Albert Aidoo-Anderson

Dr. Albert Aidoo-Anderson is a Lecturer in Management at the Salford Business School, University of Salford. He holds a PhD in Operations Management (Supply Chain, Logistics, and Project Management), an MSc in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, and an MSc in Finance. He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on Operations Management, Supply Chains, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications in sectors like Pharmaceutical, Mining, Healthcare, and Oil & Gas.

Education:

• PhD in Operations Management, University of Salford
• MSc in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, University of Salford
• MSc in Finance, University of Dundee
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)

Research interests include demand forecasting for SMEs, Industry 4.0 integration in supply chains, and smart logistics. He led the OPEN SME project, a £1M initiative funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and ERDF, collaborating with Manchester University, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Bolton University to develop an Online Leadership Programme for SMEs post-COVID. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Research Methods.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Chartered Member of the Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Grants and Advising: Supervised MSc/PhD dissertations and contributed to the OPEN SME project. His professional experience spans Mining, Logistics, Banking, Finance, and NHS Health sectors.

Labs/Teams: Led a multidisciplinary team in the OPEN SME initiative, emphasizing SME resilience and digital transformation in Greater Manchester.