Dominic Essuman

Dr. Dominic Essuman is a Lecturer in Sustainable Management at the Sheffield University Management School (SUMS), specializing in resilience, sustainability, and strategic supply chain management. He holds a PhD, MBA, and BSc from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Previously, he lectured at KNUST’s Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems and contributed to research at CARISCA and the Regional Transport Research and Education Centre. His work focuses on global and African supply chains, with publications in journals like Journal of International Business Studies and International Journal of Production Economics. He teaches Strategic Supply Chain Management and Business Management in Context, emphasizing industry-relevant research integration.

Research Interests: Resilient operations, sustainability-resilience nexus, strategic supply chain dynamics, and supply chains in Africa. His studies explore how SMEs in developing economies navigate disruptions, optimize green innovations, and enhance operational resilience through resource orchestration and governance mechanisms.

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD candidate Jai Verma on circularity transitions. His supervision areas include resilient operations, sustainability-resilience linkages, and global supply chain strategies. Collaborates on projects funded by institutions like CARISCA, focusing on African supply chain challenges and solutions.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with SUMS’ Supply Chain, Operations and Logistics Applied Research Centre. Engaged in cross-institutional initiatives advancing supply chain management practices in Africa.