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Dr Richard Farr serves as Programme Director for the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Hull University Business School, University of Hull. He joined the university in 2018 after previously serving as programme leader for Supply Chain Management at the University of Bolton, where he delivered BSc and MSc programmes for mid-career professionals.
Dr Farr's research focuses on sustainable supply chain methodologies and applications. His specific areas of interest include:
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Discrete Event Simulation
- Aerospace Industry applications
- Logistics Simulation
- Mechatronic Products
- Concurrent Enterprising
Dr Farr holds a PhD in computer-aided learning and a B.Eng in manufacturing management, combining technical engineering knowledge with educational methodologies. As Programme Director, he oversees the online MSc program accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and CIPS, designed specifically for working professionals seeking to advance in logistics careers.
Dr Farr emphasizes practical applications of supply chain management, noting that modern society depends on complex networks of people who 'make things, move things such that they reach you in good condition and at an affordable price.' His teaching approach focuses on real-world case studies and developing students' decision-making capabilities for strategic supply chain management.
