Malinthi Jayawardena

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

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Dr. Malinthi Jayawardena is an emerging scholar in operations and supply chain management, with a focused research interest in the transformative role of artificial intelligence within logistics and warehousing. Her most cited work, "Influence of artificial intelligence on warehouse performance: The case study of the Colombo area, Sri Lanka" (2022, 13 citations), provides a foundational empirical analysis of how AI technologies can enhance operational efficiency in warehouse settings. In this study, Dr. Jayawardena surveyed 329 warehouse workers in the Colombo area, employing a self-administered questionnaire and constructing a robust index using Principal Component Analysis to measure AI’s impact. Her findings offer practical insights for industry practitioners and policymakers in developing economies, highlighting the potential of AI to optimize inventory management, order fulfillment, and overall warehouse performance. While her citation count is still growing, this work marks a significant early contribution to the literature on technology adoption in supply chains, particularly in the South Asian context. Dr. Jayawardena’s research bridges the gap between theoretical AI applications and real-world logistics challenges, positioning her as a promising voice in the field of intelligent operations management.