NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management
Volume 8, Issue 1 (2025)
Published
Table of contents
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Evaluating Retail Chain profitability: Insights From ITC.
Abstract: This study evaluates the profitability of ITC Limited, a diversified Indian conglomerate prominent in sectors like FMCG, hotels, and agribusiness. Using key financial ratios—debt-to-equity, current ratio, working capital, and return on equity—the research assesses ITC's financial health and efficiency over a five-year period. The objective is to understand how ITC’s internal strategies for cost management, supply chain optimization, and resource allocation contribute to its profitability amidst market challenges. The research …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Procore in Construction: Revolutionizing Project Management Through Efficiency and Collaboration
Abstract: Procore has emerged as a groundbreaking platform that revolutionizes construction project management through improved efficiency and collaboration. By addressing inefficiencies inherent in traditional project management approaches, Procore provides real-time communication, centralized data storage, and advanced tools that streamline construction workflows. This paper explores Procore’s role in enhancing project collaboration, quantifying tangible benefits, and analyzing challenges in its implementation. Findings reveal that Procore significantly reduces project durations, administrative overheads, and rework …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Digital Approach to the Cost Management of Construction Works: Exploring Key Areas for Operations Improvement
Abstract: Digital approaches to construction cost management use digital technology to analyze project data and improve operations, cost predictions, identify cost drivers, set budgets, and reduce the risk of going over budget. However, empirical evidence indicates that the software and hardware requirements in performing cost estimation vary. These requirements vary depending on the technological advancement, the client and/or market demand, and the users’ needs, amongst other factors. There is thus scope …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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A Systems Perspective on Sustainable Construction: Applying Operations Research to Green Building Initiatives
Abstract: This paper explores how operations research (OR) methodologies can enhance green building initiatives through a systems approach, integrating decision-making domains such as finance, marketing, manufacturing, and service operations. The research employs a comprehensive literature review and application of OR techniques to analyze and optimize sustainable construction practices. Key objectives include understanding the role of decision theory in improving project decisions, exploring financial and marketing strategies to promote green building, implementing …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency Using Operational Research Techniques
Abstract: This article delves into the optimization of supply chains and explores what it takes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Because it enables the smooth transfer of resources, information, and commodities from suppliers to customers, supply chain management is essential for enterprises. Nonetheless, supply chains often face challenges such as product oversight, market fluctuations, shipping expenses, and collaboration among stakeholders. This article seeks to illustrate how various strategies and techniques—like …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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SDG-15 in the COVID-19 Era: Evolving Approaches to Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management
Abstract: This analysis investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's dual impact on social inequality and environmental sustainability within SDG-15 (Life on Land) framework. The study highlights devastating effects on vulnerable populations, including 1.6 billion informal workers and women facing increased economic hardship and domestic violence. The research reveals how the pandemic has affected environmental conservation and zoonotic disease emergence, showing direct links between human activities like deforestation and wildlife trafficking to animal-human disease …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–10 Read article