About

Walid Khalid Al Saad is a researcher at the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement (CSCI)/ University of Derby. My current research investigates the impact of Industry 5.0 sustainability-oriented innovations on warehousing activities to support reaching Net-Zero strategy within circular supply chain. My research is focusing on designing a conceptional framework of the warehouse of the future, combing the features of both super smart and strongly sustainable warehouses. 

Prior to joining the CSCI research team, I co-founded -Solutions Hub- a consulting firm in Amman/ Jordan that provide consulting, training, IOT and software solutions to provide complete, end-to-end supply chain management services, as currently working with the Jordanian Government on building a national master database for fresh food traceability and safety. I am also a member of the leading supply chain management NGOs APICS and IOSCM.

Thesis Title

The Impact of Industry 5.0 to Achieve Net-Zero in Warehousing Through Innovative Sustainable Technologies

Supervisors

Prof. Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes

Dr Simon Nadeem

Qualifications

• University of Derby/ Doctor of Philosophy in Supply Chain Innovation and Sustainability Management
• German Jordan University/ Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Princess Sumaya University for Technology/ Bachelor of Communication Engineering