Sunny Kareem

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
With over 30 years of combined experience in industry and academia and a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management, I bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. My research in supply chain, sustainability tension management, disruption management, i.e., VUCA and digital transformation, through the application of Blockchain technology for operations and sustainability management, is complemented by my extensive consulting experience across Third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Backed by international business experience, I am committed to integrating holistic sustainability into business operations by implementing strategic policies, developing digital solutions, and conducting innovative research.

🔬 As an early-career researcher, I focus on managing sustainability tensions, resilience, and digital transformation for global sustainable supply chains amid multi-crises VUCA challenges, i.e., COVID-19 and geopolitical shifts. I provide pragmatic solutions for international businesses and their supply chains striving for sustainability.

🎓 In addition to my research, I currently supervise eight final-year Master of Business Informatics students on their applied projects, guiding them through critical issues in global business operations, supply chains, informatics innovation, and digital technologies. This role allows me to influence the next generation of leaders directly, ensuring their research aligns with academic rigour and practical industry standards.

🎓 My practical approach has led me to significant achievements in the 3PL, FMCG, and Ready-made Garments manufacturing sectors. I've harmonised efficiency with sustainability, achieving operational effectiveness and setting new benchmarks for sustainable practices. As a consultant, I specialise in catalysing change, enhancing operational agility, and ensuring sustainability compliance.

🎓 Educating the next generation of leaders, I bring sustainability and digital business transformation perspectives to their doorstep. My teaching style blends real-world case studies with academic theory, preparing students to excel in an era where efficiency, ethics, and environmental stewardship intersect.

🎯 I am driven by the vision to instigate change that yields economically viable, resilient, digitally connected global organisations dedicated to sustainability. I am eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals and organisations on initiatives that push the boundaries in international business and supply chains.