Kumar Anand
Kumar Anand is Associate Director and Domain Head for Supply Chain & Logistics Management at QKS Group, where he steers next-generation research and advisory programs that accelerate digital supply-chain transformation. A recognized Supply Chain Innovation Expert, Kumar draws on seven years of hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, warehouse automation, logistics orchestration, and omnichannel order-management, paired with deep expertise in AI-powered planning, inventory optimization, and sustainable procurement.
At QKS Group, Kumar leads flagship evaluations such as the SPARK Matrix for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), multi-enterprise supply-chain business networks, and omnichannel order-management platforms. His data-driven frameworks benchmark technology excellence, customer impact, and ROI, guiding global manufacturers, 3PLs, and consumer-facing enterprises toward “future-ready” architectures that elevate resilience, visibility, and last-mile agility.
Kumar’s research portfolio spans AI in supply chain, machine-learning demand sensing, digital-twin control towers, ESG-aligned logistics, and composable warehouse execution systems. He partners with innovation teams to integrate robotics, edge analytics, and cloud-native platforms, turning disruption into competitive advantage.
An MBA in Operations & Supply Chain underpins his strategic outlook, while publications on supply-chain planning, execution, and robotics make him a trusted thought leader. Regularly quoted in industry forums and keynote panels, Kumar champions data-centric, customer-first transformation, enabling organizations to convert supply-chain complexity into profitable, sustainable growth.
