Resilient Operation and Technology Innovation Research Group (ROTI)

The Resilient Operation and Technology Innovation (ROTI) Lab is a research hub dedicated to advancing knowledge in supply chain resilience, business technology innovation, and sustainability. The lab collaborates with UK SMEs, the Liverpool City Region, and international stakeholders to develop cutting-edge logistics, operations, and business management solutions.

Our mission is to enhance resilience, promote sustainable business practices, and integrate technology-driven innovation across various industries. The ROTI Lab actively engages in interdisciplinary research, working at the intersection of transport logistics, business management, and sustainable operations.

• Food System Analysis Under Climate Change: Investigating the influence of climate change on agricultural production and trade between Vietnam and Norway, focusing on climate-smart approaches to ensure resilience, equity, and sustainability across the food supply chain. This research explores how shifts in climate patterns affect food availability, pricing, and distribution, aiming to develop adaptive strategies for both producers and consumers.
• Changes in the Role of Ferries: Investigating how the role of ferries has evolved over time through a combination of qualitative assessments (e.g., stakeholder interviews, community surveys) and network analysis (e.g., route connectivity, service frequency). The project aims to capture changes in passenger needs, service structures, and overall resilience, offering insights into how ferry services can adapt and remain a vital component of transport ecosystem.
• Decarbonisation for the Shipping Industry: This initiative explores hydrogen-based logistics and propulsion for maritime transport, targeting significant reductions in carbon emissions. Alongside hydrogen technologies, the project investigates Scope 3 emission measuring tools for shipping companies, aiming to establish a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting throughout the supply chain. By focusing on both alternative fuels and robust emissions tracking, the project supports global efforts to achieve net-zero targets in the maritime sector.
• Online Teaching and Learning Effectiveness: This research direction aims to evaluate the quality and impact of online education platforms, methodologies, and strategies. By examining engagement metrics, student performance, and feedback from various stakeholders, the study seeks to identify best practices that promote equitable access to education, improve learning outcomes, and enhance overall teaching effectiveness in virtual environments.
• Semiconductor Supply Chain: Focusing on the global semiconductor industry, this work investigates resilience, transparency, and efficiency within the supply chain. Key areas include mapping out critical bottlenecks, assessing geopolitical risks, and exploring ways to bolster strategic resources. The goal is to formulate strategies that can reduce disruptions, foster sustainable growth, and ensure a stable supply of vital semiconductor components.
• The Role of Employment Status in the Relationship between Poverty and Sports Betting Intention: This project analyses how employment status moderates the link between economic hardship and the propensity to engage in sports betting. By examining behavioural tendencies, socioeconomic conditions, and psychological factors, the research sheds light on the complex interplay of work insecurity and gambling behaviours. Ultimately, the findings will inform policy interventions and community support measures to address potential harms associated with sports betting.

Resilient Supply Chain Management – Investigating disruptions, risk mitigation, and adaptive strategies in global and regional supply chains.

Related publications:

• Ng, A.K.Y., Poo, M.C.P., Wang, T., Becker, A., Lau, Y.Y., Xu, T.Z. and Yang, Z., 2025. Dissecting climate adaptation strategies and planning of ports from different theoretical angles. Transport Economics and Management, 3, pp.46-56.

• Lau, Y.Y., Chen, Q., Poo, M.C.P., Ng, A.K. and Ying, C.C., 2024. Maritime transport resilience: A systematic literature review on the current state of the art, research agenda and future research directions. Ocean & Coastal Management, 251, 107086.

• Poo, M.C.P., Lau, Y.Y., Yang, Z., 2024. Vulnerability analysis of cruise shipping in ASEAN countries facing COVID-19 pandemic. Ocean & Coastal Management, 248, 106919.

• Poo, M.C.P. and Yang, Z., 2024. Optimising the resilience of shipping networks to climate vulnerability. Maritime Policy & Management, 51(1), pp.15-34.

• Poo, M.C.P., Yang, Z., Lau, Y.Y. and Jarumaneeroj, P., 2024. Assessing the impact of Arctic shipping routes on the global container shipping network’s connectivity. Polar Geography, 47(3), pp.219-239.

• Poo, M.C.P., Zhang, W., Kamalian, L., Wang, T., Lau, Y.Y. and Xu, T.Z., 2024. Resilience of Chinese Ports to Tropical Cyclones: Operational Efficiency and Strategic Importance. Climate, 12(12), 214.

• Wang, T., Ding, Z., Poo, M.C.P. and Lau, Y.Y., 2024. Research on port risk assessment based on various meteorological disasters. Urban Science, 8(2), 51.

• Wang, T., Feng, H., Poo, M.C.P. and Lau, Y.Y., 2024. Analysis of the network efficiency of Chinese ports in global shipping under the impacts of typhoons. Sustainability, 16(8), 3190.

• Wang, T., Poo, M.C.P., Ng, A.K.Y, Yang, Z., 2023. Adapting to the impacts posed by climate change: Applying Climate Change Risk Indicator (CCRI) framework in a multi-modal transport system. Sustainability, 15(10), 8190.

• Poo, M.C.P., Yang, Z., Dimitriu, D. and Qu, Z., 2021. An advanced climate resilience indicator framework for airports: A UK case study. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 101, 103099.

• Poo, M.C.P., Yang, Z., Dimitriu, D., Qu, Z., Jin, Z. and Feng, X., 2021. Climate Change Risk Indicators (CCRI) for seaports in the United Kingdom. Ocean & Coastal Management, 205, 105580.

Technology Innovation in Business Management – Exploring HRM, accounting, and digital transformation in business operations.

Related publications:

• Poo, M.C.P., Lau, Y.Y., Qi, B. and Pun, C.F.K., 2024. Sustainable ground transportation and the e-commerce revolution: Innovations and challenges at the intersection. Encyclopedia, 4(1), pp.201-214.

• Ren, Y., Chen, Q., Lau, Y.Y., Dulebenets, M.A., Li, M., Li, B., Ching-Pong Poo, M. and Zhang, P., 2024. An improved migratory birds optimization algorithm for closed-loop supply chain network planning in a fuzzy environment. PloS One, 19(6), e0306294.

• Siddique, M. and Islam, M.R., 2023. Relational coordination among service providers: Impact of HPWS on functional and unit-level banking performance. International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (IJSDS), 14(1), pp.1-17.

• Poo, M.C.P. and Yip, T.L., 2019. An optimisation model for container inventory management. Annals of Operations Research, 273(1), pp.433-453.

Business Sustainability – Promoting green logistics, sustainable business models, and ESG frameworks.

Related publications:

• Wahab, M., Khan, M.A., Siddique, M. and Hasan, F., 2025. Investigating pension choice factors among the faculty of public sector universities in Pakistan. International Journal of Emerging Markets, 20(1), pp.26-53.

• Qi, B., McCauley, E., Baxter, K., Poo, M.C.P. and Lau, Y.Y., 2025. A manufacturing industry perspective on pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. Businesses, 5(1), 8.

• Poo, M.C.P., Strain, M., Adebiyi, I. and Qi, B., 2025. COVID-19’s Financial impact on UK football clubs. Encyclopedia, 5(1), 17.

• Bashynska, I., Malynovska, Y., Kolinko, N., Bielialov, T., Järvis, M., Kovalska, K. and Saiensus, M., 2024. Performance assessment of sustainable leadership of enterprise’s circular economy-driven innovative activities. Sustainability, 16(2), 558.

• Lau, Y.Y., Kanrak, M., Poo, M.P. and Yang, Z., 2024. Analysis of the ferry service network in Hong Kong. Island Studies Journal, 19(2). https://doi.org/10.24043/001c.125990

• Wong, E.Y.C., Ho, D.C.K., So, S. and Poo, M.C.P., 2022. Modelling beverage supply chain product carbon footprint of beverage product. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 29(1), pp.175-188.

• Yang, Z, Poo, M.C.P., Galatioto, F., Dimitriu, D., Qu, Z., Rushton, C., Lee, P.T., Guan, B. and Woodward, N., 2020. Key Green Performance Indicators (KGPIs) for vehicle cleanliness evaluation: A buyer choice. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 87, 102505.

Related Education – Enhancing business and management education through innovative teaching and learning methods.

Related publications:

• Shoaib, S., Siddique, M. and Younis, S., 2024. Ethical dilemmas: A perspective from Pakistani higher education institutions. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 18(3), pp.90-110.

• Poo, M.C.P., Lau, Y.Y., Chen, Q., 2023. Are virtual laboratories and remote laboratories enhancing the quality of sustainability education during the pandemic? Education Science, 13(11), 1110.

• Poo, M.C.P. and Qi, B., 2023. Review on the applications of AI in laboratory experiments in supply chain management education. 2023 4th International Conference on Computers and Artificial Intelligence Technology (CAIT), 13-15 December 2023, Macau. IEEE, pp.110-114.

• Albarghouthi, M., Qi, B., Wang, C. and Abbad, M., 2020. ERP adoption and acceptance in Saudi Arabia higher education: A conceptual model development. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(15), pp.110-120.