Description
Logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) play a major role in creating value for firms. It is not only helping business organizations grow but also leading to the development of the overall supply chain performance. In today's dynamic era, organizations need to manage their supply chain functions to be competitive in the market and gain sustainability. As the entire world is becoming a global village, managing logistics and supply chain functions effectively and efficiently is becoming more challenging for business organizations. Emerging areas in the supply chain such as sustainability, agile supply chain, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology are gaining huge interest from researchers as well as practitioners.
Transforming Sustainability and Value Creation with Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides comprehensive insights into the LSCM practices that are enabling firms to achieve competitiveness and long-term sustainability through value creation in supply chains. It addresses the need for increased logistics and supply chain knowledge with the changing scenarios in the business world due to increased globalization, changing customer demand, rapid change in technology, sustainability issues, and supply disruption risks. Covering topics such as demand forecasting, exploitation, and user experience (UX), this book is an excellent resource for logistics specialists, supply chain managers, marketing specialists, executives, professionals, researchers, scholars, academicians, and more.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Saurav Negi (Ed.)
Dr.
Saurav Negi
is working as a faculty member at MCBS, Oman. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management and has more than 10 years of experience in teaching and research. He has published many research papers and articles in international journals of repute.
Reason Masengu (Ed.)
Reason Masengu
is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Middle East College, Muscat, Oman. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Marketing) from North-West University, South Africa, a Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy, and a Bachelor of Technology Honours in International Marketing. His research interests centre on logistics, supply chain management, food safety, sustainability, and global marketing, with a strong focus on emerging economies. Masengu has secured several competitive research grants, including projects funded by Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the International Telecommunication Union, addressing topics such as food safety risks, logistics competitiveness, and digital financial inclusion. He has published widely in leading journals and has co-edited volumes with IGI Global, Springer, and Palgrave Macmillan. He also serves on editorial boards, acts as a peer reviewer, and contributes to conferences, bridging academic rigour with practical solutions for industry and policy.