Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management

Covers issues and current trends in supply chain management and logistics. Discusses integrating advanced technology in SCM, 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.

Alhassan Alolo Abdul-Rasheed Akeji, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Business attached to the Department of Logistics and Procurement Management at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU), Ghana. His research interests include governance of inter-organizational 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 on firm performance, application of IoT in business, etc. He received his doctorate degree in Management Science and Engineering from Jiangsu University, People’s Republic of China. His MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and MBA in Strategic Management and Consulting were awarded by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana; his MA in HRD and MSc in Organizational Development were earned from the University of Cape Coast and the College for Community and Organisational Development (CCOD) (UDS), respectively.

Sulemana Iddrisu, PhD, is a Principal of the Tamale College of Education, Tamale, Ghana. He is an accomplished educator with a strong background in teaching and administration. He began his career as a teacher after completing his secondary and post-secondary education at Northern School of Business and Bagabaga Training College, Tamale, Ghana. Prior to his current role, he served as a senior lecturer at the Tamale Polytechnic and later at Tamale Technical University. His leadership roles at the university included Head of the Department of Marketing and acting Vice Rector. Dr. Iddrisu has contributed significantly to the educational sector, holding positions such as National Vice President of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) and Chair of the Governing Board of Ambariya Senior High School, Tamale. With numerous publications in local and foreign journals, Dr. Iddrisu has actively participated in conferences and workshops, showcasing his commitment to professional development. His extensive experience includes facilitating workshops on change management, quality assurance, and committee systems in colleges of education. Dr. Iddrisu holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration (Marketing) from the University of Ghana, Master of Education in Administration from the University of Cape Coast, and 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, Tamale, Ghana. His current research interest includes digital marketing, value co-creation, brand/branding, and social media in service organizations. Dr. Majeed has published with reputable journal articles and book chapters with publishers such as Emerald, Taylor & Francis, Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association, Springer, and Palgrave McMillan. Dr. Majeed holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and MPhil and MBA degrees. He is a Marketing Certified Business Analyst and Consultant (Institute of Certified Business Analysts & Consultants [ICBAC]).

Clement Nangpiire, PhD, is currently 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 (SDD-UBIDS), 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 teaches undergraduate/graduate courses in marketing research, services marketing, supplier innovation, supply chain processes, social marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship, total quality management, and tourism/hospitality marketing. He holds a PhD in Marketing and Strategy from the University of Minho, Portugal, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands.