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Dr Stephen Childe is an Associate Professor in Operations Management at Plymouth Business School, Plymouth, UK. He is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. He is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and a member of IFIP Working Group 5.7 "Advances in Production Management Systems". He was formerly a Vice-Chairman of the UK Institution of Operations Management and is the Co-Editor (formerly Editor, Jan 2000 - Dec 2021) of the international journal "Production Planning & Control: The Management of Operations" which addresses operations management in all sectors, especially focussing on research that addresses or identifies problems experienced in industry.
Professional memberships
Chartered Engineer with IET
Senior Fellow, Advance HE
Roles on external bodies
Member of IFIP Working Group 5.7 "Advances in Production Management Systems"
Supervised research degrees
I have supervised 18 PhD and 3 MPhil degrees to completion. Candidates affiliated to Plymouth university are listed in Overview. I have also examined 10 PhDs and 6 MPhils for various UK and European universities.
I am interested in receiving applications from qualified students wishing to study for PhD in the areas of supply chain and operations management, especially those taking a qualitative approach to dealing with the problems faced by managers.
Supervised research degrees
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MPhil 2021 |
Walker J, Analysing approaches to identify opportunities for automation and specify manufacturing systems |
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PhD 2020 |
Breitenbach F, Application of Business Process Management for Corporate Sustainability |
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PhD 2014 |
Pakhogar A, Hierarchical Multi-Project Planning and Supply Chain Management: an Integrated Framework |
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PhD 2014 |
Al-Essa F, Application of FMEA and RFID to improve emergency room performance in hospitals |
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PhD 2014 |
Baban P, Exploring the effects of supply chain structure on supply chain integration in manufacturing industry |
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PhD 2012 |
Alexander A T, Maximising the outcome of University to Industry Knowledge Transfer |
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PhD 2011 |
Norton H, Advanced quality management systems |
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PhD 2010 |
Alkahtani T, Decision making process for prioritizing replacement of medical equipment |
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PhD 2009 |
Errington M, Towards a formal process for “beyond economical repair” decision making |
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PhD 2002 |
Wood C L, Linking performance requirements with process improvement actions for business process re-design |
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PhD 2002 |
Ijomah W L, A model-based definition of the generic remanufacturing business process |
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PhD 2001 |
Gingele J, Modelling business processes with links to ISO 9001 |
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PhD 2000 |
Bradford J, The systemic redesign of manufacturing systems in SMEs |
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PhD 1999 |
Nash Z, A framework for implementing process-based change |
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PhD 1998 |
Greswell T J, A soft systems approach to the formulation of a manufacturing strategy |
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PhD 1997 |
Brown R P, Organisational culture and quality improvement: a study |
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PhD 1996 |
Smart P A, An approach for the development of computer based best practice delivery mechanisms for small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises |
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PhD 1995 |
Weaver A M, A model-based approach to the design and implementation of computer aided production management systems |
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MPhil 1992 |
Hallihan A J, A critical evaluation of the application of group technology in a capital goods manufacturer |
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MPhil 1992 |
De La Pascua G P, The specification of a computer aided production management system in a capital goods manufacturing company |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Assessment for Manufacturing SMEs
Halat, K., Childe, S., Golding, N. & Summerscales, J., 22 Feb 2026, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. p. 1 20 p., CSR.70489.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Alliances and digital transformation are crucial for benefiting from dynamic supply chain capabilities during times of crisis: A multi-method study
Childe, S., 23 Jan 2024, In: International Journal of Production Economics. 269, 109166.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research Challenges for Eco-Efficient and Circular Industrial Systems
Despeisse, M., Acerbi, F., Arioli, V., Childe, S., Colombo, B., Evans, S., González Chávez, C. A., Jones, S., Nujen, B. B., Pezzotta, G., Powell, D., Melén, C. T., Vasconcelos, M., Yang, M., Wuest, T. & Romero, D., 7 Sept 2024, IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer Nature, p. 16-31Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceedings published in a book › peer-review
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Research Challenges for Eco-Efficient and Circular Industrial Systems
Childe, S., 7 Sept 2024, Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environments - 43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2024, Proceedings: Production Management Systems for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environments. Springer Nature, p. 16-31 16 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 728 IFIP).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A paper is not a little thesis! How to write a journal paper
Childe, S., 18 Oct 2022, Handbook of Research Methods for Supply Chain Management. Vol. 0. p. 255-272Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Media stories
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Building an Industry 5 Ready Port: Thames Freeport Skills Programme Delivers Strong Results
Siu, B., Hunter, L., Nwoko, C., VanDyck, G., Childe, S., Morton, A., Roh, S. & Tang, L.
15/12/25
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Theses
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The Design and Implementation of Manufacturing Infrastructures
Childe, S. (Author), 1991Student thesis: PhD
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