Ali Riaz
| Ali Riaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karachi, Pakistan |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Pakistani |
| 🏫 Education | PhD Supply Chain Management (IOBM, ongoing) |
| 💼 Occupation | Supply chain professional, industrial engineer, academic, author |
| Known for | Supply chain management, industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma, operations management |
| Title | Manager Industrial Engineering (industry role) |
Ali Riaz is a Pakistani supply chain and industrial engineering professional, academic, and author. He works in the field of logistics and operations management and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Supply Chain Management at the Institute of Business Management (IOBM), Karachi.
He has experience in supply chain strategy, logistics operations, industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven decision-making systems. He is also involved in academic teaching, professional training, and mentorship in the areas of supply chain and operations management.
Early life and education
Ali Riaz is based in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Management, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the Institute of Business Management (IOBM), Karachi.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Supply Chain Management at IOBM, focusing on supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and analytics-based decision systems.
Career
Riaz has worked in industrial engineering, manufacturing, and logistics roles, focusing on operational efficiency and process improvement.
He has experience in:
- Supply chain and logistics operations
- Industrial engineering and process optimization
- Lean Six Sigma-based continuous improvement initiatives
- Data analytics and business intelligence applications in operations
He has also been involved in developing performance measurement systems, operational dashboards, and productivity improvement frameworks.
Teaching and academic involvement
Riaz has been involved in academic teaching and professional training in supply chain and operations management. His teaching approach focuses on applied learning, case studies, and industry-based examples.
He has also participated in volunteer education initiatives supporting academic development for students.
Selected projects
Bio-Being Project
Bio-Being is a sustainability-focused initiative aimed at converting used cooking oil into biodiesel. The project focuses on waste collection, renewable energy production, and circular economy principles.
The project includes:
- Digital collection system for used cooking oil
- Logistics network for waste aggregation
- Biodiesel production process
- Supply chain tracking and monitoring systems
Supply chain analytics systems
He has worked on developing analytics dashboards using Power BI for monitoring logistics performance, operational KPIs, and decision support.
Continuous improvement initiatives
He has led and contributed to Lean Six Sigma-based process improvement projects in logistics and manufacturing environments.
Publications
Riaz has authored several books, including:
- The Complete Supply Chain: From Warehouse to Customer
- Engineering Excellence: From Graduation to Professional Success
- Mastering Industrial Psychology: Navigating Workplace Challenges
- Think Unbound: Creative Leadership for a Dynamic Era
- The Science of Success: Evidence-Based Management Strategies
- Poisoned Power: How Bad CEOs Destroy Companies and How Smart Employees Survive
- Samira: A Tapestry of Partition and Beyond
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Champion
- Supply Chain Management (Rutgers University)
- Value Chain Management (University of Illinois)
- ISO 9001:2018 Lead Auditor
- Advanced Data Analytics (Google)
- Project Management Professional (Google)
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Global DEI Professional
- Certified Supply Chain Leader
Research interests
- Supply chain resilience
- Digital supply chain transformation
- Industrial engineering applications in logistics
- Lean systems in operations
- Data-driven decision-making
- Sustainable operations and circular economy models
Skills
Supply chain management, logistics optimization, industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma, operations management, data analytics, Power BI, KPI development, forecasting, inventory control, training and development, mentorship.
Professional memberships
- IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- IAENG – International Association of Engineers
- Pakistan Engineer Forum
- United Nations Association of Pakistan
Personal life
Riaz is based in Karachi, Pakistan.
References
External links
- LinkedIn profile (if available)
- Professional publications and books
Category:Living people
Category:Pakistani engineers
Category:Pakistani writers
Category:Industrial engineers
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