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

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

Progress Hove-Sibanda | Sustainable Supply Chain Management | Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award

Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award

Progress Hove-Sibanda
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Progress Hove-Sibanda
Affiliation Nelson Mandela University
Country South Africa
Scopus ID 57222291361
Documents 11
Citations 53
h-index 5
Subject Area Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-1743-7711

Progress Hove-Sibanda of Nelson Mandela University has demonstrated substantial scholarly engagement in these areas through research, postgraduate supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributions to supply chain resilience and sustainability practices across Africa.[1] The Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award recognizes distinguished academic and professional leadership in the advancement of sustainable supply chain management, logistics innovation, humanitarian logistics, and strategic governance. Her work has contributed to academic discourse on sustainable logistics systems, reverse logistics, food security, and strategic transportation management in developing economies.[2]

Abstract

Progress Hove-Sibanda is a South African academic and logistics scholar specializing in sustainable supply chain management, humanitarian logistics, waste management, smart transportation systems, and food security. Her academic career has included senior leadership roles in higher education, postgraduate supervision, research mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration across African institutions.[1] Through scholarly publications and postgraduate research initiatives, she has contributed to discussions concerning supply chain resilience, sustainable logistics strategies, reverse logistics, and digital transformation in retail and logistics systems.[3] Her research profile and academic leadership align closely with the objectives of the Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award within the Business Global Awards framework.

Keywords

Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Logistics Innovation; Humanitarian Logistics; Reverse Logistics; Food Security; Smart Transportation; Strategic Governance; Supply Chain Resilience; Business Strategy; Waste Management.

Introduction

The contemporary business environment increasingly requires innovative approaches to supply chain governance, sustainable transportation systems, and resilient logistics strategies. Academic researchers who integrate strategic insight with practical implementation contribute significantly to the advancement of operational efficiency and sustainable development objectives.[4] Within this context, Progress Hove-Sibanda has established a research and academic leadership profile centered on sustainability-oriented logistics systems and strategic supply chain development across African economies.[1]

Her contributions span teaching, research supervision, academic governance, and scholarly publication activities. She has participated in interdisciplinary initiatives focused on logistics resilience, food supply chains, humanitarian operations, and reverse logistics practices. Such efforts have strengthened the theoretical and practical understanding of sustainable business systems and logistics strategy implementation.[2]

Research Profile

Progress Hove-Sibanda serves as a Full Professor at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, where she contributes to teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research leadership in logistics and supply chain management disciplines.[1] Her academic qualifications include a Doctor of Technology in Business Management with specialization in Logistics from Vaal University of Technology, complemented by postgraduate qualifications in higher education and business management.[1]

Her research interests encompass sustainable supply chains, humanitarian logistics, food security systems, waste management strategies, governance frameworks, and smart transportation technologies. She has supervised numerous postgraduate candidates at master’s and doctoral levels across logistics, business management, and public management disciplines.[1]

In addition to academic teaching responsibilities, she has participated in institutional governance and research committees while also leading international scholarly initiatives through the Pan-African Institute on Logistics, Supply Chain, and Strategic Business (PASCL).

Research Contributions

Progress Hove-Sibanda’s scholarly contributions have focused on the intersection of sustainability, logistics innovation, and strategic supply chain governance. Her work on reverse logistics practices and competitive advantage among small and medium-sized enterprises has contributed to ongoing discussions concerning circular economy frameworks and sustainable business competitiveness.

She has also examined technological and digital transformation challenges affecting grocery retailers in South Africa, particularly within the context of supply chain risk management and operational resilience. These studies provide practical insight into how emerging technologies influence supply chain continuity and strategic adaptation in developing economies.

Additional research contributions include studies on sustainable food supply chain management and food security enhancement strategies. Her work has addressed sustainability-oriented logistics systems and governance mechanisms intended to strengthen long-term operational resilience and equitable resource distribution.

  • Research on sustainable and resilient supply chain systems.
  • Studies on reverse logistics and circular economy strategies.
  • Academic leadership in humanitarian logistics and food security research.
  • Supervision of postgraduate research in logistics and governance disciplines.
  • Contributions to smart transportation and digital supply chain discussions.

