Professor Robert Mason

Professor in Logistics

: MasonRJ@cardiff.ac.uk
: +44 29208 75511
: Aberconway Building, Room Q46, Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3EU

Professor Robert Mason is the Head of Section of the Logistics and Operations Management (LOM) section and a Chair in Logistics at Cardiff Business School. The LOM section is arguably the largest grouping of academics in these disciplines in the UK with around 35 full time faculty.

In an academic career spanning 21 years, Robert has led/participated in a number of research programmes and published around 130 papers in many leading journals and conferences around two main themes, the provision of logistics and developing organisational process capabilities. He has also co-authored, with Barry Evans, three books which bring much of this work together: The Lean Supply Chain (2015 and updated 2019) and Marketing and Logistics Led Organisations (2017).

His research interests centre on how developments in technology are impacting on the provision of logistics, the optimisation of supply chain system processes which includes topics such as the integration of transport/logistics into national and international supply networks, the management of inter-organisational relationships (vertical and horizontal) and the organisation of enterprise to deliver customer value. He has a particular focus on the retail logistics sector. His PhD, entitled Collaborative Logistics Triads in Supply Chain Management, was awarded in 2009.

Robert's teaching profile focuses on logistics and supply chain management modules at postgraduate levels and he supervises a number of PhD students. His former PhD student, Dong-Wook Kwak, was awarded The James Cooper Cup from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport for best Phd in 2015. He has acted as both an Internal and External PhD Examiner, as the External Examiner for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Logistics and Management Programmes and as a course validator and assessor for Universities in the UK and internationally, notably in Greece and Oman.

2023

Zhang, Z., Demir, E., Mason, R. and Di Cairano-Gilfedder, C. 2023. Understanding freight drivers’ behavior and the impact on vehicles’ fuel consumption and CO2e emissions. Operational Research - An International Journal

2022

Wang, X., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Mason, R. 2022. Examining a client network development framework for a logistics service provider: a longitudinal case study. Industrial Marketing Management 102, pp. 514-526. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.02.012)

2021

Zhang, Z., Demir, E. and Mason, R. 2021. Green logistics and transportation: fuel consumption formula based on driver behaviour. Presented at: 22nd Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS 2021), Seoul, South Korea, 23-27 August 2021.
Purvis, L., Lahy, A., Mason, R. and Wilson, M. 2021. Distributed manufacturing as an opportunity for service growth in logistics firms. Supply Chain Management 26(3), pp. 307-322. (10.1108/SCM-03-2019-0096)

2020

Liu, H., Purvis, L., Mason, R. and Wells, P. 2020. Developing logistics value propositions: drawing Insights from a distributed manufacturing solution. Industrial Marketing Management 89, pp. 517-527. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2020.03.011)

2019

Hu, Q., Williams, S., Mason, R. and Found, P. 2019. Knowledge management in consultancy-involved process improvement projects: cases from Chinese SMEs. Production Planning and Control 30(10-12), pp. 866-880. (10.1080/09537287.2019.1582095)

2018

Kwak, D., Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Mason, R., Pettit, S. and Beresford, A. 2018. Risk interaction identification in international supply chain logistics: developing a holistic model. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 38(2), pp. 372-389. (10.1108/IJOPM-03-2016-0121)
Found, P., Lahy, A., Williams, S., Hu, Q. and Mason, R. 2018. Towards a theory of operational excellence. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 29(9-10), pp. 1012-1024. (10.1080/14783363.2018.1486544)
Kwak, D., Seo, Y. and Mason, R. 2018. Investigating the relationship between supply chain innovation, risk management capabilities and competitive advantage in global supply chains. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 38(1), pp. 2-21. (10.1108/IJOPM-06-2015-0390)

2017

Ma, W., Pettit, S., Mason, R. J. and Haider, J. 2017. Inter-organisational power: a structured review and implications for future research. Presented at: International Symposium on Logistics, Ljubliana, Slovenia, 9-12 July 2017.
Mason, R. J., Pettit, S. and Beresford, A. 2017. Port-centric logistics - the seaport versus inland location dilemma. In: Pettit, S. and Beresford, A. eds. Port Management - Cases in Port Geography, Operations and Policy. Kogan Page, pp. 470-485.

2016

Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Mason, R. and Found, P. 2016. The change of production systems through consultancy involved projects: a multiple case study in Chinese SMEs. Production Planning and Control 27(7-8), pp. 550-562. (10.1080/09537287.2016.1165303)
Wook, K. D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2016. The roles of corporate culture in the selection of effective risk management strategies. Presented at: Production and Operations Management, Orlando, FL, USA, May 2016.
Wook, K. D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2016. The role of organisational orientations in implementing effective risk management strategies for international logistics. Presented at: International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, Hamburg, 23 - 26 August 2016.

2015

Ma, W., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Haider, J. 2015. Understanding power relationships in Chinese hub seaports. Presented at: IFSPA Conference, Hong Kong, 3 November - 2 December 2015.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Piecyk, M., Mason, R. and Boenders, T. 2015. The longer and heavier vehicle debate: A review of empirical evidence from Germany. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 40, pp. 114-131. (10.1016/j.trd.2015.08.003)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Harris, I. and Mason, R. 2015. Horizontal logistics collaboration for enhanced supply chain performance: an international retail perspective. Supply Chain Management 20(6), pp. 631-647. (10.1108/SCM-06-2015-0218)
Mason, R. J. and Evans, B. 2015. The Lean supply chain: managing the challenge at Tesco. Kogan Page.
Wang, Y., Mason, R. J. and Zhou, W. 2015. The impact of information technologies on logistics service providers' operations - a case study. Presented at: 20th International Symposium on Logistics, Bologna, Italy, 5-8 July 2015.
Potter, A. T. and Mason, R. J. 2015. How has logistics come to exert such a key role in the performance of economies, society and policy making in the 21st century?. In: Daniels, P. W. and Bryson, J. R. eds. Handbook of Service Business. Research Handbooks in Business and Management Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp. 333-348.
Mason, R., Pettit, S. J. and Beresford, A. 2015. A case study approach to port centric logistics: the sea port versus inland location dilemma. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Conference, Derby, 9 11 September 2015.
Hu, Q., Mason, R. J., Williams, S. J. and Found, P. 2015. Lean implementation within SMEs: a literature review. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 26(7), pp. 980-1012. (10.1108/JMTM-02-2014-0013)
Mason, R., Purvis, L., Lahy, A. and Wilson, M. 2015. Overcoming the challenges of being innovative in outsourced logistics provision. Presented at: 20th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2015), Bologna, Italy, 5-8 July 2015.

2014

Tacken, J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Mason, R. 2014. Examining CO2e reduction within the German logistics sector. International Journal of Logistics Management 25(1), pp. 54-84. (10.1108/IJLM-09-2011-0073)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A., Harris, I., Mason, R. J. and Syntetos, A. 2014. A horizontal logistics collaboration framework from a holistic supply chain perspective. Presented at: 19th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, Austria, 24-28 February 2014.
Hu, Q., Found, P., Williams, S. J. and Mason, R. J. 2014. The role of consultants in organizational learning. Journal of Management Policy and Practice 15(4), pp. 29-39.
Kwak, D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J. and Mason, R. J. 2014. Risk management strategies in international logistics. Presented at: 19th Logistics Research Network Conference, Huddersfield, 5 - 7 September 2015.
Purvis, L., Mason, R., Lahy, A. and Wilson, M. 2014. Logistics innovation solutions for re-distributed manufacturing. Presented at: 18th Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium, Cambridge, UK, September,2014.

2013

Ma, W., Pettit, S., Mason, R. and Haider, J. 2013. Power research in supply chains: a review. Presented at: 18th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2013), Vienna, Austria, 7-10 July 2013.
Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2013. The role of consultants in organisational learning. Presented at: Production and Operations Society Annual Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 3-6 May 2013.
Mason, R. J. and Nair, R. V. 2013. Strategic flexibility capabilities in the container liner shipping sector. Production Planning & Control 24(7), pp. 640-651. (10.1080/09537287.2012.659873)
Xu, J., Notteboom, T., Mason, R. J. and Nair, R. V. 2013. Supply-side strategic flexibility capabilities in container liner shipping. International Journal of Logistics Management 24(1), pp. 22-48.
Mason, R. J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A., Harris, I. and Syntetos, A. 2013. Evaluating the feasibility of horizontal coordination in horizontal collaboration in international logistics networks: a grocery retail perspective. Presented at: International Symposium on Logistics, Vienna, Austria, 7-10 July 2013.

2012

Kwak, D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2012. Risks in International Multimodal Logistics: Focus Group Research. Presented at: 2012 International Association of Maritime Economists Conference (IAME 2012 Taipei), Taipei, Taiwan, 6-8 September 2012.
Nair, R. V., Xu, J. and Mason, R. J. 2012. Delivery schedule integrity in international container liner shipping services. Presented at: International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference 2012, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-8 September 2012.
Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Found, P. and Mason, R. J. 2012. Learning and continuous improvement: Is there a link?. Presented at: British Academy of Management Conference, Cardiff, Wales, 11-13 September 2012.
Lynch, J., Mason, R. J., Beresford, A. K. C. and Found, P. 2012. An examination of the role for Business Orientation in an uncertain business environment. International Journal of Production Economics 137(1), pp. 145-156. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.11.004)
Nair, R. V., Xu, J. and Mason, R. J. 2012. Delivery schedule reliability in the international container liner shipping service: implications for research. Presented at: The International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports - IFSPA 2012, Hong Kong, China, 27-30 May 2012.
Hu, Q., Found, P., Williams, S. J. and Mason, R. J. 2012. The connection between organizational learning and Lean production. Presented at: POMS 23rd Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 20-23 April 2012.
Evans, B. K. P., Mason, R., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Bernon, M. 2012. The future of supermarkets. Lean Management Journal 21(8)

2011

Tacken, J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Mason, R. J. 2011. Environmental measurement and standards applied by German logistics providers. Presented at: Logistics Research Network 2011: Smarter logistics: innovation for efficiency, performance and austerity, Southampton, UK, September 2011.
Tacken, J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Mason, R. J. 2011. Decarbonisation initiatives applied within the German logistics sector. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011), Berlin, Germany, 10-13 July 2011.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J., De Swart, A. and Robinson, A. 2011. Logistics triad collaboration as an enabler of uncertainty reduction: a FMCG longitudinal study. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011), Berlin, Germany, 10-13 July 2011.
Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2011. Lean implementation within SMEs: A literature review. Presented at: EurOMA, Cambridge, UK, 1st-6th July 2011.
Evans, B. K. P. and Mason, R. J. 2011. Exploring how to sustain business process improvement gains in complex operations. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011), Berlin, Germany, 10-13 July 2011.
Hu, Q., Williams, S., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2011. Lean implementation within SMEs. Presented at: EurOMA 18th Annual Conference, Cambridge, England, 3-6 July 2011.

2010

Mason, R. J., Bernon, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2010. Exploring disconnects between carbon mitigation initiatives and strategies. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2010, Harrogate, UK, 8-10 September 2010.
Mason, R. J. and Nair, R. V. 2010. Strategic flexibility capabilities in the container liner shipping sector. Presented at: 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 4-7 July 2010.
Lynch, J., Beresford, A. K. C., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2010. Problems and challenges facing a market orientated supply chain approach. Presented at: 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 4-7 July 2010Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010). Nottingham: Nottingham Business School pp. 67-74.
Lynch, J., Found, P., Beresford, A. K. C. and Mason, R. J. 2010. Rethinking strategic orientations to manage contemporary supply chains, as applied to the UK touring caravan industry. Presented at: 21st Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS 2010), Vancouver, 7-10 May 2010Proceeding of the 21st Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society POMS Vancouver 7-10 May 2010.
Mason, R. J., Pekkarinen, S., Eyers, D. R. and Juga, J. 2010. Can modularity enhance horizontal coordination of logistics service providers within modular production network?. Presented at: 15th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, Harrogate, UK, 8-10 September 2010.

2009

Mason, R. J., Evans, B. K. P. and Zokaei, K. 2009. Developing a new method for measuring cycle time in grocery supply chains. Presented at: Proceedings of 14th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, Cardiff, UK, 9-11th September 2009. pp. 929-933.
Mason, R. J. and Purvis, L. 2009. Exploring the challenges surrounding the management of triadic inter-organisational relationships in supply networks. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2009, Cardiff, UK, 9-11 September 2009.
Mason, R. J., Evans, B. K. P. and Zokaei, K. 2009. Developing a new method for measuring cycle time in grocery supply chains. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2009, Cardiff, UK, 9-11 September 2009.
Mason, R. J. 2009. The evolving domain and definition of business logistics. Presented at: Nordic Logistics Research Network (NOFOMA) Conference 2009, Jönköping, Sweden, 11-12 June 2009.
Mason, R. J. 2009. Collaborative logistics triads in supply chain management.. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Lynch, J., Mason, R. J., Beresford, A. K. C. and Found, P. 2009. An exploration of the supply chain design and organisation of the UK caravan manufacturing industry. Presented at: 14th International Symposium on Logistics : Global supply chains and inter-firm networks, Istanbul, Turkey, 5-8 July 2009Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2009) Global supply chains and inter-firm networks Istanbul, Turkey 5-8 July 2009. Nottingham: Nottingham University Business School pp. 538-546.

2008

Mason, R. J., Nieuwenhuis, P. A. H. F. and Simons, D. W. 2008. Lean and green supply chain mapping: adapting a lean management tool to the needs of industrial ecology. Journal of Industrial Ecology 5(4), pp. 302-324. (10.1504/PIE.2008.021921)
Wang, Y., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Naim, M. M. 2008. Aligning transport performance measures with customised retail logistics: a structured method and its application. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 11(6), pp. 457-473. (10.1080/13675560802141721)
Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2008. Mass customised distribution. International Journal of Production Economics 114(1), pp. 71-83. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2007.09.013)
Mason, R. J., Naim, M. M., Potter, A. T. and Wang, Y. 2008. Transport in supply chain networks. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School.

2007

Evans, B. K. P., Mason, R. J., Zokaei, K. and Hines, P. 2007. Supply chain management: a convenience factory. Presented at: Global Supply Chains: Developing Skills, Capabilities and Networks, Kingston Upon Hull, 5-7 September 2007Global Supply Chains: Developing Skills, Capabilities and Networks. Proceedings of the Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2007. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport pp. 233-239.
Mason, R. J., Lalwani, C. S. and Boughton, R. 2007. Combining Vertical and Horizontal Collaboration for Transport Optimisation.. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12(3), pp. 187-199. (10.1108/13598540710742509)
Davies, I., Mason, R. J. and Lawlani, C. S. 2007. Assessing the Impact of ICT on UK General Haulage Companies.. International Journal of Production Economics 106(1), pp. 12-27. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.04.007)
Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2007. Analysis of factory gate pricing in the UK grocery supply chain. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 35(10), pp. 821-834. (10.1108/09590550710820694)
Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2007. Fourth party logistics: what, why, how. Presented at: 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007), Budapest, Hungary, 8-10 July 2007 Presented at Pawar, K., Lalwani, C. and Muffatto, M. eds.Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007). Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, University of Nottingham Business School pp. 565-572.
Mason, R. J., Potter, A. T., Naim, M. M. and Aryee, G. 2007. Aligning relationship goals and measures within a logistics triad. Presented at: 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007), Budapest, Hungary, 8-10 July 2007 Presented at Pawar, K., Lalwani, C. and Muffatto, M. eds.Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007). Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, University of Nottingham Business School pp. 17-24.

2006

Naim, M. M., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Bateman, N. A. 2006. The role of transport flexibility in logistics provision. The International Journal of Logistics Management 17(3), pp. 297-311. (10.1108/09574090610717491)
Wang, Y., Potter, A. T. and Mason, R. J. 2006. Aligning transport performance measures for customised logistics. Presented at: 14th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, Austria, 20-26 February 2006.
Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2006. Transport integration tools for supply chain management. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 9(1), pp. 57-74. (10.1080/13675560500534599)
Naim, M. M., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Bateman, N. 2006. The flexibility of transport operations. Presented at: 13th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Glasgow, UK, 18-21 June 2006.
Aryee, G., Mason, R. J. and Sarana, M. 2006. Exploring the cultural and trust aspects of business relationships for supply chain performance. Presented at: 13th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Glasgow, UK, 18-21 June 2006.
Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2006. Mass customised distribution. Presented at: 11th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2006), Beijing, China, 9-11 July 2006.
Sarana, M. and Mason, R. J. 2006. The alignment of collaboration and the importance of integrated performance measurement. Presented at: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, online, 3-14 July 2006 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, 3-14 July 2006. Oxford: Elsevier pp. 45-51.

2005

Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2005. Alternative models for collaboration in transport optimisation management. Presented at: 10th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2005), Lisbon, Portugal, 3-5 July 2005.
Pettit, S. J., Potter, A. T., Beresford, A. K. C. and Mason, R. J. 2005. Evaluating the impact of the road transport directive on UK supply chains. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference, Plymouth, UK, 7-9 September 2005.
Beresford, A. K. C., Mason, R. J., Pettit, S. J. and Potter, A. T. 2005. The potential for developing a London Gateway logistics and business park. Technical Report.

