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Laura Purvis is a Professor in Supply Chain Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, where she has been a faculty member since September 2007. She is a member of the Logistics and Operations Management Department and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is available for postgraduate supervision and teaches International Business Logistics and Strategic Supply Chain Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Education: BEng in Industrial Engineering (First Class) from Transilvania University, Brasov, Romania; PhD in 'Agile Supply Chain Management in the Fashion Sector' from Edinburgh Napier University.
- Prior Affiliation: Worked at Edinburgh Napier University before joining Cardiff University.
Laura’s research focuses on supply chain management strategies, agile and resilient supply networks, flexible supply systems, and supply network design. Her work spans multiple sectors including fashion, textiles, and food. She has contributed extensively to the fields of supply chain resilience, sustainability, and innovation in logistics, particularly in the context of distributed manufacturing and digital transformation. Her research integrates theoretical models with practical applications, emphasizing real-world challenges in global and local supply chains.
Her recent publications highlight trends in supply chain resilience, sustainable strategies, big data analytics, and the transformative impact of technologies like 3D printing and distributed manufacturing. She frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as Production Planning and Control, Supply Chain Management, and Journal of Cleaner Production, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research.
Scientific Contributions:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Active participation in major international conferences (EurOMA, ISL, ICTL)
- Extensive research collaboration with scholars across Europe
Laura supervises MSc, MBA, and PhD students in Operations and Supply Chain Management. She leads research on logistics innovation and resilient supply networks. Her current supervision includes PhD candidate Mutala Fuseini. She is involved in projects related to regional resilience, sustainable sourcing, and digital supply chain transformation, often in collaboration with industry partners such as Yeo Valley.
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