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Thursday, August 6, 2026
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Digitalization:Transforming Global Sourcing and Supply Chains
Join us for this CISE Invited Speaker Seminar with Dr. Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan, Associate Professor, Industrial Systems Engineering, University of Regina
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In-person
Speaker(s)
Dr. Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan
Cost
This event is free.
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Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex
1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.
Room 1.162
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About this talk
Digitalization is transforming global sourcing and supply chain management by enabling organizations to make faster, smarter, and more resilient decisions. This presentation introduces the concepts of digitization, digitalization, and digital transformation, and explores the key technologies driving this change, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data analytics, blockchain, and Digital Twins. It demonstrates how these technologies enhance supplier selection, procurement, risk management, supply chain visibility, and operational performance. The presentation also discusses emerging trends, implementation challenges, and the critical skills required for future professionals, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making in building competitive and sustainable global supply chains.
About the speaker
Dr. Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan is currently an Associate Professor and Associate Program Chair of Industrial Systems Engineering at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Prior to this role, he served as a Lecturer (September 2009 – August 2019) and later as an Assistant Professor (September 2019 – December 2021) at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He then joined the University of Regina as an Assistant Professor (January 2022 – June 2025) before being promoted to his current position. Dr. Khan has contributed extensively to top-tier academic journals and Scopus-indexed conferences in areas such as supply chain management, sustainability, and engineering management. His research has been published in renowned journals, including Business Strategy and the Environment, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Production Planning and Control, International Journal of Production Research, and Operations Management Research, among others. He has also authored book chapters and published books with leading academic publishers such as Taylor & Francis and Emerald Publishing. Dr. Khan has successfully secured significant research funding and has supervised and co-supervised numerous graduate students at master’s and doctoral levels. His research continues to make a strong academic impact.