Dr Mike Simpson

PhD, MBA, MSc, Dip.M MCIM.

Management School

Senior Lecturer in Management Sciences

m.simpson@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 3450

Room B062, Sheffield University Management School

Full contact details

Dr Mike Simpson
Management School
Room B062
Sheffield University Management School
Conduit Road
Sheffield
S10 1FL

Profile

Mike’s early career was in the semi-conductor and electronics industry working at Plessey Research (Caswell) and Marconi Electronic Devices Limited, Lincoln. He has worked in a number of high technology companies and has been a consultant for small and medium sized businesses both as a Technologist and as an Operations Management and Marketing specialist.

Since then Mike has been a part-time Lecturer and Research Associate at the Management School, appointed as a Lecturer in 1997 and then promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2005.

Mike was, for 9 years, an External Examiner for the Advanced Diplomas in Marketing and Marketing and E-Commerce at Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

He was the subject group leader for Operations Management and has also been the subject group leader for Marketing in the mid-2000s.

Mike has been the Teaching co-ordinator for the Management Division within the School.

Mike was also a Moderator for the Business, Management and Organisation franchise with several Further Education Colleges

Qualifications: Dr Mike Simpson has a PhD in Physical/Analytical Chemistry; an MBA with Distinction, an MSc in Marketing Practice, awarded the Dip.M, MCIM of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (lapsed 2016) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Research interests

Mike’s current research interests are in the area of Marketing and Operations Management and particularly concentrates on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) but not entrepreneurship as such.

Mike has published several books, book chapters, teaching case studies and over 140 articles and conference papers in both scientific and management areas.

He has supervised a number of PhD students mainly investigating topics in small and medium sized enterprises but not entrepreneurship.

He is particularly interested environmental issues in SMEs, issues of achieving a competitive advantage in SMEs, marketing in SMEs, success factors in SMEs and measuring the performance of SMEs.

He has recently developed an interest in several issues in climate change.

Publications

Books

Simpson M, Ogata R, Jalli KK, Poulos S, Wolkowinski P, Sahal A & Freitas T (2011) A Handbook of Indian Club Swinging. Sheffield, UK: Stategy Games Limited.
Simpson M & Jalli KK (2009) A Handbook of Indian Club Swinging. Sheffield, UK: Strategy Games Limited.
Staff HASE, Simpson M, Jones FR & Executive GBHAS (1992) Evaluation of the Safety of Composite Transportable Gas Containers.

Edited books

Grant DB (Ed.) (2016) Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management Case Study Collection. Kogan Page.
Suntola T & Simpson M (Ed.) (1990) Atomic Layer Epitaxy. Glasgow, UK: Blackie and Sons Ltd.

