Doctoral dissertations in logistics and supply chain management: a review of Nordic contributions from 2009 to 2014

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The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze Nordic doctoral dissertations in logistics and supply chain management (SCM) published from the years 2009–2014. The paper is based on a detailed review of 150 doctoral dissertations. Compared with previous studies, this paper identifies a trend toward: more dissertations based on a collection of articles than monographs; more dissertations focusing on inter-organizational SCM issues; a shift from a focal company perspective to functional aspects and supply chain-related research; and finally, a continued decreased focus on the philosophy of science. A score for measuring the significance of article-based dissertations is also proposed.

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1 Introduction

One way to keep track of the progress of logistics and supply chain management (SCM) discipline is to analyze the doctoral dissertations within the research area. By reviewing such dissertations, it will be possible to gain some interesting information regarding the development and direction of research within the discipline. Specifically, such a review will help us to understand the different approaches in relation to research framework, methodologies, theories applied and the empirical interpretations. Furthermore, the review could not only provide valuable insights into potential research gaps within the discipline, but also pave way for recognizing interesting topics for future research [ 13 , 41 ]. Besides, given that PhD students are likely to form the next generation of established researchers, research conducted by them is important to the SCM discipline as it helps keeping the discipline on track with emerging topics as well as stimulate theory generation.

The number of PhD students in the Nordic countries has increased significantly during the last decades [ 24 , 41 ]. Based on the rise in the number of dissertations as well as their varying content, it is interesting to investigate the requirements that are part of completing a PhD dissertation. There has been an escalation in dissertations that are based on collections of articles instead of a monograph [ 41 ]. A reason for this might be an increasing pressure to publish at the universities [ 21 ], which might be driving PhD students to learn and master the craft of publishing from the very start of their career. No matter what, the culture of many research departments is characterized by a high focus on performance in terms of publications in ranked journals [ 2 , 20 , 22 , 27 ]. Therefore, by choosing an article-based dissertation, PhD students might have a better opportunity to work together with other PhD students and senior researchers; in doing so, they also learn how to “play the game.”

The first two comprehensive digest of doctoral dissertations completed within the Nordic countries was conducted by Gubi et al. [ 13 ] and Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ]. These efforts provide PhD students, other academic staff as well as practitioners with an overview of what has been researched within the logistics and SCM area. These studies have also facilitated the comparison of Nordic dissertations themes to those in the USA (e.g., compiled by Stock [ 31 ] and Nakhata et al. [ 25 ]). Prior research has demonstrated that much confusion exists concerning SCM definitions and its overlap with logistics [ 32 ]. This paper extends the work of Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ] that applies what Halldórsson et al. [ 14 ] call a relabeling approach between the terms of logistics and SCM. The purpose of this paper is to document the progress of doctoral work in logistics and SCM within the Nordic countries between 2009 and 2014. In all, 120 relevant dissertations were identified; however, we were unable to retrieve eight dissertations either in physical form or electronically; therefore, only 112 dissertations were reviewed. With a point of departure within the dimensions and classified categories of these two above-mentioned reviews, this paper provides two analyses:

An analysis of identified Nordic dissertations from the year 2009–2014; and

A longitudinal analysis that compares the above analysis with the result from Gubi et al. [ 13 ] and Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ].

Accordingly, the analyses within this paper will not only reveal several important insights, but also identify new, potential research areas within the logistics and SCM discipline. Based on these insights, it will be possible to coordinate future research efforts and avoid any unnecessary replication or duplication of previous work.

The rest of the paper is organized as follows: Sect.  2 provides a brief literature review of earlier contributions dealing with doctoral dissertation reviews. Section  3 discusses the methodology used in this study; it also outlines the limitations concerning the chosen methodology. Subsequently, Sect.  4 discusses the results obtained from analyzing the Nordic dissertations. Finally, Sect.  5 concludes with the overall purpose of the paper and some directions for future research activities.

2 Extant literature on doctoral dissertations in logistics and supply chain management

Several authors have analyzed and classified doctoral dissertations in logistics and SCM, both within the Nordic countries as well as the USA. In this section, nine prior studies—seven American studies and two Nordic studies—are briefly mentioned so as to identify the trends in topical coverage through the years and to see whether there are any similarities between the topics chosen by PhD students across the Atlantic.

The first study of compendiums of PhD research in logistics conducted by Stock back in 1987 [ 28 ] examined 684 dissertations from the period 1970–1986 [ 29 ]. Subsequent reviews were conducted in (1) 1993 covering 422 American dissertations that were completed in the period of 1987–1991 [ 34 ] and (2) 2001 with an analysis of 317 PhD dissertations completed in the period of 1992–1998 [ 31 ]. In 2006, Stock completed his fourth review of PhD dissertations together with Broadus [ 33 ]. This study showed a distinct increasing trend in the number of dissertations within SCM- and/or logistic-related areas in the period from 1999 to 2004 when compared to the period covered by the 2001 study. But surprisingly, the count between 1999 and 2004 fell short of the overall levels of 1987–1991. A more interesting finding of the 2006 study was that the dissertations were more multifaceted due to the fact that they closely mirrored the cross-functional and boundary spanning nature of logistics; at the same time, their multifaceted nature made the classification task more difficult.

Another American study was conducted by Das and Handfield [ 8 ] wherein the authors investigated 117 PhD dissertations from the period 1987–1995 in order to evaluate the intellectual health of the purchasing discipline. The study was an extension of a previous research on purchasing dissertations conducted by Williams [ 39 ] to identify the key focus areas of research in the prior decade. In this study, Williams concluded that the key focus areas covered were supplier selection and development, information systems, organizational and measurement issues, negotiation and purchasing ethics.

The most recent review covering US dissertations was conducted by Nakhata et al. [ 25 ]. In this study, the authors reviewed 609 doctoral dissertations completed between 2005 and 2009. The number of identified dissertations in this study is significantly larger than the four reviews conducted by Stock and colleagues and clearly reflects a significant increase in colleges/universities graduating doctoral students within logistics- and supply chain-related areas. Nakhata et al. [ 25 ] also point out that a forthcoming retirement of academic “baby boomers” during the period 2005–2020 may explain the increase in the PhD production. The most prominent research methodologies employed by doctoral students in the study of Nakhata et al. [ 25 ] are modeling, simulation and empirical quantitative methods.

Two earlier studies of Nordic doctoral dissertations within logistics and SCM have been disseminated in academic journals. The first was developed by Gubi et al. [ 13 ], who reviewed 71 Nordic dissertations published between 1990 and 2001. Most of the dissertations were published as monographs with manufactures and carriers as the primary entity of analysis. The most recent Nordic contribution is by Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ] wherein the authors analyze the development in Nordic doctoral research in logistics and SCM from the years 2002–2008. As opposed to Gubi et al. [ 13 ], Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ] found more dissertations based on a collection of articles, which was reflective of a response to increase publication pressure. In contrast to the Gubi et al.’s [ 13 ] study, the primarily entity of analysis of most dissertations was the manufacturing companies. While prior reviews showed a focal company perspective, the review of Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ] documented a shift toward an inter-organizational perspective covering dyadic and supply chain units of analysis. Additionally, according to Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ], there has also been a decreased focus on the philosophy of science, since most dissertations were being published as collections of articles.

The method applied for identifying, collecting and reviewing the doctoral dissertations in this paper follows a three-step process. These steps are explained in the following subsections.

3.1 Identifying and collecting Nordic doctoral dissertations

The first step consisted of sending e-mails to contact persons at different research institutions within the Nordic countries (i.e., Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) as outlined in [ 41 ]. Based on this e-mail contact, the list was further modified (e.g., adding University of Vaasa in Finland and Linnaeus University and Örebro University School of Business in Sweden). The final list included 39 research institutions which are presented in “Appendix 1.” A contact person at each of the 39 research institution was identified and was contacted by e-mail. The e-mail provided a clear statement of the research project and requested the list of completed doctoral dissertations within logistics and SCM within the analysis period. This process provided an initial list of 120 dissertations. Majority of these dissertations were accessible in electronic form (we either received them by e-mail or downloaded them from the corresponding institution’s Web site). The rest of the dissertations were available in hard copy form.

3.2 Validating the initial list of doctoral dissertations

The second step was concerned with the validation of the identified dissertations by senior researchers from each of the Nordic countries. This step was completed by e-mailing the initial list to these senior researchers and by attending the 27th annual NOFOMA conference in June 2015 at Molde University College. This process resulted in the inclusion of an additional 41 dissertations, thereby increasing the total count to 161.

3.3 Reviewing the received dissertations

In the third step, a detailed review of the 161 dissertations took place. During this process, three dissertations were excluded since they were judged as not being within the scope of the present analysis. Out of this net list of 158, it was possible to conduct reviews of 150 dissertations. As mentioned earlier, we were unable to retrieve eight dissertations as well as there was no response from the authors when we e-mailed them requesting for the copy of their dissertation. A complete list of the dissertations is included in “Appendix 2.” The detailed review took place against a review framework as described in [ 13 , 41 ]. Our analysis covered additional review elements as the dissertations were mostly based on a collection of articles. These elements were: (1) number of articles, (2) type of article (journal publication, book chapter, conference paper, working paper or unpublished paper), (3) year of publication, (4) ranking of the journal, (5) number of authors on each article and (6) the doctoral candidate’s author number for the specific article.

3.4 Limitations

This dissertation review has some limitations that are worthwhile to mention. First, even though the gross list of dissertations was reviewed and validated by senior researchers within the Nordic countries, there is a possibility that some dissertations were not identified. Second, reviewer subjectivity could not be completely eliminated in the review of the 150 dissertations. However, in order to minimize subjectivity, an aligned interpretation of the review elements and their outcome was obtained by a common review of three different types of dissertations (one monograph and two article-based dissertations). Third, the list of dissertations that was composed and reviewed stems from the NOFOMA research community. Obviously, other Nordic researchers may produce doctoral dissertations that deal with topics under the scope of this review, but is outside the NOFOMA radar (e.g., researchers belonging to European Decision Sciences Institute (EDSI), European Logistics Association (ELA), European Operations Management (EurOMA), International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (IPSERA) or Logistics Research Network (LRN) or Rencontres Internationales de Recherche en Logistique (RIRL) (International Research Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management). This study can make observations only based on the dissertations reviewed under the NOFOMA umbrella. Fourth, since the contact persons were not provided with a definition of logistics and SCM, they might have excluded some dissertation that could have fallen within the scope of this analysis. Moreover, the senior researchers whom we e-mailed for dissertations might not be from the department of logistics and SCM. Therefore, including definitions for logistics and SCM will have no impact.

This section is concerned with specific analyses of the 150 reviewed doctoral dissertations. For comparative purposes, the data from the present review are portrayed and analyzed with the categories that are similar to those used by Gubi et al. [ 13 ] and Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ]. The results are displayed in tables and are followed with appropriate comments and interpretations.

4.1 Number and type of dissertations finalized in the period 2009–2014

Table  1 contains the PhD dissertations divided by country, year of publication and type of dissertation (monograph vs. a collection of articles). Compared with the earlier studies, these new figures show some interesting developments. First, the number of finalized dissertations in the period 2009–2014 is 158, which represents an average of 26 dissertations per year. Compared with averages numbers of 10 (from the period 2002–2008) and 6.25 (from the period 1990–2001), this shows that there has been a strong increase in PhD production in this research area. A similar pattern is identified by Nakhata et al. [ 25 ] in their study of doctoral dissertations published by Dissertation Abstracts International in the period of 2005 and 2009. They explain that one reason for such an increase might be an increased level of retiring academicians toward 2020 which creates a stronger market for Assistant Professors. Another explanation could be that there is a drive from the governments to boost the number of annual PhD production in order to support national social, economic and environmental well-being as well as to address major global challenges [ 12 ]. The majority of the Nordic logistics and SCM PhDs come from the Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish research environments. In Denmark, the production is stable with 17 dissertations in the period of 2009–2014. Iceland has reported their first PhD in this period of analysis. Twenty-five Nordic research institutions have produced within logistics and SCM in the period 2009–2014 (see “Appendix 2”).

Another interesting finding in the current review is the increase in the share of dissertations that are based on a collection of articles. As given in Table  1 , 92 out of the 150 dissertations (61 %) are based on a collection of articles. Thus, there is a much higher focus on the craft to write academic articles when compared to the share of article-based dissertations in previous periods (29 % in the period 2002–2008 and 21 % in the period 1990–2001). This trend supports the predictions previously made by Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ]. One plausible explanation for this development might be an increased amount of public and private resource allocation to research environments based on publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals as well as measures such as impact indicators and H-index (see, e.g., [ 27 ]).

4.2 Primary entity of analysis

In Table  2 , all 150 dissertations are classified according to their entity of analysis; the classifications are also compared to previous results reported in [ 13 , 14 ]. The study of the primary entity of analysis in the dissertations shows strong differences. First, the category others has increased to about one-third of the dissertations in the last reported period. This group consists of a variety of dissertations without a specific supply chain actors’ perspective—such as fresh fish supply chains [ 26 ] and healthcare logistics [ 17 ]. Second, in absolute numbers, the manufacturer as the primary entity of analysis has increased when compared to the previous studies; but, if we measure the number as a percentage of the reviewed dissertations, there is a fall from 57 % in the dissertations from 2002 to 2008 to 33 % in the recent study.

Thus, it shows the more classical actors such as wholesalers, retailers and inventory hotels have obtained lesser research focus. Additionally, a remarkably low number of dissertations have focused on retail SCM within the Nordic countries. This is intriguing given the fact that the retail sector is well known for supply chain innovations such as quick response systems, efficient consumer response, distribution centers, reverse logistics, as well as collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment [ 10 ].

4.3 Level of analysis arranged according to year of publication

Table  3 shows the analysis of the dissertations level of analysis arranged by the year of publication.

An interesting development evidenced in the above table is an increased focus on functional themes within dissertations (in the present analysis, this is about 26 % of the dissertations compared with 11 and 10 % in previous analyses). This development is primarily driven by Finnish dissertations and can indicate an emphasis on building stronger knowledge bases in certain sub-disciplines along the supply chain. Examples of such dissertations are [ 18 , 19 ]. Another interesting development is the reduced focus on firm-level analysis and a subsequent increased focus on the supply chain or the network as the level of analysis, with the network level experiencing the highest increase. This increase is strongly evident within Swedish dissertations.

4.4 Research design, time frame and philosophy of science

Table  4 shows the classification of the dissertations according to research design, time frame and philosophy of science. The recent analysis reveals a decrease in share of dissertations that are purely theoretical in nature. Also, the share of dissertations founded on purely qualitative methods has also decreased compared with dissertations published in the period 2002–2008. The drop in share of these two categories has attributed to increases in shares of dissertations based on quantitative methods and on triangulations of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The increase in quantitative research methods can be explained by the increased pressure to publish, thereby favoring quantitative methods over time-consuming qualitative studies (see, e.g., [ 21 ]). While quantitative data collection can be automated, it is not possible for qualitative data collection. Qualitative data collection is, in general, more time-consuming and expensive when compared to quantitative research studies. Thus, it might be more cost-effective to slice one questionnaire survey into a number of articles than doing the same number of articles based on qualitative methodologies. This trend will undoubtedly improve numerical performance metrics. At the same time, this trend need not necessarily deliver new knowledge that could move the discipline significantly forward. Particularly, quantitative surveys are exposed to the phenomenon of “salami-slicing” where the data from a particular project are disseminated in a number of articles that in fact are “sliced” so thinly that there might be overlap of the papers (e.g., text recycling in literature review sections, key findings and discussions ([ 9 , 16 ]). We refer to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) [ 7 ] for a discussion on different forms of text recycling.

Table  4 also shows an increased share of dissertations that apply a longitudinal perspective. Additionally, the share of snapshot time frames has decreased and the share of the category time frame not specified has increased. Examples of dissertations without any specific time frame are by (1) Mortensen [ 23 ], who investigate the concept of attraction and explain its role in initiation and development of buyer–seller relations, and (2) Tynjälä [ 35 ], who conceptually examines the methods and tools for supply chain decision making during new product development. A final remarkable finding from Table  4 is the continued decline of dissertations containing philosophy of science issues. The present analysis identifies 73 % of the dissertations not including such philosophical considerations in comparison with 71 and 45 % in the two previous periods of analysis. Twenty-nine percent of dissertations that are monographs do contain philosophy of science considerations, whereas 25 % have this content among the article-based dissertations. Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ] provided four possible reasons for this decline: (1) There are no mandatory requirements for PhD students to attend philosophy of science courses, (2) article-based dissertations do not rely on philosophy of science argumentations to the same degree as the monographs that typically require more in-depth interaction of this issues and method considerations, (3) there is a lower prioritization of philosophy of science due to higher pressure from external funded projects that do not demand this theme, and (4) logistics and SCM are closely connected with industry that could lead to a perception that philosophy of science is less relevant. To this list, we add four more potential reasons. First, there are no requirements mentioned in Nordic countries’ ministerial orders granting degrees of PhD about unfolding philosophical of science perspectives. Second, few, if any, journals within logistics and SCM demand such discussions. Third, philosophy of science has disappeared from PhD candidates’ syllabi. Finally, only a few PhD advisors have the knowledge to join in such discussions with their PhD students; therefore, they do not send signals for offering such courses. Overall, this development is inexpedient if the discipline really has to move toward theory development [ 6 , 30 ].

4.5 Dissertations distributed according to topic groups and country of origin

Table  5 displays the dissertations according to topic groups based on a title analysis of the 158 identified dissertations. For comparison reasons, the topic groups identified in previous studies were used [ 13 , 41 ] and further supplemented with two new groups risk management and humanitarian logistics. The table shows a continued decline in the share of dissertations related to system design/structure/effectiveness, organizational development/competencies and material handling. In contrast, topics related to system integration/integration enablers and transport/transport systems have obtained increased awareness. The increase in these topics is primarily based on Swedish and Norwegian dissertations.

Additionally, while the study by [ 41 ] found that topics related to humanitarian logistics and risk management were absent, the present review of dissertations has remedied this with dissertations on this topic from Finland and Sweden.

4.6 Article-based dissertations

The study reported in this paper reveals an increased amount of article-based dissertations. This development confirms the expectations raised by Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ]. However, an article-based dissertation can be composed in different ways—e.g., with respect to requirements regarding the type of articles, number of articles, co-author permission and the author order position among the co-authors in an article. The ministerial orders granting the degree of PhDs in the different countries do not provide any guidance and requirements concerning the format of a PhD. This opens up for various interpretations of the required workload to earn the PhD degree. Therefore, the increase in more article-based dissertations requires that we study how the practice of these types of dissertations is unfolded in the Nordic countries. This section takes a closer look at the 92 article-based dissertations and develops a measure to differentiate the various types of dissertations. The subsequent subsection proposes a measure for article-based dissertation; this measure is subsequently used in analyzing the identified Nordic article-based dissertations.

4.6.1 Measure for dissertation score

In order to develop a measure for an average article-based dissertation, we first need to recognize the fact that a specific article that is part of the dissertation can take different forms. Hence, the first element in this proposal for a dissertation measure is to differentiate between the different types of contributions that are part of the article-based dissertation and then to allocate different scores for the different types. The present analysis distinguishes between five different types of articles with specific scores as follows:

Peer-reviewed journal articles, score: 1

Peer-reviewed articles in form of book chapters (e.g., in an anthology), score: 0.8

Peer-reviewed conference articles, score: 0.8

Working papers, score: 0.5

Non-published papers, score: 0.5

The differences in scores are used to reflect different perceptions of workload as well as quality requirements. Thus, a peer-reviewed journal article obtains the highest score of 1 point followed by book chapters and conferences papers with scores of 0.8, and working papers and non-published manuscripts of 0.5 points.

