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Simon Croom is a Visiting Professor at the Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. He holds expertise in supply chain management and world class performance, with a focus on logistics, procurement, and academic leadership.
- Affiliations: Cranfield School of Management, former roles at University of San Diego's School of Business (2005–present), SCMI Executive Director, MSSCM Academic Director.
Education & Career: PhD from University of Warwick. Prior industry roles include buyer at Jaguar Cars, senior supply chain management, and founding/running retail businesses before academia.
Research Focus: Supply chain strategy, performance optimization, and industry-academia collaboration. His work is globally recognized, with frequent citations in media and journals.
Awards:
- USD Distinguished University Professor (2014)
- CIPS Research Fellow
- Curtin University Research Fellow (Australia)
Leadership & Impact: Oversaw growth of supply chain programs at USD, achieving national rankings. Active in shaping academic supply chain curricula and industry partnerships.
