Transformative Supply Chains
Researching how supply chains can evolve beyond conventional measures of efficiency towards systems that are sustainable, resilient, transparent and equitable.
Research Perspective
My research sits at the intersection of supply chain management, operations management, sustainability and technological transformation.
I examine how supply chains can create value not only through operational and economic performance, but also through environmental responsibility, social wellbeing, cultural preservation, technological innovation and more inclusive forms of governance.
Core Research Question
How can supply chains transform to generate sustainable, equitable, resilient and socially meaningful outcomes while remaining economically viable?
Research Focus Areas
FA1 — Sustainability & Regeneration
Investigating the economic, environmental, social, cultural and technological dimensions of sustainable and regenerative supply chains.
FA2 — Traceability & Transparency
Exploring artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve supply-chain visibility, provenance, traceability and transparency.
FA3 — Fair Trade & Governance
Examining governance, ethical sourcing, value distribution, artisan livelihoods and inclusive supply-chain systems.
Supply Chain Transformation
Understanding how traditional and contemporary supply chains can transition towards more resilient, responsible and transformative models.
Flagship Research Programme
Transformative Cashmere Supply Chains
Challenges and opportunities in the Global South
My flagship research programme examines the transformation of cashmere supply chains, with particular attention to artisan communities and the wider luxury natural-fibre ecosystem.
The programme explores how traditional knowledge, cultural heritage and artisan production can be integrated with contemporary sustainability, technology, governance and global market requirements.
Key Research Themes
Sustainable Production
Sustainability, circularity, responsible production and long-term supply-chain resilience.
Artisan Communities
Livelihoods, wellbeing, skills, cultural heritage and participation in global value chains.
Digital Traceability
AI, digital technologies, provenance and supply-chain visibility.
Governance & Fair Trade
Ethical sourcing, institutional arrangements, value distribution and responsible governance.
Research Methods
My research draws on interdisciplinary qualitative and quantitative approaches, including case study research, semi-structured interviews, observation, thematic analysis, multi-criteria decision-making, Analytical Hierarchy Process methods and computational approaches involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.