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Edward Sweeney is a Professor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Edinburgh Business School and Deputy Executive Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University. He holds roles including former Head of Operations Management & Logistics at Edinburgh Business School and previously led departments at Aston University and the National Institute for Transport and Logistics (NITL) in Ireland. His expertise spans supply chain design, theory-practice gaps, and sustainable logistics.
- Education: BAI (Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, 1986), MPhil (Engineering Economics, University of Warwick), PhD (Supply Chain Improvement, University of Hull).
- Research Focus: Prioritizes supply chain process improvement, technology deployment, and sustainability. Engages in UN SDGs related to responsible consumption and climate action.
His research articles explore conflict logistics, digital innovation in supply chains, and ethical practices in dynamic markets. He has over 200 publications and serves on editorial boards of journals like the International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.
- Awards & Affiliations: Fellowships with CILT, CMI, and the RSA. Chair of the UK’s Logistics Research Network (2014–2020). Adviser to Dubai’s Supply Chain and Logistics Group.
- Advocacy & Outreach: Leads executive education, knowledge transfer, and industry collaborations. Active in media commentary on geopolitical supply chain impacts.
He maintains academic leadership roles, including external examiner duties globally, and supports initiatives like the Business & Advanced Technology Centre (BATC) in Malaysia.
