Josep Llach

Josep Llach is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Girona and a Senior Lecturer at the Barcelona School of Management (Pompeu Fabra University). His research focuses on innovation management, organizational innovation, and sustainable business practices, with particular emphasis on lean manufacturing, green technologies, and digital transformation in both manufacturing and service environments.

• PhD in Innovation Management
• 50+ co-authored publications
• 20+ years of research on quality management systems and environmental practices

His work explores the synergies between Industry 4.0 technologies and green innovation capabilities, analyzing their impact on industrial performance and corporate sustainability. He has led national and European research projects, including the European Manufacturing Survey analysis for Spain.

Scientific awards include the 2018 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award for research on the balanced scorecard and the 2020 Wiley Top Downloaded Paper Recognition for his cross-national study on millennial workplace preferences.