Yr Athro Andrew Thomas

Dean of School of Management

Business

a.j.thomas@abertawe.ac.uk

Siaradwr Cymraeg Rhugl

333
Trydydd Llawr
Yr Ysgol Reolaeth
Campws y Bae

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Dolenni Ymchwil

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1942-7050

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Mae Andrew Thomas yn Athro mewn Rheoli Peirianneg ac yn Ddeon / Pennaeth Ysgol Reolaeth Abertawe. Ymunodd â'r gymuned academaidd ar ôl dilyn gyrfa ddiwydiannol gyda'r Llu Awyr Brenhinol i ddechrau ac wedi hynny gyda BE Aerospace lle'r oedd ganddo rolau mewn peirianneg awyrofod, gweithgynhyrchu a chynhyrchu. Ers hynny, mae wedi dal swyddi ar nifer o lefelau mewn addysg uwch yn cynnwys Darlithydd/Uwch-ddarlithydd a Chymrawd Ymchwil, a swyddi rheoli fel Deon Cysylltiol, Pennaeth Ysgol a Chyfarwyddwr Cyfadran.

Mae ei brif ddiddordebau ymchwil yn cynnwys peirianneg fforensig, rheoli cynnal a chadw, rheoli peirianneg, strategaeth gweithgynhyrchu a rheoli gweithrediadau. Mae wedi cyhoeddi dros 250 o erthyglau ymchwil, papurau mewn cyfnodolion ac wedi darparu sawl araith gyweirnod yn y meysydd hyn.

Mae'n Gymrawd Sefydliad y Peirianwyr Mecanyddol, yn Gymrawd Cymdeithas Ddysgedig Cymru, ac yn Beiriannydd Siartredig. Mae wedi goruchwylio ac arwain 25 prosiect Partneriaeth Trosglwyddo Gwybodaeth yn ogystal â sawl prosiect Cronfa Datblygu Ranbarthol Ewrop, Cyngor Ymchwil Peirianneg a'r Gwyddorau Ffisegol, EU FP7 a Horizon 2020. Ar hyn o bryd mae'n Gadeirydd Consortiwm Gweithgynhyrchu a Phenaethiaid Peirianneg y DU ac yn aelod o'r Cyngor Athrawon Peirianneg (EPC UK).

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Rheoli Prosiectau,
Peirianneg fforensig,
Rheoli cynnal a chadw,
Rheoli Peirianneg,
Strategaeth gweithgynhyrchu,
Rheoli Gweithrediadau Strategol
Arweinyddiaeth Strategol

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Diddordebau Addysgu

Mae Andrew'n addysgu ystod o bynciau ar lefel israddedig ac ôl-raddedig yn cynnwys Gweithrediadau Strategol a Rheoli'r Gadwyn Gyflenwi; Sgiliau a thechnegau rheoli prosiectau; Arweinyddiaeth Strategol a Rheoli'r Gadwyn Gyflenwi.

Ymchwil Prif Wobrau Cydweithrediadau

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Rahman, R., Reid, C., Kloer, P., Henchie, A., Thomas, A., & Zwiggelaar, R. (2024). A systematic review of literature examining the application of a social model of health and wellbeing. European Journal of Public Health, 34(3), 467-472.
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66942
Xia, H., Wang, Y., Jasimuddin, S., Zhang, J., & Thomas, A. (2023). A big-data-driven matching model based on deep reinforcement learning for cotton blending. International Journal of Production Research, 61(22), 7573-7591.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2022.2153942, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66945
Francis, M., Thomas, A., & Fisher, R. (2021). Systematic analysis of the methodological structure of the lean literature. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 13(4), 526-544.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijqss-03-2020-0050, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66950
Thomas, A., Morris, W., Haven-Tang, C., Francis, M., & Byard, P. (2021). Smart Systems and Collaborative Innovation Networks for Productivity Improvement in SMEs. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 7(1), 3
https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc7010003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66949
Francis, M., Thomas, A., Fisher, R., & Jones, R. (2019). Author and institution citation analysis of the lean literature. International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience, 3(4), 330
https://doi.org/10.1504/ijscor.2019.099457, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66976

