Research projects

Members of the theme are engaged in a variety of research projects exploring the issues and challenges around logistics, supply chain management and sustainable transportation.

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Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks supporting Renewables (FEVER)

FEVER will create a new EV charging solution that can deliver fully grid-independent, renewably powered charging using a novel off-vehicle energy store (OVES). (September 2022 - present)
Staff involved: Dr Erica Ballantyne

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Reverse Logistics

This project's focus is specifically on the management of retail returns and the associated activities throughout the whole supply chain.
(2014 - present)
Staff involved: Dr Erica Ballantyne

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MoVE - Mobilising Volunteers Effectively

Erica Ballantyne and Jon Burchell explore how mobilising Volunteers Effectively during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
(June 2020 - present)
Staff involved: Dr Erica Ballantyne and Dr Jon Burchell

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Recent completed projects

Promoting Sustainable Freight Transport in Urban Contexts: Policy and Decision-Making Approaches. (Jan 2017 – Dec 2019)

Staff involved: Professor Andrea Genovese | Dr Erica Ballantyne |