Professor Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues
(he/him)

PhD MEng DRes Cert HE

: Available for postgraduate supervision

Teams and roles for Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues

Head of the Logistics and Operations Management Section
Professor in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Cardiff Business School

Dr Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues is a Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain Management and acts as the Head of the Logistics & Operations Management Section at Cardiff Business School (Cardiff University). Vasco is also the Chair of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport-sponsored Logistics Research Network Forum.

Vasco is a highly active supply chain and logistics professional that has an established track record on leading applied research projects and working closely with organisations within the UK retail, food and drinks, and European logistics sectors.

Vasco have held principal investigator roles in multiple research projects, including the Co-operation for Growth Project (Co-growth), innovation Lean Effectiveness Green Operations (iLEGO), food waste research projects funded by Ocado and GiroZero, bringing to Cardiff University combined external funds of £3.5 million since 2018 from UK BEIS/FCDO, Innovate UK, the Engineering Physical Science Research Council, WEFO, Welsh Government and Ocado.

Vasco recently led the development of an executive education training course in supply chain and logistics excellence delivered to Ocado.

Vasco publishes actively in principal international academic journals and holds other external academic leadership roles, i.e., editorial board member of Resources Conservation and Recycling, and visiting professorships in Universidad del Desarrollo and Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso (Chile) and Universidad de Queensland (Australia).

Date
Type

2016

Nikolopoulos, K. et al., 2016. Supply chain risk mitigation for disaster relief? Anticipating earthquakes through statistical time and geographical aggregation. Presented at: International Congress on Logistics and SCM Systems Bali 27 - 29 July 2016.
Pettit, S. J. et al. 2016. Earthquake and tsunami forecasting for humanitarian aid prepositioning. Presented at: 5th World Conference on Production and Operations Management Havana, Cuba 6 - 10 September 2016.
Wook, K. D. et al., 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.
Wook, K. D. et al., 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.

2015

Sanchez Rodrigues, V. et al. 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)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. et al. 2015. UK supply chain carbon mitigation strategies using alternative ports and multimodal freight transport operations. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 78 , pp.40-56. (10.1016/j.tre.2014.12.013)
Harris, I. et al. 2015. Carbon footprint and sulphate emissions for international wine distribution using alternative packaging scenarios. Presented at: IFSPA Conference Hong Kong, China 30 November 2015- 3 December 2015.
Lu, H. et al. 2015. Informal relationships and their impacts on supply chain management. Presented at: 20th International Symposium on Logistics Bologna, Italy 5-8 July 2015. Proceedings of the 20th International Symposium on Logistics, Bologna, 5th - 8th July. , pp.195-202.
Lu, H. et al., 2015. Informal relationships in supply chains: A systematic review of literature. Presented at: 24th IPSERA Conference Amsterdam 29 March-1 April 2015.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. et al. 2015. Towards mitigating climate change and traffic congestion in the UK - the role of ports in the next two decades. Presented at: Westminster Environment, Energy and Transport Forum Conference Westminster September 2015.
Theocharis, D. et al. 2015. An assessment of the potential feasibility for oil transport using the Arctic northern sea route compared to the Suez Canal. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Conference Derby 9 - 11 September 2015.
Wang, Y. , Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Evans, L. 2015. The use of ICT in road freight transport for CO2 reduction - an exploratory study of UK’s grocery retail industry. International Journal of Logistics Management 26 (1), pp.2-29. (10.1108/IJLM-02-2013-0021)
Yang, Z. et al., 2015. Modelling risk based cost analysis of port adaptation measures to climate change. Presented at: International Conference of Asian Logistics Roundtable Taipei, Taiwan 31 August - 1 September 2015.

2014

Sanchez Rodrigues, V. et al. 2014. Assessing the cost and CO2e impacts of rerouteing UK import containers. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice 61 , pp.53-67. (10.1016/j.tra.2013.12.002)
Bimaganbetov, T. et al., 2014. Multimodal Transport Solutions for Grain Exports from Kazakhstan. Presented at: International Association of Maritime Economists Conference Norfolk, VA, USA 16-18 July 2014.
Harris, I. et al. 2014. Horizontal logistics collaboration in the retail sector: myth or reality?. Presented at: LRN Annual Conference and PhD Workshop 2014 Huddersfield, England 3-5 September 2014.
Pettit, S. J. , Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Beresford, A. K. C. 2014. An economic assessment of sea and pipeline transport of natural gas between the Russian Federation and South Korea. Presented at: International Association of Maritime Economists Conference Norfolk, Virginia, USA 15-18 July 2014.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2014. Developing ‘extra distance’ as a measure for the evaluation of road freight transport performance. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 63 (7), pp.822-840. (10.1108/IJPPM-05-2013-0091)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 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.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2014. UK supply chain carbon mitigation strategies using alternative ports and multimodal freight transport operations. Presented at: LRN Annual Conference and PhD Workshop 2014 Huddersfield, England 3-5 September 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)

2013

Mason, R. J. et al. 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.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Potter, A. T. 2013. A comparison of FMCG logistics operations in the UK and South Africa. European Business Review 25 (4), pp.351-364. (10.1108/EBR-02-2013-0014)

2012

Evans, B. K. P. et al. 2012. The future of supermarkets. Lean Management Journal 21 (8)
Harris, I. et al. 2012. Restructuring road freight transport networks within supply chains. In: McKinnon, A. et al., Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics. Kogan Page. , pp.103-128.
Kwak, D. et al. 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.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. et al. 2012. The EU emissions trading scheme and the carbon intensity of supply chains: a UK grocery retail perspective. Presented at: 4th World Production and Operations Management Conference Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1-5 July 2012.