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Goorberg, D., Stuijts, M., & Thomas, A. (2024). Towards The Development of a Governance System for Central Purchasing Body Collaboration and Performance. Standards, 4(3), 79-101.
https://doi.org/10.3390/standards4030006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66975
Rahman, R., Reid, C., Kloer, P., Henchie, A., Thomas, A., & Zwiggelaar, R. (2024). A systematic review of literature examining the application of a social model of health and wellbeing. European Journal of Public Health, 34(3), 467-472.
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckae008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66942
Hasan, J., Thomas, A., & Tomos, O. (2024). Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Case Study. Sustainability, 16(5), 1720
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051720, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66944
Xia, H., Wang, Y., Jasimuddin, S., Zhang, J., & Thomas, A. (2023). A big-data-driven matching model based on deep reinforcement learning for cotton blending. International Journal of Production Research, 61(22), 7573-7591.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2022.2153942, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66945
Abdulai, A., Murphy, L., Thomas, A., & Thomas, B. (2022). Technology Transfer Offices and Their Role with Information Mechanisms for Innovation Performance in Firms: The Case of Ghana. Knowledge, 2(4), 719-734.
https://doi.org/10.3390/knowledge2040041, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66943
Mason-Jones, R., Davies, P., & Thomas, A. (2022). Applying the Theory of Constraints to Explore the UK Renewable-Energy Supply Chain. Sustainability, 14(20), 13307
https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013307, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61465
Schmidt, I., Morris, W., Thomas, A., & Manning, L. (2022). Smart Systems: The Role of Advanced Technologies in Improving Business Quality, Performance and Supply Chain Integration. Standards, 2(3), 276-293.
https://doi.org/10.3390/standards2030020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66947
Haven-Tang, C., Thomas, A., & Fisher, R. (2022). To What Extent Does the Food Tourism ‘Label’ Enhance Local Food Supply Chains? Experiences from Southeast Wales. Tourism and Hospitality, 3(1), 153-160.
https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp3010011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66948
Francis, M., Thomas, A., & Fisher, R. (2021). Systematic analysis of the methodological structure of the lean literature. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 13(4), 526-544.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijqss-03-2020-0050, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66950
Thomas, A., Morris, W., Haven-Tang, C., Francis, M., & Byard, P. (2021). Smart Systems and Collaborative Innovation Networks for Productivity Improvement in SMEs. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 7(1), 3
https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc7010003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66949
Francis, M., Thomas, A., Fisher, R., & Jones, R. (2019). Author and institution citation analysis of the lean literature. International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience, 3(4), 330
https://doi.org/10.1504/ijscor.2019.099457, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66976
Thomas, A., Haven-Tang, C., Barton, R., Mason-Jones, R., Francis, M., & Byard, P. (2018). Smart Systems Implementation in UK Food Manufacturing Companies: A Sustainability Perspective. Sustainability, 10(12), 4693
https://doi.org/10.3390/su10124693, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66951
Thomas, A., Dorrington, P., Haven-Tang, C., Mason-Jones, R., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2018). The application of group consensus theory to aid organisational learning and sustainable innovation in manufacturing SMEs. Cogent Business & Management, 5(1), 1423788
https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2018.1423788, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66978
Hill, J., Thomas, A., Mason-Jones, R., & El-Kateb, S. (2018). The implementation of a Lean Six Sigma framework to enhance operational performance in an MRO facility. Production & Manufacturing Research, 6(1), 26-48.
https://doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2017.1417179, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66939
Thomas, A., Dorrington, P., Costa, F., Loudon, G., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2017). Organisational learning capability in SMEs: An empirical development of innovation in the supply chain. Cogent Business & Management, 4(1), 1364057
https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2017.1364057, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66952
Thomas, A., Antony, J., Haven-Tang, C., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2017). Implementing Lean Six Sigma into curriculum design and delivery – a case study in higher education. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 66(5), 577-597.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm-08-2016-0176, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66981
Thomas, A., Childerhouse, P., Potter, A., McCullen, P., Deakins, E., Bohme, T., Hosoda, T., Yaseen, E., & Towill, D. (2017). Supply chain theory and cultural diversity. Manipal Journal of Science and Technology, 2(1)
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66979
Worsfold, K., Fisher, R., McPhail, R., Francis, M., & Thomas, A. (2016). Satisfaction, value and intention to return in hotels. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 28(11), 2570-2588.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-04-2015-0195, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66982
Fisher, R., Francis, M., Thomas, A., Burgess, K., & Mutter, K. (2016). Conceptions of value as family resemblances. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 19(4), 378-394.
https://doi.org/10.1108/qmr-11-2015-0084, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67104
Thomas, A., Francis, M., Fisher, R., & Byard, P. (2016). Implementing Lean Six Sigma to overcome the production challenges in an aerospace company. Production Planning & Control, 27(7-8), 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2016.1165300, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66955
Thomas, A., Byard, P., Francis, M., Fisher, R., & White, G. (2016). Profiling the resiliency and sustainability of UK manufacturing companies. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 27(1), 82-99.
https://doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-06-2014-0086, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66983
Darlington, J., Francis, M., Found, P., & Thomas, A. (2016). Targeting lean process improvement projects for maximum financial impact. Production Planning & Control, 27(2), 114-132.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2015.1082665, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66954
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2015.1082665
