Leadership & Vision
Bridging engineering precision with business strategy to transform global supply chains.
Dr. Ahmed Zainul Abideen
PhD, CMILT, MCIPS
Director – Defteriq Technologies Pvt Ltd
A Supply Chain & Logistics Transformation Expert
Dr. Ahmed Zainul Abideen is a supply chain and logistics professional with over 12 years of international experience across strategy, operations optimization, modelling, and decision analytics. He specializes in helping organizations design, analyze, and transform complex supply chain systems using simulation-driven and data-led approaches.
Holding a PhD in Industrial Engineering & Technology Management, Dr. Ahmed has deep expertise in supply chain modelling and simulation. He has worked extensively across Malaysia, the GCC, and international research–industry ecosystems.
Previously a Post Doctoral Scientist associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Global Scale Network for Logistics, he has worked on industry-linked projects with global giants like Procter & Gamble (P&G), supporting advanced supply chain analysis and retail modelling.
"Dr. Ahmed is known for his ability to translate complex operational challenges into clear models, actionable insights, and measurable performance improvements."
Professional & Academic Strengths
P Professional Strengths
- End-to-end supply chain mapping and diagnostics
- Warehouse layout planning and optimization
- Scenario modelling and what-if analysis
- Digital twin and discrete-event simulation
- Lean logistics & efficiency improvement
A Academic & Research
- Simulation & modelling for complex systems
- High-impact research & funded projects
- Curriculum design & academic QA leadership
- Industry-integrated teaching approach