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Dr Andrew J Thomas

Technical Educational Qualifications 1997 Sheffield Hallam University 1999 Leeds Metropolitan University 2003 Open University (Institute of Educational Technology) 1993 Open University (Institute of Technology) 2005 Open University (Institute of Educational Technology) 2001 Leeds Metropolitan University B.Eng (Hons) 1st Mech Engineering PG Cert Research Methods PGCTLHE M.Sc Manufacturing Management M.A (Ed) Education Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng)

Professional Qualifications Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt Chartered Engineer MIMechE (2005) , MIET (1999) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy - Registered Practitioner (2003) Current Teaching Experience Newport Business School

B.Sc Computer Systems MBA Operations Management

Director of Post Graduate Research Programmes M.Phil / PhD Director of the Professional Doctorate Programme MRes/Eng.D/DBA Previous Teaching Experience Cardiff University Lecturer in Systems Engineering and Operations Management (2003 June 2008) Business School Teaching Operations Management (Module Leader) (BSc Yr 2, MSc & MBA Advanced Operations Management (Module Leader) (BSc Yr3) Engineering School Teaching B,Eng Computer Aided Design Manufacturing Systems Management Operations Management. MSc & M.Eng Systems Behaviour Case Study Supervisor Project Supervisor programmes)

Current Research Supervision Experience Successful Supervision

35 MSc/MBA/MEng Dissertations M.Phil Lean Ops Mgt (2004) MRes Condition Monitoring (2009) PhD Industrial Accounting (2009) 10 PhD students at various stages of progression including:

Current PhD supervision Systems Complexity Social Firms Social Strategy Robotic Systems TQM Supply Chain Systems

PhD Examiner

Hypermedia Systems, Dec 2004 Intelligent Computer Design, Jan 2005 Intelligent Database Design, June 2005 Lean Construction Industry, April 2006 Neural Networks in SPC, May 2007 Banking Systems Nov 2009 Triz & Neural Networks Dec 2008 Mechatronic Systems 2008 Accounting Systems 2009

PhD Chair

Esteem Factors Expert Witness in the Case of Alexander Cresswell Minett verses Bro Morganwg Health trust, June 2005. Cardiff Law Courts. Inclusion in Lambert Report as good example of university/company collaboration University of Wales Cardiff and Telynau Teifi Ltd 2004. Achieved 3.6 Million of Gross Value Added Improvement to Welsh industry during 2005 to 2008. Manufacturing Advisory Service Contract (Externally Validated by BERR and WAG) Senior Lecturer Carmarthenshire College (1993-2002) Teaching and Lecturing (1995-2003) BSc & Eng Council Manufacturing Management BSc/IQA/Eng Council Quality Management BSc Manufacturing Systems HND Prod Ops Management BSc Manufacturing and Operations Management HND/BSc Statistics BSc Experimental Design HND Mathematics. Course Leaderships (1993-2005) First & National Diploma Engineering, HNC / HND (Ed Excel), BSc and BSc Hons (Uni of Glamorgan), Pt 2 Eng Council, IQA Examinations. External Examiner / Moderator (1995-2008) City and Guilds London; Open University MSc Programmes Associate Lecturer Open University (2000-2009) MSc Forensic Engineering MSc Systems Engineering MSc Manufacture Materials & Design M.Sc Project, Mathematics BSc Mathematics Yr 1 Visiting Lecturer Swansea Metropolitan University (1996-2006) B.Eng Quality Management Yr 3 B.Eng Operations Management Yr 3 B.Eng Manufacturing Systems Yr 2/3 B.Eng Mathematics Yr 2 MSc Innovation and Management External Examiner Responsibilities University of Hertfordshire (2001-2003) on behalf of the Open University MSc Supervisor Automotive Engineering Project External Examiner - MSc Automotive Engineering Projects

North East Wales Institute of Higher Education (2008) External Validation MSc scheme in Management University of Glamorgan (2008) External Validation MSc Scheme in Complexity and Leadership Glyndwr University (2008) External Examiner MSc scheme in Management University of Wales Moderator for BA in Logistics Management Dimensions College Singapore External Responsibilities, Boards and University Representation Member of the DNA Wales Network Chair of the University Collaboration Group Steering group member of the Six Sigma Network Member of the Manufacturing Advisory Service Strategy group Non-Executive Director of Telynau Teifi Ltd Member Central Coordination Team I*PROMS NoE Member of the Welsh Manufacturing Forum Vision and Strategy Group Research Investigator EPSRC CUIMRC SUCCESS project Conferences Conference Session Chair at the 9th ICMR, Brunel University, 2008 Conference Session Chair at the 6th ICMR, Sheffield Hallam University, 2006 Conference Session Chair at the 1st European Conference on Six Sigma and Continuous Royal Academy of Engineering, Edinburgh, Dec 2009. Member of Conference Programme Committee and session chair I*PROMS 2005 Member of Conference Programme Committee and session chair I*PROMS 2006 Member of Conference Programme Committee and session chair I*PROMS 2007 Member of Conference Programme Committee and session chair I*PROMS 2008 Conference Programme Committee Member FP7 Conference 2008

Improvement,

Member of the Scientific Committee, 3rd International Conference on Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement, Glasgow Caledonian University, Dec 2008. Member of the Scientific Committee, 1st European Conference on Six Sigma and Continuous Royal Academy of Engineering, Edinburgh, Dec 2009. Member of the Scientific Committee, 2nd European Conference on Six Sigma and Continuous Strathclyde University, Jan 2010. Journal Reviewer International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology International Journal of Performance and Productivity Management International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage International Journal of Lean Six Sigma International Journal of Benchmarking Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management Journal of Business Process Management Journal of Automated Assembly Business Process Management Journal Journal of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Engineering Manufacture TQM Journal External Appointments Visiting Researcher, Manufacturing Engineering Centre, Cardiff University Honorary Research Fellow, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University Member - Consortium of UK Manufacturing and Engineering Heads (COMEH) Improvement, Improvement,

Research and Commercial Income Awarded Cardiff University KTP Thomas A.J, Drake P,R. (2002) Developing a Lean and Sustainable Manufacturing Management System, Orangebox Ltd, Teaching Company Scheme Grant Moses, A, Hall, J., Anderson, P., Thomas A.J,. (2004) The Development of an Advanced Testing facility for Toroidal Core Manufacture, Wiltan Ltd, Teaching Company Scheme Grant Thomas A.J,. John E, Davies A (2005) The Development of a Total Productive Maintenance system for Toroidal Core Manufacture, Wiltan Ltd, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Grant Thomas A.J, Naim, M(2004) To work towards achieving world best manufacturing status by developing lean and highly responsive manufacturing systems and defect free components, Wall Colmonoy Ltd, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Grant Thomas A.J, Holford K, Featherstone C (2004) The Development of a Highly Responsive Product Management System , Morgan Marine Ltd, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Grant Thomas A.J, (2005) The Creation of an Advanced Design Activity Model for the Rail Industry , Probotec Ltd, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Grant Thomas A.J,. (2006) The Development of a Integrated NPD/I Process, Sumitomo EWS, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Grant Thomas A.J, Rich N, Disney, S, Naim,M (2005)To achieve significant improvement in machine reliability, manufacturing productivity and systems performance through developing a company wide Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system. Wall Colmonoy Ltd Thomas A.J,. (2008) The Development of a state of the art Lean manufacturing System, Becton and Dickinson Europe, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Grant (Current) Commercial Thomas A.J, (2002) A Manufacturing Systems Analysis Study into the Manufacture of Concert and Celtic Harps, Telynau Teifi Ltd, Help Wales, Growing Communities Grant Thomas A.J, (2008) Lean Six Sigma Centre of Excellence Project for British Airways Avionics Thomas A.J, (2006-08) Materials Analysis and Forensic Engineering at Mitusi Components Europe Ltd Thomas A.J, (2007-08) Voice of the Customer Development at Aviza Technologies Ltd Thomas A.J, (2005-06) Application of Forensic Engineering Techniques to Improve Business Performance, SAS International Ltd Thomas A.J, (2004) A Product Cost-Down Exercise for Rail Bogie Manufacture, Probotec Ltd, Help Wales Grant Thomas A.J (2008) SEMTA Lean Six Sigma SME Development Programme Thomas A.J, (2008) SEMTA Innovation Development Programme Thomas A.J, (2004) ISO9000-2000 Implementation, Trident Engineering Ltd Pham D.T, Thomas AJ, Packianather MS, Dimov S, Farrell A, Pham P (2004) Supporting Innovative Product Engineering and Responsive Manufacture SUPERMAN Phase 2 WEFO Objective 1 Grant. Thomas A.J (2003-2007) Manufacturing Advisory Service, Various Consultancy and Research Projects. Research Jones PJ, Thomas A J, Spratt, M. Flint D (2005) Technology transfer network in sustainable construction and the built environment WDA KEF.

89,000 Principal Investigator 89,000 Co-Supervisor 99,000 Principal Investigator 185,000 Principal Investigator 99,000 Principal Investigator 89,000 Principal Investigator 92,000 Principal Investigator 93,000 Principal Investigator 93,000 Supervisor 23,000 Principal Investigator Project Manager 52,000 Consultant 7,000 Consultant 5,000 Consultant 8,000 Consultant 19,500 Principal Investigator 48,000 Principal Investigator 140,000 Consultant 5000 Consultant 2,980,393 Research Manager 371,000 Manager Consultant 50,000 Research Investigator

Hines P, Thomas A.J, Lalwani, C, Rich N, Naim M. (2004) Sustainable channelled Change In Every Scale and Situation (SUCCESS) EPSRC/CUIMRC Eldukrhi E, Thomas AJ, Soroka A, Packianather MS, Setchi R, Dimov S, Farrell A, Pham DT (2004) Innovative Production Machines and Systems I*PROMS Network of Excellence European Union FP6 Grant, Thomas A.J (2007) EPSRC/CUIMRC Grant Supply Chain Energy Impact Modelling. University of Wales Newport Thomas A.J (2009) A4B feasibility study into the Centre for Forensics Thomas A.J (2009) A4B feasibility study into the Welsh Manufacturing Institute (Collaboration with Cardiff Business School) Thomas A.J (2009) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training Programme Thomas A.J (2009) SEMTA BPR Programme Thomas A.J (2009) Welsh Automotive Forum BPR Programme TOTAL

671,000 Research Investigator 946,000 Research investigator 160,000 Principal Investigator 20,000 Principal Investigator 15,000 Co-Investigator 20,000 Consultant/Trainer 10,000 Consultant/Trainer 5,000 Consultant 6,483,893

Publications List 1. Guest Editor - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, The International Journal of Intelligent real time Automation. September 2006, Vol 19, Number 6, ISSN 0952-1976 2. Pham D T, A J Thomas, Pham PTN, Integrated Production Machines and Systems -Beyond Lean Manufacture, Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Automation, National University of Singapore, May 2007, pp 17-21 3. D.T. Pham, S. Dimov, E.Brousseau, A J Thomas, H.Zhao Recent Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing Proceedings of DET2007, 4th International Conference on Digital , Enterprise Technology, Bath, UK, September 2007. 4. D T Pham, E E Eldukhri, B Peat, R Setchi, A Soroka, M S Packianather, A J Thomas, Y Dadam and S Dimov - "Innovative Production Machines and Systems (I*PROMS): a Network of Excellence funded by the EU Sixth Framework Programme", Proceedings 2nd IEEE Int Conf on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2004, Berlin, June 2004, R Schoop, A Colombo, R Bernhardt and G Schreck (eds), pp 540-544, ISBN 0-7803-8513-6 5. A J Thomas, Leigh Morris ,Anthony Patterson Where Is Your Waste? Driving Improvement In Your Plant And Beyond. Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping . The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Regional Annual Lecture. February 25th 2009 6. A J Thomas, R Barton, J Antony Six Sigma for the Little Guy Strathclyde University November 2009. 7. Thomas A J, Potter A T, Y Wang Delivering Performance in Food Supply Chains, Chapter Title Supply Chain Performance and Auditing, Edited by C Mena & G Stevens, Woodhead Publishing, 2009. 8. Thomas A J and Webb D Quality systems implementation in Welsh small- to medium-sized enterprises: a global comparison and a model for change, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture 217/4 April 2003, 573579 ISSN 0954-4054 9. Thomas A J and Antony J - An Integrated Approach to Improving the Adhesive Bond Strength of Honeycomb Composite Joints, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 52/4-5 Autumn 2003, 244-255 ISSN 1741-0401 10. Thomas A J and Antony J - Applying Shainins Variables Search Methodology in Aerospace Applications, Assembly Automation 24/2 February 2004, 184-191 ISSN 0144-5154 11. J Anthony, F Foutris, R Banuelas and A J Thomas Using Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Institute of Electrical Engineers, March 2004. 12. Thomas A J and Antony J - A Comparative Analysis of the Taguchi and Shainin DOE Techniques in an Aerospace Environment, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 54/8 December 2005, 658-678 ISSN 1741-0401

13. D.T Pham and A J Thomas Fighting Fit Factories, Manufacturing Engineer, IEE Publication, April 2005. 14. Thomas A J and Barton R - Developing an SME based Six Sigma Strategy, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 17/4 2006, 417-434 ISSN 1741-038X 15. Thomas, A.J., Barton, R. - Integrating Local Suppliers into a Global Supply Network, Journal of Manufacturing Management Technology 18/5 2007, 490-512 ISSN 1741-038X 16. Thomas, A.J., - Creating Sustainable SMEs through Technological Innovation, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Volume 221, Number 3 / 2007, 513-528, ISSN 0954-4054 17. Webb, C.J, Waters G. Thomas A.J, Liu, G.P., Thomas, C. The use of the Taguchi Design of Experiment method in optimising splicing conditions for Nylon 66 yarn .Journal of the Textile Institute. 98/4 2007, pp 327-336, ISSN 0040 5000,DOI: 10.1080/00405000701489255 18. Thomas A.J, Lewis G, Developing an SME- Based Integrated TPM-Six Sigma Strategy, International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, Vol 3, Number 3, 2007, ISSN 1479-2494 19. Thomas A.J, Barton R.A, John E.G, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Implementation A Review of Benefits and a Model for Change, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2008, ISSN 1741-0401 20. Pham D.T, Pham P.T.N, Thomas A.J, Integrated Production Machines and Systems - Beyond Lean Manufacturing, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2008, ISSN: 0954478X 21. Thomas A.J, Barton R.A, Byard P Developing a Six Sigma Maintenance Model Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, 2008, ISSN: 1355-2511 Emerald Highly Commended Paper award for 2008 22. John E, Davies, A, Thomas A,J. A Note on Modified Hamiltonian Chain: a Graph Theoretic Approach to Group Technology after Mukhopadhyay et al (2000). International Journal of Production Research, 2008, DOI 10.1080/00207540601164219. 23. Barton R.A, Thomas A.J, Implementation of Intelligent Systems, Enabling Integration of SMEs to High Value Supply Chain Networks Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2008, ISSN: 0952-1976 24. A J Thomas, P.Byard and P Henry Self Maintenance Works, Manufacturing Engineer, Institute of Engineering and Technology April 2008. 25. Thomas A.J, Rowlands H, Byard P, Rowland-Jones, R (2009) Lean Six Sigma: An Integrated Strategy for Manufacturing Sustainability, International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, ISSN 1479-2494, Feb 2009 26. Webb, C.J, Waters G. Thomas A.J, Liu, G.P., Thomas, C. (2009) Optimising splicing parameters for splice aesthetics for a continuous filament synthetic yarn. Journal of the Textile Institute. ISSN 0040 5000. DOI: 10.1080/00405000701660087 pp141-151 27. Nasser M, Thomas AJ (2009) Review of An Empirical Study of Activity-Based Costing Systems (ABC) within the Jordanian Industrial Sector: Critical Success Factors and Barriers to ABC Implementation Journal of Research In Accounting In Emerging Economies. (Accepted) 28. White R.T, Samson P, R Rowland-Jones R, Thomas A.J, (2009)The Implementation of a Quality Management System in the Not-For-Profit Sector TQM Journal, ISSN 1741-038X, Vol 21,3, pp. 273-283 29. Thomas A.J, Barton R.A, Chuke C (2009) Applying Lean Six Sigma in a Small Engineering Company Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, ISSN 1741-038X.Vol 20,1, pp. 113-129 30. Hameed S, Fathfulla K, Thomas A.J (2009) Extent of E-Learning Effectiveness and Efficiency in an integrated Blended Learning Environment. Newport CELT Journal (A) 31. Sarmiento, R., Thomas, A.J Identifying improvement areas when implementing green initiatives using a multitier AHP approach. Accepted for publication on a special issue titled "Benchmarking the Greening of Business", Benchmarking: An International Journal. (Accepted) 32. P Childerhouse , A J Thomas, G Phillips, D R Towill Auditing Improvements in a Product Delivery Process (AIPDP). International Journal of Business Process Management, 2010 (Accepted) 33. A J Thomas, J Chard, E John, A Davies Defining a Bearing Replacement Policy Using Monte Carlo Methods. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Engineering, 2010

