Electronics and Communications Technology

Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
Editors: Abdul Rasheed Alolo Alhassan Akeji, PhD
Sulemana Iddrisu, PhD
Mohammed Majeed, PhD
Clement Nangpiire, PhD

Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming March 2025
Hardback Price: $240 US | £180 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779520234
Pages: Est. 445pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 15 color and 2 b/w illustrations

This new volume, Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management, covers a wide range of timely issues and challenges 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 are applicable to diverse industries, with examples from the hotel and hospitality industry, from the public health sector, and from small and rural businesses.

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.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Current Trends in Supply Chain Management

Sulemana Iddrisu

2. Technology Capability in Supply Chain Management
Mustapha Abdul Aziz and Clement Nangpiire

3. Blockchain in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Seidu Alhassan

4. Blockchain in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Vishal Goar, Pallavi Singh Yadav, and Nagendra Singh Yadav

5. Hotel Green Supply Chain Management (HGSCM)
Alhassan Fatawu

6. Social Media and Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Logistics
Adam Osman Oscar

7. Green Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Adam Osman Oscar

8. Social Media’s Role in Shaping Supply Chain and Knowledge Management
Reepu and Sanjay Taneja

9. Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: The Role of Green Supply Chain Management in Public Health Facilities
Ahmed Abdallah Adam and Musah Osumanu Doumbia

10. Impact of Electronic Procurement Adoption on Organizational Performance: A Technology Acceptance Model Approach
Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Peter Yao Lartey, Joseph Akwasi Nkyi, and Gertrude Amoakohene

11. The Antecedents and Effects of Green Procurement Practices on Organizational Performance
Stephen Owusu Afriyie, Joseph Akwasi Nkyi, Gertrude Amoakohene, and Peter Yao Lartey

12. Mobile Phone Adoption for Supply Chain Management Processes Among Rural Shea Processors
Nanpuan Mathew, Nangpire Clement, Mohammed Majeed, and Théophile Nassè

13. The Effect of Covid-19 on the Global Supply Chain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abdul-Aziz Dawdi, Clement Nangpiire, and Winfred Detoh Mawuko

14. Green Supply Chain Management and Consumer Behavioral Intentions
Alhassan Fatawu and Mohammed Majeed

15. Contemporary Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management: A Theoretical Assimilation
Jayadatta S. and Mohammed Majeed


Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Abdul Rasheed Alolo Alhassan Akeji, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Business, Department of Logistics and Procurement Management, Tamale Technical University (TaTU), Ghana

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
Principal, Tamale College of Education, Tamale, Ghana

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
Senior Lecturer, Tamale Technical University, Tamale, Ghana

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
Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana

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.




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