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Biography Dr Mandeep Saini (PhD, MBA, MSc, FHEA, MAPM, CMI, GDME) is a Lecturer in Supply Chains, Procurement, and Project Management at the Salford Business School. His scholarship focuses on project management, supply chain management, sustainable procurement, and socially responsible business.
He is a member of the Association of Project Management (MAPM) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Previously worked as an advisor to eCommerce businesses. He has also brought innovative solutions to project management, supply chains, procurement and logistics in the Automobile, Insurance and Fashion industries. Having set up several internal, outsourced and third-party projects across sectors, Mandeep regularly contributes to the learning and teaching in higher education literature.
His academic & research interests include Industry 5.0, Industry 4.0, digitalisation in project management, procurement, supply chain and logistics management, and lean and agile in complex projects. He holds a PhD in Construction Management, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and an MSc in Supply Chain Management from Salford Business School.
Mandeep has authored following books.
•Simplified Research Proposal: The Most Simplified Research Guide on Earth - Without the Academic Headache
•The Hidden Network of Everything: The Secret System That Powers the World And Your Life!
•Engage and Inspire: Engaging Exercises for Large Audience
•Engage and Inspire: Transformative Strategies for Large Classes
•Simplified Research Methods- With Exercises and Examples
Research Interests Industry 5.0, Industry 4.0 in Supply Chain, Procurement and Project Management. Digital Transformation in Higher Education, Quality in Teaching and Learning, Implementing Lean and Agile in Supply Chain, Procurement and Project Management.
Teaching and Learning Global Supply Chain Management,
Procurement Management,
Risk Management,
Total Quality Management,
Project Management,
Research Methodology
Construction Management,
Property and Real Estate Management.
PhD Supervision Availability Yes
PhD Topics Industry 5.0, Industry 4.0 in Supply Chain, Procurement and Project Management. Digital Transformation in Higher Education, Quality in Teaching and Learning, Implementing Lean and Agile in Supply Chain, Procurement and Project Management.

This person contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 4 - Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development