Professor and director of research at Cranfield School of Management, where he specializes in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management. He has extensive academic and industry experience in food, retail, and sustainable supply chains, and has won numerous research and consulting projects from various funding bodies and private companies. He has published over 250 publications, including 63 journal papers and 3 edited books, and serves on the editorial board of 15 journals. He is also an expert advisor, reviewer, and panel member for several national and international organisations, as well as a keynote speaker, external examiner and visiting professor at various universities. He is a recognised thought leader in logistics and supply chain management and has worked with most leading retailers in the world as well as multinational organisations.