2011

Naim, M. M. et al. 2011. 'Base' and ‘surge’ strategies for controlling environmental and economic costs in logistic triads. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011) Berlin, Germany 10-13 July 2011. , pp.503-511.
Pettit, S. J. et al. 2011. Assessing the economic and environmental costs and benefits of redirecting UK import containers. Presented at: IAME 2011 Santiago, Chile 25-28 October 2011.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2011. Uncertainties affecting the economic and environmental performance of freight transport operations. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 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.
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.
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.

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.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. et al. 2010. Assessing the application of focus groups as a method for collecting data in logistics. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 13 (1), pp.75-94. (10.1080/13675560903224970)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. , Naim, M. M. and Potter, A. T. 2010. Evaluating the causes of uncertainty in logistics operations. International Journal of Logistics Management 21 (1), pp.45-64. (10.1108/09574091011042179)
Harris, I. et al. 2010. Restructuring of logistics systems and supply chains. In: McKinnon, A. et al., Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics. London: Kogan Page Limited. , pp.101-123.
Pettit, S. J. et al. 2010. Estimating the economic and environmental costs of redirecting UK import containers. Presented at: 15th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference Harrogate, UK 8-10 September 2010.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2010. Measuring the time and distance impact of transport uncertainty: a FMCG case study. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2010 Harrogate, UK 8-10 September 2010.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. , Potter, A. T. and Naim, M. M. 2010. The impact of logistics uncertainty on sustainable transport operations. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 40 (1/2), pp.61-83. (10.1108/09600031011018046)

2009

Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2009. Defining ‘extra distance’ as a measure to evaluate road transport performance. Presented at: Global supply chains and inter-firm networks Istanbul, Turkey 5 - 8 July 2009. Published in: Pawar, K. S. and Lalwani, C. S. eds. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Logistics (14th ISL), Istanbul, Turkey, 5-8 July 2009. Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, Nottingham University Business School. , pp.680-687.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2009. Diagnosis of ‘extra distance’ in the UK FMCG primary transport sector. Presented at: 14th Logistics Research Network Cardiff, UK 9-11 Sept 2009. Proceedings of the 14th Logistics Research Network, Cardiff, UK, 9-11 September 2009. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK). , pp.856-862.
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2009. Diagnosis of ‘extra distance’ in the South Africa FMCG retail sector. Presented at: 20th International Conference on Production Research Shanghai, China 2-6 August 2009. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Production Research, Shanghai, China, 2-6 August 2009. International Foundation for Production Research (IFPR)

2008

Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2008. Establishing a transport operation focused uncertainty model for the supply chain. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 38 (5), pp.388-411. (10.1108/09600030810882807)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2008. Assessing the application of the focus groups method in logistics. Presented at: British Academy of Management Conference Harrogate, UK, 9-11 September 2008. Proceedings of the British Academy of Management Conference, Harrogate, UK, 9-1 September 2008. British Academy of Management (BAM)
Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. , Potter, A. T. and Naim, M. M. 2008. A sectorial analysis of transport uncertainty within the logistics triad. Presented at: 20th NOFOMA Conference Helsinki, Finland 5-6 June 2008. 20th NOFOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 5-6 June 2008. NOFOMA

2007

Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. et al. 2007. Establishing a transport operation focussed uncertainty model for the supply chain. Presented at: 14th Euroma Conference Ankara, Turkey 17-20 Jun 2007. Published in: Acur, N. , Erkip, N. K. and Günes, E. D. eds. 14th Euroma Conference: managing operations in expanding Europe. EurOMA Conference Proceedings Ankara: Bilkent University. , pp.424-425.

2006

Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. , Aryee, G. and Potter, A. T. 2006. Triangulating different frameworks for the evaluation of supply chain performance. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Conference 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 6-8 September 2006.

PhD supervision interests

Sustainability and NetZero

Sustainable Supply Chains

Circular Supply Chains

Climate-resilient Food Supply Chain

Food Security, Sustainability and Supply Chain Resilience

NetZero Governmeny policy in Logistics and Freight Transport

Chair of the Logistics & Operations Management Section's PG programmes Exam Board

Teaching the MSc International Logistics module currently

Employment history

2024 - Head of the Logistics & Operations Management Section at Cardiff Business School
2022 - Chair of the CILT-sponsored Logistics Research Network Forum
2021 - Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Cardiff University
2019 - Reader in Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff University
2017 - Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff University
2011 - Lecturer in Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff University
2009 - Lecturer in International Logistics, University of Plymouth
2005 - Research Associate in Freight Transport, Cardiff University
1998 - 2003 - Supply Chain Improvement Projects manager > ERP project manufacturing and logistics team leader > Head of Manufacturing > Manufacturing manager, BIMBO Organisation, Latin America

Professional memberships

Logistics Research Network conference committee member

Academic positions

2017 - Senior lecturer in Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff University
2011 - Lecturer in Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff University
2009 - Lecturer in International Logistics, University of Plymouth
2005 - Research Associate in Freight Transport, Cardiff University

Committees and reviewing

Programme director of MSc Sustainable Supply Chain Management

I am interested in PhD supervision in the below topical research questions.

1) How can circular economy models enhance the sustainable performance of supply chains?

2) How can shared-economy models enable productivity, environmental performance and resilience of medium, small and micro enterprises?

3) How can food supply chains be better prepared and more responsive to black swam events such as the Ukraine War, COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis?

4) How can a food supply chain be designed and run for the purpose of minimising and mitigating the direct economic, environmental and social impacts of food waste?

5) How can carbon footprint be measured and minimised in logistics networks across road, rail and water transport modes?

I am also very keen to supervise PhD students that focus on areas such as sustainability in the context of supply chains and logistics, collaborative business models, circular economy and suppy chain risk management.