David Parker

Dr David PARKER

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Positions Held

Senior Lecturer, Business Operations Management

Academic Qualifications

Memberships

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Fellow, Institute of Management Services (FMS)
• Member, European Institute of Operations and Production Management (MOPM)
• Member, Institute of Manufacturing Engineers (MIMafE)
• Member, Institute of Logistics (MILog)

Major Research Grants

Field of Current Research

Publications

• Manville, G., Parker, D. and Greatbanks, R. 'Application of six-sigma and lean philosophy in a services industry domain,' International Journal of Quality and Reliability, 2009
• Parker, D. 'Theorganicgrocer.com.au', case study in Krajewski, L., Ritzman, L., and Malhotra, M. "Operations Management: Processes and Value Chains", 9th ed. International Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall; ISBN 0132458918 p.29, 2009
• Parker, D. 'Strategic operations at the Cedars Hotel Group', case study in Krajewski, L., Ritzman, L., and Malhotra, M., "Operations Management: Processes and Value Chains", 9th ed. International Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall; ISBN 0132458918 pp.88-89, 2009
• Parker, D. 'Process Analysis and Process Re-engineering at Carrefour Group', case study in Krajewski, L., Ritzman, L., and Malhotra, M., "Operations Management: Processes and Value Chains", 9th ed. International Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall; ISBN 0132458918 p.166, 2009
• Parker, D. 'Self-checkout hits the high street as Coles Myer and Woolworth's battle for speed and simplicity of use', case study in Krajewski, L., Ritzman, L., and Malhotra, M., "Operations Management: Processes and Value Chains", 9th ed. International Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall; pp.531-532, 2009
• Parker, D. 'Forecasting at HSS Hire Centres', case study in Krajewski, L., Ritzman, L., and Malhotra, M., "Operations Management: Processes and Value Chains", 9th ed. International Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall; ISBN 0132458918 pp.580-581, 2009
• Parker, D. 'Materials Requirement Planning gives Dyson the edge', case study in Krajewski, L., Ritzman, L., and Malhotra, M., "Operations Management: Processes and Value Chains", 9th ed. International Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall; ISBN 0132458918 pp.764-767, 2009
• Parker, D. and Xu, H. 'Health Care Supply Networks in Tightly-or Loosely-coupled Structures: Exploration using agent-based modelling', Special edition: International Journal of Systems Science, 2008
• Xu, H. and Parker, D. "Business methodologies and information systems for cooperative network coordination", Special Edition: International Journal of Production Engineering, 2008
• Kanagarajah, A., Lindsay, P., and Parker, D 'An Exploration into the Uses of Agent-based Modelling to Improve Quality of Healthcare' in Minai, A., Braha, D., and Bar-Yam, Y., (Eds), "Complex Systems - New Trends and Expectations", Springer Publications, Boston, accepted, 2008.
• Parker, D. 'Operational Systems Design', in Samson, D., and Singh, P., (Eds) "Operations Management: An Integrated Approach", Cambridge University Press; pp 55-87. 2008
• Parker, D. and Craig, M. "Managing Projects, Managing People", Palgrave Macmillan; pp498. 2008
• Parker, D. and Craig, M. "Instructor's resource guide to accompany - Managing Projects Managing People", Palgrave Macmillan; pp217. 2008
• Parker, D. 'Pilila clothing company goes lean', case study in Samson, D., and Singh, P., (Eds) "Operations Management: An Integrated Approach", Cambridge University Press; pp 90-. 2008
• Sohmen, V., Parker, D. and Downie, G. 'Organisational Change Under Transcultural Project Leadership: Developing A Survey Instrument', European Journal of International Management, Special Edition: Managing International Human Resources in a Complex World, Vol. 2, No. 3, 250-268; 2008.
• Parker, D. 'Challenges in Store,' BRW Oct 30th - Nov 26 th; 20, 2008
• Parker, D. 'Manage the Middle Game,' BRW Oct 16th -22nd; 48-49, 2008
• Parker, D. 'Life After Strategy Planning.' Progressing Business, Journal of Australian Organisation for Quality, October; 19-20, 2008
• Parker, D., 'Corporate Governance and Business Systems', Proceedings: Progressing Business 2008, Australian Organisation for Quality, Sept 2008
• Xu, H. and Parker, D. "Business methodologies and information systems for cooperative network coordination", 5th International Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Conference (SCMIS07), Melbourne, Australia, 9-12 December 2007
• Parker, D. and Xu, H. 'Health Care Supply Networks in Tightly-or Loosely-coupled Structures: Exploration using agent-based modeling', 5th International Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Conference (SCMIS07), Melbourne, Australia, 9-12 December 2007.
• Kanagarajah, A., Lindsay, P., Parker, D and Miller, A., 'Agent-based Modelling of Health Care Operations', Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management: ANZAM Operations Management Symposium, Melbourne, 6-7 June 2007.
• Kanagarajah, A., Parker, D., Lindsay, P., and Miller, A. 'Complex-adaptive Systems: Modelling of Health Care Operations', The European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management: Conference - Cost & Performance in Services and Operations; Trento, Italy. 2007
• Chen, J. and Parker, D., 'Leadership strategy of Taiwan's textile and clothing small-to-medium size enterprises in response to global market volatility', Asia-Pacific Journal of Management, 2007.

Books And Monographs

• Your Money: Payment Systems. Department of Trade and Industry; HMSO.1988.
• Your Factory: Stock Control. Department of Trade and Industry; HMSO. 1988.
• Materials Handling Systems. Department of Trade and Industry; HMSO. 1988.
• Your Factory: Labour Cost Control. Department of Trade and Industry; HMSO. 1988.
• Tackling Coursework: essays, projects and presentations. Letts Educational Publications, London. 1994. (3rd Edition).
• Project Management. Life Long Learning Unit; Bournemouth University. 2002
• Managing Projects. Life Long Learning Unit; Bournemouth University. 2002

Published Refereed Journal Articles

• Parker, D.W., (1982) 'Automated Systems Design.' International Logistics,1(1),pp.25-38.
• Parker, D.W. and Williams. R, (1983) 'Materials Handling Automation - pathway to the future. Logistic Today, 2(1),pp.28-36.
• Parker, D.W., (1986) 'Computer-based Technology: alternative scenarios.' Management Services Journal, 30(2), pp.18-24.
• Parker, D.W., (1986) 'Technology Dynamics: UK clothing sector. 'Management Services Journal, 30(3), pp.11-19.
• Parker, D.W., (1986) 'Advanced Technology: UK clothing sector. Management Services Journal, 30(7),16-22.
• Parker, D.W., (1993) 'Simulation of Goods Receive/Despatch Function in Clothing Manufacture. 'The Journal of Clothing Technology and Management. 10(3) pp.13-26.
• Parker, D.W., (1994) 'Logistics Management'. Journal of Management Services. (1), pp. 10-15.
• Parker, D.W., (1996) 'Operations Management: Challenges in food retailing', Journal of Management Services. 4(40) pp.10-14.
• Parker, D.W., (1996) 'Information Logistics and Retailing Services', Journal of Management Services. 8(40) pp.14-17.
• Parker, D.W., (1996) 'Emerging Logistics Challenges in FMCG'. Logistics Focus 4(4) pp.2-16.
• Parker, D.W., (2000) 'The Future's Not What It Used To Be: e-business operations management prerequisites', Journal of Management Services. 44(12) pp 16-22.
• Mobey, A and Parker, D.W. (2002) 'Risk Evaluation and its Importance to Project Management', Journal of Productivity Science ;51(4),pp 16-23
• Mobey, A. & Parker, D (2004) "Action Research To Explore Perceptions Of Risk In Project Management', International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol 53 No.1 pp.18-32
• Parker, D., (2004) 'Electronic Community Portal Dynamic Value Constellation: the Smart Region initiative", International Journal of Electronic Business, 2 (1), pp. 20-40
• Parker, D and Russell, K. A., (2005) 'Performance management: outsourcing and behavioural dynamics', International Journal of Business Performance Management, Vol. 7, No 3, pp. 288- 303.

Published Refereed Conference Papers

• Parker, D.W. (1989) 'Technological Fix in Response to Low-cost Labour: UK Clothing Industry', Conference Proceedings: Australian Expo '89.Sydney.
• Parker, D.W. (1990) 'Pre-requisites for Quick Response. Proceedings: TCF International Conference, Brisbane.
• Parker, D.W. (1993) 'Logistics Management: the Corner-stone to Sustainable Competitive Advantage', Proceedings: Textiles Institute World Conference. Hong Kong.
• Parker, D.W. (1996) 'Lean Business Systems: process improvement methodologies', Proceedings: Anthropocentric Lean Production Systems; Euro-conference, Bologna.
• Parker, D.W. (1997) 'Lean Thinking'. Proceedings: Chartered Institute of Engineers, Pacific Region Conference. Townsville.
• Parker, D.W. (2002) 'SME Transition to eBusiness within Community-portal Dynamic Value Constellations'. Proceedings: European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Copenhagen.
• Baughn, P., Armistead, C. and Parker, D.W. (2002) 'Management Reaction to Performance Measures: a case perspective'. Proceedings: Performance Management Conference, Boston.
• Parker, D.W. (2002) 'Citizen-centric information system within a community-portal dynamic value constellation: the Smart Region Initiative'. Proceeding: 2nd European Conference on E-Government' Oxford University, UK.
• Parker, D.W. (2002) 'SME's in Community Portals'. Proceedings: 4th International Conference on Regional Enterprises; China.
• Mobey, A. and Parker, D.W. (2003) 'Perceptions of risk management and assessment appraisal', European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) and Production Operations Management (POM), Italy.
• Parker, D., (2003) 'Hubs And Regional Clusters: dynamic virtual enterprises,' Proceedings: Multi-national Company as a Knowing Organisation, European International Business Academy, Copenhagen, Denmark, December 2003.
• Parker, D., & Downie, G. (2004) 'Exploratory research design: SMEs engagement with e-commerce logistics', Proceedings: ANZAM Operations Management Symposium, Melbourne, June.
• Baughn, P., Parker, D and Armistead, C. (2005) 'Exploration using action research: deployment of the balanced Scorecard', Proceedings: ANZAM Operations Management Symposium, Rockhampton, June 2005

Research Interests

• Firm Internationalisation

Academic Cluster

Strategy