Publications

Progress Hove-Sibanda’s research profile include peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on sustainability, logistics competitiveness, and digital transformation within supply chain systems.

  • Hove-Sibanda, P., Bereng, K.C., & Igwe, P.A. (2025). The sustainability of reverse logistics practices as a source of competitive advantage for SMEs. European Journal of International Management.
  • Munuhwa, S., & Hove-Sibanda, P. (2024). Exploring sustainable food supply chain management practices to enhance food security. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management.
  • Hove-Sibanda, P., Motshidisi, M., & Igwe, P.A. (2021). Supply chain risks, technological and digital challenges facing grocery retailers in South Africa. Journal of Enterprising Communities.

Research Impact

Progress Hove-Sibanda is reflected through her scholarly publication record, postgraduate supervision activities, and participation in regional academic initiatives.[1] Her Scopus-indexed profile includes multiple publications and citations within logistics and supply chain management research domains.

Her academic contributions have also extended to mentoring doctoral researchers, coordinating research projects, and facilitating international academic exchanges between universities in South Africa and Kenya. These collaborative initiatives contribute to regional capacity-building and the development of research-oriented logistics education across Africa.[1]

As an NRF Y2-rated researcher, she has demonstrated recognized scholarly potential and sustained academic engagement in advancing logistics and sustainability research themes.[1]

Award Suitability

The Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award recognizes leadership in strategic innovation, sustainability-oriented research, and transformative professional contributions. Hove-Sibanda’s research and academic activities align with these objectives through her sustained focus on sustainable supply chain systems, reverse logistics innovation, and resilient logistics governance frameworks.

Her interdisciplinary engagement across humanitarian logistics, food security, governance systems, and digital transformation reflects a broad strategic approach to addressing contemporary operational and societal challenges. Furthermore, her contributions to postgraduate supervision and academic mentorship demonstrate commitment to research development and institutional capacity-building within the logistics discipline.[1]

  1. Leadership in sustainable supply chain innovation.
  2. Strategic contributions to reverse logistics and food security systems.
  3. Extensive postgraduate supervision and mentorship.
  4. Regional and international academic collaboration initiatives.
  5. Research contributions addressing logistics resilience and governance.

Conclusion

Progress Hove-Sibanda has established a notable academic and research profile within the fields of logistics, sustainable supply chain management, and strategic governance. Her interdisciplinary research contributions, postgraduate supervision record, and academic leadership initiatives demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing innovative and sustainability-oriented logistics systems.[1] Through scholarly engagement and regional collaboration, her work continues to contribute to the evolving discourse on resilient supply chains and strategic business transformation in Africa and beyond.

References

  1. Munuhwa, S., & Hove-Sibanda, P. (2024). Exploring sustainable food supply chain management practices to enhance food security. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management.
    https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.4102/jtscm.v18i0.1064
  2. Hove-Sibanda, P., Motshidisi, M., & Igwe, P.A. (2021). Supply chain risks, technological and digital challenges facing grocery retailers in South Africa. Journal of Enterprising Communities.
    https://www.emerald.com/jec/article-abstract/15/2/228/221556
  3. Makaleng, M.S.M., & Hove-Sibanda, P. (2022). Reverse logistics strategies and competitiveness of FMCG firms in South Africa. Logistics.
    https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6290/6/3/56
  4. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Progress Hove-Sibanda, Author ID 57222291361. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57222291361

Maria Vodenicharova | Supply Chain | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Vodenicharova | Supply Chain | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | University of National and World Economy | Bulgaria

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Vodenicharova is a respected academic and researcher known for her sustained contributions to scholarship, leadership, and knowledge advancement within her field. Her educational background reflects a strong foundation in advanced learning, analytical thinking, and interdisciplinary understanding, enabling her to approach complex academic and professional challenges with clarity and depth. In terms of professional experience, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Vodenicharova has held progressive academic and research roles.

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