10.3390/su10093148 (Impact Factor 2021: 3.889; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3390/su10093148

  65. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2017. “Assessing the water footprint of pets: The case of small breed dogs”. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 57, pp. 517-522. DOI: 10.3303/CET1757087 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1757087

  66. Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2017. “Sustainable supply chain management in the digitalisation era: The impact of Automated Guided Vehicles”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 142, pp. 3970-3984. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.10.057 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.10.057

  67. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2017. “A System Dynamics approach to food security through smallholder farming in the UK”. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 57, pp. 2023-2028. DOI: 10.3303/CET1757338 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1757338

  68. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., Iakovou, E., and Vlachos, D., 2016. “The emerging role of water footprint in supply chain management: A critical literature synthesis and a hierarchical decision-making framework”. Journal of Cleaner Production, 137, pp. 1018-1037. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.07.210 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.072; ABS List 2021: 2* Journal)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.07.210

  69. Keramydas, C., Tsolakis, N., and Aidonis, D., 2016. “Small farm agrifood supply chains and sustainable food security in the developed world: A System Dynamics methodology”. International Journal of Engineering Research and Science, 2(12), pp. 35-39. ISSN: 2395-6992 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

  70. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2015. “Water footprint management policies for agrifood supply chains: A critical taxonomy and a system dynamics modelling approach”. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 43, pp. 115-120. DOI: 10.3303/CET1543020 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1543020

  71. Tsolakis, N., and Anthopoulos, L., 2015. “Eco-cities: An integrated system dynamics framework and a concise research taxonomy”. Sustainable Cities and Society, 17, pp. 1-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2015.03.002 (Impact Factor 2021: 10.696; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2015.03.002

  72. Tsolakis, N., 2015. “Entrepreneurial prospects in loyalty marketing: Real-world grocery retailers’ market survey & conceptual case study”. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 175, pp.3-11. DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.1167 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.1167

  73. Tziogas, Ch., Georgiadis, P., and Tsolakis, N., 2015. “Sustainability and the social aspect of energy systems: A System Dynamics approach”. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 4(3). DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2015.v4n4p285 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2015.v4n4p285

  74. Tziogas, Ch., Georgiadis, P., Tsolakis, N., and Yakinthos, Ch., 2015. “Sustainability dynamics in the electricity sector: The role of marketing”. International Journal of Strategic Innovative Marketing, 2, pp. 65-81. DOI: 10.15556/IJSIM.02.04.005 (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.15556/IJSIM.02.04.005

  75. Keramydas, C., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “A System Dynamics approach towards food security in agrifood supply networks: A critical taxonomy of modern challenges in a sustainability context”. MIBES Transactions, 8, pp. 68-83. (Impact Factor 2021: – ; ABS List 2021: – )

  76. Tsolakis, N., Keramydas, C., Toka, E., Aidonis, D., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “Agrifood supply chain management: A comprehensive hierarchical decision-making framework and a critical taxonomy”. Biosystems Engineering, 120, pp. 47-64. DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2013.10.014 (Impact Factor 2021: 5.002; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2013.10.014

  77. Toka, A., Iakovou, E., Vlachos, D., Tsolakis, N., and Grigoriadou, A.-L., 2014. “Managing the diffusion of biomass in the residential energy sector: An illustrative real-world case study”. Applied Energy, 129, pp. 56-69. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.04.078 (Impact Factor 2021: 11.446; ABS List 2021: – )

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.04.078

Conference Proceedings 58

  1. Tsolakis, N., Nie, W., Guan, Z., Zhao, Y., Li, F., Alem Fonseca, M., Jayasekara, D., and Kumar, M., 2026. “A hybrid simulation framework for supply chain stress testing: Assessing critical material vulnerabilities in semiconductor supply chains”. In: Proceedings of the 33rd EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2026). European Operations Management Association, Vienna, Austria, June 29 – July 02.

  2. Yatskovskaya, K., and Tsolakis, N., 2026. “From natural resource dependency to resilient supply chains: How firms leverage capabilities to grow under resource constraints”. In: Proceedings of the 33rd EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2026). European Operations Management Association, Vienna, Austria, June 29 – July 02.

