Logistics and Operations Management

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  • University/Institute Name Cardiff University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Studentship
  • Application deadlineExpired

Position Details (PhD Program)

Logistics and Operations Management is a research area at Cardiff University, within which you can focus your studies as part of our Business Studies PhD programme.

The Logistics and Operations Management Logistics and Operations Management research area from Cardiff University Cardiff University , aim to be the world’s leading interdisciplinary teams of academics in advancing knowledge, theory and practice in logistics and operations management.

The section comprises four distinct research groupings undertaking both specific and common research projects. The four groups are

  • the Lean Enterprise Research Centre
  • the Logistics Systems Dynamics Group
  • the Centre for Automotive Industry Research
  • the Transport and Shipping Research Group.

Distinctive features

  • The section performs world class supply chain research, and has an established reputation for excellence in logistics and operations modelling and simulation, together with a long tradition of original research in shipping, transport and ports, and sustainability.
  • Students may access travel funding from the section to attend conferences or workshops during the third year of the four-year programme.
  • The section runs a lively visiting speaker programme with both academics and practitioners of international standing.

Career Prospects 

The PhD programme will prepare you either for a career as a leading academic scholar or to excel in business practitioning or senior public policy decision making.

Particular research areas include:

  • Supply chain research: dynamics, management and marketing
  • Logistics modelling and simulation
  • Shipping, transport and logistics
  • Automotive industry economics and sustainability.

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

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