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Oluwafunmilayo Janet Esan is an emerging researcher at the intersection of operations management, supply chain optimization, and intelligent automation. Her work focuses on the strategic integration of transformative technologies — including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain — into procurement and distribution systems, with a consistent emphasis on driving operational excellence and cost efficiency. Esan's most recognized contributions include her comprehensive frameworks for deploying Lean Six Sigma alongside RPA in high-volume distribution environments, and her pioneering exploration of Blockchain-RPA integration for supplier risk management, each garnering 4 citations. Her conceptual model examining AI's role in Business Process Automation further demonstrates her ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical organizational applications. Her 2022 work on "Procurement 4.0" reflects her forward-thinking approach, anticipating how converging technologies reshape supplier relationships at a fundamental level. Collectively accumulating 14 citations across just two years of publishing, Esan's research trajectory signals a productive scholarly voice in digital transformation and smart supply chain management. Her work offers valuable insights for organizations navigating the complexities of modern global supply chains, making her a noteworthy figure for students and practitioners in operations and technology management.