The next step in developing a dissertation score is to propose a measure that takes into account the number of authors as well as the order of the authors. Thus, a sole authored paper by a PhD candidate counts more than a co-authored paper. And, in the present measure, a first-order author position counts more than a lower author position. Table  6 proposes scores for authorship indicators evaluating each of the articles that take into consideration various numbers of authors and author order positions.

Based on the above proposals of different types of articles and measures for different authorship indicators, we can now develop an overall dissertation score based on Formula 1:

Formula 1: overall dissertation score

where S  = overall dissertation score, T  = type of article and authorship factor = number of authors (NoA) * author order position (AOP).

The overall dissertation score is composed of multiplying the scores of the individual articles by the authorship factor. The basic idea is that the highest score per article of 1 point is reduced based on the lower the level of the perceived status of various channels (e.g., journal rankings; journal articles versus book chapters; conference articles versus journal articles/book chapters) and the number of co-authors as well as the author order the PhD student has for the given article. A conference paper that is included in an article-based dissertation, which have been through a double-blind review process (e.g., at a NOFOMA, LRN or a EurOMA conference), is valued 0.8 compared with an article that is published in a peer-reviewed journal. Thus, a conference article is considered as less mature when compared to an article that has been through perhaps several revisions in a journal before acceptance. However, we should avoid with the generalization of the different channels. The Danish Bibliometric Research Indicator, for example, value accepted conference articles as much as some journal papers, if they are accepted to be presented at some conferences (e.g., EURAM and AOM) [ 36 ]. Also, contributions to books are valued differently according to which publisher the work is published with [ 37 ].

The dissertation score is a measure for the PhD dissertation at hand—and thus, the status of it when it was judged and passed. Several article-based dissertations contain non-published papers, working papers and conference articles that find its way to peer-reviewed journals after the degree of PhD has been awarded and further workload is invested in those articles. Other articles of this nature never end in publications for various reasons. Thus, the status of the papers after the PhD evaluation is not included in the dissertation score presented in this article.

An article-based dissertation is evaluated not only on the enclosed articles, but also on the text (the frame) that bind the articles together. Also, herein there seems to be different practices—e.g., the scope and depths on positioning the thesis against extant research; the level and scope of methodological and philosophy of science discussions (see, e.g., [ 3 ]); independent literature reviews as well as discussions on the “red line” between the included articles.

The overall purpose with the dissertation score is to propose a measure to be used for discussing the scope and content-type of a PhD dissertation. What is enough? And how much of a dissertation can be co-authored with others? Is one dissertation better than another because it includes articles that are published? It is our experience that there are differences in what is needed in an article-based dissertation both within a department at a research institution and between research institutions. The present dissertation score can help in discussing what is needed and also in developing department guidelines.

The proposed overall dissertation score formula is not without limitations. First, the division of types of articles and their scores is subjective. The peer-reviewed journal category, for example, can be further divided into different scores by following specific journal ranking lists. Second, the scores for various numbers of authors and their author order position in the proposed authorship factor calculation are also subjective and can be altered. The order of authors of a paper does not necessarily display the true workload of different authors. The order of authors can be organized using different principles such as a simple alphabetical listing, organized after seniority (experience); listing the person first who got the idea to the article as the first author; or listing PhD students first because they need the credit more than their senior co-authors. Third, the dissertation score does not include a time perspective (i.e., the length of the PhD program)—a higher score can be obtained over a 5-year period when compared to a 3-year period. Fourth, the dissertation score does not take into consideration the extent of thesis frame (the text accompanying the articles such as scoping, positioning, methods, philosophy of science, contribution and implications). Fifth, the score of author order position decreases based on the position; this may not reflect the actual work load. In summary, as with any measures in general, this overall dissertation score also has its own shortcomings and these are important to be considered to ensure the practical use of the score. However, in spite of the sometime magical status of numbers—we should remember that “numbers are just number” and that they can be used to jump start discussions on how to compose an article-based dissertation.

4.6.2 Dissertation scores

This section provides an analysis of the 92 article-based dissertations using the dissertation score developed in the above subsection. This number is divided among 12 Danish, 27 Finnish, 37 Swedish and 16 Norwegian dissertations. As given in Table  7 , the dissertations vary in the number of included articles spanning from three to eight articles. The majority of the dissertations are composed of four to six articles. The average number of articles counts to 4.84. Table  7 also shows that the average dissertation score increases from 1.53 with three articles to 5.38 with eight articles. This is not surprising given the design of the formula.

Furthermore, Table  7 shows that including journal articles is a well-established practice among the reviewed dissertations. The share of journal articles counts 54 % among dissertations with four articles (71/132); 62 % among dissertations with five articles (80/130); and 69 % among dissertations with six articles (99/144). After journal papers, conference papers and non-published papers are the second most typical types that are included in article-based dissertations. Finally, Table  7 shows that including reviewed books chapters is not that prevalent among the dissertations reviewed.

This review also shows that there are more PhD candidates at Chalmers University of Technology with highest number of contributions at 18 dissertations followed by Molde University College with 16 dissertations and Lund University with 11 dissertations (see Fig.  1 ). In all, the 92 article-based dissertations contain 446 articles divided into the five types discussed in Sect.  4.6.1 . Out of this, 266 are peer-reviewed journal articles of which 68 are from Chalmers University of Technology; 39 are from Molde University College; and 39 are from Lappeenranta University of Technology. In total, 83 articles are included as conference papers; 64 are included as non-published papers; 27 are included as working papers; and only six articles take the form of book chapters.

Average dissertation scores divided by research institution. AU Aalto University, ASB/AU Aarhus School of Business/Aarhus University, CUT Chalmers University of Technology, HSE Hanken School of Economics, JIBS Jönköping International Business School, KI Karolinska Institutet, LiU Linköping University, LU Lund University, LUT Lappeenranta University of Technology, MUC Molde University College, SU Stockholm University, TSE Turku School of Economics, TUD Technical University Denmark, UO University of Oulu, UV University of Vaasa, USD University of Southern Denmark

Figure  1 demonstrates a relatively high variety among the dissertations across the different research institutions with respect to the average institutional dissertations (ranging from 1.47, 2.47, 2.76, 2.96, 3.03, 3.12, 3.22, 3.25, 3.45, 3.83, 3.87, 3.93, 4.11, 4.22, 4.28, 5.02). Four of the six dissertations composed of three articles (see Table  7 ) are Danish dissertations from Aarhus School of Business/Aarhus University. In contrast, eight out of the 24 dissertations holding six articles are composed of 4–6 peer-reviewed journal articles. The dissertation score is here suggested as an instrument that can be used in discussions on what is required to earn the degree of PhD at the specific research institutions and, through benchmarks, facilitate alignment processes if needed. With the limitations in mind, a PhD student can discuss with her or his advisor(s) as of what type of articles are required; whether co-authored articles with advisors or other senior researchers or PhD students can be included; and how a PhD student documents her or his contribution in each article if they are co-authored. The dissertation score can also stimulate further discussions on what should be included in the binder of the dissertation—e.g., prioritizes theme to be discussed in the binder instead of adding another article.

4.7 Potential topics for inclusion in the dissertations

The review process of the 150 dissertations reveals that five research areas seem to be under-prioritized among Nordic scholars within logistics and SCM. The topics are as follows (not prioritized):

Cloud technology Although there is a focus on maximizing the effectiveness of shared resources [ 5 ], the increased availability of high-capacity network, low-cost computers and storage devices as well as the widespread adoption of hardware virtualization, service-oriented architecture, and autonomic and utility computing have led to a growth in the use of cloud technology. In spite of its increased importance, it is distinct that this subject has not received more attention in the dissertations reviewed.

Globalization of SC As mentioned previously, this topic was still largely ignored in the dissertation reviewed. With the natural outcome of expanding growing market and sustaining competitive advantage, companies have to make key decisions about managing costs and complexity through globalized supply chain (see, e.g., [ 11 ]).

Supply chain innovation (SCI) The discipline of innovations has branched out into the supply chain context and should be regarded as an important topic. While firms are applying their assets, operating resources and capabilities to develop new ways of improve performance, they cannot ignore the importance of their supply chain partners in enabling product and process innovations (see, e.g., [ 1 ]). Accordingly, more attention needs to be paid to this topic.

Security This topic was also mentioned in the previous study by Zachariassen and Arlbjørn [ 41 ]. Yet, this topic has only received limited attention among the 112 dissertations published between 2009 and 2014. Security is increasingly becoming a major concern to both private and public sector organizations. Security searches for cooperative arrangements between businesses as well as identifies risks before the goods move. It is also concerned with controlling theft and reducing illegal import and export of stolen goods. There are many areas of research within the topic of security from formal aspects to empirical research (see, e.g., [ 4 , 40 ]). Hence, it is essential that researchers start focusing on the different aspects of this topic in the future. This is one of the key topics of research within supply chain now as well as in the distant future.

Big data This is currently drowning the world. The huge amount of data is an invaluable asset in the context of supply chains. The quality of the evidence extracted significantly benefits from the availability of broad datasets. On the one hand, extensive vision is more promising when extra data are available. And, on the other hand, it is a big challenge. The current approach is not appropriate to handle large data, and therefore, there is a need for new solutions to handle large datasets. This research field is new and rapidly evolving [ 38 ], and there is also a lead-time issue before we see the first dissertations within this area. As a result, any initial effort taken will be a strong contribution from both experimental and theoretical perspective (see, e.g., [ 15 ]).

5 Conclusion

This paper has set out to analyze the development of Nordic doctoral dissertations in logistics and SCM from the years 2009–2014. The paper identified 158 dissertations relevant for review; out of this, 150 dissertations were reviewed in depth based on different criteria. Compared with previous studies, this research found several important developments in Nordic doctoral research. First, there has been an increase in the average annual number of finalized dissertations when compared to previous Nordic studies. The results predominantly show the remarkable increase in dissertations between 2009 and 2014 (158 dissertations) wherein Sweden ranks highest followed by Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland, respectively. Second, there has been a decrease in dissertations that focus on classical entities of analysis such as carriers, wholesalers, retailers and inventories. Therefore, it is clear that the PhD dissertation’s focal point is still more on manufacturing firms (50/150) rather than on other entities. Third, there has been an increase in functional subject areas of logistics and SCM and the supply chain/network level. Fourth, the number of dissertations containing philosophy of science discussions is continuing to decline. As mentioned earlier, there is a significant increase in article-based dissertations and these dissertations do not adopt philosophy of science; as a result, there is an extreme decrease (110/150). Finally, there is clear shift toward disseminating doctoral research as an article-based dissertation (2009–2014: 92/150; 2002–2008: 26/70; 1990–2001: 15/71, respectively). However, this piece of research has demonstrated that the content of the Nordic article-based dissertations varies along dimensions such as types of articles included, the number of articles included and the number of co-authors at the papers. A dissertation score has been suggested as a measure for initiating discussions about such dissertations at a single research institution and as a benchmark between different institutions. As discussed earlier, such a score is not without limitations and must not stand alone. Therefore, the next logical step might be to discuss how far should we go with the number and the type of contributions. What is enough in order to earn a PhD degree? The content of this paper can be used to match the expectations of PhD students and their supervisors so as to find the right path to learn the craft of conducting and disseminating logistics and SCM research.

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Appendix 1: Research institutions contacted

Aalborg University

Aarhus School of Business/Aarhus University

Copenhagen Business School

Danish Technical University/Technical University of Denmark

Roskilde University

University of Southern Denmark

Aalto University

Åbo Akademi University

Hanken School of Economic

Helsinki University

Lappeenranta University of Technology

National Defence University

Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration

Tampere University of Technology

Technical Research Center of Finland

Turku School of Economics

University of Oulu Business School

University of Vaasa

University of Iceland

BI Norwegian School of Management

Institute of Transport Economics

Molde University College

Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

SINTEF Industrial Management

University of Oslo Business School

University of Nordland

Chalmers University of Technology

Gothenburg University

Jönköping International Business School

Karolinska Institute Department of Public Health Sciences

Linköping University

Linnæus University

Lund University

Örebro University

Stockholm School of Economics

Stockholm University

Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute

University College of Borås

Appendix 2: Doctoral dissertations identified

2.1 danish dissertations.

Aarhus School of Business/Aarhus University:

Abginehchi, S. (2012), Essays on Inventory Control in Presence of Multiple Sourcing , Aarhus.

Bach, L. (2014), Routing and Scheduling Problems — Optimization using Exact and Heuristic Methods , Aarhus.

Bendre, A.B. (2010), Numerical Studies of Single - stage, Single - item Inventory Systems with Lost Sales , Aarhus.

Bodnar, P. (2013), Essays on Warehouse Operations , Aarhus.

Christensen, T.R.L. (2013), Network Design Problems with Piecewise Linear Cost Functions , Aarhus.

Du, B. (2011), Essays on Advance Demand Information, Prioritization and Real Options in Inventory Management, Aarhus.

Hanghøj, A. (2014), Papers in Purchasing and Supply Management: A Capability - Based Perspective , Aarhus.

Kjeldsen, K.H. (2012), Routing and Scheduling in Liner Shipping , Aarhus.

Copenhagen Business School:

Andreasen, P.H. (2012), The Dynamics of Procurement Management — A Complexity Approach , Frederiksberg.

Kinra, A. (2009), Supply Chain (Logistics) Environmental Complexity , Frederiksberg.

Nøkkentved, C. (2009), Enabling Supply Networks with Collaborative Information Infrastructures: An Empirical Investigation of Business Model Innovation in Supplier Relationship Management , Frederiksberg.

Yu, L.A. (2012), Fabricating an S&OP Process: Circulating References and Matters of Concern , Frederiksberg.

University of Southern Denmark:

Jensen, J.K. (2013), Development of Environmentally Sustainable Food Supply Chains , Kolding.

Mikkelsen, O.S. (2011), Strategic Sourcing in a Global Organizational Context , Kolding.

Mortensen, M.H. (2011), Towards Understanding Attractiveness in Industrial Relationships , Kolding.

Zachariassen, F. (2011), Supply Chain Management and Critical Theory: Meta - Theoretical, Disciplinary and Practical Contributions to the Supply Chain Management Discipline Based on Insights from the Management Accounting Discipline , Kolding.

Technical University of Denmark:

Jørgensen, P. (2013), Technology in Health Care Logistics , Lyngby.

2.2 Finnish dissertations

Aalto University School of Business:

Aaltonen, K. (2010), Stakeholder Management in International Projects , Finland.

Ahola, T. (2009), Efficiency in Project Networks: The Role of Inter - Organizational Relationships in Project Implementation , Finland.

Ala-Risku, T. (2009), Installed Base Information: Ensuring Customer Value and Profitability after the Sale , Finland.

Groop, J. (2012), Theory of Constraints in Field Service: Factors Limiting Productivity in Home Care Operations , Finland.

Helkiö, P. (2013), D eveloping Explorative and Exploitative Strategic Intentions — Towards a Practice Theory of Operations Strategy , Finland.

Hinkka, V. (2013), Implementation of RFID Tracking across the Entire Supply Chain , Finland.

Karjalainen, K. (2009), Challenges of Purchasing Centralization — Empirical Evidence from Public Procurement , Finland.

Karrus, K. (2011), Policy Variants for Coordinating Supply Chain Inventory Replenishments , Finland.

Kauremaa, J. (2010), Studies on the Utilization of Electronic Trading Systems in Supply Chain Management , Finland.

Nieminen, S. (2011), Supplier Relational Effort in the Buyer – Supplier Relationship , Finland.

Peltokorpi, A. (2010), Improving Efficiency in Surgical Services: A Production Planning and Control Approach , Finland.

Porkka, P. (2010), Capacitated Timing of Mobile and Flexible Service Resources , Finland.

Rajahonka, M. (2013), Towards Service Modularity — Service and Business Model Development , Finland.

Ristola, P. (2012), Impact of Waste - to - Energy on the Demand and Supply Relationships of Recycled Fibre , Finland.

Seppälä, T. (2014), Contemporary Determinants and Geographical Economy of Added Value, Cost of Inputs, and Profits in Global Supply Chains: An Empirical Analysis , Finland.

Tenhiälä, A. (2009), Contingency Theories of Order Management, Capacity Planning, and Exception Processing in Complex Manufacturing Environments , Finland.

Torkki, P. (2012), Best Practice Processes — What are the Reasons for Differences in Productivity between Surgery Units , Finland. NOT reviewed

Turunen, T. (2013), Organizing Service Operations in Manufacturing , Finland.

Tynjälä, T. (2011 ) , An Effective Tool for Supply Chain Decision Support During New Product Development Process , Finland.

Viitamo, E. (2012), Productivity as a Competitive Edge of a Service Firm: Theoretical Analysis and a Case Study of the Finnish Banking Industry , Finland.

Voutilainen, J. (2014), Factory Positioning in an Unpredictable Environment: A Managerial View of Manufacturing Strategy Formation , Finland.

Åbo Akademi University:

Nyholm, M. (2011), Activation of Supply Relationships , Turku.

Hanken School of Economic:

Antai, I. (2011), Operationalizing Supply Chain vs. Supply Chain Completion , Finland.

Haavisto, I. (2014), Performance in Humanitarian Supply Chains , Finland.

Harilainen, H. (2014), Managing Supplier Sustainability Risk , Finland.

Tomasini Ponce, R. (2012), Informal Learning Framework for Secondment: Logistics Lessons from Disaster Relief Operations , Finland.

Vainionpää, M. (2010), Tiering Effects in Third - party Logistics: A First - Tier Buyer Perspective , Finland.

University of Oulu Business School:

Juntunen, J. (2010): Logistics Outsourcing for Economies in Business Network , Finland

Lappeenranta University of Technology — Industrial Engineering and Management:

Karppinen, H. (2014), Reframing the Relationship between Service Design and Operations: A Service Engineering Approach , Lappeenranta.

Kerkkänen, A. (2010), Improving Demand Forecasting Practices in the Industrial Context , Lappeenranta.

Laisi, M. (2013), Deregulation’s Impact on the Railway Freight Transport Sector’s Future in the Baltic Sea Region , Lappeenranta.

Lättilä, L. (2012), Improving Transportation and Warehousing Efficiency with Simulation - Based Decision Support Systems , Lappeenranta.

Niemi, P. (2009), Improving the Effectiveness of Supply Chain Development Work — An Expert Role Perspective , Lappeenranta.

Pekkanen, P. (2011), Delay Reduction in Courts of Justice — Possibilities and Challenges of Process Improvement in Professional Public Organizations , Lappeenranta.

Salmela, E. (2014), Kysyntä - Toimitusketjun Synkronointi Epävarman Kysynnän ja Tarjonnan Toimintaympäristössä , Lappeenranta. NOT reviewed.

Saranen, J. (2009), Enhancing the Efficiency of Freight Transport by Using Simulation , Lappeenranta.

Lappeenranta University of Technology — School of Business:

Kähkönen, A. (2010), The Role of Power Relations in Strategic Supply Management — A Value Net Approach , Lappeenranta.

Lintukangas Annaliisa, K. (2009), Supplier Relationship Management Capability in the Firm’s Global Integration , Lappeenranta.

Vilko, J. (2012), Approaches to Supply Chain Risk Management: Identification, Analysis and Control , Lappeenranta.

Turku School of Economic:

Koskinen, P. (2009), Supply Chain Challenges and Strategies of a Global Paper Manufacturing Company , Turku.

Lorentz, H. (2009), Contextual Supply Chain Constraints in Emerging Markets — Exploring the Implications for Foreign Firms , Turku.

Rantasila, K. (2013), Measuring Logistics Costs. Designing a Generic Model for Assessing Macro Logistics Costs in a Global Context with Empirical Evidence from the Manufacturing and Trading Industries , Turku.

Solakivi, T. (2014), The Connection between Supply Chain Practices and Firm Performance — Evidence from Multiple Surveys and Financial Reporting Data , Turku.

Tampere University of Technology:

Jokinen, J. (2010), Multi - Agent Control of Reconfigurable Pallet Transport Systems , Tampere. NOT reviewed

University of Vaasa:

Addo-Tenkorang, R. (2014), Conceptual Framework for Large - Scale Complex Engineering - Design & Delivery Processes. A Case of Enterprise SCM Network Activities and Analysis , Finland.

Kärki, P. (2012), The Impact of Customer Order Lead Time - Based Decisions on the Firm’s Ability to Make Money — Case Study: Build to Order Manufacturing of Electrical Equipment and Appliances , Finland.

Moilanen, V. (2011), Case study: Developing a Framework for Supply Network Management , Finland.

Nugroho Widhi, Y K. (2009), Structuring Postponement Strategies in the Supply Chain by Analytical Modeling , Finland.

2.3 Icelandic dissertations

University of Iceland — School of Health Sciences:

Nga, M. (2010), Enhancing Quality Management of Fresh Fish Supply Chains through Improved Logistics and Ensured Traceability , Reykjavik.

2.4 Norwegian dissertations

Norwegian University of Science and Technology:

Bai, Y. (2013), Reliability of International Freight Trains, An Exploratory Study Drawing on Three Mainstream Theories , Trondheim.

BI Norwegian School of Management:

Hatteland, C.J. (2010), Ports as Actors in Industrial Networks , Norway.

Bjørnstad, S. (2009), Shipshaped Kongsberg Industry and Innovations in Deepwater Technology, 1975 – 2000, Norway.

Hoholm, T. (2009), The Contrary Forces of Innovation - An Ethnography of Innovation Processes in the Food Industr, Norway.

Zhovtobryukh, Y (2014), The Role of Technology, Ownership and Origin in M&A Performance, Norway.

Molde University College:

Halse, L.L. (2014), Walking the Path of Change. Globalization of the Maritime Cluster in North West Norway , Norway.

Salema, G.L. (2014), The Antecedents of Supplier Logistics Performance: an Empirical Study of the Essential Medicines Supply in Tanzania, Norway.

Chaudhry, M.O. (2014), An Assessment of Linkages between Investment in Transport Infrastructure and Economic Development, Norway.

Søvde, N.E. (2014) Optimization of Terrain Transportation Problems in Forestry, Norway.

Iversen, H.P. (2013) Logististikkerfaringer i Psykiatri og Psykisk Helsearbeid: Om Forståelse, Organisering og Ledelsed av Relasjoner i en Profesjonell Organisasjon i Omstilling, Norway.

Bottolfsen, T. (2013) The Impact of Internal, Customer and Supplier Integration on Store Performance , Norway.

Schøyen, H. (2013) Identifying Efficiency Potentials in Maritime Logistics: Investigations from Container and Bulk Trades , Nowary.

Jin, J.Y. (2013) Cooperative Parallel Metaheuristics for Large Scale Vehicle Routing Problems, Norway.

Regmi, U.K. (2013) Essays on Air Transport Marketing and Economics , Norway.

Glavee-Geo, R. (2012) The Antecedents and Consequences of Supplier Satisfaction in Agro Commodity Value Chain: an Empirical Study of Smallholder Cocoa Growers of Ghana , Norway.

Lanquepin, G. (2012) Algorithms for Dynamic Pricing and Lot Sizing, Norway.

Qin, F.F. (2012) Essays on Efficient Operational Strategy of Urban Rail Transit, Norway.

Qian, F.B. (2012) Passenger Risk Minimization in Helicopter Transportation for the Offshore Petroleum Industry , Norwary.

Bø, O. (2012) Aspects of Production Tracking Systems in the Supply Network for Caught Seafood , Norway.

Yue, X. (2010) Competition and Cooperation: a Game theoretic Analysis on the Development of Norwegian Continental shelf, Norway.

Shyshou, A. (2010) Vessel Planning in Offshore Oil and Gas Operations , Norway.

Thapalia, B.K. (2010) Stochastic Single - commodity Network Design , Norway.

Bakhrankova, K. (2010) Production Planning in Continuous Process Industries: Theoretical and Optimization Issues, Norway.

Bhatta, B.P. (2009) Discrete Choice Analysis with Emphasis on Problems of Network - based Level of Service Attributes in Travel Demand Modeling , Norway.

Burki, U. (2009) Cross Cultural Effects on the Relational Governance of Buyer – Supplier Relationships: an Empirical Study of the Textile Exporting Firms of Pakistan , Norway.

Vaagen, H. (2009) Assortment Planning under Uncertainty, Norway.

Saeed, N. (2009) Competition and Cooperation among Container Terminals in Pakistan: with Emphasis on Game Theoretical Analysis, Norway.

2.5 Swedish dissertations

Chalmers University of Technology:

Almotairi, B. (2012), Integrated Logistics Platform the Context of the Port Relational Exchanges and Systematic Integration , Gothenburg.

Andersson, R. (2009), Supply Chain Resilience through Quality Management , Gothenburg.

Bankvall, L. (2011), Activity Linking in Industrial Networks , Gothenburg.

Behrends, S. (2011), Urban Freight Transport Sustainability — The Interaction of Urban Freight and Intermodal Transport , Gothenburg.

Ekwall, D. (2009), Managing Risk for Antagonistic Threats against Transport Network , Gothenburg.

Ellis, J. (2011), Assessing Safety Risks for the Sea Transport Link of a Multimodal Dangerous Goods Transport Chain , Gothenburg.

Finnsgård, C. (2013), Materials Exposure: The Interface between Materials Supply and Assembly , Gothenburg.

Fredriksson, A. (2011), Materials Supply and Production Outsourcing , Gothenburg.

Hanson, R. (2012), In - Plant Materials Supply: Supporting the Choice between Kitting and Continuous Supply , Gothenburg.

Hilletofth, P. (2010), Demand – Supply Chain Management , Gothenburg.

Hjort, K. (2013), On Aligning Returns Management with the Ecommerce Strategy to Increase Effectiveness , Gothenburg.

Ingrid, H. (2014), Organizing Purchasing and Supply Management across Company Boundaries , Gothenburg.

Ivert, L. (2012), Use of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Systems to Support Manufacturing Planning and Control Processes , Gothenburg.

Kalantari, J. (2012) Foliated Transportation Networks - Evaluating Feasibility and Potential , Gothenburg.

Kharrazi, S. (2012), Steering Based Lateral Performance Control of Long Heavy Vehicle Combinations , Gothenburg.

Lindholm, M.E., (2012) Enabling Sustainable Development of Urban Freight from a Local Authority Perspective , Gothenburg.

Mirzabeiki, V. (2013), Collaborative Tracking and Tracing — A Supply Chain Perspective , Gothenburg.

Roso, V. (2009), The Dry Port Concept , Gothenburg.

Sternberg, H. (2011), Waste in Road Transport Operations — Using Information Sharing to Increase Efficiency , Gothenburg.

Styhre, L. (2010), Capacity Utilization in Short Sea Shipping , Gothenburg.

Sundquist, V. (2014), The Role of Intermediation in Business Networks , Gothenburg.

Thörnblad, K. (2013), Mathematical Optimization in Flexible Job Shop Scheduling: Modelling, Analysis, and Case Studies , Gothenburg.

Jönköping International Business School:

Borgström, B. (2010), Supply chain strategising: Integration in practice, Jönköping.

Cui, L.G., (2012), Innovation and network development of logistics firms, Jönköping.

Skoglund, P. (2012), Sourcing decisions for military logistics in Peace Support Operations: A case study of the Swedish armed forces, Jönköping.

Jafari, H. (2014), Postponement and Logistics Flexibility in Retailing , Jönköping.

Wikner, S. (2011), Value Co - creation as Practice — On a supplier’s capabilities in the value generation process, Jönköping.

Karolinska Institute Department of Public Health Sciences:

Anund, A. (2009), Sleepiness at the Wheel , Sweden.

Linköping University:

Ekström, J. (2012), Optimization Approaches for Design of Congestion Pricing Schemes , Linköping.

Feldmann, A. (2011), A Strategic Perspective on Plants in Manufacturing Networks , Linköping.

Hansson, L. (2010), Public Procurement at the Local Government Level: Actor Roles, Discretion and Constraints in the Implementation of Public Transport Goals , Linköping.

Isaksson, K. (2014), Logistics Service Providers Going Green — A Framework for Developing Green Service Offerings , Linköping.

Lindskog, M. (2012), On Systems Thinking in Logistics Management — A Critical Perspective , Linköping.

Malmgren, M. (2010), Managing Risks in Business Critical Outsourcing: A Perspective from the Outsourcer and the Supplier , Linköping.

Martinsen, U. (2014), Towards Greener Supply Chains: Inclusion of Environmental Activities in Relationships between Logistics Service Providers and Shippers , Linköping.

Mårdh, S. (2013), Cognitive Erosion and its Implications in Alzheimer’s Disease , Linköping.

Musa, S.N. (2012), Supply Chain Risk Management: Identification, Evaluation and Mitigation Techniques , Linköping.

Olstam, J. (2009), Simulation of Surrounding Vehicles in Driving Simulators , Linköping.

Thoresson, K. (2011), To Calculate the Good Society: Cost - Benefit Analysis and the Border between Expertise and Policy in the Transport Sector , Linköping. NOT reviewed.

Linnaeus University:

Farvid, S.M. (2014), Essays on Inventory Theory , Sweden.

Samadi, R. (2010), Supply Chain Optimization and Market Coordinated Inventory , Sweden. NOT Reviewed.

Lund University:

Bagdadi, O. (2012), The Development of Methods for Detection and Assessment of Safety Critical Events in Car Driving , Lund.

Eng Larsson, F. (2014), On the Incentives to Shift to Low - Carbon Freight Transport , Lund.

Howard, C. (2013), Real - Time Allocation Decisions in Multi - Echelon Inventory Control , Lund.

Lundin, J. (2011), On Supply Chain Incentive Alignment: Insight from a Cash Supply Chain and a Trucking Service Supply Chain , Lund.

Olander, M. (2010), Logistik och Juridik. Moderna Affärsförbindelser och Kontrakt som Utmaningar för Förmögenhetsrätten, Lund. NOT Reviewed

Pazirandeh, A. (2014), Purchasing Power and Purchasing Strategies — Insights from the Humanitarian Sector , Lund.

Urciuoli, L. (2011), Security in Physical Distribution Networks: A Survey Study of Swedish Transport Operators , Lund.

Olander Roses, K. (2014), From PowerPoints to Reality - managing Strategic Change in the Paper Packaging Industry , Lund.

Sohrabpour, V. (2014), Packaging Design and Development for Supply Chain Efficiency and Effectiveness, Lund.

Abbasi, M. (2014), Exploring Themes and Challenges in Developing Sustainable Supply Chains - A Complexity Theory Perspective , Lund.

Ringsberg, H. (2013), Food Traceability in Regulated Fresh Food Supply Chains with an Emphasis on the Swedish Fishing Industry , Lund.

Beckeman, M. (2011), The Potential for Innovation in the Swedish Food Sector , Lund.

Dominic, C. (2011), Packaging Logistics Performance , Lund.

Johansson, O. (2009), On the Value of Intelligent Packaging - A Packaging Logistics Perspective , Lund.

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MIT PhD Opportunities in Logistics and Supply Chain

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MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) researchers advise select students in the  Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Transportation  led by MIT’s Mobility Initiative, a cross-disciplinary graduate program in transportation which provides graduate degrees for students interested in transportation studies and research. 

The Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Transportation provides a structured and follow-on doctoral program for students. The interdepartmental structure of the degree allows students flexibility in developing individually tailored paths of study that cross both disciplinary and departmental lines. The student’s research is performed at, and is supervised by faculty at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Detailed requirements for the program can be found  here .

Additionally,  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)  and  The Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS)  offer PhD research opportunities in Logistics and Supply Chain as a part of their degree programs.

Students are encouraged to apply to the  Interdepartmental Program  or may apply directly to the CEE or IDSS departments and indicate on their application their interest in pursuing research in Logistics and Supply Chain. Students must apply through either CEE or IDSS and indicate on their application their interest in pursuing research in Logistics and Supply Chain. Students would then develop an  interdisciplinary degree proposal  with their department committee and submit to the Office of Graduate Education for approval.

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Earning a DBA or Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics can take your SCM career to the highest of heights! While exploring cutting-edge theories and tools, you’ll have the opportunity to work on practical research projects that will prepare you to become a supply chain professor, executive, or consultant. Use our guide to learn more about doctoral programs in SCM/L, including curricula, career paths, and the differences between the DBA & Ph.D. Or leap ahead to our degree directory to find a supply chain doctorate that works for you. 

What is a Doctorate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Programs?

A Doctorate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics (SCM/L) is a research-intensive degree that is designed for students who are interested in working in academia or high-level SCM positions within the industry. Students who choose to pursue a Ph.D. or DBA in Supply Chain Management typically have a passion for pushing the boundaries of SCM and logistics through innovation and research. They seek to make a difference in the field of supply chains by asking “what is possible?” rather than “what is standard practice?”

If this sounds like the right fit for your goals, take a moment to explore the opportunities in our listings . As a doctoral student in SCM/L, you’ll tackle courses in business, operations research, marketing, and quantitative methods. You’ll study everything from the ins & outs of consumer behavior to the complexities of global logistics management. In the second half of the degree, you will also be required to complete a dissertation on an SCM/L topic of your choosing.

Types of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Doctorates

Many types of doctorate programs in our listings focus on SCM/L fields, so it’s important to find one that fits your needs. Standard offerings include:

  • Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management: This program focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of supply chains, from planning and procurement to delivery and final consumption. In addition, it teaches students how to optimize supply chains through data analysis and modeling.
  • Ph.D. in Logistics: A Ph.D. in Logistics is a degree that helps you learn about how companies operate on a global scale. Coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods.
  • DBA in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: The DBA in SCM/L is a graduate program that mixes fundamental business subjects with a concentration on supply chain research and management. This degree is best-suited to students who wish to work as supply chain executives.

Your choices don’t end there! A variety of specialty Ph.D. programs in Supply Chain Management and Logistics are also available, including:

  • Ph.D. in Operations Management: This program is designed for students who want to work as operations executives or consultants. A Ph.D. in Operations Management will teach you about how businesses operate and how to optimize operations to improve performance.
  • Ph.D. in Global Supply Chain: This Ph.D. will focus on the management of global supply chains, including elements such as cultural differences and international logistics. You’ll learn about how to conduct research in a global setting.
  • Doctor of Engineering (DE) in Logistics: A DE in Logistics is a degree that investigates how companies operate on a global scale. The coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods.
  • Ph.D. in Supply Chain Engineering: This Ph.D. focuses on the design and optimization of supply chains. It is perfect for students with a background in engineering and offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore a variety of topics in the field.
  • Ph.D. in Supply Chain Analytics: A Ph.D. in Supply Chain Analytics will teach you how to use data analytics to improve supply chain performance. The program provides students with a strong foundation in quantitative methods and research skills that can be used in a variety of industries.

DBA vs. Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Both the DBA and Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics programs will teach you about the research and management of supply chains. However, there are a few key differences between these programs:

Decision Factors

  • The DBA in SCM/L focuses specifically on professional and real-world applications, while the Ph.D. focuses more on research & theory.
  • The DBA in SCM/L is designed for students who want to work in the supply chain industry, while the Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management is designed for students who want to work in academia or research.
  • DBA programs are designed for working professionals, while Ph.D. programs are full-time.
  • DBA programs typically take less time to complete (three years), while a Ph.D. is expected to take three to five years.
  • Expect 60 credit hours to complete a DBA program and more than 90 credit hours for a Ph.D. program.

Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management Overview

Most Ph.D. programs in Supply Chain Management and Logistics take three to five years to complete. You’ll be required to take advanced-level coursework in supply chain management and logistics, complete a range of research projects and academic papers, and write a dissertation. Credit hours for a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics will vary, but you can expect to complete a minimum of 90 credit hours.

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics program, prospective students must have a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or the international equivalent). GRE or GMAT scores are frequently required. Some programs will also expect you to have prior work experience in the field of supply chain management.

We’ve included links to admissions requirements in our listings so you can assess whether you’re ready to apply. Be prepared to provide the following items:

  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Professional résumé
  • Letters of recommendation
  • GRE or GMAT scores
  • Statement of purpose
  • Application fee
  • Financial guarantee form
  • TOEFL scores (international students)
  • Relevant background experience

Note: If you only have a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to apply for a streamlined bachelor’s-master’s-doctorate pathway within the university. Ask the Ph.D. program coordinator about your options.

Universities are at liberty to develop their own plans of study for a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. A doctorate founded on business administration is not going to have the same focus as a doctorate in engineering. However, most SCM/L doctoral programs will offer a range of intriguing courses that will teach you about the research and management of supply chains.

Here are some subjects you can expect to encounter in a standard SCM/L doctorate in our listings :

  • Supply Chain Management Theory
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Logistics Management/Systems
  • Business Analytics
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Organizational Research Methods

During this time, you could also be writing up academic papers for submissions to journals & conferences and working on industry-related projects.

Comprehensive Exam

Ph.D. coursework is frequently completed in the first few years of your doctorate. Before you’re allowed to write your dissertation, you’ll usually be expected to pass a Comprehensive Exam. This exam will test your knowledge of the material covered in your Ph.D. program in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. It’s typically a written exam, although departments often have the discretion to make it an oral exam as well.

Dissertation & Defense

Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Programs almost always include a five-chapter dissertation. (DBA programs could contain a doctoral thesis.) Here’s how the Ph.D. dissertation process works:

  • Choose a Dissertation Topic: You’ll collaborate with a faculty advisor to find a topic of interest. A dissertation should be a deep-dive into a specific realm of research. Examples of real-life SCM dissertation titles include: “A Study of the Relationship Between Lean Manufacturing Practices and Supplier Performance;” “A Diagnosis of Supply Chain Integration in the Health Sector;” and “Product-Service Bundling in Manufacturing Firms.”
  • Defend Your Proposal: Once you’ve selected your dissertation topic, you’ll be expected to develop a research proposal and gain departmental approval to write your dissertation. For example, you might be asked to deliver an oral presentation about your proposed topic.
  • Write Your Dissertation: If your dissertation proposal is accepted, you can begin gathering data and pursuing research avenues. A Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management and Logistics dissertation is typically around 100-120 pages long, so be prepared to spend a few years in writing up your work.
  • Defend Your Dissertation: Before you can graduate, you will need to defend your dissertation in front of a committee. The committee will usually consist of three to five members, including a chairperson. The committee will ask you questions about your research and dissertation. You may also have to answer questions from an audience.

What Can You Do with a Doctorate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics?

A doctorate in SCM/L can provide you with the skills & knowledge to work in a range of high-paying fields, including academia, research, and logistics management. Most Ph.D. graduates secure positions as university professors, but the right DBA or Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management & Logistics can also open doors to various executive & consultancy positions.

Possible career paths for doctoral graduates include:

  • University Professor or Lecturer: Many Ph.D. in SCM/L programs are explicitly designed to prepare you for a career in academia. Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate students about the research and management of supply chains. Look for Ph.D. programs that include teaching assistantships, opportunities to submit academic papers to journals, and conference presentations.
  • Research Scientist: A doctorate could also help you secure a position as a top-level researcher in numerous SCM/L fields. Take a look at recent job postings for titles such as Senior Operations Research Analyst, Research Scientist, Senior Technical Analyst, and the like. High-paying research jobs may be available within global companies and the federal government.
  • Supply Chain Executive: Earning the right doctorate in SCM/L can qualify you to become a supply chain executive. Doctoral programs like WashU’s DBA in Supply Chain Management are designed for this kind of purpose. If you’re considering Ph.D. programs, check if the curriculum is relevant for consultants & executives and ask about career paths for alumni.
  • Consultant: Graduates of SCM/L doctoral programs are also in a prime position to become supply chain management consultants. As an industry freelancer with extensive research experience, you’ll be qualified to step in and help companies improve their supply chain operations through various initiatives.

Ready to start assembling a shortlist of Ph.D. and DBA options? Use these listings to narrow down your choices. Keep in mind that many Ph.D. programs will be full-time, campus-based, and fully funded by the university. DBA programs will have more flexibility in scheduling and may be available online. But you will also have to pay quite a bit for tuition.

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The university of alabama.

Culverhouse College of Business

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Ph.D. in Operations Management

Arizona state university.

W.P. Carey School of Business

Tempe, Arizona

PhD in Supply Chain Management

University of arkansas.

Department of Supply Chain Management

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management

University of california-riverside.

School of Business

Riverside, California

Ph.D. in Business Administration - Operations & Supply Chain Management

University of miami.

Herbert Business School

Coral Gables, Florida

PhD in Business - Operations Management

Phd in operations management, georgia institute of technology.

Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Atlanta, Georgia

PhD in Industrial Engineering - Supply Chain Engineering

University of illinois at urbana-champaign.

Gies College of Business

Champaign, Illinois

PhD in Business Administration - Operations Management Emphasis

Indiana university bloomington.

Kelley School of Business

Bloomington, Indiana

Purdue University

Krannert School of Business

West Lafayette, Indiana

PhD in Supply Chain and Operations Management

Iowa state university.

Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business

Capitol Technology University

Department of Doctoral Programs

Laurel, Maryland

Doctor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

Offered Online

University of Maryland-College Park

Robert H. Smith School of Business

College Park, Maryland

PhD Program - Supply Chain Management Specialization

Massachusetts, university of massachusetts amherst.

Isenberg School of Management

Amherst, Massachusetts

PhD in Management Science - Supply Chain Management

Michigan state university.

East Lansing, Michigan

Ph.D. in Logistics

Ph.d. in operations and sourcing management, university of minnesota-twin cities.

Supply Chain & Operations Department

Minneapolis, Minnesota

PhD in Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations

University of missouri-st louis.

College of Business Administration

Saint Louis, Missouri

PhD in Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Emphasis

Washington university in st louis.

Olin Business School

DBA in Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology

University of nebraska-lincoln.

College of Business

Lincoln, Nebraska

Ph.D. in Business - Supply Chain Management And Analytics Specialization

Rutgers university.

Rutgers Business School

Newark, New Jersey

Ph.D. in Management - Supply Chain Management Concentration

Cornell university.

SC Johnson College of Business

Ithaca, New York

PhD in Management - Operations, Technology, and Information Management

New york university.

Leonard N. Stern School of Business

New York, New York

Syracuse University

Whitman School of Management

Syracuse, New York

North Carolina

Duke university.

Fuqua School of Business

Durham, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kenan-Flagler

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

North Dakota

North dakota state university-main campus.

Department of Transportation, Logistics, and Finance

Fargo, North Dakota

Ph.D. in Transportation and Logistics

Air force institute of technology-graduate school of engineering & management.

Graduate School of Engineering & Management

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics

Kent state university at kent.

Ambassador Crawford College Of Business And Entrepreneurship

Ph.D. in Business Administration - Supply Chain Concentration

Ohio state university-main campus.

Fisher College of Business

Columbus, Ohio

University of Toledo

Operations and Technology Management Department

Toledo, Ohio

PhD in Manufacturing and Technology Management - Operations and Supply Chain Management

University of oklahoma norman campus.

Michael F. Price College of Business

Norman, Oklahoma

University of Oregon

Lundquist College of Business

Eugene, Oregon

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state university-main campus.

Smeal College of Business

University Park, Pennsylvania

Business Ph.D. with Supply Chain and Information Systems Emphasis

Temple university.

Fox School of Business

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PhD in Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management

University of pittsburgh-pittsburgh campus.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

PhD in Business Analytics and Operations

Rhode island, university of rhode island.

Kingston, Rhode Island

Ph.D. in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management Specialization

Ph.d. in operations and supply chain management specialization, south carolina, clemson university.

Department of Management

Clemson, South Carolina

Ph.D. in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management

University of south carolina-columbia.

Darla Moore School of Business

Columbia, South Carolina

Ph.D. in Production/Operations Management

The university of tennessee.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Texas A & M University-College Station

Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering

College Station, Texas

Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Engineering - Supply Chain Management Focus

Ph.d. in business administration - operations & supply chain management, the university of texas at austin.

McCombs School of Business

Austin, Texas

IROM PhD in Operations Management

University of houston.

Bauer College of Business

Houston, Texas

University of North Texas

G. Brint Ryan College of Business

Denton, Texas

University of Utah

David Eccles School of Business

Salt Lake City, Utah

Ph.D. in Business Administration - Operations Management

Liberty university.

Lynchburg, Virginia

DBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Old dominion university.

Strome College of Business

Norfolk, Virginia

Ph.D. in Business Administration - Information Technology/Supply Chain Management Concentration

Virginia tech.

Pamplin College of Business

Blacksburg, Virginia

Ph.D. in Business Information Technology - Operations Management, Supply Chain, Management Science

University of wisconsin-madison.

Madison, Wisconsin

PhD in Operations and Information Management

University of wisconsin-milwaukee.

Lubar School of Business

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PhD in Management Science - Supply Chain and Operations Management

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Our competitive Ph.D. program prepares doctoral candidates to become productive researchers and educators at top research universities.

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Ph.D. in Logistics Program Overview

Our logistics and supply chain doctoral program is designed to prepare its graduates for success in academic positions at top-tier research institutions around the world. The Ph.D. in Logistics program is designed for students with solid work experience who are able to commit to a full-time program with the goal of an academic career in research and teaching supply chain logistics. The coursework covers a broad range of topics, including theory development and research methods. Logistics doctoral students are assigned as teaching and/or research assistants at various phases of the program. Upon completion of coursework, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in logistics and then complete a dissertation that demonstrates their ability to conduct and lead an original research project.

A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree signifies that the candidate has demonstrated the required high level of scholarship to lead an academic career at the university level as well as to conduct independent scholarly research.

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The Department of Supply Chain Management offers a Ph.D. concentration in logistics and one in operations and sourcing management. Our programs focus on preparing students for academic positions at top-tier research universities. As such, we are interested in prospective students who desire to become highly recognized as scholars in the field of logistics and supply chain management.

Our logistics doctoral program is a small, but elite program focusing on theory and research that advances the logistics and supply chain management discipline. From the start of the program, our outstanding faculty provides training and mentorship to our Ph.D. students to ensure the best preparation for a career in academia. By working closely with our faculty, Ph.D. students are exposed to different thought leadership and expertise and will be able to develop a unique skill set throughout the duration of the program. Our Ph.D. students will collaborate with faculty on faculty and student led research projects that eventually will lead to publications in top-tier academic journals. In addition to research skills, our Ph.D. students will also develop superior teaching skills. Overall, our program will equip students with the necessary skills to become a well-rounded scholar in the logistics and supply chain management field.

As the director of the logistics Ph.D. program, I am happy to answer any questions you have about our program, academic careers and/or the application process. Please review our program information online and contact me via email at [email protected] if I can be of assistance.

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Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management students are admitted for the fall semester only and a full-time basis. Learn more about admission requirements and the application process.

Faculty-student collaboration is a significant part of the Broad experience. Logistics doctoral students have the opportunity to work with some of the top researchers across multiple disciplines. Find out more about the research opportunities for logistics doctoral students at MSU.

The supply chain management faculty at the Michigan State University Broad College of Business are among the best in the world. Find out more about our faculty currently working with doctoral students.

See a roster of current doctoral students in the program as well as a listing of our graduates’ placements at research institutions across the globe.

Get answers to common questions regarding the Ph.D in Logistics program at Broad.

Tuition and Financial Aid

At the present time, all doctoral students receive financial support from the department, the college and/or various external organizations.

Our goal is to provide every student admitted to the program with a graduate assistantship and/or a fellowship. The assistantship is usually at a half-time level, although some students may be appointed quarter time. A half-time appointment requires that the student be a teaching assistant and/or a research assistant for 20 hours a week.

Renewal of financial assistance is contingent on the student making satisfactory progress in the program. Assistantships include a nine-credit-hour tuition waiver for each of the fall and spring semesters, a waiver for the out-of-state portion of tuition for non-Michigan residents, and health insurance. The waiver does not include registration fees or other fees.

Financial support is assured for the first four years of the program. Further support is provided subject to the available of financial resources and the candidate making satisfactory, significant progress in the doctoral program.

Fellowship aid is available from the university, the department and external sources.

For more information about funding sources, visit the MSU Graduate School .

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No. The program is strictly a full-time program and we are not able to accommodate part-time students. Aside from coursework, research and independent study require students to be on campus on a full-time basis.

No. A degree from a U.S. school should exempt you from the TOEFL requirements.

These programs are designed for students to complete in four years.

The university deadline for applications is March 1. To be eligible for the full range of university fellowships and funding, it is important to have applications by early December. However, most applications are reviewed between January and April for an August admission.

One of the requirements most often questioned by applicants is that of the need for a GMAT/GRE as part of the admissions process. Let’s begin by being clear on one point – we cannot admit nor can we offer a place in our doctoral program to any student who fails to provide the doctoral committee with such documentation. If you do not offer it, then your application will be considered incomplete and you will not be considered.

There are several reasons for this requirement. First, it is a good independent indicator of the candidate’s capabilities in terms of analytical, quantitative and verbal areas – areas considered critical to success. Second, it allows us to compare candidates. Third, we use the results of this test as a screen – it helps us identify candidates who do not have the necessary skills. Finally, we are required to have an admissions process that is both visible and fair. The requirement for a GMAT/GRE score is critical to meeting this demand.

