Professor of Operations Management, University of Huddersfield
Professor David Bamford is an experienced industrialist/academic who has published over 100 articles, book chapters and reports as well as presented widely on his topics to both academic and practitioner audiences. His multiple publications include two co-authored books: i) Managing Quality (2016); and ii) Essential Guide to Operations Management (2010).
David has received many awards for research, teaching and knowledge transfer: Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence: Paper 'Service quality at the London 2012 games - a Paralympics athletes survey' in International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, selected by the journal’s editorial team as a Highly Commended paper; University 'Thank You' Awards 2017, 2016, 2015; Innovative Partnership Award (University of Huddersfield) for work with South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT); Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC): Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP); Technology Strategy Board & InnovateUK; and for teaching: University of Manchester: Distinguished Achievement Medal – Teacher of the Year; University Award for Teaching Excellence. Multiple Department Teaching Awards.
When is it quicker to walk, than catch a bus?
Sep 10, 2018 14:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
It can often be tempting to jump on a bus for a short journey through the city, especially when its raining or youre running behind schedule. Where there are dedicated bus lanes in place, it can feel as though you speed...
Five tips to get cheap train tickets – according to transport experts
Aug 14, 2018 13:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
British rail commuters are being told they are likely to face fare hikes. Price increases aside, the rules around tickets are complex and date back to the 1980s, which means theres a bewildering array of tickets available:...
Transport experts explain why buses come in threes – and which one you should get on
Aug 01, 2018 15:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Its typical youre waiting at a bus stop for ages, then three buses come along at once. Should you just hop on the first one, or skip to the second or third? Various tech companies are trying to produce apps to help...
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