The University of Salford’s Supply Chains, Procurement and Project Management team is continuing its strong relationship with the International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (IPSERA) with a number of colleagues representing the University at its 2025 annual conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
In response to Trump’s 25% tax on imports of all foreign made vehicles, the University of Salford’s operations and supply chain expert, Dr Jonathan Owens, shares his thoughts.
The impact of increased reciprocal tariffs on global consumers can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the tariff, the nature of the goods involved, and the specific logistics and supply chain dynamics. Here’s a general breakdown of how quickly these increased supply costs might trickle down to consumers.
Two Salford Business School colleagues, Dr Mandeep Saini and Shalu Saini, have co-authored a book delving into the invisible systems powering our world. The Hidden Network of Everything: The Secret System that Powers the World (and Your Life!), which is available now on Amazon, explores the systems for which are critical to powering our planet, but that we don’t actually see.
Meet Aaron Robertson, a Lecturer in Supply Chains, Logistics and Project Management here at Salford Business School. Having worked in motorsport and automotive design, Aaron has a strong background in engineering and process development, and has supported several championship winning teams. In addition, prior to his move into academia, Aaron was a project manager on […]
Today, firms within supply chains operate in a turbulent and uncertain environment susceptible to disruption. The intention to understand how firms could manage disruptions and build supply chain resilience in order to mitigate the impact of disruptions has been at the forefront of research. Emergency situations and how supply chains are challenged Within retail supply […]
What are the post-covid supply chain trends that will remain after we finally unlock? This is a question of great interest to me as we reach the 23rd of March 2021, the anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown. You might remember, like me, how the Supply Chain was one of the first things to be […]