  3. Achillas, C., Aidonis, D., Folinas, D., Kostavelis, I., Tsolakis, N., Triantafyllou, D., Nikolaou, M., and Dimou, V., 2025. “Digital platform for strengthening accessibility of tourist destinations in the Pieria Region”. In: Kostavelis, I., Folinas, D., Aidonis, D., Achillas, C. (Eds) Supply Chains. ICSC 2024. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2111 CCIS, pp. 99-106. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-69351-9_8

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69351-9_8

  4. Gelastopoulos, G., Keramydas, C., and Tsolakis, N., 2025. “Text mining in supply chain risk management: A bibliometric analysis. In: Kostavelis, I., Folinas, D., Aidonis, D., Achillas, C. (Eds) Supply Chains. ICSC 2024. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2110 CCIS, pp. 66-75. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-69344-1_5

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69344-1_5

  5. Nie, W., Li, F., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2025. “A GenAI-enhanced framework for agent-based supply chain simulation: Integrating unstructured data with strategic decision modelling”. In: Proceedings of the 2025 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) – Look to the Future! Simulation 2050 and Beyond. Winter Simulation Conference, Sheraton Grand Seattle, Seattle WA, United States of America, December 7-10.

  6. Alem Fonseca, M.A., Tsolakis, N., Rogers, H., and Kumar, M., 2024. “Evaluating food supply chains from a resilience and cost perspective: A study on the alternative protein industry”. In: Proceedings of the 31st EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2024). European Operations Management Association, Barcelona, Spain, June 29 – July 04.

  7. Alem Fonseca, M.A., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2024. “Trade-offs unveiled: An assessment of supply chain resilience and sustainability cost”. In: Proceedings of the 31st EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2024). European Operations Management Association, Barcelona, Spain, June 29 – July 04.

  8. Nie, W., Tsolakis, N., Bellingan, M., and Kumar, M., 2024. “Leveraging open data for enhanced visibility and security in critical minerals supply chains”. In: Proceedings of the 31st EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2024). European Operations Management Association, Barcelona, Spain, June 29 – July 04.

  9. Nie, W., Tsolakis, N., Bellingan, M., and Kumar, M., 2024. “Unveiling ‘blind spots’ in tier-level supply chain operations: A systematic review towards developing end-to-end visibility”. In: Proceedings of the 31st EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2024). European Operations Management Association, Barcelona, Spain, June 29 – July 04.

  10. Alem Fonseca, M., Nie, W., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2023. “Evaluating supply chains from a resilience and cost perspective: a scoping literature review and future research directions”. In: Proceedings of the 30th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2023). European Operations Management Association, Leuven, Belgium, July 03-05.

  11. Alem Fonseca, M., Nie, W., Tsolakis, N., Bellingan, M., and Kumar, M., 2023. “Tackling supply chain ‘blind spots’ via end-to-end visibility, traceability, and transparency: Conceptualising the role publicly data and big data analytics”. In: Proceedings of the 30th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2023). European Operations Management Association, Leuven, Belgium, July 03-05.

  12. Tsolakis, N., and Joglekar, N. (2023). “Using AI for container port infrastructure development: Alternative multisolving strategies”. In: Proceedings of the 2023 System Dynamics Conference (ISDC 2023). System Dynamics Society, Chicago, USA, July 23 – July 27.

  13. Wang, M., Hwang, K.-S., Tsolakis, N., and Kumar, M., 2023. “Interdependence relationships among supply chain uncertainty in transport operations: Conceptual framework. In: Proceedings of the 30th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2023). European Operations Management Association, Leuven, Belgium, July 03-05.

  14. Kalaitzi, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2022. “A systems view on pharmaceutical supply chain disruption and drug shortages”. In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Logistics Research Network (LRN), Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 07-09.

  15. Schumacher, R., Kumar, M., and Tsolakis, N., 2022. “Design of quality management for distributed manufacturing – An in-depth case study for medical device manufacturing during Covid-19”. In: Proceedings of the 29th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2022). European Operations Management Association, Berlin, Germany, July 01-06.

