From the Director's Desk August 2023

Aadhaar Chaturvedi, Senior Lecturer ISOM & Acting Director CSCM
Aadhaar Chaturvedi, Senior Lecturer ISOM & Acting Director CSCM

Welcome to the second edition of Supply Chain Link for 2023.

Dive deep into the future of supply chain management with cutting-edge insights on hot-button issues, including the digital transformation reshaping the industry, the rise of the circular economy driving sustainability, innovative applications of blockchain technology enhancing transparency, and the critical concern of Scope 3 greenhouse emissions in our fight against climate change.

In this edition, we feature an enlightening piece from Louise Wood, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Sanford. She offers an insider's view of the biggest digital transformation ever undertaken at Sanford Limited, New Zealand's oldest and largest fishing company. You will hear about the challenges, recommendations, and key success factors related to the enterprise-wide implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Additionally, we have Lahiru Gunasekara, a PhD candidate at UABS. Lahiru illuminates the key findings and managerial implications of his recently published research on take-back programs in the International Journal of Production Economics. As we strive towards a more circular economy, he concisely breaks down cutting-edge research into the five most challenging business decision areas.

Next, we have Aakanksha Aakanksha, another PhD candidate at UABS, who introduces her research proposal centred around the rise of decentralised autonomous organisations and the implications for healthcare management and processes. She explores the criticality of big data and blockchain technologies in shaping a more resilient and patient-centric future for healthcare. Furthermore, we present an event report from our 'After 5's' series, featuring Kar Rahul, on the pressing issue of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in supply chains. Kar paints a vivid picture of the current global market landscape, shedding light on the existing regulations and technological resources available to businesses.

We trust that this edition of the Supply Chain Link will help you confidently navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management in 2023. We look forward to continuing this journey of exploration and discovery with you.

Aadhaar Chaturvedi,

Acting Director CSCM