Research
Dr. Liliana Rivera’s research explores the intersection of digital transformation, sustainability, and human capital within logistics and supply chain management. Her work combines applied research with consulting experience to generate evidence-based strategies for private companies and public institutions, particularly in emerging markets.
Research Lines
Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Management
Studies how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, automation, and digital platforms reshape logistics operations, decision-making, and competitiveness.
Human Capital 4.0 and Talent Gaps in Logistics
Analyzes workforce skills and training gaps in the logistics sector, especially in Latin America. Proposes frameworks to align talent development with industry 4.0 needs.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Investigates climate-driven supply chain challenges, delivering sustainable solutions with emphasis on agri-food systems and rural competitiveness to foster resilience and inclusive growth.
Logistics Clusters and Industrial Agglomeration
Evaluates the economic and social impact of logistics clusters on firm collaboration, employment, and value creation, using multi-country case studies to optimize companies and government operations.
Active Projects
“Digitalization and Sustainability as Key Drivers of Competitive Supply Chains”
Funded by FAPA, Universidad de los Andes. This project analyzes how digital tools and sustainability strategies co-enable efficiency and resilience in supply chains.
“Human Capital Gaps in Logistics 4.0 in Colombia”
This research maps talent shortages and proposes strategies for workforce upskilling in response to the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.
Affiliations & Collaborations
Publication Venues
Publications
Academic Publications
- Rivera L., Gauthier-Umaña V., Chauhan C. 2024. Blockchain: An opportunity to improve supply chains in the wake of digitalization. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights (ISSN 2667-0968). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266709682400079X
- Rivera L., Moreno G. 2024. Trust as an Enhancer of Collaborative Value Creation: An Approach to Digital Supply Chain Collaboration in Developing Countries. Citizenship, Culture and Coexistence. (ISBN 9781032352718). https://www.routledge.com/Citizenship-Culture-and-Coexistence-Trends-and-Dynamics/Martinez-Poveda/p/book/9781032352718
- Rivera L., Ortiz N., Moreno G., Paez I. 2023. The Effect of Company Ownership on the Environmental Practices in the Supply Chain: An Empirical Approach. Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/16/12450
- Castañeda J.A., Zodzi A., Gonçalves P., and Rivera L. 2021. An analysis of CARE Zimbabwe’s emergency response process flow in the Masvingo Province through Lean Six Sigma tools. Production Planning & Control. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09537287.2020.1834131
- Patrucco A., Rivera L., Mejia C., Sheffi Y. 2021. Can you grow your supply chain without skills? The role of HRM for better SCM in Latin America. The International Journal of Logistics Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMM-11-2020-0426
- Cortés-Sánchez J.D., Rivera L., Carbonell K.B. 2021. Mission statements in universities: Readability and performance. European Research on Management and Business Economics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iedeen.2021.100183
- Sheffi Y., Saenz M.J., Rivera L., Gligor D. 2019. New forms of partnership: the role of logistics clusters in facilitating horizontal collaboration mechanism. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2019.1575797
- Cortés-Sánchez J.D., Rivera L. 2019. Mission statements and financial performance in Latin-American firms. Business: Theory and Practice. https://doi.org/10.3846/btp.2019.26
- Rivera L., Sheffi Y., Knoppen D. 2016. The process of agglomeration within logistics clusters and the impact of firm size on collaboration and value-added services. International Journal of Production Economics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.05.018
- Rivera L., Gligor D., Sheffi Y. 2016. The benefits of logistics clusters. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. 3: 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-10-2014-0243
- Rivera L., Sheffi Y., Welsch R. 2014. Logistics agglomeration in the US. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 59: 222–238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2013.11.009
- Van den Heuvel F.P., Rivera L., Van Donselaar K.H., De Jong A., Sheffi Y., De Langen P.W., Fransoo J.C. 2014. Relationship between freight accessibility and logistics employment in US counties. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 59: 91–105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2013.11.002
- Rivera L. 2007. Comercio de fauna en Colombia e información oculta: nuevos retos en la regulación para su uso sostenible. Desarrollo y Sociedad. 60: 47–91. https://doi.org/10.13043/dys.60.2
Books
- Páez, L., Sanabria, M., Gauthier, V., Mendez, R., and Rivera, L. Eds. 2022. Transformación Digital en las Organizaciones. Editorial Universidad del Rosario. ISBN 9789587848342. https://editorial.urosario.edu.co/catalog/product/view/id/6982/s/gdptranformacion-digital-en-las-organizaciones-9789587848342-62763eafda125/
Book Chapters
- Rivera L., Moreno G. (2024). Trust as an Enhancer of Collaborative Value Creation: An Approach to Digital Supply Chain Collaboration in Developing Countries. In: Citizenship, Culture and Coexistence (ISBN 9781032352718), pp. 41–61. Taylor & Francis Group. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003326520-3/…
- Rivera L., Daza H.D., Moreno G. (2022). Transformación digital en logística y gestión de la cadena de suministro. En: Transformación Digital en las Organizaciones, Páez, L., Sanabria, M., Gauthier, V., Mendez, R., Rivera, L. (Eds.). Editorial Universidad del Rosario, pp. 145–159. ISBN 9789587848342. https://editorial.urosario.edu.co/catalog/product/view/id/6982/…
- Rivera L., Sheffi Y. (2017). The Evolution of Logistics Clusters. In: Routledge Companion for Production and Operations Management (POM), Starr M., Gupta S. (Eds.). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315680783-16/…
- Rivera L., Sheffi Y. (2012). Panama Canal Update. In: Supply Chain Safety Management: Security and Robustness in Logistics, M. Essig, M. Hulsman, E. Maria-Kern, S. Klein-Schmeink (Eds.). Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, pp. 213–217. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30221-7
Other Publications
- Rivera L., Moreno G., Salamanca B., Torralba D., Vargas L., Rodríguez S. (2021). Brechas de capital humano en el sector de logística 4.0 en Bogotá y Liliana Rivera. Documentos de Desarrollo PNUD – Colombia. PNUD. https://www.undp.org/es/colombia/PUBLICATIONS/brechas-de-capital-humano-en-el-sector-de-logistica-40-en-bogota-y-colombia
- Rivera L. (2015). Free Trade Zones and Logistics. World Free Zones Bulletin. World Free Zones Organization, 2: 8–13. https://www.worldfzo.org/Portals/0/OpenContent/Files/446/World_FZO_Bulletin02.pdf
- Rivera L., Sheffi Y. (2012). Logistics clusters in the US: an empirical study. MIT CTL Research Paper. CTL/1-A-12, January 2012.
- Rivera L., Sheffi Y. (2011). Logistics: Shipping on the Panama Canal. In: Americas Quarterly. Spring 2011, Vol. 5 Issue 2, 117. https://www.americasquarterly.org/node/2455
- Muñoz D., Rivera L. (2010). Panama Development and its impact in the Latin American Port System. June 2010. MIT-MLOG/SCM White Paper. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/6183
- Ambiental del Entorno del Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado. Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá: Centro Hábitat Urbano. http://hdl.handle.net/11520/3116
- Macias L.F., Uribe A., Rivera L., Rozo M., Montoya J., Cano J.A. (2006). Evaluación de los Impactos Ambientales y Capacidad Institucional Frente al Libre Comercio en la Región Andina. Organización de los Estados Americanos (OAS), Departamento de Desarrollo Sostenible.