Research projects

Members of the theme are engaged in a variety of research projects exploring the issues and challenges around logistics, supply chain management and sustainable transportation.

Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks supporting Renewables (FEVER)

FEVER will create a new EV charging solution that can deliver fully grid-independent, renewably powered charging using a novel off-vehicle energy store (OVES). (September 2022 - present)
Staff involved: Dr Erica Ballantyne

A customer paying for a purchase in a shop using the contactless option on their smartphone.

Reverse Logistics

This project's focus is specifically on the management of retail returns and the associated activities throughout the whole supply chain.
(2014 - present)
Staff involved: Dr Erica Ballantyne

MoVE - Mobilising Volunteers Effectively

Erica Ballantyne and Jon Burchell explore how mobilising Volunteers Effectively during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
(June 2020 - present)
Staff involved: Dr Erica Ballantyne and Dr Jon Burchell

PRoSFeT - Promoting Sustainable Freight Transport

Promoting Sustainable Freight Transport in Urban Contexts: Policy and Decision-Making Approaches. (Jan 2017 – Dec 2019)

Staff involved: Professor Andrea Genovese | Dr Erica Ballantyne |

Operations Management and Decision Sciences