Department of Management

Umair Tanveer

Umair Tanveer

Senior Lecturer in Operations Management

 U.Tanveer@exeter.ac.uk

 6962

 Streatham Court 56

 

Streatham Court, University of Exeter, Rennes Drive, Exeter, EX4 4PU, UK

Overview

Umair joined Exeter Business School in 2022 as Senior Lecturer in Operations Management. Prior to joining Exeter, Umair was a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management and Director of Resources and Work Allocation at University of Bristol.

Over the past 14 years, Umair has worked as senior leader, consultant, lecturer and a mentor in top institutions (i.e. University of Bristol, UCL, University of Warwick and Exxon Mobil).

Umair’s research interests are interdisciplinary, within the area of Operations and Supply Chain Management. His research predominantly adopts the analytical and empirical approaches. His current research interests include Food sustainability, social media research,  Circular Economy and sustainable supply chains.

Qualifications

MBA, PGCAP, FHEA, FCILT

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Research

Research interests

  • Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Optimisation
  • Operations Management 

As an interdisciplinary researcher focusing on sustainable operations, I employ a mixed-methods approach to bridge the gap between technology and sustainability. My research spans four primary themes: Business Process Simulation (BPS), Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy in Packaging, and Food Sustainability. These themes reflect my dedication to integrating sustainable practices across different sectors through innovative technologies and strategic methodologies.

Business Process Simulation (BPS): I specialise in discrete-event simulation, exploring its application in manufacturing and service sectors to enhance efficiency and adaptability. My research delves into the synergies between BPS and areas like business process management and logistics, strongly emphasising the importance of fostering sustainable operations and contributing to the circular economy.

Sustainable Supply Chain Management: I am deeply invested in transforming supply chains by adopting digital technologies. My work focuses on developing strategies that reduce TBL impacts and increase operational efficiencies, making supply chains more sustainable and resilient.

Circular Economy in Packaging: I am committed to advancing circular economy principles within the packaging industry. My research aims to optimise material use and design for maximum reusability and recyclability, emphasising the importance of biodegradable materials and efficient return systems as a regenerative supply chain.

Food Sustainability: Through my research, I address key issues in food security and sustainability by harnessing digital technologies. I explore how innovations like blockchain and IoT can enhance traceability, reduce waste, and improve the sustainability of food systems, thus ensuring more effective resource management.

I am interested in supervising students who are interested in the circular economy, SSCM, and, specifically, in the operations management area. 

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Publications

Journal articles

Wu S, Kremantzis M, Tanveer U, Ishaq S, Odea X, Jin H (In Press). Performance Evaluation of the Global Airline Industry under the Impact of the COVID- 19 Pandemic: a Dynamic Network Data Envelopment Analysis Approach. Journal of Air Transport Management
Ishaq S, Hoang TG, Tanveer U, Hoang T-H, Truong HQ (In Press). Transformative capabilities of MedTech organizations in driving circularity in the healthcare industry: Insights from multiple cases. Journal of Cleaner Production
Tanveer U (In Press). What configurations of structures facilitate supply chain learning? a supply chain network and complexity perspective. International Journal of Operations & Production Management
Ishaq S, Hoang TG, Tanveer U, Hoang T-H, Truong HQ (2024). Transformative capabilities of MedTech organizations in driving circularity in the healthcare industry: Insights from multiple cases. Journal of Cleaner Production, 446, 141370-141370.
Tanveer U, Kremantzis MD, Roussinos N, Ishaq S, Kyrgiakos LS, Vlontzos G (2023). A fuzzy TOPSIS model for selecting digital technologies in circular supply chains. Supply Chain Analytics, 4, 100038-100038.
Tanveer U, Ishaq S, Oqueli T (2023). An Insight into the Application of Gradations of Circularity in the Food Packaging Industry: a Systematic Literature Review and a Multiple Case Study. Sustainability, 15(4), 3007-3007. Abstract.
Yousaf Z, Mihai D, Tanveer U, Brutu M, Toma S, Zahid SM (2022). Organizational Innovativeness in the Circular Economy: the Interplay of Innovation Networks, Frugal Innovation, and Organizational Readiness. SUSTAINABILITY, 14(11).  Author URL.
Yousaf Z, Panait M, Tanveer U, Cretu A, Hrebenciuc A, Zahid SM (2022). Value Creation through Frugal Innovation, Innovation Capability and Knowledge Sharing in a Circular Economy. SUSTAINABILITY, 14(14).  Author URL.
Machokoto M, Tanveer U, Ishaq S, Areneke G (2021). Decreasing investment-cash flow sensitivity: Further UK evidence. FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS, 38  Author URL.
Tanveer U, Koliousis IG, Ishaq S (2020). A conceptual information sharing framework to improve supply chain security collaboration. International Journal of Value Chain Management, 11(4).
Koliousis IG, Tanveer U, Ishaq S (2020). A conceptual information sharing framework to improve supply chain security collaboration. International Journal of Value Chain Management, 11(4), 346-365.

Chapters

Tanveer U, Ishaq S, Gough A (2021). Circular Economy in Agri-Food Sector: Food Waste Management Perspective. In  (Ed) Challenges and Opportunities of Circular Economy in Agri-Food Sector, Springer Nature, 55-75.

Reports

Dull D, Passerini S, Krishnan B, Vegter D, Abdulkadir R, Tanveer U, Krishnan B, Avolio AM, Robertson-Fall T, Wrightson J, et al (2023). Building a circular supply chain - Achieving resilient operations with the circular economy. Ellen MacArthur Foundation,  Website, Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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External Engagement and Impact

External Examiner Positions

External Examiner at Cardiff University and Swansea University

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Teaching

My objective as a teacher is to develop students as independent learners by motivating them to develop their own learning interests and critical thinking. As an experienced academic, I know the importance of ethnic & cultural diversity, learning abilities, and collaborative learning in the student learning journey and try to make my course content interactive and inclusive for the diverse range of students at both UG and PG levels. I make the content and activities challenging for students that stimulate them to think outside the box and better engage with their own learning process.

I use gamification, simulation, case studies and group discussions that encourage students to develop their critical thinking and make connections between the academic and practical world alongside improving their communication and transcultural skills.

I am the module leader for BEM2007 and BEMM784, Operations Management

Modules

2023/24


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