Sharfah Ahmad Qazi | Supply Chain Management | Innovative Research Award |

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Innovative Research Award

Sharfah Ahmad Qazi — University of Kassel, Germany

Sharfah Ahmad Qazi
Affiliation University of Kassel
Country Germany
Scopus ID 57807836300
Documents 4
Citations
41
h-index 2
Subject Area Supply Chain Management
Event World Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-3077-8377

Sharfah Ahmad Qazi is a researcher affiliated with the University of Kassel in Germany whose stated subject area is Supply Chain Management. The profile is associated with Scopus Author ID 57807836300 and ORCID 0000-0003-3077-8377. This article presents the available researcher information in the context of the Innovative Research Award associated with the World Business Global Awards.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the available scholarly information concerning Sharfah Ahmad Qazi of the University of Kassel, Germany. The supplied profile identifies Supply Chain Management as the subject area and associates the researcher with Scopus Author ID 57807836300 and ORCID 0000-0003-3077-8377. Persistent researcher identifiers provide mechanisms for distinguishing scholarly authors and connecting their research records across academic information systems. [1] [2]

In the context of the Innovative Research Award, the profile represents research activity situated within the broad field of supply chain management. Because publication counts, citation totals, and h-index information were not included in the supplied data, this article does not assign quantitative research-impact values or make unsupported comparative claims.

Keywords

Keywords: Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Innovation; Logistics Management; Sustainable Supply Chains; Supply Chain Resilience; Procurement; Operations Management; Digital Supply Chains; Research Innovation; Supply Chain Strategy.

Introduction

Supply Chain Management examines the planning, coordination, sourcing, production, distribution, and control of activities involved in the movement of goods, services, information, and resources across interconnected organizations. Contemporary research in the field also considers resilience, sustainability, digitalization, collaboration, risk management, and the integration of supply chain networks.

Sharfah Ahmad Qazi is identified in the supplied profile information as being affiliated with the University of Kassel and working within Supply Chain Management. The researcher is associated with Scopus Author ID 57807836300 and ORCID 0000-0003-3077-8377. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The supplied research profile places Sharfah Ahmad Qazi within Supply Chain Management. This discipline encompasses the design and management of interconnected supply networks and includes topics such as procurement, logistics, inventory management, operations coordination, supplier relationships, sustainability, resilience, and information flows.

The University of Kassel provides the institutional context identified for the researcher. Scopus and ORCID provide complementary mechanisms for scholarly identity management: Scopus maintains author records within its bibliographic database, while ORCID provides a persistent identifier intended to distinguish researchers and connect their scholarly contributions across systems. [1] [2]

The supplied information does not include a verified number of documents, citations, or h-index. These fields are therefore recorded as not specified rather than estimated from unrelated or unverified sources.

Research Contributions

Based on the stated subject area, research associated with Supply Chain Management may address a range of interconnected organizational and operational challenges. The following themes describe relevant areas of scholarly contribution without attributing specific unpublished or undocumented projects to the researcher:

  • Supply chain design and coordination across interconnected organizations and operational networks.
  • Supply chain innovation involving new management approaches, processes, business models, or network configurations.
  • Supply chain resilience and organizational responses to disruption, uncertainty, and changing operating environments.
  • Sustainable supply chain practices addressing environmental, economic, and social considerations.
  • Digitalization and data-enabled approaches to supply chain planning, coordination, visibility, and decision-making.

The themes above establish an appropriate disciplinary context for an innovation-oriented research profile but should not be interpreted as a definitive inventory of the researcher’s publications or projects without bibliographic verification.

Publications

No individual publication titles, journal records, conference papers, books, book chapters, or DOI identifiers were supplied in the input data. Accordingly, this page does not attribute particular publications to Sharfah Ahmad Qazi without independent bibliographic verification.

The Scopus Author Profile and ORCID record can be consulted to identify scholarly works associated with the supplied persistent identifiers. Bibliographic records should be checked for author identity, publication details, dates, and subject relevance before being used as evidence of a specific research contribution. [1] [2]

Research Impact

Research impact in Supply Chain Management can be examined through scholarly influence, practical implementation, methodological development, industry engagement, policy relevance, knowledge transfer, and measurable improvements arising from documented research applications. Citation indicators can provide one quantitative perspective, although they should be interpreted alongside publication context and other evidence.

For this profile, the supplied data does not specify citation totals, document counts, or h-index values. Therefore, no numerical impact assessment is presented. A complete evaluation would require a dated and verifiable bibliographic record together with evidence of the nature and significance of the research contributions.

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is presented in connection with a researcher whose stated subject area is Supply Chain Management. This creates a disciplinary context in which innovation may be examined through research methods, supply chain processes, organizational practices, sustainability initiatives, resilience frameworks, digital approaches, or other documented advances relevant to the field.

A formal award assessment should be based on the applicable award criteria and independently verifiable evidence. Relevant evidence may include peer-reviewed publications, documented research contributions, innovative methodologies, applied projects, patents or intellectual-property records where applicable, industry or institutional outcomes, and other materials demonstrating the nature of the candidate’s work.

The recognition is associated with the World Business Global Awards. Information concerning the award program, submission procedures, and applicable recognition framework should be obtained from the official award website.

Conclusion

Sharfah Ahmad Qazi is identified as a researcher affiliated with the University of Kassel in Germany, with Supply Chain Management listed as the subject area. The profile is associated with Scopus Author ID 57807836300 and ORCID 0000-0003-3077-8377. These identifiers provide useful mechanisms for scholarly record discovery and author disambiguation. [1] [2]

Within the context of the Innovative Research Award, the available information establishes the researcher’s disciplinary affiliation and scholarly identifiers. Further assessment of research productivity, impact, and innovation requires additional verified publication records, quantitative indicators, and documentary evidence of specific contributions.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Sharfah Ahmad Qazi, Author ID 57807836300. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57807836300
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Sharfah Ahmad Qazi, ORCID iD 0000-0003-3077-8377. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3077-8377
  3. World Business Global Awards. (n.d.). Business Global Awards.
    https://businessglobalawards.com/
  4. Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & Supply Chain Management (5th ed.). Pearson.
  5. Ivanov, D., & Dolgui, A. (2020). Viability of intertwined supply networks: Extending the supply chain resilience angles towards survivability. International Journal of Production Research, 58(10), 2904–2915.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2020.1750727

Bernardine Chidozie | Supply Chain | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Bernardine Chidozie
Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal

Bernardine Chidozie
Affiliation Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
Country Portugal
Scopus ID 58492227100
Documents 8
Citations 70
h-index 4
Subject Area Supply Chain
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4137-2970

Bernardine Chidozie is an industrial engineer, academic, and researcher whose work spans sustainable supply chains, digital transformation, biomass logistics, simulation modeling, decision-support systems, and engineering management. The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose scholarly contributions demonstrate methodological rigor, interdisciplinary relevance, and measurable influence within their respective fields. Her research activities have focused on developing practical and data-driven approaches to improve sustainability, operational efficiency, and resilience in complex supply chain networks.[1]

Abstract

Bernardine Chidozie has developed a research portfolio centered on sustainable supply chain management, digital transformation, logistics optimization, industrial engineering, and simulation-based decision support. Her academic work integrates analytical modeling, digital technologies, and sustainability frameworks to address contemporary challenges in biomass logistics and supply chain resilience. Through publications, conference presentations, academic teaching, and collaborative research activities, she has contributed to advancing evidence-based approaches for improving operational efficiency and sustainability performance in industrial systems.[2]

Keywords

Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Logistics, Biomass Supply Chains, Industrial Engineering, Simulation Modeling, Digital Transformation, Industry 5.0, Decision Support Systems, Circular Economy, Operational Optimization.

Introduction

The growing complexity of modern supply chains has increased the need for advanced analytical tools capable of supporting sustainable and resilient operational decisions. Researchers working at the intersection of engineering, logistics, and digital transformation play a critical role in addressing these challenges. Bernardine Chigozie Chidozie’s work reflects this interdisciplinary approach by combining simulation techniques, sustainability principles, and digital technologies to improve organizational performance and supply chain effectiveness.[3]

Research Profile

Bernardine Chidozie earned a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Aveiro, Portugal, where her doctoral research focused on simulation and digital mapping approaches for residual agroforestry biomass supply chains. She previously completed a Master’s degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, concentrating on intelligent charge control systems using fuzzy logic and PID controllers. Her multidisciplinary background combines expertise in engineering, optimization, control systems, logistics, and sustainability-oriented industrial management.[1]

