Shaping Discussions on Ethical Supply Chains

As a young man in Nigeria, Ade Oyedijo, Ph.D., witnessed manufacturing companies from other countries extract resources like minerals and timber from his home region to share with the world. He noticed that little of what they did reciprocated 

support to the community. That observation planted a seed that gave root to his current research as a faculty member at Baylor, where he promotes a supply chain that values every stakeholder, including the communities that organizations engage.

“What I focus on in my research is sustainable, ethical, responsible behavior that examines how organizations are part of a wider supply network that supports economies long-term,” Oyedijo said. 

From Nigeria, Oyedijo moved to the United Kingdom, where he worked for organizations like FedEx and TNT Express. Desiring greater impact, he turned his attention to higher education.

“I’m a Christian and I’m excited to be at Baylor where I don’t have to be shy or afraid to share how my faith impacts me and my research,” Oyedijo said. “There’s also the location. Texas is a thriving state, and Waco is in a central location that is attractive from a supply chain viewpoint. And when I think of us as a faith-based institution, I’m further encouraged by the new Pro Mundo focus — thinking globally and preparing our students to have a global impact.”

Impact, says Oyedijo is an important word. It’s why he contributes on supply chain issues for the World Economic Forum, an international think tank engaging global leaders in business, politics and academia. As an agenda contributor for the World Economic Forum, Oyedijo writes not only for other academics but for policymakers and industry leaders.