  16. Tsolakis, N., Settanni, E., and Srai, J.S., 2022. “Creating value through off-site manufacturing in construction supply chains: A B2B platform lens”. In: Proceedings of the Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium: Reconfiguring global supply chains in the face of continued disruption: Towards new design rules and capabilities. Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 22-23.

  17. Aidonis, D., Achillas, C., Tsolakis, N., and Mani-Papadimitriou, A., 2021. “Assessment of measures to improve the accessibility of people with disabilities in urban areas”. In: Proceedings of the 6th South-East Europe Design Automation, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks and Social Media Conference (SEEDA – CECNSM 2021). IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, Preveza, Greece, September 24-26.

  18. Niedenzu, D., Tsolakis, N., Lanctuit, H., and Kumar, M., 2019. “Supply network operations in the context of circular economy”. In: Proceedings of the 26th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2019). European Operations Management Association, Helsinki, Finland, June 17-19.

  19. Tsolakis, N., and Bochtis, D., 2019. “Farming 4.0: Digital agricultural twins for water stewardship”. In: Proceedings of the EFITA 2019 Conference (EFITA2019). European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Rodos, Greece, June 27-29.

  20. Anastasiadis, F., Aranda-Jan, C.B., Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Consumer-centric new food product development: A conceptual framework”. In: Proceedings of the 47th EMAC Annual Conference. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom, May 29 - June 01.

  21. Karamitsos, G., Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., and Vlachos, D., 2018. “Unmanned aerial vehicles for warehouse inventory management”. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Supply Chains (Olympus ICSC 2018). Department of Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Katerini, Greece, September 14-15.

  22. Niedenzu, D., Kumar, M., Tsolakis, N., and Dora, M., 2018. “Digitalisation of supply chains: An information processing perspective”. In: Proceedings of the 25th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2018). European Operations Management Association, Budapest, Hungary, June 24-26.

  23. Tsolakis, N., Kumar, M., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Mapping of waste in potato supply chains: A scoping study”. In: Proceedings of the POMS 29th Annual Conference: Expanding Boundaries of POM. Production and Operations Management Society, Houston, Texas, United States of America, May 04-07.

  24. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2018. “Circular supply network configurational archetypes: The case of solid waste feedstocks”. In: Proceedings of the POMS 29th Annual Conference: Expanding Boundaries of POM. Production and Operations Management Society, Houston, Texas, United States of America, May 04-07.

  25. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2017. “Assessing the water footprint of pets: The case of small breed dogs”. In: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (iCheaP13). Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, Milan, Italy, May 28-31.

  26. Bechtsis, D., Moisiadis, V., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Bochtis, D., 2017. “Scheduling and control of unmanned ground vehicles for precision farming: A real-time navigation tool”. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Agriculture, Food & Environment (HAICTA 2017). Hellenic Association for Information and Communication Technologies in Agriculture, Food and Environment & Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Chania, Greece, September 21-24.

  27. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2017. “A System Dynamics approach to food security through smallholder farming in the UK”. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Engineering and Technologies to Next Generation Excellence in Food and Beverage Industry (EFF2017 – Engineering Future Food). AIDIC Food Engineering Working Group, Milan, Italy, May 28-31.

  28. Tsolakis, N., and Bechtsis, D., 2017. “Design of Operations in Digital Supply Chains: From Simulation Modelling to Real-world Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles”. In: Proceedings of the 21st Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium: Globalisation 2.0 - Rethinking supply chains in the new technological and political landscape. Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 28-29.

  29. Tsolakis, N., Harrington, T., Kumar, M. and, Srai, J.S., 2017. “Designing commercially viable supply chains defined by renewable chemical feedstocks: A case study of terpenes”. In: Proceedings of the 24th EurOMA Conference (EurOMA 2017). European Operations Management Association, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, July 01-05.

  30. Kokorotsikos, P., Tsolakis, N., and Lagoudis, D., 2016. “The role of national entrepreneurial ecosystems on the startups' establishment and growth in an economic crisis era: The case of Greece”. In: 33rd World Conference of International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP). Moscow, Russia, September 19-22.

  31. Settanni, E., Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2016. “An Approach to evaluate alternative process and supply chain opportunities enabled by sustainable chemical feedstocks”. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Supply Chain (GSC’ 2016). Loughborough University, London Campus, London, United Kingdom, July 10-13.

  32. Tsolakis, N., Kumar, M., and Srai, J.S., 2016. “Exploring opportunities for circular supply chains arising from renewable chemical feedstocks”. In: Keynote papers of the OR58: The OR Society Annual Conference (OR58). Portsmouth University, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, September 6-8.

  33. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2016. “Modelling ‘green’ paracetamol supply chain operations defined by renewable chemical feedstocks in England: A System Dynamics analysis”. In: Proceedings of the 20th Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium: Architecting the digital supply chain - the implications of digitalisation for global manufacturing. Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 29-30.

  34. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2016. “Supply chain mapping in pharmaceutical industrial systems: A System Dynamics approach to enable value network analysis”. In: Proceedings of the INNECO 2016 Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Research. Youth Entrepreneurship Club, Thessaloniki, Greece, December 16-18.

  35. Trokanas, N., Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2016. “An optimisation model for location selection in pharmaceutical supply chains: A UK-India comparative case Study for paracetamol”. In: Proceedings of the INNECO 2016 Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Research. Youth Entrepreneurship Club, Thessaloniki, Greece, December 16-18.

  36. Drossos, V., Tsolakis, N., and Liampas, S.-A, 2015. “Surveying of suburban forest Hydrologic networks for supporting environmental management and fostering natural protection”. In: Proceedings of the IWA Balkan Young Water Professionals Conference 2015 (BYWP 2015). Thessaloniki, Greece, May 10-12.

  37. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2015. “Water footprint management policies for agrifood supply chains: A critical taxonomy and a System Dynamics modelling approach”. In: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (iCheaP 12). Milan, Italy, May 19-22.

  38. Tsolakis, N., Anastasiadis, F, Skopos, S., and Iakovou, E., 2015. “Integrating sustainability performance measurement into supply networks: Application in the Greek organic food sector”. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Agrifood Supply Chain Management & Green Logistics. Halkidiki, Greece, May 27-30.

  39. Tsolakis, N., 2015. “Subsonic, open-circuit wind tunnels: A real-world theoretical analysis, design, construction and testing case”. In: Proceedings of the 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS 2015). Krakow, Poland, June 29 - July 03.

  40. Tziogas, Ch., Georgiadis, P., and Tsolakis, N., 2015. “Sustainability and the social aspect of energy systems: A System Dynamics approach”. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development 2015 (ICSD 2015). Rome, Italy, June 5-6.

  41. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “A System Dynamics framework for water footprint management in agrifood supply chains”. In: Proceedings of the 9th Annual South East European Doctoral Student Conference (DSC 2014). Thessaloniki, Greece, September 25-26.

  42. Drosos, V., Liampas, S.-A., and Tsolakis, N., 2014. “Dynamics of strategic design systems in the forest opening up”. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Geomatics Applications Conference (GEOMAPPLICA 2014). Skiathos island, Greece, September 08-10, pp. 330-334.

  43. Keramydas, C., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “A System Dynamics approach towards food security in agrifood supply networks: A critical taxonomy of modern challenges in a sustainability context”. In: Proceedings of the 9th Management of International Business and Economics Systems International Conference (MIBES 2014). Thessaloniki, Greece, May 30 – June 01, pp. 122-138.

  44. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “Water footprint management for agrifood supply chains: A critical taxonomy”. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic National Student Conference of the Greek Operations Research Society on “Innovation and Modern Tools of Social Networking” [In Greek]. Piraeus, Greece, April 01-03, pp. 95-106.

  45. Keramydas, C., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “Sustainable food security: A system dynamics decision-making methodology”. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium & 25th National Conference on Operational Research (EEEE 2014). Volos, Greece, June 26-28, pp. 193-200.

  46. Tsolakis, N., and Tziogas, Ch., 2014. “Loyalty marketing entrepreneurial opportunities in Greece: A grocery retailers’ perspective”. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on International Business (ICIB 2014). Thessaloniki, Greece, May 23-25.