  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Simulation Modeling
  • Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0
  • Circular Economy Applications
  • Decision Support Systems

Research Contributions

Bernardine Chidozie’s research focuses on sustainable biomass supply chains and the application of simulation-based methodologies to evaluate operational performance under different environmental and economic conditions. Her studies explore how digital tools can support decision-making and improve sustainability outcomes across logistics networks.[4]

Publications

  • Highlighting Sustainability Criteria in Residual Biomass Supply Chains: A Dynamic Simulation Approach (2024) — DOI: 10.3390/su16229709
  • Development of a Residual Biomass Supply Chain Simulation Model Using AnyLogistix: A Methodical Approach (2024) — DOI: 10.3390/logistics8040107
  • The Importance of Digital Transformation (5.0) in Supply Chain Optimization: An Empirical Study (2024) — DOI: 10.30657/pea.2024.30.12
  • Residual Agroforestry Biomass Supply Chain Simulation Insights and Directions: A Systematic Literature Review (2023) — DOI: 10.3390/su15139992
  • Development of an Intelligent Charge Control System Using Fuzzy Logic and PID Controllers for Nickel-Hydrogen Satellite Battery (2019).

Research Impact

Bernardine Chidozie contributes to the advancement of sustainable engineering practices and evidence-based logistics management. Her work provides practical frameworks for evaluating biomass supply chains, identifying sustainability indicators, and improving operational decision-making through simulation technologies. The integration of digital tools and sustainability metrics within her studies aligns with contemporary priorities in industrial engineering and supply chain management.[4][5]

Award Suitability

Bernardine Chidozie demonstrates several characteristics commonly associated with recipients of innovation-oriented academic distinctions. Her interdisciplinary research integrates engineering principles, digital transformation strategies, simulation methodologies, and sustainability objectives. The practical orientation of her studies, combined with scholarly publication output and active participation in international academic forums, reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge while supporting real-world applications.[2]

Conclusion

Through Bernardine Chidozie contributions to sustainable supply chain research, simulation-based logistics analysis, and digital transformation studies, Bernardine Chigozie Chidozie has established a research profile characterized by interdisciplinary engagement and practical relevance. Her academic activities, publications, and research achievements support recognition within the framework of the Innovative Research Award and illustrate ongoing contributions to the advancement of industrial engineering and sustainable supply chain management.[5]

References

  1. Ciência Vitae. (2026). Curriculum Vitae of Bernardine Chigozie Chidozie. Academic Profile and Professional Biography.
    https://www.cienciavitae.pt//BC13-A08C-D13B
  2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Bernardine Chigozie Chidozie, Author ID 58492227100. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58492227100
  3. Chidozie, B., Ramos, A., Ferreira, J., & Ferreira, L. (2024). Impacts of Simulation and Digital Tools on Supply Chain in Industry 4.0.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54664-8_43
  4. Chidozie, B., Ramos, A., Vasconcelos, J., Ferreira, L., & Gomes, R. (2024). Highlighting Sustainability Criteria in Residual Biomass Supply Chains: A Dynamic Simulation Approach.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su16229709
  5. Chidozie, B., Ramos, A., Ferreira, J., & Ferreira, L. (2023). Analytical and Simulation Models as Decision Support Tools for Supply Chain Optimization-An Empirical Study.
    https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-54671-6_15

Micheline Naude | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Micheline Naude | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award 

Professor at University of KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa 

Prof. Micheline Juliana Naude is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Supply Chain Management, currently serving at the University of KwaZulu-Natal within the School of Management, Information and Public Administration. She has earned extensive qualifications in business and supply chain management, culminating in a Doctorate in Commerce in Business Management from the University of South Africa. With a career spanning academia and industry, she has established herself as a leading authority in supply chain research, teaching, and leadership. Her professional journey began in the corporate sector, where her experience as a buyer provided valuable practical insight that has since informed her academic teaching and research. Throughout her academic career, Professor Naude has supervised numerous honors’, master’s, and doctoral students, fostering a new generation of supply chain and business management professionals. Her commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship has had a lasting impact on both academia and industry. With over a 1099 citations, an h-index of 19, and an i10-index of 27, her research continues to shape discourse in supply chain management globally. At the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Naude has held multiple leadership roles, including Acting Academic Leader for Teaching and Learning and Academic Leader for the Marketing and Supply Chain Management discipline. She has demonstrated exceptional administrative and academic leadership by mentoring staff, coordinating research initiatives, managing postgraduate supervision, and overseeing curriculum development. Her efforts have contributed significantly to staff development and research productivity within her discipline.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar | Institution 

Featured Publications : 

Badenhorst-Weiss, J. A., Cilliers, D., & Ambe, I. M. (2018). Purchasing and supply management (pp. 7, 83–98). Van Schaik Publishers.

