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Andrew Parker is an Associate Professor in Operations Management at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, where he teaches and develops modules in Operations Management, Service Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management. He joined the university in 2019, transitioning from a 34-year industrial career in global operations and supply chain leadership roles across automotive, chemical, and textile industries.
- Department: Department of Management
- Role: Associate Professor in Operations Management
- Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
Andrew holds an MSc in International Supply Chain Management from Georgia Tech (2006) and a BA (Hons) in Economics and Geography from the University of Portsmouth (1988). He also completed Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certifications and has a commercial pilot’s license, having worked as a flying instructor—his first experience in teaching.
His research and teaching focus on the practical application of academic theory in leadership-level operations and supply chain contexts. He previously served in a leadership role for the Distance Learning MBA programme (2019–2022) and is currently supporting the development of the new MSc in Supply Chain Management. His industry background includes senior roles such as Director of Supply Management and Chief Operating Officer of a UK startup, providing a strong foundation for his academic work.
While no formal publications or research awards are listed in the provided text, his expertise bridges industrial practice and academic education. He occasionally provides research consultancy to former industry colleagues. He is actively involved in curriculum development and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including MBA and Executive MBA modules.
Andrew is not described as part-time, retired, or deceased, and there is no indication he is former staff; he is a current, full-time academic member of the Department of Management.