34. A J Thomas, M Francis, E John, A Davies Characterising Factors Which Lead to Resilience in SMEs, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2010 35. Pham D.T, A J Thomas, Fit Manufacturing A Sustainability Model, International Journal of Production Economics, 2010 36. R Barton, A J Thomas, Characterising SME Migration Towards Advanced Manufacturing Technologies International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 2010 37. A Davies, E.G John, A J Thomas, Last Order Costing An Iterative Method Towards Manufacturing Cost Reduction International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 2010 38. R Barton, A J Thomas Using the Quickscan Audit Methodology as a Precursor to Successful Lean Six Sigma Implementation TQM Journal 2010 39. Pham D.T, Williams O.A, A.J Thomas A Framework for Fit manufacturing, International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology, 2010 40. John E, Kuznecov A, A J Thomas, Davies A A Weighted Similarity Coefficient Method for Facility Design, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2010 41. John E. G., Davies , A., Hammond J., Thomas A. J. & Kuznecov A. A Conceptual Decision Making Framework For Re-configurability In Manufacturing Systems", Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 42. Thomas, A.J., Webb, D. (2002), The College Business Partnership and its Impact on the Technical Development of SMEs in South Wales. Advances in Manufacture XVI, Proceedings of the 18th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, Leeds Metropolitan University, 87-93 43. Thomas, A.J., Barton, R., Integrating Local Suppliers into a Global Supply Chain Network. The 8th Annual Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium, University of Cambridge, 25th-26th September 2003 44. Aryee, G., Naim, M. M., Lalwani, C. and Thomas, A.J., (2003), "A Migratory Perspective of Technology's Role in Supply Chain Integration - Case Research from the Manufacturing Sector." The 8th Annual Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium, University of Cambridge, 25th-26th September 2003, pp. 19-42 45. Thomas, A.J., Barton, R. (2004), Developing an SME based Six Sigma Strategy. Advances in Manufacture XX, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Sheffield Hallam University, 361-367 46. D T Pham, E E Eldukhri, R Setchi, A Soroka, M S Packianather, A Thomas, Y Dadam and S Dimov (2004) - "Integrating European advanced manufacturing research: the FP6 I*PROMS network of excellence", Proceedings 4th CIRP International Seminar on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering, CIRP ICME 04, Sorrento, June-July 2004, R Teti (ed), pp 543-548, ISBN 88-87030-79-0 47. A J Thomas and D T Pham - "Making industry fit: the conceptualisation of a generic Fit manufacturing strategy for industry", Proceedings 2nd IEEE Int Conf on Industrial Informatics, INDIN 2004, Berlin, June 2004, R Schoop, A Colombo, R Bernhardt and G Schreck (eds), pp 523-528, ISBN 0-7803-8513-6 48. A J Thomas, R Barton, C Chuke Working Towards Best-In-Class: A Case In Developing A Lean-Sigma Manufacturing Strategy In SMEs, Proceedings 1st International Conference on Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, SSCA, Glasgow Caledonian University, Dec 2004. 49. D T Pham, AJ Soroka, B J Peat, E E Eldukhri, M S Packianather, S S Dimov, A J Thomas, PT N Pham Networks of Excellence: New Strategies for Overcoming Fragmentation in EU Manufacturing Research, Proceedings 3rd European Conference on Intelligent Management Systems in Operations, Salford, Manchester June 2005 50. A J Thomas, R Barton Characterising SME Attitudes to Technological Innovation, Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, June 2006. 51. A J Thomas, G.R Jones and P Vidales An Integrated Approach to TPM and Six Sigma Development in the Castings Industry, Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2006. 52. A J Thomas, G. Lewis, Z. Itani and J. Hall Applying Six Sigma to Transformer Core Manufacture, Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, SSCA, Glasgow Caledonian University, June 2006. 53. P Found, J Beale, P Hines, M Naim, N Rich, R Sarmiento, A Thomas A Theoretical Framework For Economic Sustainability of Manufacturing Industry EUROMA Conference, University of Strathclyde, June 2006

54. A J Thomas, R Barton Characterising SME Attitudes to Technological Innovation Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2006. 55. A J Thomas, B Grabot Key Technologies and Strategies for Creating Sustainable Manufacturing Organizations Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2006. 56. A J Thomas, G Weichhardt Roadmapping as a Strategic Manufacturing Tool Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2006. 57. A J Thomas, R Barton - Maximising the Effectiveness of Introducing Advanced Technologies, Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2006. 58. A.Fouweather, S.Coleman, A.J. Thomas - European Funding to help SMEs Improve Using Six Sigma Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2006 59. G Phillips, A.J Thomas - "A Holistic Manufacturing Strategy (HMS) for mass customisation within a specialist manufacturing company" Proceedings of the 18 th Conference Of the Production Operations Management Society (POMS), Dallas, USA, July 2007 60. C Chuke- Okafor, A.J Thomas, S.Elias - " A survey into the adoption of Lean in SMEs" Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2007 61. A.J Thomas, P.Byard, R.Barton - " A Holistic Manufacturing Model for Supplier Development "Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2007 62. A.J Thomas, R.Barton, P.Byard - "Creating Sustainable SMEs through Technological Innovation" Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2007 63. R.Barton, A.J Thomas, P.Byard - " Development of a Holistic Operational Management Strategy: A Systems Approach Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2007 64. B Worrall, A.J Thomas, E.John, A. Davies, Z.Itani, G. Lewis - " Business model changes in relation to strategic developments at Wiltan Ltd 37th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering ICCIE 2007, Alexandria, Egypt, August 2007 65. E. John, A.Davies, A.J Thomas, B.Worrall - " Strategy Identification via Numerical Situation Analysis 37th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering ICCIE 2007, Alexandria, Egypt, August 2007 66. D.T. Pham, R.Barton, A.JThomas, O.Williams, T.Shamsuddin, Z Ebrahim, Fit Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2007 67. W.A.Y Wan Yusoff, A.J Thomas, The Effect of a Laser Scanning Strategy and Energy Density on Orange Peel Phenomenon of Selective Laser Sintering Process (SLS), International Conference on Management of Technology 2008, 6th-10th April 2008, Dubai, UAE 68. W.A.Y Wan Yusoff, A.J Thomas, Effect of employing different grades of recycled polyamide 12 on the surface texture of laser sintered parts, Cairo University International Conference on Mechanical Design and Production (MDP-9),January 8-10, 2008, Cairo, Egypt. 69. A.J Thomas, R.Barton, P.Byard - "Developing a Holistic Lean Sigma Strategy" Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2008 70. W.A.Y Wan Yusoff, A.J Thomas, Rapid Fabrication of Prototypes and Functional Parts using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Technology, The 1st International Conference of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Brunei Darussalam, 26th-28th May 2008 71. G.Phillips, A.J Thomas, P. Childerhouse, D.R Towill, Supply Chain System Auditing of a Specialist Castings Company A Review of the Findings and a Framework for Change. The 13th International Symposium on Logistics, Thialand, September 2008. 72. A.Davies E. John, A.J Thomas, B.Worrall - " Last Order Costing (LOC) An iterative methodology for the continuous improvement or reduction of manufacturing costs 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR 2008, Brunel University, September 2008

73. A.J Thomas, P. Childerhouse, G Phillips, D Towill A Comparison of Supply Chain Effectiveness using the Quick Scan Audit Methodology, 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR 2008, Brunel University, September 2008 74. R.A Barton, A.J Thomas, Characterisation of SME Migration Toward Advanced Technologies, 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR 2008, Brunel University, September 2008 75. D.T. Pham, O. Adebayo-Williams ,, A.J Thomas, R.Barton, Z. Ebrahim, T.Shamsuddin Fit Manufacturing: A Strategy for Achieving Economic Sustainability, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2008 76. P. Childerhouse, A.J Thomas, D.R Towill & R, Banomyong, An International Comparison of Supply Chain Practices and Performance: Thailand, Celtic, English & New Zealand The 13th International Symposium on Logistics, Thailand, September 2008. 77. A.J Thomas, R.Barton, P.Byard, G.Thomas Fit Sigma: An Integrated Strategy for Manufacturing Sustainability, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2008 78. A.J Thomas, R.Barton, P.Byard, G.Thomas Proposing a Sustainable Six Sigma Model, 3 rd International Conference of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, Royal Academy, Edinburgh December 2008. 79. A.J Thomas, J Chard, E G John, A Davies Defining a Bearing Replacement Strategy within a TPM Programme. 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR09, Warwick University, Coventry, September 2009 80. R A Barton, A J Thomas Using the Quickscan Audit Methodology as a Precursor to Successful Lean Sigma Implementation. 39th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering ICCIE 2009, Troyes, France, July 2009 81. E G John, A Davies, J. Hamilton, A J Thomas, A Kuznecov A Conceptual Framework For Deciding Upon The Need For Re-configurability In Manufacturing systems. 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR09, Warwick University, Coventry, September 2009. 82. M Nasser, AJ Thomas, D Morris, A Sangster - The Reasons for Implementation of Management Accounting Innovation: An empirical study of ABC implementation within the Jordanian industrial Shareholding companies' The 9th Manufacturing Accounting Research Conference, EASIM, Muenster Germany June 21-24, 2009 83. A.J Thomas, A Davies, E.G John, M Francis - The Qualitative Characteristics of Sustainability and Resilience as required in SME Company Operations, 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR09, Warwick University, Coventry, September 2009. 84. A.J Thomas, T Fouweather Six Sigma Verses Fit Sigma, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2009 85. A.J Thomas, R A Barton, C Griffiths - Auditing uncertainty and risk in supply chains using the quick scan audit methodology, 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR09, Warwick University, Coventry, September 2009. 86. M Francis, A J Thomas, G Thompson, H Rowlands - Convergence and the Digital Content Industry: Proposing New Business Models and Supply Chain Structures for a Volatile New Digital Landscape", LRN09, Cardiff University, Sept 2009 87. A Davies, E John, A J Thomas - A Structured Guide to Cost Effective Product Packaging, 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR09, Warwick University, Coventry, September 2009. 88. L Luo and A J Thomas Innovative Strategic Leadership in a Social Enterprise: A Model for Change Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Production Machines and Systems, I*PROMS , Cardiff University, July 2009 89. P Newman, A J Thomas SME Business Advantages through the use of University Consultancy 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES: Management - Marketing - Economic Aspects ATHENS, GREECE 10-13 AUGUST 2009 A 90. M Nasser, D Morris, AJ Thomas, A Sangster - An empirical study of ABC implementation within the Jordanian industrial Shareholding companies, The 6th International Accounting Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, Dec 3-5, 2009

91. A J Thomas, V Raja, B Grabot, T Schleigel Developing an Integrated Manufacturing Research Agenda for EU Manufacturing Industry I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2007 92. B Grabot, A J Thomas, V Raja, T Schleigel A Catalogue of the Key Enabling features for EU manufacturing Industry I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2005 93. A J Thomas, T Fouweather, V Raja, B Grabot, T Schleigel Foresight and Grand Manufacturing Challenges for EU Industry I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2006 94. A J Thomas, V Raja, B Grabot, T Schleigel An Industrial Survey of EU Manufacturing Industry I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2005 95. A J Thomas, V Raja, B Grabot, T Schleigel A Holistic Approach to Defining POM Cluster Research I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2007 96. A Labib, A J Thomas, V Raja, B Grabot, T Schleigel Taxonomy of the Paradigms and Technologies for EU Industry I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2005 97. B Grabot, A Labib, A J Thomas, V Raja, T Schleigel A State of the Art Review of the EU manufacturing Industry I*PROMS, EU NoE, 2005 98. A J Thomas Critical Thinking, A Tale of Two Companies, Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 1, December 2008 99. A J Thomas, L Talbot, L Murphy Restructuring TT Ltd, A Case of Power to the People Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 1, December 2008 100.A J Thomas, A Dobson Corporate Manslaughter Do You Know Where You Stand Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 2, January 2009 101.A J Thomas, R Barton, P Byard and G Thomas Fit Sigma An integrated Strategy for Manufacturing Sustainability Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 2, January 2009 102.A J Thomas, M Francis Financial Resource Management in HE Institutions A Review of Key Literatures Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 3, January 2010 103.A J Thomas, M Francis The Knowledge Transfer Partnership and its Impact on the Technical Development of SMEs in South Wales, Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 3, January 2010 104.A J Thomas, M Francis The Conceptual Development of a Lean Education Business Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 3, January 2010 105.A J Thomas, M Francis, L Murphy Applying Goldratts Theory Of Constraints Technique in Identifying Key Factors Limiting Technological Development in SMEs. Working Paper Series Newport Business School, Vol 3, January 2010

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