Frank Wiengarten

Frank Wiengarten is a Full Professor in the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at the Esade School of Business Administration and Management, affiliated with Ramon Llull University. His research focuses on Supply Chain Management, Social Sustainability, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Management, often intersecting with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Current Affiliation: Esade School of Business Administration and Management, Ramon Llull University
• Academic Role: Full Professor in Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
• Email: frank.wiengarten@esade.edu
• ORCID: 0000-0003-3689-7254

Research Interests

• Supply Chain Management and Integration
• Sustainable Operations and Social Responsibility
• Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Environmental Management and Regulatory Compliance
• Design Methodology in Business Networks

Recent Publications (2024–2025) explore topics such as agricultural sustainability, worker safety in supply chains, ethical supplier selection, and the role of regulation in mitigating labor exploitation. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining Operations Management with social and environmental impact.

Projects include:

• ExpWork (2024–2027): Eliminating labor exploitation in supply chains through regulation and public attention.
• SCResponse (2023–2025): Enacting responsible behaviors after human rights allegations in supply chains.
• BuNeD (2022–2025): Studying business network dynamics with funding from AGAUR.
• eWork (2020–2022): Assessing the cost of digital last-mile delivery for workers, societies, and businesses.