2004

Davies, I., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2004. An evaluation of the use of freight exchanges in general haulage. Presented at: 9th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2004), Bangalore, India, 11-14 July 2004 Presented at Pawar, K. ed.Logistics and Global Outsourcing: Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Logistics, Bangalore, India, 11th - 14th July 2004. Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise pp. 385-391.
Simons, D. W., Mason, R. J. and Gardner, B. M. 2004. Overall Vehicle Effectiveness. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 7(2), pp. 119-135. (10.1080/13675560410001670233)
Bateman, N. and Mason, R. J. 2004. Carton damage in the supply chain – a spring board for co-operation. Presented at: 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Stockholm, Sweden, 13–16 June 2004.
Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J., Naim, M. M. and lawlani, C. S. 2004. The evolution towards an integrated steel supply chain: A case study from the UK.. International Journal of Production Economics 89(2), pp. 207-216. (10.1016/S0925-5273(02)00449-8)
Mason, R. J., Bateman, N. and Wood, G. 2004. Damaged goods, damaged reputations. ECR Journal 4(2), pp. 36-40.
Lalwani, C. et al. eds. 2004. Transport in supply chains. Cardiff: Logistics and Operations Management Section, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.
Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2004. Integrating transportation into the supply chain to improve supply chain performance. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2004, Dublin, Ireland, 9-10 September 2004.

2003

Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2003. Assessing the impact of business to business e-commerce on freight transport. Presented at: 8th Logistics Research Network Conference, London, UK, 10-12 September 2003 Presented at Menachof, D. A. ed.Logistics Research Network 2003 Conference Proceedings: Enhancing Global Trade through Supply Chain Solutions, London, UK, 10-12 September 2003. Corby: Institute of Logistics and Transport pp. 331-338.
Simons, D. W. and Mason, R. J. 2003. Lean and Green Thinking - Doing More with Less. ECR Journal 3(1), pp. 84-91.
Guan, T. S., Mason, R. J. and Disney, S. M. 2003. MOVE: Modified Overall Vehicle Effectiveness. Presented at: 8th International Symposium of Logistics, Seville, Spain, 6-8 July 2003.

2002

Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J., Naim, M. M. and Lalwani, C. 2002. The evolution towards an integrated steel supply chain. Presented at: 12th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Igls, Austria, 18-22 Feb 2002.
Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2002. Performance measurement in the supply chain for sustainable distribution. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2002, Birmingham, UK, 5-6 September 2002 Presented at Ireland, P. ed.Proceedings of the Logistics Research Network Conference. Logistics Research Network Conference Proceedings Birmingham, UK: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport pp. 343-350.
Mason, R. J., Potter, A. T. and Lalwani, C. 2002. Trends in ICT and their impact on grocery supply chains. Presented at: 7th International Symposium on Logistics, Melbourne, Australia, 14 - 17 July 2002.
Simons, D. W. and Mason, R. J. 2002. Environmental and transport supply chain evaluation with sustainable value stream mapping. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2002, Birmingham, UK, 5-6 September 2002.
Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2002. Overall vehicle effectiveness. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2002, Birmingham, UK, 5-6 September 2002.

2001

Mason, R. J., Simons, D. W. and Gardner, B. M. 2001. Translating the overall equipment effectiveness from the lean manufacturing paradigm to the road freight transport industry. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2001, Edinburgh, UK, 13-14 September 2001.

Research interests

the optimisation of supply chain system processes including:
- the integration of transport/logistics into national and international supply networks;
- the management of inter-organisational relationships (vertical and horizontal);
- the organisation of enterprise to deliver customer value.
Robert covers many industries but has a particular focus on the retail logistics sector.

PhD supervision research interests

Applications of lean principles
E-commerce
Freight transport
Home shopping
Impact of e-commerce on supply chains
Lean logistics
Logistics and transport management
Logistics business relationships
Supply chain collaboration
Supply chain management
Sustainable distribution

Teaching commitments

Postgraduate - Logistics and it's Provision
Supervising MSc dissertation students and MBA Business project students
Supervising several doctoral students

Qualifications

2009 PhD (Cardiff University) Title: 'Collaborative Logistics Triads in Supply Chain Management'
2000 MBA (Distinction), Cardiff Business School. Dissertation title: 'The Impact of E-commerce on the UK Grocery Industry'
2000 Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing

Editorial work

International Journal of Production Economics - special issue editor

Honours and awards

Best Cardiff Business School Dissertation Supervisor (2012)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) Wales - National Transport Award Winner (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013)

Professional memberships

British Academy of Management (BAM)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Working at the forefront of procurement practice

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Leaders in research, innovation and engagement

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