Journal articles

Simpson M (2024) The Scientific Case Against Net Zero: Falsifying the Greenhouse Gas Hypothesis. Journal of Sustainable Development, 17(6), 137-157.
Simpson M (2019) “Is Renewable Energy Affordable?” By Derek George Birkett; Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. (2019). Price £58.99 ISBN (10): 1-5275-2046-3; ISBN (13): 978-1-5275-2046-2. Sustainability, 11(7). View this article in WRRO
Qaiser FH, Ahmed K, Sykora M, Choudhary A & Simpson M (2017) Decision support systems for sustainable logistics: a review and bibliometric analysis. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 117(7), 1376-1388. View this article in WRRO
Kumar VNSA, Kumar V, Brady M, Garza-Reyes JA & Simpson M (2017) Resolving forward-reverse logistics multi-period model using evolutionary algorithms. International Journal of Production Economics, 183(B), 458-469. View this article in WRRO
Resnick SM, Cheng R, Simpson M & Lourenço F (2016) Marketing in SMEs: a “4Ps” self-branding model. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 22(1), 155-174. View this article in WRRO
Resnick SM, Cheng R, Simpson M & Lourenco F (2016) Marketing in SMEs: A ‘4Ps’ self-branding model. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 22(1), 1-22.
Bruno G, Esposito E, Genovese A & Simpson M (2016) Applying supplier selection methodologies in a multi-stakeholder environment: A case study and a critical assessment. Expert Systems with Applications, 43, 271-285. View this article in WRRO
Redmond J, Walker EA, Parker CM & Simpson M (2014) Australian SMEs waste to landfill. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 21(3), 297-310.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Newman N (2012) Towards a new model of success and performance in SMEs. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 18(3), 264-285.
Ratcheva V & Simpson M (2011) Temporary Organisations: Implications for Knowledge Work.
Parker CM, Redmond J & Simpson M (2009) A review of interventions to encourage SMEs to make environmental improvements. ENVIRON PLANN C, 27(2), 279-301.
Pavic S, Koh SCL, Simpson M & Padmore J (2007) Could e-business create a competitive advantage in UK SMEs?. Benchmarking, 14(3), 320-351.
Koh SCL & Simpson M (2007) Could enterprise resource planning create a competitive advantage for small businesses?. Benchmarking, 14(1), 59-76.
Ojeda-Gomez J, Simpson M, Koh SCL & Padmore J (2007) Achieving competitive advantage in the Mexican footwear industry. Benchmarking, 14(3), 289-305.
Pursglove J & Simpson M (2007) Benchmarking the performance of English universities. Benchmarking, 14(1), 102-122.
Loh TC, Koh SCL & Simpson M (2006) An investigation of the value of becoming an extended enterprise. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING, 19(1), 49-58.
Simpson M & Loh TC (2006) An Investigation of the value of becoming an extended enterprise. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 19(1), 49-58.
Koh SCL, Simpson M & Lin Y (2006) Uncertainty and contingency plans in ERP-controlled manufacturing environments. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 19(6), 625-645.
Simpson M, Padmore J, Taylor N & Frecknall-Hughes J (2006) Marketing in small and medium sized enterprises. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 12(6), 361-387.
Koh SCL, Simpson M, Padmore J, Dimitriadis N & Misopoulos F (2006) An exploratory study of enterprise resource planning adoption in Greek companies. IND MANAGE DATA SYST, 106(7), 1033-1059.
Dimitriadis N, Simpson M & Andronikidis A (2005) Knowledge diffusion in localised economies of SMEs: The role of local supporting organisations. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-GOVERNMENT AND POLICY, 23(6), 799-814.
Koh SCL & Simpson M (2005) Change and uncertainty in SME manufacturing environments using ERP. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 16(6), 629-653.
Simpson M (2004) Competitive Advantage in SMEs: Organising for Innovation and Change. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 11(2), 263-264.
Simpson M, Taylor N & Barker K (2004) Environmental responsibility in SMEs: Does it deliver competitive advantage?. Business Strategy and the Environment, 13(3), 156-171.
Simpson M, Tuck N & Bellamy S (2004) Small Business Success Factors: The Role of Education and Training. Education + Training, Vol. 46(8).
Simpson M, Tuck N & Bellamy S (2004) Small business success factors: the role of education and training. Education + Training, 46(8/9), 481-491.
Simpson M & Docherty AJ (2004) E‐commerce adoption support and advice for UK SMEs. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 11(3), 315-328.
Pursglove J & Simpson M (2004) Longitudinal trends in university financial performance. International Journal of Business Performance Management, 6(1), 1-1.
Simpson M (2003) Small Business Marketing Management. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 10(2), 214-215.
Taylor N, Barker K & Simpson M (2003) Achieving 'sustainable business': a study of perceptions of environmental best practice by SMEs in South Yorkshire. ENVIRON PLANN C, 21(1), 89-105.
Simpson M & Taylor N (2002) The role and relevance of marketing in SMEs: towards a new model. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 9(4), 370-382.
MacDonald S & Simpson M (2001) Learning from Management Consultants: The Lesson for Management Researchers. Prometheus, 19(2), 117-133.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Taylor N (2001) Marketing in supported employment enterprises – Part II: The national survey results. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 8(4), 301-309.
Simpson M, Taylor N & Padmore J (2001) Marketing in supported employment enterprises – Part 1: case studies. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 8(3), 233-244.
Pursglove J & Simpson M (2001) A model of university financial performance. International Journal of Business Performance Management, 3(1), 1-1.
Simpson M & Kondouli D (2000) A practical approach to benchmarking in three service industries. TOTAL QUAL MANAGE, 11(4-6), S623-S630.
Simpson M & Richbell SM (2000) British Policing Experience with the Ottawa Shift System. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 69(1), 19-26.
Simpson M, Kondouli D & Wai PH (1999) From benchmarking to business process re-engineering: a case study. TOTAL QUAL MANAGE, 10(4-5), S717-S724.
Simpson M & Richbell SM (1999) Flexibility in Shift Working: The Ottawa Approach. Croner Publications: Flexible Working Practices Briefing, 8 November 1999(51), 2-3.
Simpson M, Sykes G & Abdullah A (1998) Case study: transitory JIT at Proton Cars, Malaysia. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 28(2), 121-142.
Macdonald S & Simpson M (1998) Keeping a Healthy Distance: Management Research and Managers. Clinician in Management(7), 221-233.
Richbell S, Simpson M, Sykes GMH & Meegan S (1998) Policing with the Ottawa shift system: A British experience. Policing, 21(3), 384-396.
Simpson M, Sykes GMH & Abdullah A (1997) Transitory JIT at Proton Cars, Malaysia. Management Research News, 20(3), 46-47.
Sykes G, Simpson M & Shipley E (1997) Training and empowerment improve performance: A case study. Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 8(2), 90-102.
SIMPSON M, ANDERSON DR, MCLEOD CW, COOKE M & SAATCHI R (1993) Use of Pattern-Recognition for Signatures Generated By Laser-Desorption Ion Mobility Spectrometry of Polymeric Materials. The Analyst, 118(10), 1293-1298.
SIMPSON M, ANDERSON DR, MCLEOD CW & COOKE M (1993) Polymer Characterisation Using Laser Desorption-Ion Mobility Spectrometry. The Analyst, 118(4), 449-451.
JACOBS PM, SIMPSON M & JONES FR (1991) Generation of thermal strains in PMR-15 based carbon fibre composites. Part 2. The Effect of Volatiles. Composites, 22(2), 99-104.
SIMPSON M, JACOBS PM & JONES FR (1991) Generation of Thermal Strains in Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Bismaleimide (PMR-15) Composites .3. A Simulatenous Thermogravimetric Mass-Spectral Study of Residual Volatiles and Thermal Microcracking. Composites, 22(2), 105-112.
SIMPSON M, JACOBS PM & JONES FR (1991) Generation of thermal strains in PMR-15 based carbon fibre composites. Part 1. The Determination of residual thermal strains in cross ply laminates. Composites, 22(2), 89-97.
Simpson M & Smith P (1991) Withstanding the Pressure. Advanced Composites Engineering, 19-21.
SIMPSON M (1990) JOB COMPETITION. NEW SCI, 128(1744), 68-68.
Simpson M (1988) Book Review. Chemistry in Britain, 24(11), 1151-1151.
Simpson M & Dederski GA (1988) Materials with the Diamond Touch. New Scientist(1603), 50-53.
Simpson M, Fitzgerald AG, Dederski GA, Moir P & Tither D (1988) Carbon Films Produced by Fast Atom Bombardment. Carbon, 26(4), 547-552.
Simpson M, Shearwood C, Howson MA & Greig D (1988) The temperature dependence of the Hall coefficient for amorphous CuTi films. Zeitschrift fur Physikalishe Chemie Neue Folge, Bd, 157, 771-775.
Fitzgerald AG, Simpson M, Dederski GA, MoiR PA, Matthews A & Tither D (1988) Triode technology in the sputter deposition of carbon films. Carbon, 26(2), 229-234.
Simpson M, Dederski GA & Smith P (1987) Atomic Layer Epitaxy. Surface Engineering, 3(4), 343-348.
Simpson M (1987) Book Review. Chemistry in Britain, 23(12), 1205-1205.
Simpson M (1987) Ozone at your convenience. Chemistry in Britain, 7-7.
Simpson M & Smith P (1987) Atomic Layer Epitaxy. Chemistry in Britain, 23(1), 37-&.
Simpson M & Smith P (1986) Where the jobs are. New Scientist, 111(1520), 51-52.
Simpson M (1986) Thinking of doing a Ph.D.?. New Scientist(24th July 1986), 60-61.
Simpson M (1986) Vacuum processes in the Electronics Industry. Chemistry in Britain, 22(8), 733-738.
Simpson M (1978) Lead Tester. Everyday Electronics, 7(6), 263-266.

Chapters

Simpson M, Genovese A & Mokhtar ARM (2022) Gaining access for data collection, Handbook of Research Methods for Supply Chain Management (pp. 86-104).
Padmore J, Simpson M & Taylor N (2011) Marketing in SMEs: An Introduction In Nwankwo S & Gbadamosi T (Ed.), Entrepreneurship Marketing Taylor & Francis
Simpson M, Taylor N & Padmore J (2011) Marketing in SMEs An introduction, ENTREPRENEURSHIP MARKETING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF SME MARKETING (pp. 1-12).
Simpson M, Taylor N & Padmore J (2010) The role and relevance model of marketing in SMEs, Entrepreneurship Marketing: Principles and Practice of SME Marketing (pp. 30-44).
Pavic S, Simpson M & Koh SCL (2009) A Prototype E-Business Model to Create a Competitive Advantage in SMEs, Electronic Business (pp. 1853-1869). IGI Global
Pavic S, Simpson M & Koh SCL (2006) A prototype e-business model to create a competitive advantage in SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Innovations in E-Business: An Integrative Perspective (pp. 238-260).
Simpson M & Sykes GMH (2001) The Bulldog Pottery.” Teaching case study, Operations Management: Producing Goods and Services”, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, Harlow, England. ISBN 0-201-39849-4. (pp. 348-349). Pearson Education, Harlow, England.
Simpson M & Henry T (2001) "Eldon Engineering” Teaching case study In Waters D (Ed.), “Operations Management: Producing Goods and Services”, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, Harlow, England. ISBN 0-201-39849-4 (pp. 633-635). Pearson Education, Harlow, England

Book reviews

Simpson M (2005) Key concepts in operations management (Palgrave Key Concepts). J OPER RES SOC, 56(5), 614-615.
Simpson M (2005) Operations strategy. J OPER RES SOC, 56(4), 477-478.
Simpson M (2005) Marketing Planning Principles into Practice20051Marian Burk Wood. Marketing Planning Principles into Practice. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Ltd 2004. , ISBN: 0‐273‐68679‐8. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 12(1), 137-138.
Simpson M (2005) Book Review (Marian Burk Wood). Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 12(1), 137-138.
Simpson M (2005) Book Review (Sutherland and Canwell). Journal of the Operational Research Society, 56(5), 614-615.
Simpson M (2005) Book Review (Slack and Lewis). Journal of the Operational Research Society, 56(4), 477-478.
Simpson M (2004) Small Business E‐Commerce Management20041Ian Chaston. Small Business E‐Commerce Management. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan 2004. , ISBN: 1‐4039‐1232‐7 (paperback). Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 11(3), 415-416.
Simpson M (2004) Book Review (Jones and Tilley). Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 11(2), 263-264.
Simpson M (2003) Book Review (Schneiderjans & Cao). Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 10(3), 357-358.
Simpson M (2003) Book Review (Chaston & Mangles). Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 10(2), 214-215.
Simpson M (2001) Measurement made accessible: A research approach using qualitative, quantitative and quality improvement methods. J OPER RES SOC, 52(2), 245-246.
Simpson M (2001) Book Review (Kelley). Journal of the Operational Research Society, 52(2), 245-246.

Reports

Simpson M & Macdonald S (1997) International Experiences. The Quality of Management Research: Implications for Industry

Posters

Simpson M, Taylor N & Joshi N (2003) New Product Launch: Towards a New Process Model. Academy of Marketing Annual Conference 2003. Marketing: A History of the Next Decade. Aston Busines.
Taylor N, Arnold R & Simpson M (2003) New Product Development and Launch: A Case Study. Academy of Marketing Annual Conference 2003. Marketing: A History of the Next Decade. Aston Busines.
Simpson M, Saatchi R, Anderson DR, McLeod CW & Cooke M (1993) The Use of Pattern Recognition for Signatures Generated by Laser Ablation-Ion Mobility Spectrometry of Polymeric Materials. Poster Paper SP5.31, Abstracts of the XXVIII Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale Conference, Y.
Simpson M, Anderson DR, McLeod CW & Cooke M (1993) Laser Ablation-Ion Mobility Spectrometry: A New Tool for Materials Characterisation. Poster paper in the 1993 European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Granada, Spain. Janu.

Working papers

Frecknall Hughes J, Simpson M & Padmore J (2007) Inherent limitations in using financial ratio analysis to assess small and medium sized company performance. Working paper 2007.01. The Management School, University of Sheffield. .
Simpson M, Barker K & Taylor N (2003) Achieving ‘sustainable business’: a study of the perceptions of environmental best practice by SMEs in South Yorkshire. Working Paper number 2001.05..
Bellamy S, Bowen FE & Simpson M (2003) Small Business Success Factors: A Grounded Theory Approach. Working Paper number 2001.03. Available at: http://www.shef.ac.uk/management/research/2003.htm.

Presentations

Ballantyne EEF, Simpson M & Whitehead C Can the internet of things improve the sustainability of road freight transport operations?. Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle, France.
Resnick S, Cheng R & Simpson M Social Media as a SME marketing tool: how useful is it?. Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University.
Simpson M, Ballantyne E & Fatorachian H Can the Internet of Things improve the sustainability of road freight transport operations?. University of Hull.
Resnick S, Simpson M & Cheng R How can SMEs use Social Media to engage with customers?. Toulouse, France.
Redmond J, Walker B, Parker C & Simpson M Environmental Management training programs: Where is the motivation for small businesses to engage?. Perth, Australia.
Choudhary S, Genovese A & Simpson M The UK dairy industry: challenges and perspectives. Vilnius, Lithuania.
Worsdall L, Oates CJ & Simpson M Energy Industry Marketing Madness: When Theory Meets Practice. Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool..
Redmond J, Walker EA, Parker C, Simpson M & Morris R The Influence of Location on Small Firm Environmental Impact Management. Wellington, New Zealand.
Wordsall L, Oates CJ & Simpson M So what now for marketing?.
Worsdall L, Oates CJ & Simpson M What is the point of Marketing in the UK’s Domestic Energy Industry?. The University of Sheffield.
Parker C, Redmond J & Simpson M Intervention Strategies to Engage Small and Medium Enterprises in Environmental Good Practice. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Simpson M, Redmond J, Walker EA & Parker C The Impact of Small Business on the Environment. Belfast.
Simpson M, Parker C & Redmond J A ‘Tool Kit’ of Interventions to Encourage the Adoption of Environmental Good Practice by SMEs. Durham, UK.
Simpson M, Koh SCL, Padmore J & Dimitriadis N The Adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning in Greek Companies. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems.
Koh SCL & Simpson M Change and Uncertainty in SME Manufacturing Environments using ERP. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Frecknall Hughes J The Difficulties of Measuring Performance in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Nice , France.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Frecknall Hughes J Measuring the Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Turku, Finland..
Koh SCL & Simpson M ERP Adoption in Greek Enterprises. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Frecknall Hughes J Measuring the Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Glasgow, Scotland.
Koh SCL & Simpson M The Effect of Change and Uncertainty in SMEs using ERP. Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Ojeda-Gomez J, Simpson M & Padmore J Surviving Economic Change: SMEs in the UK and Mexican Footwear Industry.. Cardiff, UK.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Taylor N Marketing in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Blackpool, UK.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Taylor N Marketing in SMEs. Southampton, UK.
Koh SCL, Loh TC, Simpson M & Padmore J A Framework for a Successful ERP Implementation for SMEs: Perspectives from the UK, Singapore and Malaysia. Tainan, Taiwan.
Koh SCL, Loh TC, Simpson M & Padmore J ERP in an Extended Enterprise Landscape. College of Management, NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan.
Simpson M, Ojeda-Gomez J & Koh SCL Learning to Gain and Sustain a Competitive Advantage: The Case of the Mexican Footwear Industry. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong..
Pursglove J & Simpson M Strategy Maps for English Universities. Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Edinburgh, UK.
Loh TC, Koh SCL & Simpson M A conceptual reference for ERP implementation in SMEs. Advances in Manufacturing Technology XX: the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Manu.
Pavic S, Simpson M & Koh SCL E-business in SMEs: An Exploratory Study. University of Teeside, Newcastle-Gateshead, UK.
Pavic S, Simpson M & Koh SCL The Use of E-Business to Create a Competitive Advantage in SMEs. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Loh TC, Koh SCL & Simpson M The Values Behind an Extended Enterprise: An exploratory study. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Taylor N, Arnold R & Simpson M New Product Development and Launch: A Case Study of the ‘Enjoy!’ Range of Frozen Food. Gloucester Business School, Cheltenham, UK.
Richbell SM, de la Rosa A & Simpson M Partnership and Progression: employment opportunities for the disabled. Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.
Ojeda-Gomez J, Simpson M & Padmore J The Competitive Advantage of SMEs in the Mexican Footwear Industry. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK,.
Loh TC, Koh SCL & Simpson M A Conceptual Reference Framework for ERP Implementation in SMEs. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Simpson M & Tuck N Critical Success Factors in Small Service Sector Businesses. University of Teeside, Newcastle-Gateshead, UK.
Pavic S, Simpson M & Koh SCL An exploratory study into the creation of competitive advantage in SMEs using e-business. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Bellamy S, Bowen FE & Simpson M Small Business Success Factors: A Grounded Theory Approach.. The University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Taylor N Testing a New Model of Marketing in SMEs. Brighton Business School, University of Brighton, UK.
Bellamy S, Bowen FE & Simpson M Small Business Success Factors: An Owners’ Perspective.. University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Simpson M, Dimitriadis NI & Kotarela E Regional Development Through Sustainable Tourism: The Role of Strategic Business Planning. Stamford Hall, The University of Leicester, UK.
Simpson M & Taylor N Environmental Best Practice in SMEs: Stick or Carrot?. Stamford Hall, The University of Leicester, UK.
Dimitriadis N, Simpson M & Andronikidis A Knowledge Diffusion in Localised Economies of SMEs: The Role of Public and Private Organisations. University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Simpson M & Docherty AJ In Cyberspace No One Can Hear You Scream: E-Commerce Support and Advice for UK SMEs. University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Simpson M & Koh SCL Could ERP Create a Competitive Advantage for SMEs in the New Economy?. University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Koh SCL, Simpson M & Lin Y Uncertainty and contingency plan in ERP-controlled manufacturing environments.
Loh TC, Koh SCL & Simpson M A review of the critical success factors of ERP implementation.
Richbell SM, de la Rosa A & Simpson M Contrasts in Values: Disability and the Workplace.. Warsaw, Poland.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Taylor N The Difficulties of Theory Development in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises.. The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Simpson M, Taylor N & Barker K Can SMEs Gain a Competitive Advantage and Create ‘Sustainable Business’ by Adopting ‘Environmental Best Practice’?. Hulme Hall, University of Manchester, UK.
Simpson M, Padmore J & Taylor N Validating the Role and Relevance Model of Marketing in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. Nottingham University Business School, Nottingham, UK.
Taylor N, Barker K & Simpson M Achieving ‘Sustainable Business’, a Study of the Perceptions of SMEs to ‘Environmental Best Practice’ in South Yorkshire.. Leicester, UK.
Taylor N & Simpson M The Impact of Environmental Responsibility on the Competitive Advantage of SMEs. Cardiff Business School, Cardiff, Uk.
Simpson M & Taylor N The Role and Relevance of Marketing in SMEs: A New Model. The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.
Simpson M & Kondouli D A Practical Approach to Benchmarking in Three Service Industries. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Pursglove J & Simpson M A Balanced Scorecard for University Research. Cambridge, UK.
Taylor N, Padmore J & Simpson M Marketing in Supported Employment Enterprises.
Simpson M, Taylor N & Padmore J The Role of Marketing in Supported Employment Enterprises. Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK.
Simpson M, Kondouli D & Wai PH From Benchmarking to BPR: A Case Study. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Simpson M & Long PD Effective supply chain management: theory and practice..
Simpson M, Sykes GMH, Jones D, Robinson S, Seisun M & Tait C Operations Management and Techniques for Waste Reduction in a Packaging Company. University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Sykes GMH, Simpson M, Tafida A & Cunnington T-J Quality and Performance Measures in the Health Service. Barcelona, Spain.
Sykes GMH, Simpson M & Wai PH Benchmarking in the Service Industries: Theory and Practice.
Sykes GMH, Simpson M & Abdullah A Transitory JIT at Proton Cars, Malaysia. Cardiff, Uk.
Sykes GMH, Simpson M & Sillince JAA Should there be one or three standards for quality, safety and environment?. Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA.
Sykes GMH, Simpson M & Shipley E How Training and Empowerment Increase Flexibility, Quality and Delivery: A Case Study. University of Twente, Netherlands.
Simpson M, McLeod CW, Anderson DR, Saatchi R & Cooke M Laser Ablation-Ion Mobility Spectrometry: A New Technique for Materials Characterisation. Universite Laval, Quebec, Qc, Canada.
Jones FR, Jacobs PM & Simpson M The role of cure volatiles on the generation of thermal strain and transverse micro-cracks in PMR-15 carbon fibre laminates under thermal cycling. University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Jacobs PM, Jones FR & Simpson M The influence of absorbed moisture on thermal strain in PMR-15 based carbon fibre composites. Stuttgart, F.R.G..
Jacobs PM, Simpson M & Jones FR The effect of volatile cure residuals on the generation of thermal strain in PMR-15 composites. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Shearwood C, Howson MA, Greig D & Simpson M The temperature dependence of the Hall coefficient for amorphous CuTi films. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany.
Simpson M, Loh TC & Koh SCL An investigation of the values of becoming an extended enterprise. Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems.

