Dr. Khaba presented research at the 36th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) 2026, held in Reno, Nevada, USA. The conference brought together leading international scholars, researchers, and industry experts in operations management, supply chain management, and analytics. The study was presented to a global academic audience, facilitating scholarly exchange and the dissemination of research findings. The research was conducted in collaboration with co-author Dr. Ray (MAUKAT, India), highlighting international research collaboration and academic engagement