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Peter James serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business and Management within the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). His teaching responsibilities include research methods and Operations Management for Semester 2 of the 2024/25 academic year, with office hours available Fridays 3-4pm in room 6X222.
His academic credentials include a PhD, MSc, and BSc (Hons), and he holds Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), reflecting his teaching excellence and professional development.
Dr. James' research centers on Operations Management and Supply Chain Management, with significant contributions to Social Innovation and SME procurement. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, examining how social enterprises drive innovation and how small businesses optimize purchasing processes. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward interdisciplinary studies connecting business operations with social impact initiatives.
Analysis of his 2002-2015 publications demonstrates consistent focus on operational efficiency in specialized contexts, particularly construction supply chains and social entrepreneurship. His research methodology combines systematic reviews with empirical SME studies, culminating in practitioner-oriented outputs like purchasing brochures that translate academic findings into industry tools.
While the profile indicates active collaboration through co-authored publications with researchers including W. Phillips, H. Lee, and M. Saad, specific details regarding student supervision, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations are not provided in the available documentation.
