Logistics PhD
PhD
In Currie
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PhD
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Currie (Scotland)
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Home Postgraduate study Business Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management LogisticsLogistics PhDHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-timeProgramme typeResearchStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewResearchEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Overview We are internationally renowned for our cutting edge research on Logistics. Our Logistics Research Centre (LRC) has a world class reputation and is well networked with industry and government both in the UK and internationally. In recent years LRC has undertaken projects on home delivery operations, performance measurement in the road freight sector, the development of coastal roll on-roll off (ro-ro) services for trucks, the process of freight traffic growth, future logistical trends in Europe and the distribution systems of UK supermarket chains. It has been a full partner in several major EU projects and conducted studies for government departments, the Institute of Logistics and Transport and several trade bodies. Programme duration Normally 3 years Research Research projects Much of our research is undertaken within the broad areas below: Relationship between logistics / supply chain trends and freight transport Environmental sustainability of logistics operations Low carbon logistics Performance measurement, benchmarking and data collection in logistics Freight transport policy Shipping and port development Retail logistics Clothing and textile supply chains Effects of IT and e-commerce on logistics Impact of infrastructure development and traffic congestion on logistics Entry requirements We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please note that it is not necessary to have...
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- IT
- Logistics
- Freight
- IT Development
- Government
- Supply
- Performance
- Management
- Freight and Transport
- IT Management
- Systems
- Industry
- Road Freight
- Trade
Course programme
We are internationally renowned for our cutting edge research on Logistics.
Our Logistics Research Centre (LRC) has a world class reputation and is well networked with industry and government both in the UK and internationally. In recent years LRC has undertaken projects on home delivery operations, performance measurement in the road freight sector, the development of coastal roll on-roll off (ro-ro) services for trucks, the process of freight traffic growth, future logistical trends in Europe and the distribution systems of UK supermarket chains. It has been a full partner in several major EU projects and conducted studies for government departments, the Institute of Logistics and Transport and several trade bodies.
Programme durationNormally 3 years
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Logistics PhD