Other

Bellamy S, Bowen FE & Simpson M (2004) Small Business Success Factors: An Owners’ Perspective.. Institute of Small Business Affairs Newsletter, vol. 12, no.2, Spring 2004, p. 4. (ISSN 1464-1739)., 12(2), 4-4.
Simpson M (2001) The Role of Marketing in Small and Medium Sized Companies. Chamber Action(17), 5-5.

Preprints

Ratcheva V & Simpson M () Temporary Organisations: Implications for Knowledge Work.

Research group

Operations Management and Decision Sciences (OMDS)

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Production and Consumption

Grants

Mike has obtained Research funding in excess of £1m.

He has held grants from the Higher Education Innovation Fund. A successful collaboration with Professor Cameron McLeod in the Centre for Analytical Sciences in the Chemistry Department resulted in an Objective 1 grant of £624,000 for new specialist mass spectrometry instrumentation, 2 years funding for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow and potential for a spin-out university business in advanced analytical chemistry.

Mike has also obtained funding from the National Association of Supported Employment for a research project on Marketing in workshops for disabled people.

Other funding has been obtained from the Centre for Mexican Studies, University of Oxford, UK; the Knowledge Transfer Opportunities Fund; University of Sheffield PhD bursaries and fee waivers and two grants from the Social Sciences Devolved Fund.

Teaching activities

Mike currently teaches:

MGT6150 Operations Management (MBA)
MGT6046 Operations Management and Supply Chain Management (MSc)
MGT6179 Operations Management for Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Operations Management (OM) is concerned with the production of goods and services and is concerned with the effective and efficient marshalling of the organisation’s resources to meet its objectives.

Operations Management is the only business function that generates income for the organisation and is therefore central to all commercial businesses.

These modules also cover some Project Management which is becoming increasingly popular.

The subject of Operational Research (OR) is also introduced. This is a systematic and logical approach to the solution of management problems, often involving the construction and manipulation of mathematical models.

It is used extensively in Operations Management as well as in other functional areas of an organisation as an aid in decision making. Thus, there is a strong emphasis on rational decision making supported by logical quantitative analysis and other analytical techniques.

PhD Supervision: There is an opportunity for a good PhD candidate with experience in science or technological subjects and an interest in climate change policies and practices.