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Professor Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues is a Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Head of the Logistics and Operations Management Section at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. He also serves as Chair of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport-sponsored Logistics Research Network Forum and holds visiting professorships at Universidad del Desarrollo and Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Chile), and Universidad de Queensland (Australia).
His research focuses on sustainable logistics, circular economy, food waste reduction, supply chain risk, and horizontal collaboration. He has led major research projects funded by Innovate UK, EPSRC, Welsh Government, and industry partners like Ocado, securing over £3.5 million since 2018. His work bridges academic rigor and practical application in retail, food and drink, and European logistics sectors.
Vasco actively publishes in leading journals such as Resources, Conservation and Recycling, International Journal of Production Economics, and Transportation Research series. His recent publications explore hydrogen in freight, algorithm aversion, Arctic shipping, and collaborative procurement in SMEs, reflecting a strong trend toward sustainability, digitalization, and resilience in supply chains.
- Editorial Board Member, Resources, Conservation and Recycling
- Chair, Logistics Research Network Forum
- Visiting Professor, Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile)
- Visiting Professor, Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Chile)
- Visiting Professor, Universidad de Queensland (Australia)
He leads executive education programs, including a course delivered to Ocado, and supervises postgraduate research. His grants include the Co-growth and iLEGO projects, focusing on green operations and innovation. He is deeply involved in applied research with real-world impact on logistics efficiency and environmental sustainability.
He is affiliated with research teams at Cardiff Business School focusing on logistics and operations, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on climate change, resource efficiency, and supply chain transformation.
