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Professor Matopoulos is Chair in Supply Chain Design and Logistics Systems at Cranfield University and Visiting Professor at the University of Lille 2, France. He is also the founder and principal of Supply Chain Gnosis Ltd, a consultancy specializing in the strategic assessment and design of logistics and supply chain capabilities. His research contributions span multiple EU-funded projects (FP6, FP7, Horizon 2020, ERDF), with a focus on sectors such as manufacturing, agri-food, healthcare, and humanitarian logistics.

He serves as an external evaluator for the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program. In 2019, he was appointed Royal Society Short Industry Fellow, collaborating with Williams Advanced Engineering on future-oriented supply chain strategies. His industrial partnerships include Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, Saietta Group, and numerous SMEs. Professor Aris is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader across the UK and Europe on logistics innovation and supply chain transformation.

Knight L, Tate W, Carnovale S, Di Mauro C, Bals L, …. (2022). Future business and the role of purchasing and supply management: Opportunities for ‘business-not-as-usual’ PSM research. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 28(1)

Venegas Vallejos M, Matopoulos A & Greasley A. (2022). Collaboration in multi-tier supply chains for reducing empty running: a case study in the UK retail sector. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 25(3)

Thanou E & Matopoulos A. (2021). Improving efficiency of material flows in an automotive assembly plant: A case study. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 35

Messina D, Barros AC, Soares AL & Matopoulos A. (2020). An information management approach for supply chain disruption recovery. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 31(3)

Kalaitzi D, Matopoulos A, Bourlakis M & Tate W. (2019). Supply chains under resource pressure: strategies for improving resource efficiency and competitive advantage. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 39(12)

Kalaitzi D, Matopoulos A & Clegg B. (2019). Managing resource dependencies in electric vehicle supply chains: a multi-tier case study. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 24(2)

Yılmaz Balaman Ş, Scott J, Matopoulos A & Wright DG. (2019). Incentivising bioenergy production: Economic and environmental insights from a regional optimization methodology. Renewable Energy, 130

Yılmaz Balaman Ş, Wright DG, Scott J & Matopoulos A. (2018). Network design and technology management for waste to energy production: An integrated optimization framework under the principles of circular economy. Energy, 143

Kalaitzi D, Matopoulos A, Bourlakis M & Tate W. (2018). Supply chain strategies in an era of natural resource scarcity. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 38(3)

Balaman ŞY, Matopoulos A, Wright DG & Scott J. (2018). Integrated optimization of sustainable supply chains and transportation networks for multi technology bio-based production: A decision support system based on fuzzy ε-constraint method. Journal of Cleaner Production, 172

Matopoulos A, Bell JE & Aktas E. (2016). The use of modelling in purchasing/supply management research. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 22(4)

Knight L, Tate WL, Matopoulos A, Meehan J & Salmi A. (2016). Breaking the mold: Research process innovations in purchasing and supply management. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 22(4)

Selviaridis K, Matopoulos A, Thomas Szamosi L & Psychogios A. (2016). Reverse resource exchanges in service supply chains: the case of returnable transport packaging. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 21(3)

McCarthy D, Matopoulos A & Davies P. (2015). Life cycle assessment in the food supply chain: a case study. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 18(2)

Matopoulos A, Barros AC & van der Vorst JGAJJ. (2015). Resource-efficient supply chains: a research framework, literature review and research agenda. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 20(2)

Matopoulos A, Kovács G & Hayes O. (2014). Local Resources and Procurement Practices in Humanitarian Supply Chains: An Empirical Examination of Large‐Scale House Reconstruction Projects. Decision Sciences, 45(4)

Zitz G & Matopoulos A. (2014). Developments and prospects of freight railway transport in Northern Germany: a Delphi survey. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 18(4)

Matopoulos A & Michailidou L. (2013). Implementing collaborative practices in the healthcare supply chain: insights into hospital-vendor operations. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 15(2/3)

Matopoulos A. (2012). Guest editorial. Journal of Systems and Information Technology, 14(4)

Matopoulos A & Bourlakis M. (2011). Identifying innovation strategies: insights from the Greek food manufacturing sector. International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development, 3(2)

Canavari M, Fritz M, Hofstede GJ, Matopoulos A & Vlachopoulou M. (2010). The role of trust in the transition from traditional to electronic B2B relationships in agri-food chains. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 70(2)

Kovács G, Matopoulos A & Hayes O. (2010). A community-based approach to supply chain design. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 13(5)

Matopoulos A & Bourlakis M. (2010). Sustainability practices and indicators in food retail logistics: findings from an exploratory study. Journal on Chain and Network Science, 10(3)

Matopoulos A, Vlachopoulou M & Manthou V. (2009). Understanding the factors affecting e‐business adoption and impact on logistics processes. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 20(6)

Matopoulos A, Vlachopoulou M, Manthou V & Manos B. (2007). A conceptual framework for supply chain collaboration: empirical evidence from the agri‐food industry. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 12(3)

Matopoulos A, Manthou V & Vlachopoulou M. (2007). Integrating supply chain operations in the internet era. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 3(3)

Matopoulos A, Vlachopoulou M & Manthou V. (2007). Exploring the impact of e-business adoption on logistics processes: empirical evidence from the food industry. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 10(2)

Kitsiou S, Matopoulos A, Manthou V & Vlachopoulou M. (2007). Evaluation of integration technology approaches in the healthcare supply chain. International Journal of Value Chain Management, 1(4)

Matopoulos A, Vlachopoulou M & Manthou V. (2006). Exploring chain, network and cluster collaborative practices: implications for SMEs. International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 3(2)

Manthou V, Matopoulos A & Vlachopoulou M. (2005). Internet-based applications in the agri-food supply chain: a survey on the Greek canning sector. Journal of Food Engineering, 70(3)

Matopoulos A, Vlachopoulou M & Manthou V. (2005). Exploring clusters and their value as types of business networks in the agricultural sector. Operational Research, 5(1)