Naude, M., & Chiweshe, N. (2017). A proposed operational risk management framework for small and medium enterprises. South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 20(1), 10.

Acquah, I. S. K., Naude, M. J., & Sendra-García, J. (2021). Supply chain collaboration in the petroleum sector of an emerging economy: Comparing results from symmetrical and asymmetrical approaches. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 166, 1–11.

Dzuke, A., & Naude, M. J. A. (2015). Procurement challenges in the Zimbabwean public sector: A preliminary study. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 9(1), 1–9.

Naude, M. J., & Badenhorst-Weiss, J. A. (2011). Supply chain management problems at South African automotive component manufacturers. Southern African Business Review, 15(1).

Jaeseog Na | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Jaeseog na | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at Duksung Women’s University | South Korea

Dr. Jaeseog Na is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Duksung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea. His research focuses on empirical operations management, supply chain management, corporate finance in operations, value chain sustainability, and innovation. He has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Production Planning & Control, Engineering Management Journal, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, and International Journal of Production Research. Dr. Na’s work explores behavioral and financial factors influencing operations strategy, ESG performance, and organizational resilience.

Profiles

Scopus

ORCID

Google Scholar

Educational Background 

Dr. Jaeseog Na earned his Ph.D. in Management Engineering with a specialization in Operations Strategy and Management Science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST),where his doctoral research focused on “Behavioral Factors in Operations Management and Corporate Governance” under the supervision of Dr. Bowon Kim. He also holds an M.Sc. in Management Engineering from KAIST,  with a thesis titled “Effects of Operations Factors on M&A in Manufacturing,” also advised by Dr. Bowon Kim. Prior to his graduate studies, he obtained a B.S. degree with a dual major in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Jaeseog Na is currently an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Duksung Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea. In this role, he has taught a range of courses including Production & Operations Management, Management Science, Business Analytics (Python-based), Big Data Analysis, and Supply Chain Strategy. Prior to this, he served as a Research Professor at Sogang University and as a Visiting Professor at Sookmyung Women’s University. He also lectured at Duksung Women’s University and Sungkonghoe University, delivering courses in operations and data-driven management. Beyond academia, Dr. Na has led industry projects as Project Manager, notably for the Bank of Korea, focusing on the solar energy supply chain in Chungcheongbuk-do, and for KORON Pharma, where he developed production management solutions based on simulation and line scheduling.

Research Interests

  • Operations Management & Supply Chain Strategy

  • Corporate Finance Factors in Operations & ESG Integration

  • Behavioral Operations & Managerial Overconfidence

  • Value Chain Sustainability & Greenhouse Gas Reduction

  • Innovation & Technological Diversification in Operations

Publications

COO’s overconfidence and the firm’s inventory performance

Year: 2021|Citation: 24

Effects of CEO and COO overconfidence on the firm’s inventory leanness

Year: 2022| Citation : 19

Institutional investment horizon and corporate technological diversification

Year: 2023| Citation: 9

Strategic effects of supply chain inventories on sales performance

Year: 2021| Citation: 6

Effect of customer concentration on firms’ operating performance during the COVID-19 pandemic

Year: 2024 | Citation: 3

Conclusion

Dr. Jaeseog Na’s academic achievements, innovative research contributions, and industry-oriented expertise make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Supply Chain Management. His work significantly advances understanding in operations strategy, corporate governance, and sustainability, contributing to both scholarly literature and real-world practices. With a proven track record of impactful publications, successful projects, and dedicated teaching, he exemplifies excellence in academia. Continued global engagement and expansion into cutting-edge research areas will further elevate his influence and contributions. Recognizing Dr. Na with this award would honor a scholar whose work drives meaningful advancements in the field of supply chain management.