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PARC Institute of Manufacturing, Logistics and Inventory

We are a joint University-Industry initiative that undertakes world-class research with impact in the fields of logistics and manufacturing operations management. We bridge the gap between theory and practice in these areas for the benefit of a sustainable economy, environment and society.

We work together with Industry to tackle important contemporary problems in logistics and manufacturing operations management, creating business insights and commercially viable solutions.

We specialise in supply chain forecasting, inventory control, transportation science, supply chain modelling, logistics business modelling and freight economics.

Latest news

Accelerate participants with their certificates

Cardiff Business School experts deliver training to young professionals in DSV Accelerate program

13 October 2025

In June 2025, experts in logistics and operations management from Cardiff Business School provided training to young professionals as part of the DSV Accelerate Program.

Improving inventory record accuracy innovation summit

10 September 2025

Professor Aris Syntetos shares insights on his work and research surrounding inventory inaccuracies in partnership with Efficient Consumer Response.

Professors win prestigious Goodeve Medal

8 January 2025

Cardiff Business School Professors Bahman Rostami-Tabar and Aris Syntetos have been awarded the 2024 Goodeve Medal by the Operational Research (OR) Society.

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We are an interdisciplinary mix of experts from Cardiff University and industry.