Contact Professor Martin Christopher
Background
Martin’s work in the field of logistics and supply chain management has gained international recognition. He has published widely and his recent books include Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Business Operations Models. Martin co-founded the International Journal of Logistics Management and was its joint editor for 18 years. He is a regular contributor to conferences and workshops around the world.
Martin is an Emeritus Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. In 1988 he was awarded the Sir Robert Lawrence Gold Medal for his contribution to logistics education, in 1997 he was given the USA Council of Logistics Management's Foundation Award and in 2005 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the USA Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. In 2007 he was appointed a Foundation Professor of the UK Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and in 2008 was awarded the Institute's Swinbank Award for lifetime achievement. In 2021, he was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to industry and academia.
Current activities
He is Visiting Professor/Guest Professor at a number of Universities in Europe and Asia/Pacific.
Publications
Conference Papers
Books
- Christopher M, van Hoek R & Mena C. (2018). Leading Procurement Strategy: Driving Value Through the Supply Chain (2nd Edition)
- Christopher M, Payne A & Ballantyne D. (2002). Relationship Marketing: Creating Stakeholder Value
- McDonald M, Christopher M, Payne A & Knox S. (2001). Creating a Company for Customers: The Way Forward for Business Leaders
- Peck H, Payne A, Christopher M & Clark M. (1999). Relationship Marketing: Strategy and Implementation - Text and Cases