Simon Croom

Simon Croom is a Visiting Professor at the Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. He holds expertise in supply chain management and world class performance, with a focus on logistics, procurement, and academic leadership.

• Affiliations: Cranfield School of Management, former roles at University of San Diego's School of Business (2005–present), SCMI Executive Director, MSSCM Academic Director.

Education & Career: PhD from University of Warwick. Prior industry roles include buyer at Jaguar Cars, senior supply chain management, and founding/running retail businesses before academia.

Research Focus: Supply chain strategy, performance optimization, and industry-academia collaboration. His work is globally recognized, with frequent citations in media and journals.

Awards:

• USD Distinguished University Professor (2014)
• CIPS Research Fellow
• Curtin University Research Fellow (Australia)

Leadership & Impact: Oversaw growth of supply chain programs at USD, achieving national rankings. Active in shaping academic supply chain curricula and industry partnerships.