Haroon Rashid

Supply Chain · Logistics · Research · Leadership

Haroon
Rashid

Regional Purchasing Manager · DBA Candidate · Published Researcher

Over two decades of experience transforming supply chain operations across manufacturing, logistics, and procurement. Currently serving at CANPACK USA and pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Deakin University.

Key Achievements Research Work

Global Supply Chain

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🏭Manufacturing
📦Warehousing
🚢Shipping
✈️Air Freight
🤝Procurement
📊Analytics
🚛Logistics
🔗Integration
🌱Sustainable
20+Years Experience
20Publications
222Citations
10K+Research Reads

About

A Career Built on Innovation & Impact

Haroon Rashid is a Supply Chain and Logistics expert with over two decades of hands-on professional experience across manufacturing, beverage packaging, and international trade environments. Currently serving as Regional Purchasing Manager at CANPACK USA, he brings a rare combination of operational excellence, strategic thinking, and academic depth to every challenge he takes on.

His career has spanned the UAE, the Middle East, and North America, delivering groundbreaking results in trailer design optimization, cross-border logistics, port contract negotiation, and sustainable freight solutions. His work has been featured in international media and presented at global conferences on Artificial Intelligence and supply chain transformation.

Haroon is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Deakin University / ESGCI, with a specialization in Supply Chain Management and International Business — reinforcing his commitment to advancing the field through rigorous academic research and real-world application.

Credentials & Education

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DBA — Doctor of Business Administration (In Progress) Deakin University / ESGCI · Supply Chain & International Business
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Dual MBA Global Business Management & Operations Management
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Global Master Certificate — Integrated Supply Chain Michigan State University
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CILT Certification Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport · APICS
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Regional Purchasing Manager CANPACK USA · Olyphant, Pennsylvania

Areas of Expertise

Where Strategy Meets Execution

01
Logistics & Distribution
Cross-border freight solutions, sea-land hybrid logistics, route optimization, and sustainable transportation networks serving global manufacturing operations.
02
Supply Chain Optimization
End-to-end supply chain transformation with measurable cost reductions, lead time improvements, and operational efficiency gains across complex manufacturing environments.
03
Purchasing & Procurement
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, port exclusivity agreements, and procurement analytics for large-scale manufacturing.
04
Supply Chain Planning
Demand forecasting, inventory optimization, risk mitigation through diversified sourcing strategies, and contingency planning for geopolitical disruptions.
05
Cross-Border & International Logistics
UAE, Middle East, and North America cross-border operations, customs compliance, driver swap mechanisms, and international freight corridor management.
06
Sustainable Supply Chains
Circular economy principles in warehousing, carbon footprint reduction through route and trailer design innovation, and eco-efficient freight management.

Career Highlights

Innovations That Moved the Industry

Trailer Design Innovation

Smart Trailer Design Optimization

Engineered a custom trailer design using lightweight materials and aerodynamic structures that increased cargo load capacity while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Led collaboration with engineering teams and regulatory bodies to implement the redesign across the fleet.

Load capacity increased by 12.7%
Pallets per trip: 20 → 24 (+20%)
Utilization: 83% → 100% (20.5% gain)
Transport trips reduced by 13%
Carbon emissions down 16.7%
COVID-19 Crisis Response

Cross-Border Cargo Transfer Innovation

During the height of the pandemic, designed and implemented a breakthrough driver swap mechanism at UAE border points in partnership with a strategically positioned transport company. Developed an integrated sea-land hybrid logistics solution that maintained supply chain continuity under unprecedented disruption.

95% on-time-in-full delivery rate maintained
Lead times reduced by 35%
Logistics costs down by 20%
Zero disruptions to key customers
Route Optimization

Return-Load Strategy & Closed-Loop Logistics

Implemented a closed-loop return-load strategy in collaboration with transport vendors, eliminating the longstanding problem of empty return trips. Outbound shipments of finished goods were synchronized with inbound raw material deliveries, transforming logistics economics and sustainability performance.

Significant reduction in fuel consumption
Carbon emissions substantially reduced
Vehicle utilization maximized
Featured in Free Press Journal, March 2025
Port Negotiation

Port Exclusivity Contract Negotiation

Secured exclusive port agreements with preferential terms, reducing turnaround times and improving container handling efficiency. The negotiation strategy minimized port congestion and accelerated the movement of goods through critical supply chain hubs, delivering both cost savings and faster delivery performance.

