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ExpertiseUpdated on 17 June 2025

Supply Chain Design & Readiness Assessment

Aristides Matopoulos

Professor of Supply Chain Design at Cranfield University

Cranfield, United Kingdom

About

Based on Professor Matopoulos's profile, his main expertise centers on Supply Chain Design and Management, with particular specialization in:

Core Expertise:

  • Design for Supply Chain/Logistics - His primary research focus on how to design supply chains for optimal performance

  • Supply Chain Readiness Assessment - He developed the Supply Chain Readiness Levels Tool to evaluate manufacturing supply chain maturity and capabilities

  • Sustainable Supply Chains - Research on resource efficiency and environmental impact of supply chain design

  • Supply Chain-Technology Alignment - How to align technology development with manufacturing and supply chain capabilities

Sector Applications:

  • Manufacturing (especially automotive and aerospace)

  • Engineering and defense

  • Retail and humanitarian logistics

  • Food and agriculture

Key Methodological Strengths:

  • Interdisciplinary, applied research that creates real-world impact

  • Strong industry collaboration and implementation focus

  • Supplier-buyer relationship dynamics

  • Supply chain upscaling and capability development

His unique value proposition is bridging the gap between theoretical supply chain design principles and practical implementation across diverse industries, with a strong emphasis on readiness assessment and sustainable practices.

Field

  • ENG - Information Science and Engineering
  • SOC - Social Sciences and Humanities
  • POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS: Hosting Postdoctoral Candidates / Secondments / Placements

Organisation

Cranfield University

University

Cranfield, United Kingdom

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