  47. Tsolakis, N., 2014. “Robotic spray systems – Scheduling of paint processes, planning of painting tasks and quality aspects in engineering surfaces”. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering (ICMEN 2014). Thessaloniki, Greece, October 1-3, pp. 143-152.

  48. Tsolakis, N., Anastasiadis, F., Iakovou, E., and Vlachos, D., 2014. “Sustainable supply chain management and firm financial performance: A methodological framework for the agrifood sector”. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Marketing Issues (ICCMI 2014). Athens, Greece, June 18-20, pp. 545-553.

  49. Vlachos, D., Keramydas, C., Tsolakis, N., and Iakovou, E., 2014. “Design of cost efficient, sustainable and secure food supply chains”. In: Technical Program of the 20th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS 2014). Barcelona, Spain, July 13-18.

  50. Keramydas, C., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2013. “Revenue management of perishable products with dual sourcing and emergency orders”. In: Book of Abstracts of the 2nd International Symposium & 24th National Conference on Operational Research (HELORS 2013). Athens, Greece, September 26-28, pp. 83.

  51. Vlachos, D., Tsolakis, N., Keramydas, C., and Iakovou, E., 2013. “Design of agrifood supply chains with dual sourcing and emergency replenishments”. In: Proceedings of the XXXV CIOSTA & CIGR V Conference 2013: From effective to intelligent agriculture and forestry (CIOSTA 2013). Billund, Denmark, July 03-05.

  52. Drossos, V., Liampas, S.-A., and Tsolakis, N., 2012. “A System Dynamics approach for the strategic planning on the forest fires’ monitoring in Greece” [In Greek]. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference on Urban Planning, Land Use and Regional Development. Volos, Greece, September 27-30, pp. 1264-1269.

  53. Iakovou, E., Vlachos, D., Tsolakis, N., and Keramydas, C., 2012. “A System Dynamics approach towards the role of innovation in fostering trade and regional development throughout Southeastern Europe”. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (ICEIRD 2012). Sofia, Bulgaria, June 01-02, pp. 342-352.

  54. Tsolakis, N., Keramydas C., Toka A., Aidonis D., and Iakovou E., 2012. “Supply chain management for the agri-food sector: A critical taxonomy”. In: Proceedings of the 2nd Olympus International Conference on Supply Chains (2nd Olympus ICSC). Katerini, Greece, October 5-6.

  55. Tsolakis, N., and Iakovou, E., 2011. “A System Dynamics methodology for the modelling of innovation clusters”. In: Proceedings of the 6th Annual South-East European Doctoral Student Conference. Thessaloniki, Greece, September 19-20, pp. 251-275.

  56. Iakovou, E., Vlachos, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2011. “The role of supply chain management in fostering regional development throughout Southeastern Europe”. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (ICEIRD 2011). Ohrid, Macedonia, May 5-7, pp. 438-445.

  57. Tsolakis, N., 2011. “Non-conventional characterization of machined surfaces’ topography”. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering (ICMEN 2011). Thessaloniki, Greece, October 3-5, pp. 141-150.

  58. Petropoulos, G., Tsolakis, N., Vaxevanidis, N., and Antoniadis, A., 2009. “Topographic description of abrasive waterjet machined surfaces”. In: Proceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Tribology (ECOTRIB 2009). Pisa, Italy, June 07-10, pp. 309-314.

Book Chapters 15

  1. Folinas, D., Aidonis, D., Tsolakis, N., and Fotiadis, T., 2025. “Just-in-Time and Other Inventory Strategies”. In: A. Lindgreen, T. Fotiadis, C. Pardo, C. A. Di Benedetto, D. Folinas, and P. Naudé (Eds.). The SAGE Handbook of Industrial Marketing. SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN: 9781036201272 [Book Chapter]

  2. Karamitsos, G., Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., and Vlachos, D., 2024. “Assessing Path Planning Algorithms of Mobile Robots: A ROS-Based Simulation Framework”. In: A. Karakitsiou, A. Migdalas, and P.M. Pardalos (Eds.). Disruptive Technologies and Optimization Towards Industry 4.0 Logistics. Springer Optimization and Its Applications, 214, pp. 139-160. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-58919-5_5 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58919-5_5