Exclusive preferential port terms secured
Reduced turnaround times at key ports
Improved container handling efficiency
Minimized port congestion costs

Academic Research

Published Research & Contributions

2025

Evaluating the Efficacy of Multi-Tier Supplier Audits in Enhancing Supply Chain Reliability

ResearchGate · February 2025
Procurement
2025

The Role of Advanced Procurement Analytics in Transforming Supplier Risk Management and Operational Resilience

ResearchGate · January 2025
Analytics
2024

Using Smart Contracts to Enhance Compliance and Efficiency in Procurement Operations

ResearchGate · August 2024
Technology
2024

Mitigating Supply Chain Risks through Diversified Sourcing Strategies in Manufacturing

IJIRMPS · Vol. 8 Issue 1 · DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14280019
Risk
2024

The Impact of Supplier Relationship Management on Reducing Procurement Lead Times in High-Pressure Markets

ResearchGate · 2024
Procurement
2023

Bridging Gaps in Inventory Management through Hybrid Vendor Management Systems

International Journal of Core Engineering & Management · Vol. 7(5) · ISSN: 2348-9510
Inventory
2020

Assessing the Impact of Custom Trailer Design Innovations on Cross-Border Logistics Efficiency

ResearchGate · 2020
Logistics
2020

The Influence of Port Management Exclusivity Contracts on Regional Supply Chain Stability

ResearchGate · October 2020
Logistics
2019

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration as a Catalyst for Breakthroughs in Supply Chain Efficiency

IJIRMPS · Vol. 7(2) · DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14684778
SCM
2018

Adaptive Warehousing: The Impact of Flexible Storage Solutions on Supply Chain Agility

ResearchGate · 2018
Warehousing
View All 20 Publications on ResearchGate →

Media Features

Featured In International Media

India Hood Digital
December 10, 2020 · Entrepreneur & Exclusive

Innovating Logistics Efficiency: Advancing Cargo Load Optimization with Smart Trailer Design

An in-depth exclusive profile covering trailer design optimization, cross-border logistics innovations during COVID-19, port contract negotiation, and sustainable freight solutions — with verified performance metrics across all initiatives.

StartupTalky
June 6, 2023 · Business Insights

COVID-19 Logistics Breakthrough: Cross-Border Cargo Transfer Strategies

Featured profile on innovative driver swap mechanism and sea-land hybrid logistics solution developed during the pandemic — achieving 95% on-time delivery, 35% lead time reduction, and 20% cost savings with zero customer disruptions.

Free Press Journal
March 1, 2025 · Industry Feature

Reducing Carbon Footprint: Strategic Route Optimization in Global Transportation

Feature article on return-load logistics strategy and closed-loop supply chain model, eliminating empty return trips to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and transportation costs while referencing three published research papers.

Speaking & Recognition

Global Stage, Industry Voice

13th Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence & Neural Networks

Invited as a Renowned Speaker at one of the world's foremost gatherings on artificial intelligence, representing the intersection of AI innovation and real-world supply chain application. The conference brought together speakers and delegates from over 25 countries.

Presentation topic: "AI-Driven Transformation in Supply Chain and Logistics: Redefining Efficiency and Resilience" — exploring how predictive AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics are fundamentally reshaping logistics and procurement decision-making.

🏆 Best Speaker Award — Outstanding Speaker Recognition
13th Global Summit on AI & Neural Networks
Conference Series LLC Ltd
Smart Futures: Transforming the World with Next-Gen AI
25+ Nations
Best Speaker Award (Outstanding Speaker)
2025

Academic Impact

Research That Resonates

20
Published Papers
10K+
Total Research Reads
222
ResearchGate Citations
39
Google Scholar Citations
2
Indexed Journals (IJIRMPS, IJCEM)
DBA
Doctorate In Progress · Deakin University

Connect

Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in research collaboration, speaking engagements, supply chain consulting, or academic partnership — Haroon welcomes meaningful connections from professionals, researchers, and organisations advancing the field of Supply Chain Management.

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Academic & Professional Profiles

Verified profiles across leading academic and professional platforms

ResearchGate — 20 Publications, 10K+ Reads → Google Scholar — 39 Citations → LinkedIn — Strategic Supply Chain Executive → Free Press Journal Feature — March 2025 →