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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Auckland include Sunny Kareem, Professor Patria Hume PhD, FRSNZ, and Anne Wyllie.

Sunny Kareem

Auckland
Supply Chains Analyst, Researcher, Educator and Consultant: Driving Innovation & Sustaianbility in Global Business
Education

The University of Auckland

PhD, Opeations and Supply Chain Management / April, 2024 (anticipated)

Auckland

Massey University

Master of Science, Supply Chain Management / September, 2016

Auckland

Massey University

Post Graduate Diploma, Logistics and Supply Chain Management / April, 2011

Auckland

Assumption University

BBA- Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business Management and Marketing / October, 1995

Bangkok
Experience

The University of Auckland

Professional Teaching Fellow and Graduate Teaching Assistant / March, 2019 β€” November, 2023

As a hybrid supply chain, sustainability and logistics professional, I bring my industry experiences into teaching and mentoring young minds to excel in international business, sustainability, and supply chain topics. Hence staying updated with emerging trends and equipping future professionals with sustainable business practices ethos.

The University of Auckland

Sustainable Supply Chain Analyst -Doctoral Candidate & Researcher in Operations & Supply Chains / December, 2019 β€” March, 2024

Supply chain disruptions, especially the impact of COVID-19 on supply chain sustainability, are a significant focus of my research. My industry-focused study explores and investigates the tensions and barriers to a sustainable supply chain and how adaptive, resilient and agile supply chains can help sustainable supply chains transform into crises (VUCA)-ready supply chains. As a qualitative researcher, for my Masters, through case studies, I have investigated long-term relationship management and customer retention in the New Zealand 3PL industry. As part of my doctoral thesis, I recently conducted a case study on challenges, lessons and opportunities for sustainable business practices in New Zealand supply chains due to COVID-19. Analysis of supply chain sustainability issues, challenges, tensions, and barriers and recommending remedies for sustainability and supply chain performances is where I excel most. I plan to publish three quality articles as part of my doctoral thesis.

Self Employed

Sustainability & Supply Chain Management (SCM) Consultant / November, 2016 β€” Present

As a sustainability & supply chain consultant, I have successfully guided organisations in achieving efficiency, operational flexibility, profitability and adopting sustainable practices. With expertise in Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and a particular focus on the fast-moving consumer goods-FMCG and manufacturing operations, i.e., export-oriented ready-made garment sectors, my leadership and operations management skills help cultivate valuable relationships with customers and stakeholders, driving mutual success, i.e., continuous improvement, business process improvement, operational flexibility and economic viability.

Research Expertise
Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies
Blockchain for Supply Chains
Strategic Sustainablity for International Business
Disruptions Management
VUCA Environment
And 2 more
About
As a dynamic professional, I bring a multifaceted skill set across four pivotal areas: research, third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain sustainability consulting, and education. Boasting two decades of industry experience, complemented by a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management, I adeptly bridge the theoretical and practical realms of sustainability and supply chain operations. My expertise lies in steering organizations through the intricacies of operational performance and sustainability, championing a harmonious balance across the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. πŸ”¬ In my journey as an early-career researcher, I explore the resilience of sustainable supply chains against the backdrop of global VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical shifts. This unique fusion of industry experience and academic rigor provides actionable insights for businesses striving for sustainability amidst evolving landscapes. πŸŽ“ Within the industry, my leadership style is characterized by collaboration and a results-driven approach. My expertise spans the FMCG and manufacturing sectors, particularly in Ready-made Garments, where I have successfully merged efficiency with sustainability. This has not only led to cost savings but also set higher benchmarks for sustainability. πŸ“Š As a consultant, my focus is on catalyzing change through operational agility and sustainability compliance. I am committed to transforming business processes for optimal resource utilization and adherence to sustainability standards, thereby ensuring cost savings alongside enhanced operational efficiency. πŸŽ“ As an educator in the early stages of my career, I motivate students to adopt a comprehensive business outlook. My teaching methodology integrates real-world case studies with academic theories, preparing students to thrive in a future where efficiency, ethics, and environmental stewardship are intertwined. 🎯 My overarching goal is to drive transformative change within the global sustainability and supply chain sectors. I advocate for innovative practices that cultivate resilience, adaptability, and economic viability in organizations dedicated to sustainable growth.

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Professor Patria Hume PhD, FRSNZ

Auckland
Professor Human Performance in Sport & Exercise Science
Education

The University of Auckland

PhD, Sports injury biomechanics and epidemiology / January, 1993

Dunedin

Glenfield College

The University of Auckland

Bachelor of Science - BS, Physiology and Psychology

The University of Otago

PhD, Biomechanics / 1993

The University of Auckland

MSc(Hons), Physiology and Psychology / 1989

The University of Auckland

BSc, Physiology and Psychology double major / 1986

Rollins School of Public Health, USA

PGCert, Epidemiology / 1998

NZ GymSports

Coaching Diploma / 1988

Auckland University of Technology

Professor, Sport & Exercise Science / 2025 (anticipated)

About
I use evidence-based interventions to influence best-practice policy development that aims to reduce injury and improve sports techniques for athletes around the world. In 1999, I developed SportSmart, a nationwide sports injury prevention programme for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). Through my collaborations with PhD students, industry partners and academics from many disciplines this programme has been developed into sport-specific programmes. RugbySmart, for instance, was adopted as an annual compulsory programme for players and coaches and resulted in a significant reduction in severe neck injuries. My team pioneered the use of novel instrumentation to collect data on player head impacts during games and training in contact sports. I initiated the Global Rugby Health Research programme after her teams’ ground-breaking work with World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby, exploring the long-term health impacts of playing rugby. The research has indicated potential long term health consequences for head impacts and that sub-concussive head impacts need addressing. The results from these research projects have captured global attention and have helped transform concussion injury awareness and management in New Zealand and internationally. I lead the Women's health and neuroscience research programme hosted at AUT.

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