Musawir Ali

Musawir Ali Soomro

Lecturer
Extension
449
Email
msoomro.ali@iobm.edu.pk
Department
Supply Chain and Logistics
Specialization
Supply Chain Management

About

Musawir Ali Soomro is a dedicated academic and supply chain professional with over three years of teaching and research experience in higher education. Currently serving as a Lecturer and Program Coordinator of the SCM Department at IoBM. He specializes in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Analytics, and ERP systems, focusing on SAP modules including WM, MM, PP, EAM, QM, and SD. His academic journey is complemented by an ongoing PhD in Business Management (Operations and Logistics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where he has achieved ABD (All But Dissertation) status. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence through developing course structures, faculty coordination, and active involvement in AACSB accreditation processes. He has also authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and a book chapter, contributing significantly to the fields of sustainable supply chains and technological integration. His technical skillset includes expertise in SAP, data analytics, and Six Sigma methodologies, backed by certifications from Google, IBM, SAP, Microsoft, and Rutgers University. A proactive mentor and career counselor, he combines academic rigor with real-world industry insight to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.
Academic Qualification
PhD in Business management with specialization in operations management and logistics - Universiti Kebangsan Malaysia ( 2024- present) (ABD status achieved) MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - IoBM Karachi 2022 BBA in Marketing - IoBM 2018
Supply Chain

Shah, A., Ellahi, R. M., Nazir, U., & Soomro, M. A. (2022). Forecasting Practices in Textile and Apparel Export Industry: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Circular Economy and Waste Management (IJCEWM), 2(1), 1-17.

Soomro, M. A., Nazir, U., & Khan, A. (2022). Increasing Sustainability Through Reverse Logistics: A Study on Expired and Waste Medicines in the Pakistani Pharma Industry. International Journal of Circular Economy and Waste Management (IJCEWM), 2(1), 1-17

Shah, A., Soomro, M. A., Nazir, U., & Khan, A. (2022). To Spur Social Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: A Literature Review. International Journal of Circular Economy and Waste Management (IJCEWM), 2(1), 1-35.

Nazir, S., Ali, M., & Shah, A. (2023). THE RELATIONSHIP OF TQM AND AGILE MANUFACTURING AND ITS IMPACT ON APPAREL MILL PERFORMANCE. New Horizons, 17(1), 83-104.

Shah, A., Soomro, M. A., Zahid Piprani, A., Yu, Z., & Tanveer, M. (2023). Sustainable supply chain practices and blockchain technology in garment industry: An empirical study on sustainability aspect. Journal of Strategy and Management.

Rashid, A., Shah, A., Ain, H. N. U., & Khan, S. (2024). Impact Of Innovation and Training & Development on Operational Performance: Mediation of Green Lean Six Sigma. THE ASIAN BULLETIN OF GREEN MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY, 4(2), 4-2.

Soomro, M. A., Khan, S., & Shah, A. (2025). Cloud-Enabled Supply Chain Integration for Sustainable Firms: An Empirical Study on Technology and the Circular Economy Relationship. In Innovation and Sustainability Through Circular Economy in Businesses (pp. 65-90). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

1-day training on “SAP Cloud Solutions: Datasphere” June 2024 Online 1-day training on “SAP Integrated Business Planning” April 2024 Online 1-day training on “SAP Cloud Solutions: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)” March 2024 Online 2-day training on “Predictive Maintenance using the Internet of Things (IoT)” Dec 2023. IoBM 3-day training on “Introduction to SAP S/4HANA” May 2023. Online 1-day training on “Configuration in SAP S/4HANA.” May 2023. Online 3 days training on “Experiential learning (EL) - Incorporating Innovative Pedagogies” Oct 2022. IoBM 3 days training on “Seminar-Workshop on the Science and Art of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education” Jan 2022. IBA 1-Day training on “SAP S/4HANA - Introduction Digital Transformation Curriculum” Oct 2023 Online