Mission

identify major trends and emerging research issues in its areas of teaching and research interest
explore and research the impact and current status of related policies of governments and international bodies
identify ways in which ASCMRU can contribute to the betterment of humankind, especially citizens of poorer nations
develop ways in which the teaching of management practices related to supply chains and firm clusters can be integrated into tertiary education
engage practitioners and academics and practitioners in discussion of issues related to the work of the unit

To conduct research that has practical relevance to industry identify best practice, links between practice and performance, implementation strategies new technologies
To conduct high quality research leading to academic and other publication
To conduct research in ways that contribute to our aims and are sustainable for Australian Supply Chain Management Research Unit researchers
To facilitate linkages between the Department of Management and other organisations (industry, government, non-profit organisations, and other universities)