Thomas, A., Antony, J., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2015). A comparative study of Lean implementation in higher and further education institutions in the UK. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 32(9), 982-996.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-09-2014-0134, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66984
Thomas, A., Pham, D., Francis, M., & Fisher, R. (2015). Creating resilient and sustainable manufacturing businesses – a conceptual fitness model. International Journal of Production Research, 53(13), 3934-3946.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.975850, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66956
Darlington, J., Francis, M., Found, P., & Thomas, A. (2015). Design and implementation of a Drum-Buffer-Rope pull-system. Production Planning & Control, 26(6), 489-504.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2014.926409, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66957
Thomas, A., Mason-Jones, R., Davies, A., John, E., & Thomas, A. (2015). Reducing turn-round variability through the application of Six Sigma in aerospace MRO facilities. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 26(3), 314-332.
https://doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-05-2013-0052, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66986
Francis, M., Fisher, R., Thomas, A., & Rowlands, H. (2014). The meaning of ‘value’ in purchasing, logistics and operations management. International Journal of Production Research, 52(22), 6576-6589.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.903349, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66958
Thomas, A., Davies, A., Ringwald, K., Parfitt, S., & John, E. (2014). An empirical analysis of Lean Six Sigma implementation in SMEs – a migratory perspective. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 31(8), 888-905.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-04-2013-0070, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66987
Davies, A., John, E., & Thomas, A. (2014). Corporate strategy development via numerical situation analysis. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 21(4), 619-633.
https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-05-2012-0033, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66999
Davies, A., Thomas, A., & John, E. (2014). Minimising transportation in manufacturing supply chains. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 7(2), 144-153.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2013.801531, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66998
Davies, A., John, E., & Thomas, A. (2013). A flow direction weighting scheme for facility layout in cellular manufacturing. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 62(2), 185-203.
https://doi.org/10.1108/17410401311295731, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67000
Thomas, A., Francis, M., John, E., & Davies, A. (2012). Identifying the characteristics for achieving sustainable manufacturing companies. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 23(4), 426-440.
https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381211230376, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67002
Thomas, A., Byard, P., & Evans, R. (2012). Identifying the UK's manufacturing challenges as a benchmark for future growth. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 23(2), 142-156.
https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381211202160, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67003
Pham, D. & Thomas, A. (2012). Fit manufacturing: a framework for sustainability. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 23(1), 103-123.
https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381211196311, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67009
Thomas, A. & Barton, R. (2011). Characterizing SME migration towards advanced manufacturing technologies. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226(4), 745-756.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405411424977, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67001
John, E., Kuznecov, A., Thomas, A., & Davies, A. (2011). A weighted similarity coefficient technique for manufacturing facility design. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 60(7), 746-757.
https://doi.org/10.1108/17410401111167816, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67011
Pham, D., Williams, O., & Thomas, A. (2011). A framework for fit manufacturing. International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology, 3(3/4), 415
https://doi.org/10.1504/ijcaet.2011.040056, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67010
Davies, A., John, E., & Thomas, A. (2011). Integrating the Last Order Costing model into a lean framework. International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 6(2), 160
https://doi.org/10.1504/ijmr.2011.040009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67015
Thomas, A. & Barton, R. (2011). Using the Quick Scan Audit Methodology (QSAM) as a precursor towards successful Lean Six Sigma implementation. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 2(1), 41-54.
https://doi.org/10.1108/20401461111119440, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67012
Thomas, A., Chard, J., John, E., Davies, A., & Francis, M. (2011). Defining a bearing replacement strategy using Monte Carlo methods. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 28(2), 155-168.
https://doi.org/10.1108/02656711111101737, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66960
Childerhouse, P., Thomas, A., Phillips, G., & Towill, D. (2010). Auditing improvements in a product delivery process (AIPDP). Business Process Management Journal, 16(4), 598-618.
https://doi.org/10.1108/14637151011065937, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67017
Sarmiento, R. & Thomas, A. (2010). Identifying improvement areas when implementing green initiatives using a multitier AHP approach. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 17(3), 452-463.
https://doi.org/10.1108/14635771011049399, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67018

Cyfraniadau Cynadleddau

Thomas, A., Fisher, R., Francis, M., Mutter, K., & Jones, O. (2016). Conceptions of value as family resemblances: a theoretical model and methodology. In Proceedings of the Qualitative Research Conference 2016. 24-26 May, Penang, Malaysia (pp. 247-256).
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66980

Llyfrau wedi'u Golygu

Thomas, A., Murphy, ., Morris, W., Dispenza, V., & Jones, D. (Eds.). (2023). Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXVI. IOS Press.
https://doi.org/10.3233/atde44, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66995

Goruchwyliaeth

Untitled (cyfredol)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Daniel Rees
Draft working title (not confirmed) - Exploring the views of specialist clinicians in wound management within Wales on the clinical utility of the Wound-Q and the potential facilitators and barriers to its implementation (cyfredol)

DBA

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Helen Yu
Working title. Marketing Acuity in a World of Technological Fragmentation - A Study Towards Advancement (cyfredol)

DBA

Goruchwyliwr arall: Prof Denis Dennehy

Yr Athro Andrew Thomas

Cyfeiriad ebost

Welsh language proficiency

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