Access our research expertise

At the UK SCALE Centre, we help organisations unlock innovation through world-class research and applied expertise.

Acting as a hub for supply chain research, innovation, and collaboration, we work with businesses of all sizes to address the most pressing challenges in resilience, sustainability, digitalisation and productivity.

By combining academic excellence, industry insight, and global perspective (through the MIT Global SCALE Network), we deliver research that doesn’t just explore ideas – it creates real-world impact.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)

Embed expertise into your organisation with a KTP – a three-way collaboration between the University, your business, and a graduate.

Guided by our academic teams, graduates work inside your organisation on projects that drive innovation and impact, from business processes and efficiency savings to product design and digital transformation.

Commissioned research & research labs

Partner with us on commissioned research and collaborative lab projects tailored to your organisation’s needs.

From tackling specific challenges to exploring system-wide opportunities, we deliver actionable insights and practical solutions. Our labs provide space for experimentation and data-driven innovation, including the UK SCALE CAVE Lab – a cutting-edge environment that uses interactive visualisation to make complex supply chain data clearer, supporting smarter decisions and real-world impact.

Let’s get together

To find out more about how we can work with you to help your organisation grow, please get in touch.

UK SCALE Centre Team, uksacalecentre@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk