Contact Michael Bernon
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 750111
- Email: m.p.bernon@cranfield.ac.uk
Background
Mike Bernon is a Visiting Academic within the Centre for Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he's held a number of posts, including Programme Director for the Cranfield Executive MBA and Executive Development Director for supply chain management customised education programmes.
He is a dedicated educator and renowned presenter and has taught at academic institutions around the world, for which he has received multiple awards. He has worked with numerous corporate clients to develop their people capability by co-creating and delivering innovative customised executive education programmes.
His scholarly interests are in the areas of supply chain management and strategy, sustainability, circular economy, reverse logistics, supply chain 4.0 and supply chain improvement. Previously, Mike has been the major recipient of research funding from bodies including the UK EPSRC, World Bank, Department for Transport (DFT) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and WRAP. He has received recognition for his 'impact' on industry through the UK Government assessment of UK universities' research excellence framework (REF). As a consultant, Mike has worked with many companies to support them on supply chain transformation, re-design and improvement projects.
Current activities
Mike is involved in a range of activities, including:
Teaching and Learning expert - supply chain management
Supply chain sustainability and circular economy principles
Reverse logistics and retail product returns management
Product recall management and impact on shareholder value
Clients
Mike has worked with a wide range of organisations. A sample is provided below:
Arla Foods
Argos
British Petroleum (BP)
Coca Cola (CCHBC)
CILT (UK)
Efficio Consulting
Everything Everywhere
Halfords
John Lewis
Network Rail
New Look
Tetra Pak
Sainsbury
Tesco
Travis Perkins
Vuealta Inc
XPO Logistics
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Koliousis Y, Wilding RD & Bernon M. (2022). Prepare for the post-pandemic world. Logistics and Transport Focus, Jan-22
- Saghiri SS, Bernon M, Bourlakis M & Wilding R. (2018). Omni-channel logistics special issue. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 48(4)
- Bernon M, Tjahjono B & Ripanti EF. (2018). Aligning retail reverse logistics practice with circular economy values: an exploratory framework. Production Planning & Control, 29(6)
- Bernon M, Cullen J & Gorst J. (2016). Online retail returns management. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 46(6/7)
- Bernon M, Upperton J, Bastl M & Cullen J. (2013). An exploration of supply chain integration in the retail product returns process. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 43(7)
- Chapman P, Bernon M & Haggett P. (2011). Applying selected quality management techniques to diagnose delivery time variability. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 28(9)
- Bernon M, Rossi S & Cullen J. (2011). Retail reverse logistics: a call and grounding framework for research. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 41(5)
- Bernon M & Cullen J. (2007). An integrated approach to managing reverse logistics. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 10(1)
Conference Papers
- Nonhoff B, Skipworth H, Bourlakis M, Mena C, Bernon M, .... (2017). Exploring the imperative for purchasing strategic alignment to drive purchasing maturity
- Mena C, Bernon M, Templar S & Whicker L. (2013). Developing a Tool for Analysing Cause-Effect Relationships in the Supply Chain
- Ball G, Bernon M & Peters M. (2012). Supply chain carbon emissions of a midsize information, communication and technology business in a shared user logistics environment
- Whatling D, Taylor P, Hedges P, Wilding R, Bernon M, .... (2011). Management of biodiversity risks in the supply chain: a case study
- Mason R, Bernon M & Sanchez-Rodrigues V. (2010). Exploring disconnects between carbon mitigation initiatives and strategies
- Rossi S, Cozzolino A, Colicchia C, Christopher M & Bernon M. (2010). Logistics Providers' Strategies Concerning Eco-Efficiency: A Supply Chain Perspective
- Whatling D, Hedges P, Wilding R, Bernon M, Brown R, .... (2010). Management of Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities in the Supply Chain
- Stephens C, Bernon M, Mena C & Templar S. (2006). Application of supply chain time and cost mapping techniques in a UK chilled food manufacturing company
- Templar S, Bernon M & Fan M. (2006). Supply chain costing - a road map
- Bernon M & Cullen J. (2004). An integrated Supply Chain approach to Reverse Logistics
- Bernon M, Mena C, Templar S & Whicker L. (2003). Costing waste in supply chain process: a European food and drink industry case study
- Templar S, Bernon M, Mena C & Whicker L. (2002). Supply Chain Effectiveness and Swift Service: A Case Study in a Multinational Food Manufacturer
- Whicker L, Bernon M, Mena C & Templar S. (2002). Visualising costs in the food and drink industry
- Mena C, Bernon M, Templar S & Whicker L. (2002). Costing waste in the supply chain: a case study in the food industry
- Wilding R, Bernon M & Bender R. (1999). Millennium boom and bust: an investigation into millennium stocking policies
Books
- Bernon M, Baker P, Mena C, Palmer A, Skipworth H, .... (2017). Towards more sustainable supply-chain management In Grayson D & Exter N (eds), Cranfield on Corporate Sustainability. Routledge.
- Bernon M. (2009). Building sustainable Supply Chains for the Future In Dynamic Supply Chain Alignment. Gower Publishing Limited.