  3. Kalaitzi, D., and Tsolakis, N., 2023. “Facing Shortages: Practical Strategies to Improve Supply Chain Resilience”. In: K.P. Balomenos, A. Fytopoulos, and P.M. Pardalos (Eds.). Handbook for Management of Threats. Springer Optimization and Its Applications, 205, pp. 59-80. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-39542-0_4 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39542-0_4

  4. Koulousis, A., Kalaitzidis, D., Bechtsis, D., Yfoulis, C., Tsolakis, N., and Bochtis, D., 2022. “A Weed Control Unmanned Ground Vehicle Prototype for Precision Farming Activities: The Case of Red Rice”. In: D.D. Bochtis, C.G. Sørensen, S. Fountas, V. Moysiadis, and P.M. Pardalos (Eds.). Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture – Theme III: Decision. Springer Optimization and Its Applications, 184, pp. 143-158. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84152-2_7 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84152-2_7

  5. Tsolakis, N., Bechtsis, D., Vasileiadis, G., Menexes, I., and Bochtis, D.D., 2021. “Sustainability in the Digital Farming Era: A Cyber-Physical Analysis Approach for Drone Applications in Agriculture 4.0”. In: D.D. Bochtis, S. Pearson, M. Lampridi, V. Marinoudi, and P.M. Pardalos (Eds.). Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture – Theme IV: Actions. Springer Optimization and Its Applications, 185, pp. 29-53. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84156-0_2 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84156-0_2

  6. Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., Bizakis, A., and Vlachos, D., 2019. “A Blockchain Framework for Containerized Food Supply Chains”. In: A.A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, R. Lakerveld, and L. Özkan (Eds.). 29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering. Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 46, pp. 1369-1374. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-818634-3.50229-0 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818634-3.50229-0

  7. Bechtsis, D., Moisiadis, V., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Bochtis, D., 2019. “Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Precision Farming Services: An Integrated Emulation Modelling Approach”. In: M. Salampasis, and T. Bournaris (Eds.). Information and Communication Technologies in Modern Agricultural Development. HAICTA 2017. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 953, pp. 177-190. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12998-9_13 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12998-9_13

  8. Tziogas, Ch., and Tsolakis, N., 2019. “The Dawn of GDPR: Implications for the Digital Business Landscape”. In: A. Kavoura, E. Kefallonitis, and A. Giovanis (Eds.). Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, pp. 623-627. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12453-3_71 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12453-3_71

  9. Aivazidou, E., and Tsolakis, N., 2018. “Water Footprint Management in the Fashion Supply Chain: A Review of Emerging Trends and Research Challenges”. In: S.S. Muthu (Eds.). Water in Textiles and Fashion: Consumption, Footprint, and Life Cycle Assessment, pp. 77-94. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-08-102633-5.00005-1 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102633-5.00005-1

  10. Aivazidou, E., Tsolakis, N., Vlachos, D., and Iakovou, E., 2017. “Water Footprint Mitigation Strategies for Agrifood Products: The Application of System Dynamics in Green Marketing”. In: A. Kavoura, D. Sakas, and P. Tomaras (Eds.). Strategic Innovative Marketing. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, pp. 275-281. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33865-1_35 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33865-1_35

  11. Bechtsis, D., Tsolakis, N., Vouzas, M., and Vlachos, D., 2017. “Industry 4.0: Sustainable Material Handling Processes in Industrial Environments”. In: A. Espuña, M. Graells, and L. Puigjaner (Eds.). 27th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering. Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 40, pp. 2281-2286. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50382-2 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50382-2

  12. Tsolakis, N., and Srai, J.S., 2017. “Inventory Planning and Control in ‘Green’ Pharmacies Supply Chains – A System Dynamics Modelling Perspective”. In: A. Espuña, M. Graells, and L. Puigjaner (Eds.). 27th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering. Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 40, pp. 1285-1290. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50216-6 [Book Chapter]

    https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50216-6

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