Sustainability and Human-centricity in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Sustainability and human-centricity have become fundamental principles in contemporary logistics and supply chain management. This presentation provides insights into the integration of human-centered approaches into sustainable logistics and supply chain management strategies and highlights their impact on long-term resilience and adaptability. The presentation also explores how digital transformation and new technologies can support inclusive and environmentally responsible logistics systems. In this context, it examines real-world practices and frameworks and offers insights on how organizations can align their performance objectives with social and environmental values.

Suzan Oğuz received her Ph.D. from the Department of International Trade and Logistics at Akdeniz University (Antalya, Türkiye) in 2023. She worked as a Research Assistant at Çağ University (Mersin, Türkiye) between 2016 and 2023, and now holds the position of Assistant Professor at the same institution. She is currently conducting a postdoctoral research project at the Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering (DIG) at Politecnico di Milano, funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). Her research interests focus on sustainable logistics, supply chain management, and the integration of emerging technologies into logistics systems.