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Professor Daniel Chicksand is a faculty member in the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, where he holds the rank of Professor of Operations and Supply Management. He also serves as the Director of the Distance Learning MBA programme. Daniel has held academic positions at Warwick Business School and Aston Business School prior to joining Birmingham in 2016 as a Reader, being promoted to full Professor in 2021.
Education:
- PhD in Commerce, University of Birmingham (2009)
- MBA in Business Strategy & Procurement, University of Birmingham (2003)
- MSc in Industrial Logistics, University of Central England (1996)
- BSc in Industrial Information Technology (2:1 hons), University of Central England (1995)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic and Professional Practice, University of Warwick (2011–2013)
Daniel’s research is centered on Operations and Supply Chain Management, with a strong theoretical foundation in Resource Dependency Theory (RDT). His work explores power dynamics, value appropriation, and relationship management in buyer-supplier interactions across sectors such as food, construction, and sustainable supply chains. He has a growing interest in servitization and its impact on value creation. His methodological approach is primarily qualitative, using case-based research.
The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on power and negotiation in procurement, resilience and disruption in supply chains (including simulation modeling), and sustainability reporting. His research spans both private and public sectors and often involves international collaboration with institutions in the UK, Europe, and the US.
Scientific Engagement and Awards:
- Visiting Lecturer at Audencia Nantes School of Management (France)
- Visiting Lecturer at Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and Solvay Business School (France/Belgium)
- Educator for Duke Corporate Education
- Collaborator with leading researchers from Aston, Cardiff, Cranfield, Loughborough, Linkoping, and Fox Business School
Daniel supervises multiple doctoral students and is involved in pilot research projects funded by the British Academy and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply. He also leads two consultancy firms—DDC Solutions Ltd and Opsworks Ltd—delivering bespoke training and education programmes to corporate clients like UBS, KPMG, and Adams Foods. His prior experience as a business owner in African arts and crafts importation provides practical insights into supply chain and operations management, enriching his teaching and research.
Laboratories and Research Teams:
- Member of the Aston Centre for Seritization Research and Practice (2015–present)
- Collaborative research network across UK, European, and US universities
- Lead on projects involving discrete-event simulation and gamification in SCM
