Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management

Covering myriad issues and current trends in supply chain management and logistics, the volume discusses integrating advanced technology in SCM, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, cyber security techniques, etc.; the impact of social media and consumer behavior on supply chain management, applying green supply chain management policies and methods, new smart transportation methods, and more. The chapters provide examples from industries, such as the hotel and hospitality industry, the public health sector, from small and rural businesses and more

Chapters also look at how the recent COVID-19 pandemic affected supply chain management globally, along with lessons learned for effective management for future such events.

With chapters written by experts in a wide range of fields to reflect the complexity of global supply chain development and the instructional and managerial requirements of businesses of all stripes, this volume will be a valuable addition to the libraries of SCM professionals.

Alhassan Alolo Abdul-Rasheed Akeji, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Business attached to the Department of Logistics and Procurement Management at the Tamale Technical University, Ghana. His research interests include governance of interorganizational relationships in business ecosystems, open innovation and ecosystems, application of game theory in business, why organizations govern certain transactions and how these shape organizational performance, methodological issues in strategic management, application of big data analytics on firm performance, supply chain management, blockchain operational capabilities, IoT in business, etc.

Sulemana Iddrisu, PhD, is a Principal at the Tamale College of Education, Ghana. He is an accomplished educator with a strong background in teaching and administration. His leadership roles at the university included Head of the Department of Marketing and acting Vice Rector, National Vice President of Principals of Colleges of Education, and Chair of the Governing Board of Ambariya Senior High School, Tamale. Dr. Iddrisu has published many journal papers and actively participates in conferences and workshops. Dr. Iddrisu holds a PhD in Management with specialty in Organizational Studies from the University of Edinburgh Business School, Scotland.

Mohammed Majeed, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at Tamale Technical University, Ghana. His current research interest includes digital marketing, value co-creation, brand/branding, and social media in service organizations. Dr. Majeed has published journal articles and book chapters with publishers such as Emerald, Taylor & Francis, Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association, Springer, and Palgrave McMillan. Dr. Majeed holds PhD, DBA, MPhil, and MBA degrees. He is a Marketing Certified Business Analyst and Consultant (Institute of Certified Business Analysts & Consultant).

Clement Nangpiire, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management at the SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana. His research interests are in marketing and supply chain management, focusing on value co-creation, customer engagement, supply chain processes, procurement processes, market orientation, innovation and entrepreneurship, public sector marketing, hospitality and tourism marketing, digital/social media marketing, and sharing economy. He holds a PhD in Marketing and Strategy from the University of Minho, Portugal, and a MBA degree from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands.