Logistics, Supply Chain & Value Chain Management
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Expert Profile
Alan Win
I am Hon. Professor Alan Win at the University of Sydney (ranked 1st in Australia and 8th in the world for Transport Science & Technology), a dedicated pracademic, researcher, and industry expert with over 45 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, and value chain management. Throughout my career, I have worked with over 150 organisations across a wide range of industries in more than a dozen countries, delivering practical solutions and advancing industry knowledge.My k... More
My key areas of expertise include:
Logistics Management
1. Transportation Management
- Freight management
- Route optimisation
- Carrier selection
- Last-mile delivery
- Inventory control
- Picking and packing processes
- Layout design and space utilisation
- 3. Inventory Management
- Demand forecasting
- Stock replenishment
- Safety stock and buffer stock management
- Managing inventory by risk rather than error
- Order processing
- Distribution management
- Customer delivery scheduling
- Returns and refunds management
- Recycling and waste disposal
- Remanufacturing and refurbishing
- Fleet selection & management
- Vehicle tracking
- Maintenance scheduling
- Fuel management
- International trade regulations
- Tariffs and duties
- Import/export documentation
1. Supply Chain Design and Strategy
- Network design
- Capacity planning
- Supply chain risk management
- Supplier selection
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor relationship management
- Manufacturing resource planning (MRP)
- Lean production techniques
- Demand-driven production
- Market trend analysis
- Statistical forecasting methods
- Collaborative demand planning
- End-to-end visibility
- Supply chain synchronisation
- Collaboration across stakeholders
- Supply chain analytics
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- IoT-enabled supply chains
- KPIs and metrics (e.g., OTIF, cost per unit)
- Benchmarking
- Continuous improvement initiatives
1. Value Chain Analysis
- Identifying primary and support activities
- Cost structure evaluation
- Competitive advantage assessment
- Customer segmentation
- Personalised services and products
- Loyalty programs
- R&D management
- Design-to-cost strategies
- Sustainable product development
- Green supply chains
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Ethical sourcing
- Digital twins
- Blockchain for traceability
- Cloud-based platforms for collaboration
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Six Sigma and Lean practices
- Customer satisfaction alignment
- Strategic alliances
- Joint ventures
- Vertical and horizontal integration
Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry. I have collaborated successfully with a diverse range of organizations, including SMEs, multinational corporations, and government departments, to develop practical solutions that effectively address real-world challenges.
As a passionate pracademic, I have taught a wide array of courses in logistics, supply chain, and value chain management at various tertiary institutions and within industry settings. I am committed to fostering an interactive learning environment where students engage critically with the material. My teaching philosophy emphasises experiential learning, collaborative projects, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills, empowering participants to apply their knowledge in practical and impactful ways.
I am particularly inspired by ExpertGate’s mission to reinvest 50% of its profits into educational programs for underprivileged communities, a vision that closely aligns with my commitment to social impact and making knowledge accessible to all. I am eager to contribute my expertise as a consultant and supervisor for impactful projects, and I look forward to leading projects that allow me to share my knowledge with a global audience.
Currently, I am available for project consultation and course opportunities and am particularly interested in projects involving social impact initiatives, innovative technologies, or interdisciplinary collaborations. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with professionals worldwide through ExpertGate, where we can collaborate to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact.