Digitalizing supply chains for sustainability: the mediating role of resilience in Egypt’s textile and apparel sector

Dr Mai Gamaleldin is a lecturer at faculty of commerce and business administration, Helwan university. She earned her Ph.D. in Operations Management from faculty of commerce and BA from Helwan university. Her research interests include AMT, SCM, marketing dexterity, Lean Six Sigma, QLF.

Prof. Dr Salaheldin Ismail Salaheldin Aly is a Professor of Production and Operations Management. He has held senior academic positions including Dean of the College of Commerce and Business Administration at Helwan University, Head of the Management and Marketing Department at Qatar University and Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and International Marketing at Sinai University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow, UK. Prof. Salaheldin has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. His research interests include TQM, MRP, SCM, Lean Six Sigma and operations strategy.

Dr Amr Noureldin is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the College of Administrative and Human Sciences, Buraydah Colleges, Saudi Arabia. He holds both a master’s and a doctoral degree in Business Administration. Dr Noureldin has published over 25 research papers in Arabic and English, including in Scopus-indexed journals, in collaboration with international scholars. His research interests include digital marketing, sustainability, artificial intelligence and workplace behaviors. He contributed to the development of professional master’s programs at Sinai University, Egypt, where he remains affiliated. Dr Noureldin is committed to academic excellence and innovative approaches in teaching and research.

Dr Mohamed Sobhy Aboueldahab is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the College of Administrative and Human Sciences, Buraydah Colleges, Saudi Arabia. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from Port Said University. His research interests include toxic leadership, workplace silence, brand trust and sustainable HR practices, with several peer-reviewed publications. Dr Abu El-Dahab has held academic and administrative positions in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and contributed extensively to quality assurance, electronic systems and academic development. He is also experienced in statistical analysis and digital learning tools.

Dr Basma Mohamed Idris Elhariry is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Faculty of Commerce, Port Said University, Egypt. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Financial Management. Her research interests include digital finance, organizational behavior and sustainable development, with numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr El-Hariry has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervising academic and professional theses. She actively contributes to academic development, quality assurance and strategic planning at her institution. Dr El-Hariry has participated in national and international conferences and is committed to advancing knowledge in business and management sciences.

Dr Reem Mohamed Elbolok is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Sinai University, Egypt. She earned her Ph.D. in Operations Management from Helwan University and holds an MBA in Financial Management. Dr Elbolok has published research in top academic journals on topics such as supply chain digitalization, brand authenticity and global value chains. Her teaching portfolio includes operations, marketing, finance and strategic management. She has also received awards for research excellence and actively contributes to academic program development and accreditation. Fluent in English and Arabic, Dr Elbolok is dedicated to advancing practical and scholarly understanding in business administration.