Supply Chains Research Group - WMG
Supply Chains Research Group
Linking our research with business
The Supply Chain Research Group (SCRG) at WMG leads the development and application of innovative supply chain strategies. Our work strengthens resilience, boosts productivity and competitiveness, enhances sustainability and transparency, creates value and drives digital transformation across manufacturing supply chains.
Collaborating with industrial partners and policymakers, SCRG has positively impacted numerous organisations, helping them to gain a competitive advantage from our cutting-edge applied research, creating economic, environmental and societal impact.
We focus on applied, industry-driven research. Working directly with industry partners and policymakers, we assess, design and deliver supply chain strategies, practical tools and digital solutions that help improve supply chain resilience, sustainability, productivity and transparency.
We have developed a suite of toolsLink opens in a new window to assess digital readiness and resilience and to support the application of our future ready supply chain strategies.
Click below to explore our tools and our library of reports via the Supply Chain Resilience Hub.
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Focus areas
For more information about the group or to arrange a meeting with a member of the team, please email wmgbusiness@warwick.ac.uk.
Risk & Resilience
Elevate your supply chain resilience with expert assessment and targeted strategies. From developing resilience tools to strategic decisionsupport, we guide organisations towards optimised supply chain design and manufacturing locations.
Productivity & Competitiveness
Maximise efficiency and profitability in your supply chain operations with our expert guidance. From optimising processes to implementing cutting-edge technologies, we are best places to help you streamline operations and drive increased productivity.
Sustainability
Enhance your business with visible, sustainable and circular supply chains. Explore evidence-based methodologies and tools for achieving Net-Zero supply chains while assessing sustainability and implementing interventions for circularity.
Digitisation
Embrace digital transformation to revolutionise your supply chain. From leveraging digital twins and blockchain analysis for sustainable and resilient supply chains to harnessing AI and Machine Learning for optimal decision-making in Supply Chain 4.0 adoption, our solutions drive efficiency and competitiveness.
Supply Chain Innovation Hub
The Supply Chain Innovation Hub, co-run by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and WMG, is a unique and first-of-its-kind supply chain innovation ecosystem in the UK which launched in November 2024.
It is a “living lab”, delivering resilience, sustainability and best-in-class frameworks for JLR.
Key Focus:
- Address pressing supply chain challenges
- Collaborate, co-create and innovate
- Smarter supply chain solutions
- Increase agility and profitability.
Research that generates impact
Our research is defined by its impact on manufacturers and policymakers – we collaborate with industry and government to help drive research-backed, innovative solutions to supply chain challenges.
Methodologies
We have a diverse project portfolio, ranging from fundamental research to applied research at high TRL levels. Our ability to deal with ambiguity in the complex contexts in which our supply chains operate is reflected in how we react to changes and prepare for disruptions. To that end, we’ve established a set of methodologies for putting theory into reality below:
Reports
We also have a comprehensive collection of industry-focused reports which are the result of collaborative efforts with various industry partners, addressing key challenges and opportunities within the supply chain and manufacturing sectors. Each report provides in-depth analysis, practical recommendations, and valuable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Diagnostic Tools
Our self-assessment diagnostic tools are designed to help organisations establish supply chain readiness across resilience, sustainability and digitisation. The tools allow you to compare your organisation’s scope versus the industry and to produce a personalised report that summarises your organisation’s current levels of readiness and future aspirations. View our tools below: