Josep Llach Pagés

Josep Llach Pagés is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Operations, Technology & Science Department at the Barcelona School of Management (UPF). He holds a European PhD in Industrial Engineering with a research stay at Jönköping International Business School (Sweden), a Master’s in Business Innovation and Technology Management, and a part-time associate professorship at the University of Girona. Previously, he served in academic and managerial roles at the University of Girona.

His research focuses on business organization, particularly the impact of lean manufacturing, digital transformation, and circular economy strategies on organizational performance. He explores mediating effects of green practices, digital enablers, and resource-based approaches in achieving sustainable business outcomes.

Key publications include studies on green manufacturing’s environmental impacts, robust statistical methods for structural equation modeling, and SDG implementation in energy sectors. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in SME resilience, family business dynamics, and innovation cooperation.

Josep has held academic leadership roles, including directing departments and managing research initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach combines industrial engineering principles with modern business strategies to address contemporary organizational challenges.