Fernando Gimeno Arias

Fernando Gimeno Arias is an Adjunct Professor (part-time) at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Murcia. He holds a Doctorate in Business Organization and Finance from the same university, specializing in distribution channels and supply chain management. His research focuses on SME digitalization, gray markets in FMCG supply chains, B2B cooperation dynamics, and the impact of public health policies on mortality rates. He has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2014.

Education: PhD in Business Organization and Finance (University of Murcia, 2014), with a thesis analyzing parallel distribution from the perspective of food wholesalers.

Research Interests:

• Business digitalization strategies in SMEs
• Gray market participation mechanisms
• Supply chain governance and trust
• FMCG distribution channel optimization
• Cost accounting in construction firms
• Health economics policy analysis

Key Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes digital transformation in SMEs (2023-2024), with growing focus on gray market analysis using advanced statistical methods (PLS-SEM). Earlier work explored distribution channel opportunism (2010-2020) and cost optimization during economic crises (2020).

Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in current data.

Advising & Grants: Supervised one doctoral thesis (his own). No specific grants listed, though research indicates institutional support for supply chain studies. Member of research groups: 'Economía, Empresa y Sostenibilidad' and previously 'Marketing'.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Business Organization and Finance research network focusing on sustainable business practices and digital innovation.