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Dr. Fernando Naranjo serves as Assistant Professor of Management at Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration since August 2021. His expertise spans operations management, supply chain systems, and lean methodology implementation, with specialized focus on the agri-food sector through doctoral research conducted at Ivey Business School.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Management from Ivey Business School at Western University (Canada)
- Dual-degree MBA in International Management and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (USA)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from National Polytechnic School (Ecuador)
Dr. Naranjo's research pioneers contextual lean supply chain frameworks integrating performance objectives with lean pillars, validated through Delphi studies and multi-case analyses in Canadian agri-food processing. His work bridges theoretical innovation with industry applications, emphasizing sector-specific adaptation of lean principles.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- Fulbright Scholarship for graduate studies
- Summa Cum Laude distinction for undergraduate excellence
- Alpha Iota Delta Honour Society membership
At Niagara University, he directs the Center for Supply Chain Excellence while chairing the Mission, Research and Development Committee. His industry background includes executive roles at General Motors and Sara Lee Corp as General Manager and Supply Chain Director, enriching his teaching of Production Operations Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, and International Management courses. He actively contributes to academic discourse through peer review for the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management and Business Process Management Journal.
