FOROPON Cyril
| Position | Full Professor |
| Academic department | Operations, Information, & Decisions |
| Contact | c.foropon@mbs-education.com |
Dr. Cyril Foropon is a Full Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management and the Director of Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Programs at MBS School of Business. A holder of a PhD in Management from HEC Paris, one of the world's leading academic institutions, Dr. Foropon is a renowned expert whose work bridges the theoretical and practical dimensions of modern business challenges.
Expertise and Research Contributions
Dr. Foropon’s expertise lies in supply chain management (e.g., flexible supply chains, circular supply chains, supply chain resilience, humanitarian supply chains, supply chain sustainability), digital transformation and technology (e.g., big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, blockchain technology, industry 4.0/5.0), leadership and organizational behavior (e.g., inclusive leadership, mindfulness and stress management), sustainability and environmental management (e.g., green supply chains, climate resilience, eco-efficiency), operations management and quality improvement (e.g., process improvement, lean practices, ISO standards), circular economy and resource optimization (e.g., closed-loop supply chains, dynamic remanufacturing), knowledge management (e.g., innovation in ISO-certified firms, green knowledge management), and healthcare operations (e.g., lean healthcare). His research not only enhances theoretical frameworks but also delivers actionable strategies to improve operational efficiency and resilience in today’s volatile and dynamic markets.
Publications and Editorial Roles
Dr. Foropon’s research has been featured in leading academic journals, including the International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE), International Journal of Production Research (IJPR), International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM), Annals of Operations Research (AOR), Journal of Cleaner Production (JCP), and Technological Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC), among others. His studies frequently blend rigorous theoretical inquiry with practical insights, aiming to enhance process efficiency and resilience in dynamic environments.
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Foropon serves as an Associate Editor for the Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management and Healthcare Analytics and has been actively involved in reviewing for top-tier academic outlets.
Teaching and Academic Leadership
With two decades of teaching experience, Dr. Foropon is a passionate learning facilitator adept at engaging diverse audiences, ranging from undergraduate and MBA students to executive learners and DBA candidates. He has taught at premier international business schools across France, Canada, China, and India. An expert in the case teaching method, he is a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s case teaching program and the International Teachers Program (ITP) at London Business School. He is also Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Executive Certified by CentraleSupélec.
As Director of DBA Programs at MBS School of Business, Dr. Foropon oversees an array of DBA programs delivered successfully in China, Tunisia, and online through the Digital DBA program. These programs reflect his commitment to nurturing the next generation of thought leaders and practitioners in business administration.
Thought Leadership in Practice
Dr. Foropon’s work extends beyond academia to address real-world challenges in operations and supply chain management. His collaborations on studies related to process efficiency and resilience in dynamic environments highlight his ability to translate scholarly insights into practical solutions. He is particularly committed to advancing sustainable and ethical practices within global supply chains, ensuring that his work has a meaningful impact on both academia and industry.
FOROPON, C., S. SRIVASTAVA, V. AGARWAL, A. DWIVEDI, A. PATIL, S. BAG, "Contributing Factors for Building a Flexible Supply Chain in the Digital Age: Studying their Impact on SDGs", Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, March 2025, vol. 26, no. March 2025, pp. 141-161
FOROPON, C., A. QUADIR, A. RAJ, "Sharing Demand Information in Competing Supply Chains with Greening Effort", Journal of Environmental Management, January 2025, vol. 373, no. Janvier 2025, pp. 123626
DUBEY, R., D. J. BRYDE, C. BLOME, Y. K. DWIVEDI, S. CHILDE, C. FOROPON, "Alliances and digital transformation are crucial for benefiting from dynamic supply chain capabilities during times of crisis: a multi-method study", International Journal of Production Economics, March 2024, vol. 269, no. March 2024, pp. 109166
FOROPON, C., M. TIWARI, R. DUBEY, D. BRYDE, F. STAVROPOLOU, S. KUMARI, "Modelling Supply Chain Visibility, Digital Technologies, Environmental Dynamism and healthcare Resilience: an Information Processing Theory Perspective", Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, August 2024, vol. 188, no. August 2024, pp. 103613
DUBEY, R., D. J. BRYDE, Y. DWIDEDI, G. GRAHAM, C. FOROPON, T. PAPADOPOULOS, "Dynamic digital capabilities and supply chain resilience: The role of government effectiveness.", International Journal of Production Economics, April 2023, vol. 258, no. April 23, pp. 108790
BAG, S., M. S. RAHMAN, G. SRIVASTAVA, M. GIANNAKIS, C. FOROPON, "Data-driven digital transformation and the implications for antifragility in the humanitarian supply chain", International Journal of Production Economics, December 2023, vol. 266, no. December 2023, pp. 109059
DUBEY, R., D. J. BRYDE, Y. K. DWIVEDI, G. GRAHAM, C. FOROPON, "Impact of Artificial Intelligence-driven Big Data analytics culture on agility and resilience in huM.tarian supply chain: A practice-based view.", International Journal of Production Economics, August 2022, vol. 108618, no. 250
DUBEY, R., A. GUNASEKARAN, S. CHILDE, D. BRYDE, M. GINANNAKIS, C. FOROPON, D. ROUBAUD, "Big data analytics and artificial intelligence pathway to operational performance under the effects of entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism: A study of manufacturing orgA.ations.", International Journal of Production Economics, August 2020, vol. 226, no. August 2020, pp. 107599
LATAN, H., C. CHIAPPETTA JABBOUR, A. LOPES DE SOUSA JABBOUR, P. CAMARGO FIORINI, C. FOROPON, "Innovative efforts of ISO 9001-certified manufacturing firms: evidence of links between determinants of innovation, continuous innovation and firm performance.", International Journal of Production Economics, October 2020, vol. 3, no. 29, pp. 797-826
DUBEY, R., A. GUNASEKARAN, S. CHILDE, D. ROUBAUD, S. FOSSO-WAMBA, M. GINANNAKIS, C. FOROPON, "Big data analytics and organizational culture as complements to swift trust and collaborative performance in the huM.tarian supply chain.", International Journal of Production Economics, April 2019, vol. 210, no. April 2019, pp. 120-136
Operations management, Operational excellence and continuous improvement, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment, Artificial intelligence - Automotive manufacturing
Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Case Study Research Strategy, Lean Management, Introduction To Research, Operational Excellence, Strategic Project Management, Theory of Constraints
