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Research interests
I am researching the adoption, application and evaluation of emerging technologies and paradigms in operations and supply chain management. I am interested in application areas across the value chain with a special focus on supply chain management and logistics.
Other responsibilities
I am the Head of the Information, Decisions and Operations division at the School of Management and the director of the Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I am looking forward to working with students with an interest in the application and evaluation of digital/IT technologies in business operations, especially in logistics and supply chain management. I am happy to discuss your personal ideas and I am generally open to new topics.
Education/Academic qualification
Operations Management and Technology, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge
1 Oct 2010 → 30 Sept 2014
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Logidot AI Assistant for Enhanced AI Competency in Logistics
Giannikas, V. (PI) & Celik, M. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/06/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Made Smarter Innovation: People-Led Digitalisation Engagement and Impact Acceleration
Newnes, L. (PI), Fai, F. (CoI), Giannikas, V. (CoI), Loukaides, E. (CoI), Shepherd, P. (CoI), Shokrani Chaharsooghi, A. (CoI), Basir, M. (Researcher), Carey, E. (Researcher), Hwabamungu, B. (Researcher), Kilic Ararat, B. (Researcher), Nwaiwu, F. (Researcher), Oliveira Da Silva, M. (Researcher), Roberto, R. (Researcher) & Smyth, L. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/04/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Research council
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Human-robot collaboration and dynamic material handling optimisation in factory and warehouse settings
Giannikas, V. (PI) & Celik, M. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/07/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Dynamic picking and inventory optimisation in dark stores and urban micro fulfilment centres
Giannikas, V. (PI), Celik, M. (CoI) & Atashikhoei, A. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/11/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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SANDPIT - The impact of digital trasformation on on higher education.
Defazio, D. (PI), Dimov, D. (CoPI), Snelson-Powell, A. (CoI), Giannikas, V. (CoI) & Huang, W. (CoI)
18/10/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research-related funding
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Joint optimisation of order batching and collaborative picker routing in human-assisted robot-to-part order picking
Khodaee, S., Çelik, M. & Giannikas, V., 6 Mar 2025, (Acceptance date).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Operations & Supply Chain Management: Principles and Practice
Petropoulos, F., Akkermans, H., Aksin, O. Z., Ali, I., Zied Babai, M., Barbosa-Povoa, A., Battaia, O., Besiou, M., Boysen, N., Brammer, S., Brandon-Jones, A., Briskorn, B., Browning, T. R., Buijs, P., Centobelli, P., Chiarini, A., Cousins, P., Cudney, E. A., Davies, A. & Day, S. J. & 73 others, , 8 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Production Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Adoption of Robotics and Automation Technologies in UK Manufacturing: Benefits and Challenges
Kilic-Ararat, A. B., Oliveira Da Silva, M. & Giannikas, V., 14 Oct 2024, Made Smarter: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation. 4 p. (P-LD Insights; no. 2)Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Adoption of Robotics and Automation Technologies in UK Manufacturing: Analysing the Status Quo
Kilic-Ararat, A. B., Oliveira Da Silva, M. & Giannikas, V., 14 Oct 2024, Made Smarter: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation. 4 p. (P-LD Insights; no. 1)Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Analytical Assessment of Digitalisation Outcome Metrics in the UK Manufacturing Sector
Kilic-Ararat, A. B., Atashi Khoei, A., Nwaiwu, F. & Giannikas, V., 3 Jul 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Open AccessFile92 Downloads (Pure)
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Findings on "Benefits of picking and packing planning integration in e-commerce warehouses" in Mecalux's Best Practices magazine No.34: latest developments in logistics
Zhong, S. (Author), Giannikas, V. (Author), Merino, J. (Author), McFarlane, D. (Author), Cheng, J. (Author) & Shao, W. (Author)
3 Oct 2024Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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International Journal of Production Research (Journal)
Giannikas, V. (Editor)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity