Dr Nicky Yates

Background

Nicky joined Cranfield in December 2008. Prior to joining Cranfield, she spent six years working for Unilever and subsequently Birds Eye as a Research Engineer.

Research opportunities

Nicky has a number of research interests. She has general interest in the simulation and modelling of supply chains from strategic network optimisation to detailed simulation studies, with a particular interest in the management of supply chains which handle perishable products such as food or blood. She also researches resilient supply chains, with a particular interest in the human aspects of achieving supply chain resilience. Finally, she is interested in collaboration, integration and the role of technology adoption in the supply chain. Nicky is an experienced and active doctoral supervisor and has published her research in a range of internationally recognised journals.

Current activities

Nicky is a Reader in the Centre for Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. She specialises in teaching subjects related to the modelling of the supply chain; teaching modules on physical network design, simulation and manufacturing on the Full Time and Executive Masters Programmes in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In addition, as Director of Doctoral Programmes (Leadership and Management) Nicky teaches research skills such as critical thinking and facilitates research seminars and researcher development sessions.

Nicky has a number of research interests. She has general interest in the simulation and modelling of supply chains from strategic network optimisation to detailed simulation studies, with a particular interest in the management of supply chains which handle perishable products such as food or blood. She also researches resilient supply chains, with a particular interest in the human aspects of achieving supply chain resilience. Finally, she is interested in collaboration, integration and the role of technology adoption in the supply chain. Nicky is an experienced and active doctoral supervisor and has published her research in a range of internationally recognised journals.

Clients

Nicky has been involved in projects across a range of sectors including blood, food and drink and construction.

Publications

• Articles in journals
• Conference papers
• Books