Department of Business Transformation
We are interested in the management of change that leads to operational excellence across all types of industry. Our research on business analytics, operations and logistics, and extractive industries, inform policy and practice transformation.
Research
We have a research mission to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience of future business leaders to address environmental and social challenges while managing business growth.
Study with us
We offer a range of courses taught by our world-leading academics whose inspirational research is having real impact on the world.
Enterprise
We collaborate with businesses to develop practical solutions and business growth.
Our staff members
Professor James Aitken
Professor in Operations Management and Head of Department
Professor James Aitken began his career within a manufacturing environment where he gained success in the logistics and operation fields. The knowledge and experience accrued supported his part-time PhD studies and provided the platform for the development of the UK’s first manufacturing operations based on combining lean and agile. His continued interest in innovative operati...
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29.03.22
Gracious growth: Managing the trade-off between corporate greening and corporate growth
With thanks to Professor Tazeeb Rajwani, Professor of International Business and Strategy and Head of...
25.02.22
Celebrate differences and champion the movement for a gender-equal world with Surrey Business School
Our differences are what make us unique, and therefore should be celebrated. However, there still remains...