Frank Wiengarten

Frank Wiengarten is a full Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at ESADE in Barcelona, Spain, where he has served for 14 years. He currently holds the role of Vice-Dean of Research and focuses on the interplay between global supply chain complexity, sustainability, and efficiency. His work spans environmental practices, worker safety, and lean operations, with publications in Management Science, Journal of Operations Management, and International Journal of Operations and Production Management.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Ulster
• MSc, Universität Paderborn
• Diplom-Kaufmann, Paderborn University

His research examines sustainable supply chain strategies, including ISO certifications, institutional influences, and the role of electronic business systems in collaborative practices. Key projects analyze national cultural factors, temporary labor dynamics, and the financial impact of environmental certifications.

Recent articles address agricultural sustainability, supplier diversity, precarious work mitigation, and resilience in disruption scenarios. Notable collaborations include researchers like Christian Durach, Marcus Pagell, and Paul Humphreys.

Frank’s work has been funded by grants such as the ESRC, and he actively engages in multi-country studies on sustainable supply chains. His career bridges academic rigor with industry experience in logistics and consulting, including PwC and DB Schenker.