Dr Terrence Perera
BSc, PhD
Management School
Teaching Associate
T.Perera@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 222 3289
0114 222 3289
D037, Sheffield University Management School
Full contact details
Dr Terrence Perera
Management School
D037
Sheffield University Management School
Conduit Road
Sheffield
S10 1FL
Management School
D037
Sheffield University Management School
Conduit Road
Sheffield
S10 1FL
- Profile
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Terrence currently leads two modules, The Intelligent Organisation and Internationalisation Challenge, in the triple-accredited MBA programme, as well as the Business Intelligence module in the second year of the undergraduate programme. He is passionate about sharing his expertise in business analytics and modern technologies, which are essential for managing contemporary businesses. In recognition of his work integrating Qlik, a leading Analytics and Business Intelligence platform into his modules, Terrence has been honoured as a 2025 Qlik Education Ambassador. His Internationalisation Challenge module has been shortlisted for an award in 2025 postgraduate employability by AGCAS (The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services in the UK) and is also recognised as a best-practice module for employability within the university.
Terrence has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy, specialising in computer modelling and simulation, operations management, and supply chain management. An internationally recognised consultant in computer simulation, he has worked with clients such as BAE Systems, Siemens, Bosch, Sweden Posten, Sheffield Children's Hospital, and Fosters Bakery. Collaborating with leading UK companies, he secured five research grants from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and managed several Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects focused on manufacturing systems design, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Computer Simulation.
- Research interests
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- Modelling and simulation
- Operations management
- Supply chain management
Terrence's research focuses on the integration of the latest technologies such as Industry 4.0 and simulation in businesses. Recent examples include the development of a framework to manage data in supply chain simulation and optimisation projects and exploring the use of Industry 4.0 technologies in emergency management.
- Publications
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Journal articles
- SIMULATION ANALYSIS OF A NEONATAL UNIT WITH COMPLEX PATIENT FLOW PATTERNS – AN ENHANCED MODEL FOR CAPACITY PLANNING. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 33(4).
- The Design and Development of a Framework for Enhancing Internship Programs in Malaysia: A Model for Accounting Students. GATR Global Journal of Business Social Sciences Review, 6(3), 82-87.
- Data quality problems in discrete event simulation of manufacturing operations. SIMULATION, 94(11), 1009-1025.
- Input data management in simulation – Industrial practices and future trends. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 29, 181-192.
- Embedding simulation technologies into business processes: challenges and solutions. International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 5(2), 78-78.
- System dynamics approach for modelling complex healthcare systems. 7th International Industrial Simulation Conference 2009, ISC 2009, 209-213.
- Embedding simulation technologies into business processes: challenges and solutions. International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 5(3), 184-184.
- Taboo search vs genetic algorithms in solving and optimising PCB problems. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 17(4), 521-536.
- Automated data collection for simulation?. Simulation Practice and Theory, 9(6-8), 349-364.
- Successes and failures in UK/US development of simulation. Simulation Practice and Theory, 9(6-8), 333-348.
- The definition of simulation and its role within an aerospace company. Simulation Practice and Theory, 9(6-8), 273-291.
- IDEF based methodology for rapid data collection. Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 12(3), 187-194.
- Methodology for rapid identification and collection of input data in the simulation of manufacturing systems. Simulation Practice and Theory, 7(7), 645-656.
- Analysis of tooling problems in discrete manufacturing industry. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 15(12), 76-85.
- A tool in time. Manufacturing Engineer, 72(6), 286-286.
Chapters
- Blockchain-Based Traceability System for Enhanced Humanitarian Supply Chain Management, Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering IOS Press
- Inventory Optimisation Adoption Amongst SMEs, Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering IOS Press
- Blockchain Technology – Understanding Its Application in Humanitarian Supply Chains, Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering IOS Press
- Modelling and Simulation of Human-Centred Assembly Systems - A Real Case Study, Emerging Solutions for Future Manufacturing Systems (pp. 405-412). Kluwer Academic Publishers
Conference proceedings papers
- A new eco-friendly initiative for last food mile delivery in urban areas. Proceedings of the 11th International Workshop on Simulation for Energy, Sustainable Development & Environment, SESDE
- Teaching supply chain simulation - from beginners to professionals. 2015 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), 6 December 2015 - 9 December 2015.
- Supplier Selection Criteria in Fractal Supply Network (pp 544-551)
- A sustainability value system principle for a global supply chain. 5th International Conference on Responsive Manufacturing - Green Manufacturing (ICRM 2010)
- Notice of Retraction: Modeling & simulation of an outpatient service system. 2010 International Conference on Computer Application and System Modeling (ICCASM 2010), 22 October 2010 - 24 October 2010.
- Embedding simulation in lean projects. 7th International Industrial Simulation Conference 2009, ISC 2009 (pp 122-126)
- A new methodology for accelerating simulation model development process. Proceedings of the 14th IASTED International Conference on Applied Simulation and Modelling (pp 71-76)
- Hybrid Simulation-Emulation Model: AGVS Example. Volume 3, 19 July 2004 - 22 July 2004.
- A structured approach for the implementation of distributed manufacturing simulation. SIMULATION IN INDUSTRY (pp 437-442)
- Remote execution of simulation models. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - XVII (pp 357-362)
- Application of virtual team concept in simulation. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - XVII (pp 371-376)
- Feasibility for automatic data collection. Winter Simulation Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2 (pp 984-990)
- Rapid data modelling in the simulation of manufacturing systems. SIMULATION: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (pp 629-633)
- Rapid data collection in the simulation of manufacturing systems. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY XII (pp 381-389)
- Design and development of a rapid data collection methodology. International Conference on Simulation (1998)
- Model representation methods in simulation of manufacturing systems. International Conference on Simulation (1998)
- Rapid data modelling techniques in simulation of manufacturing systems. IEE Conference Publication(435) (pp 178-181)
- Re-engineering tool management and control systems. Fifth International Conference on FACTORY 2000 - The Technology Exploitation Process
- MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF TOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS USING DBMS. CISS - FIRST JOINT CONFERENCE OF INTERNATIONAL SIMULATION SOCIETIES PROCEEDINGS (pp 435-438)
- Simulation of distributed manufacturing enterprises: a new approach. Proceedings of the 2003 International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics (IEEE Cat. No.03EX693)
- The definition and potential role of simulation within an aerospace company. Proceeding of the 2001 Winter Simulation Conference (Cat. No.01CH37304)
- Key enablers in the development of simulation. Proceeding of the 2001 Winter Simulation Conference (Cat. No.01CH37304)
- Feasibility for automatic data collection. Proceeding of the 2001 Winter Simulation Conference (Cat. No.01CH37304)
- SIMULATION ANALYSIS OF A NEONATAL UNIT WITH COMPLEX PATIENT FLOW PATTERNS – AN ENHANCED MODEL FOR CAPACITY PLANNING. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 33(4).
- Teaching interests
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Terrence is very passionate about teaching. He has developed a range of case studies from his research and consultancy work to support the teaching in the areas of Business Intelligence, Computer Simulation and Supply Chain Management. He has supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects, most of them in collaboration with local companies.
- Teaching activities
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- Business Intelligence
- Intelligent Organisation
- Internationalisation Challenge
- Professional activities and memberships
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Terrence is an Emeritus Professor at Sheffield Hallam University.