Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems research themes
We produce business-focused research to solve logistical problems, with an emphasis on the use of technology.
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We produce business-focused research to solve logistical problems, with an emphasis on the use of technology.
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The Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems brings together researchers in warehousing and logistics applications.
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The alliance of academic and commercial expertise will combine University algorithm and modelling expertise with Logidot’s Internet of Things (IoT) solution.
Computer modelling shows a 40 per cent improvement in theatre idle times when surgery induction procedures are reconfigured
Read more about the impact the centre’s research has on people, businesses and the environment through these most challenging of times.
Dr Güneş Erdoğan has developed a tool that helps organisations choose the best routes for delivering goods, helping to save money and reduce emissions.
Dr Meng Meng suggests a new way to manage the supply of bikes, using financial incentives to convince users to cycle from areas to high supply to low
Professor Güneş Erdoğan receives grant to research the best ways to distribute and administer Covid-19 vaccines.
SWALOS academics share their expert opinion with a wider audience
Hear how Dr Vaggelis Giannikas is making supply chains 'sexy' on episode 75 of University Speaking with Charlie Taylor.
Professor Fotios Petropoulos was featured on the Data Skeptic podcast to discuss his work "Fast and Furious Time Series Forecasting"
Dr Vaggelis Giannikas explains how to decarbonise logistics in the 'problem areas' of HGVs, air freight and shipping
Dr Vaggelis Giannikas explains the pressures that are forcing CFOs to focus on returns in retail
In The Times' Raconteur Magazine, Vaggelis stresses the need for a digital trade infrastructure in post-Brexit Britain
Vaggelis explains how companies can deal with the supply chain challenges of Brexit and Covid-19 by approaching their warehousing differently
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His entry discussed the changing landscape of warehouse automation, emphasising the crucial role of collaboration between humans and robots.
School of Management academic Professor Gilbert Laporte has won one of the Canada Council Killam Prizes for 2021.
Vaggelis Giannikas, Alistair Brandon-Jones and Ayse-Begum Kilic are working with UKWA to investigate the adoption and assimilation of automation in warehouses.
Fotios Petropoulos has advanced to the next stage in his career, as a Full Professor of Management Science.
Read our members' latest contributions to the Business and Society blog
Vaggelis Giannikas explains how our online shopping habits could harm the environment and the economy, and what customers and retailers can do about it.
Melih Celik details his work on chemotherapy scheduling, explaining how his models can help improve patient waiting times and reduce nurse overtime.
Ece Sanci shows how her mathematical model can be used to make better decisions, helping governments and aid organisations prepare for when disaster strikes.
Dr Meng Meng explains the importance of bike sharing systems to combat climate change, and how bike providers can operate to maximise use.
Director of SWALOS, Vaggelis Giannikas, explains his aspirations for the Centre and the importance of doing research with real-world impact.
Vaggelis Giannikas' research explores the consumer demand for fast deliveries, in light of Covid-19.
The Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems brings together researchers with expertise in warehousing and logistics applications. We have a strong interest in applied research and a focus in the development of innovative methods for improved operations management and decision making. We conduct top-quality research utilising emerging technologies and tools that has a strong potential to make a substantial impact to business and the society.
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