Dr Mark Stevenson
BSc, Ph.D (Lancaster)
Lecturer
Department
Management Science
Current Teaching
- MSCI 102: Introduction to Operations Management
- MSCI 382: Innovative Developments in Operations Management
- MNGT 503: Operations Management
- MNGT 190: Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Information Systems
Research Interests
A core research focus is on Production Planning and Control (PPC) in low-volume/high-variety contexts, with a particular focus on the Workload Control (WLC) concept for Make-To-Order (MTO) companies. This includes action research through which the concept has recently been implemented in practice. Current research is also investigating how planning and control in job shops is affected by recent challenges, such as: engineering skill shortages, material shortages, offshoring, and a focus on both sustainability and traceability. Other interests include: behavioral operations management - behavioral influences and explanations for operational phenomena; supply chain flexibility; ethical supply chain management and sourcing practices; and, the resilience of supply chains to product counterfeiting.
PhD applications are welcomed in all of the above areas.
Journal article (25)
Conference contribution (29)
Working paper (10)
Editorial (1)
Other contribution (1)
Selected publications (8)
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Publications
- Stevenson Mark and Silva C, 2008, 'Theoretical development of a workload control methodology: evidence from two case studies', International Journal of Production Research, vol 46, no. 11, pp. 3107-3131.
View details - Hendry L, Land M L, Stevenson Mark and Gaalman G, 2008, 'Investigating implementation issues for workload control (WLC): a comparative case study analysis', International Journal of Production Economics, vol 112, no. 1, pp. 452-469.
View details - Stevenson Mark and Hendry L, 2007, 'Improving supply chain integration using a workload control concept and web-functionality', Production Planning and Control, vol 18, no. 2, pp. 142 - 155.
View details - Stevenson Mark and Hendry L, 2007, 'Flexibility and lean manufacturing in customised b2B industries', Control (Journal of the Institute of Operations Management), vol 33, no. 1, pp. 16-20.
View details - Stevenson Mark and Spring M, 2007, 'Flexibility from a supply chain perspective: definition and review', International Journal of Operations and Production Management, vol 27, no. 7, pp. 685-713.
View details - Stevenson Mark and Hendry L, 2006, 'Aggregate load oriented workload control: a review and a reclassification of a key approach', International Journal of Production Economics, vol 104, no. 2, pp. 676-693.
View details - Stevenson Mark, 2006, 'Refining a workload control (WLC) concept: a case study', International Journal of Production Research, vol 44, no. 4, pp. 767-790.
View details - Stevenson Mark, Hendry L and Kingsman B G, 2005, 'A review of production planning and control: the applicability of key concepts to the make-to-order industry', International Journal of Production Research, vol 43, no. 5, pp. 869-898.
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