Henry Aigbedo

Henry Aigbedo is a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Oakland University's School of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. Prior to his current role, he held faculty positions at institutions including Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, and Iowa State University. His research focuses on Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Lean/Just-In-Time systems, and Risk Management. He has published widely in journals like European Journal of Operational Research and International Journal of Production Research, and serves on editorial boards for several academic journals. Notably, he has received awards such as the 2025 Order of the Golden Plume for Teaching Excellence and the 2019 Distinguished Service Award from Oakland University.

His teaching expertise includes courses on Production and Operations Management, Supply Chain Strategy, and Management Science. He actively engages in professional organizations like INFORMS and POMS. His recent work examines environmental performance in global supply chains and resilience in the hospitality industry during the pandemic. He has also contributed to industry collaborations through advisory roles and research partnerships in Nigeria, Japan, and the U.S.

Key professional contributions include developing frameworks for mass customization in JIT systems, analyzing supply chain sustainability, and advancing understanding of multilateral environmental agreements' impacts. His editorial roles and over 30 years of academic experience reflect his leadership in operations management scholarship.