Syed Imran Ali

Syed Imran AliImran Ali is a Lecturer of Supply Chain Management at School of Business and Management, Queen Mary University of London. Imran engages widely with the industry and has research interests in digitalisation of supply chains, supply chain,data analytics, industry 4.0 applications (AI, IoT, Blockchain, Digital Twin) and innovation. He is currently conducting research in the usage of technologies broadly in the logistics and supply chain to make the data-driven decisions with more accuracy and efficiency. He has published in academic and managerial journals including International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Production Research, International Business Review, Supply Chain Management: An international Journal, Computers and Operations Research.

Publications

Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Urban Last-Mile Delivery Modes: Environmental and Economic Impacts
Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Urban Last-Mile Delivery Modes: Environmental and Economic Impacts
Hasibul Islam Lingkon, Syed Imran Ali. © 2024. 18 pages.
Sustainability has become more critical in logistics and transportation, especially in last-mile delivery (LMD). Electronic vehicles (EVs), electronic(E)-bicycles, cargo bikes...
Transparency Measures in Procurement for Sustainable Social Supply Chain
Transparency Measures in Procurement for Sustainable Social Supply Chain
Jiffy Jose, Syed Imran Ali. © 2024. 44 pages.
An organisation's long-term success is not only based on its bottom line but also its contribution to the people and the planet's future. Social concerns in the supply...
Impact of Digital Technologies on Procurement and Supply Chain Management in the Manufacturing Sector
Impact of Digital Technologies on Procurement and Supply Chain Management in the Manufacturing Sector
Mingzhu Wu, Syed Imran Ali. © 2024. 37 pages.
Digital technologies have been studied and applied in manufacturing. However, organisations face challenges in implementing digital technologies, particularly at the procurement...
Potential of Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Technology in the Collaboration and Integration of the Retail Supply Chain
Potential of Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Technology in the Collaboration and Integration of the Retail Supply Chain
Xinyu Zheng, Syed Imran Ali. © 2023. 34 pages.
The application of Industry 4.0 technologies in the supply chain of organisations has progressively become a hot topic. These disruptive technologies have contributed to enhance...
Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Applications in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Provenance to Achieve Traceability, Transparency, and Authenticity
Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Applications in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Provenance to Achieve Traceability, Transparency, and Authenticity
Yuan Sun, Syed Imran Ali. © 2022. 36 pages.
A traceable, transparent, and authentic pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC) could provide a guarantee for drug safety, quality, and a better public health protection. A thorough...
A Review of Omni-Channel and Advanced Technologies for Enhancing Customer Experience in the Retail Sector
A Review of Omni-Channel and Advanced Technologies for Enhancing Customer Experience in the Retail Sector
Menchu Dandona, Syed Imran Ali, Abdul Jabbar. © 2022. 26 pages.
In today's competitive market, consumers would like better prices, a wider selection, and, most of all, convenience. To address the consumer needs, the businesses are being...
Applying Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Technology to Improve Traceability in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: A Review of the Benefits and Challenges
Applying Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Technology to Improve Traceability in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: A Review of the Benefits and Challenges
Wenqian Shao, Syed Imran Ali. © 2022. 30 pages.
The combined application of IoT and blockchain technology helps organizations to better track and trace items in the food, manufacturing, and logistics supply chains. Evidence...