Consequently, we have taken a position that clearly states that all candidates must submit a GMAT/GRE score from a qualified test center in order for their application to be considered. We hope that you understand the reasons for this position.

No. We do not have minimum cut-off scores on the GMAT or GRE. However, admission to the doctoral program is extremely competitive, and our current students have averaged in the 90th percentile on the verbal and 80th percentile on the quantitative portions of the GMAT and/or GRE. An applicant with any score below the 70th percentile or a cumulative score below the 75th percentile is unlikely to be admitted. However, regardless of test scores, each applicant is fully reviewed by the admissions committee.

International students are required to take the TOEFL. The Broad Graduate School of Management specifies a minimum total score of 600 for the paper version or 250 total for the computer version. Scores at or above this minimum will not guarantee admission.

Logistics: 1331.

Operations and Sourcing Management: 1350.

Use the following school codes for test givers to route your test scores online to Michigan State University:

GMAT Scores: QH0-5P-02. GRE and TOEFL: 1465.

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Most of our students are supported by teaching assistantships or research assistantships. Entering students are generally awarded a teaching assistantship, provided they meet basic language qualifications. There is no separate application for teaching assistantships. Research assistantships are generally awarded to advanced graduate students.

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Phd international logistics, supply chain and shipping management.

Exploring the major challenges in today’s shipping, logistics, operations and knowledge management, MPhil/PhD International Logistics, Supply Chain and Shipping Management will provide you with inspiring opportunities to undertake top level research. Supervised by scholars renowned in their fields, you’ll explore current issues arising from the latest developments in research and industry practice, enriching the literature on your chosen topics.

Meanwhile, you’ll grasp research methodology and gain analytical and evaluative skills for understanding complex issues. You would have the opportunity to employ one or more traditional and innovative research methods to do this, be they quantitative or qualitative. The fulfilment of PhD International Logistics, Supply Chain and Shipping Management will enhance your capabilities to pursue a progressive career in industry or academia.

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  • This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies.  You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination). For full details of what doing a PhD entails at the University of Plymouth, please visit our postgraduate research degrees page.  

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Dr Stephen Childe

Associate professor in business management & operations.

Dr Carl Evans Lecturer in Operations, Logistics and Strategic Management

Dr Carl Evans

Lecturer in operations, logistics and strategic management.

Dr Huilan Chen Lecturer in Business Strategy and Operations

Dr Huilan Chen

Lecturer in business strategy and operations.

Dr Charles Thornton Lecturer in Service Operations Management and Business Strategy (Education)

Dr Charles Thornton

Lecturer in service operations management and business strategy (education).

Dr Chiwuokem Nwoko Lecturer in Strategy and Operations

Dr Chiwuokem Nwoko

Lecturer in strategy and operations.

Dr Minchul Sohn Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Dr Minchul Sohn

Lecturer in operations and supply chain management.

Dr Jonas Aryee Lecturer in Management and Maritime Business

Dr Jonas Aryee

Lecturer in management and maritime business.

Dr Jonathan Lean Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Strategic Management

Dr Jonathan Lean

Associate professor (senior lecturer) in strategic management.

Dr Jonathan Moizer Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Business Operations & Strategy

Dr Jonathan Moizer

Associate professor (senior lecturer) in business operations & strategy.

Dr Atul Mishra Lecturer in Strategic Management (Education)

Dr Atul Mishra

Lecturer in strategic management (education).

Dr David Owen Associate Professor in Business Management & Operations (Education)

Dr David Owen

Associate professor in business management & operations (education), expertise in international shipping.

Dr Lijun Tang Lecturer in International Shipping and Port Management

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Dr Saeyeon Roh Lecturer in International Logistics

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Dr Sarah Tuck Lecturer in Maritime Business

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Dr Lise Hunter Lecturer in Operations & Supply Chain Management

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Mit phd in logistics and supply chain.

The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) works with two other departments to offer the PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain: The interdepartmental Transportation Education Committee hosted by Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and The Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). The interdepartmental structure of the program allows students flexibility in developing individual programs of study that cross both disciplinary and departmental lines. The student’s research is performed at, and is supervised by faculty at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Students must apply for this program through either CEE or IDSS and indicate on their application their interest in pursuing a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain. Apply for the PhD degree through CEE Apply for the PhD degree through IDSS Learn More about the CTL Cohort of Research Postdocs & Students (CTL CORPS)

University of Zaragoza PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

This full-time program follows the highest international quality standards for doctoral studies, from the intensive admissions process to the comprehensive exam and thesis defense. Students in their second year can spend a semester or longer at MIT and have the opportunity to study at other leading business and engineering schools. The ZLC PhD degree and MIT-Zaragoza certificate enable graduates to take faculty positions at leading universities around the world or to become innovation leaders for international companies.

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Doctor of philosophy in logistics & supply chain management (phdlogiscm), 2 qualifications from uk and france.

Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) with 18 specializations is a dual degree program that combines an Ofqual Recognised Awarding Organisation and Université Libérale de Paris. The PHDLOGISCM is the highest degree in practical academia and science specializing in logistics and supply chain management.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) has 18 specializations that focus on in-depth research knowledge in logistics and supply chain management. Students have access to research from the start, with topics that are highly practical and applied.

Unlike the Professional Doctor program, students must have at least one scientific article published in ISI/SCOPUS journals, journals owned by the Liberal University of Paris, or journals linked to.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is a dual qualification program.

Graduates will receive:

  • LRN Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management degree offered by Université Libérale de Paris

Programs in details

Distinction in accreditation:

The Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management program is a dual-degree program, resulting in the completion of two distinct degrees. The program is a cooperation between the Ofqual-accredited UK national competency framework accreditation system and Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). Both institutions are institutionally and programmatically accredited.

  • The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is certified at the highest level of the Premier Institute by the HEAD (High Education Accreditation Department), and at the program level by the examination system and granting of British national certificates by level (Awarding bodies of Ofqual, UK. Gov).
  • LRN is one of the prestigious institutions granting national qualifications in the UK, accredited by Ofqual, UK. Gov.

Distinctions in learning method:

All the programs is applied the Liberal Education pedagogy for graduated learners.

Our Paris-U  A.C.T  will help the learners:

  • A ccredited Programs with international recognition.
  • C hange and get another degree major within 12 months.
  • T -Shaped skills.

For the international learners not study full time in France, the program is designed for those who are always on the go, using the Hybrid Model with live classes. Students can study Université Libérale de Paris’ original program and achieve a degree as full-time study abroad students without needing to accommodate in France.

Distinctions in degrees: 2 independent qualification with the specialization based on the Doctoral thesis:

  • A LRN Level 8 Diploma (Doctoral Level) in Strategic Management and Leadership.
  • A Specialized Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from Université Libérale de Paris

Distinctions in learning and research materials:

  • The learners get access to Level 8 EQF specialty courses even though the Professional Doctorate program is career-oriented and research-oriented from the start. This methodology is used for the first time in Europe at Université Libérale de Paris.
  • Access to specialist subjects at the doctorate level not only helps fellows consolidate their expertise, but also serves as an essential reference tool to aid fellows in doing research and writing their doctoral thesis with assurance.

Distinctions in expert acknowledgement:

  • The Liberal University of Paris is also the first institution to develop a dual accreditation model that combines the thorough accreditation of the academic program with the recognization of the professional accrediting organizations (Professional Certified Bodies).
  • Depending on the curriculum, the Senior Leader Council [UK] will honor the research and professional ability of specialists who have graduated from doctorate programs at the Liberal University of Paris.

List of Specializations:

Postgraduate students pursuing dual degrees in the Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) program will receive two independent degrees, with the specialization based on the doctoral thesis. Research students can specialize in one of the following areas:

  • Ph.D in International Business
  • Ph.D in Hospitality Managememt 
  • Ph.D in Public Administration 
  • Ph.D in Hospital Management 
  • Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Management 
  • Ph.D in Healthcare Management 
  • Ph.D in Human Resources Management 
  • Ph.D in Finace & Banking 
  • Ph.D in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 
  • Ph.D in Tourism Management 
  • Ph.D in Luxury Management 
  • Ph.D in Engineer Management 
  • Ph.D in Technical Management 
  • Ph.D in Construction Management 
  • Ph.D in Design Management 
  • Ph.D in Information Technology Management
  • And other specializations based on the Doctoral Thesis

The Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) dual degree program is an applied research-oriented program in which students will take research-related courses and conduct research step by step with the assistance and supervision of instructors.

The program is two years long. The method of instruction consists of a combination of globally livestreamed lectures (Live Class) with instructors.

Mandatory modules:

  • Develop advanced research approaches in a suitable context. (30 credits)
  • Advanced Literature Review. (30 credits)
  • Advanced Design Research. (30credits)
  • Advanced Data Analytics for Research. (30 credits)

Students will complete each phase of their PhD thesis after each course.

PhD thesis stage (60 credits)

  • Doctoral Thesis (60 credits)
  • Defend Doctoral Thesis

The Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) thesis will be concerned with organization and management solutions and knowledge development.

The Ph.D program, unlike the D.LogiSCM programs, requires a minimum of one academic journal published on the ISI/SCOPUS system or on journals owned or affiliated with Paris-U.

Students who complete the Doctor of Philosophy in  Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM)  dual degree program can:

Be able to conduct research relevant to the context of the specialization.
  • Assess the significance, practicability, and research potential of the problem to be investigated.
  • Develop and modify research objectives to suit orientation, research objectives, and research time constraints.
  • Analyze, consider alternatives, and make appropriate research decisions.
2. Be able to collect, organize, and choose theoretical foundations for PhD research projects
  • Collect theoretical foundations related to the research topic.
  • Organize and develop theoretical foundation structures for research topics.
3. Be able to design an entire study.
  • Know how to conduct a literature review and select relevant studies to support the proposed research.
  • Design the research in accordance with the research objectives, research questions, and time frame.
  • Adjust the chosen research methodology while keeping research ethics and feasibility in mind.
4. Be able to create a research proposal and carry out research.
  • Examine theoretical foundations and research models when developing research questions.
  • Develop research to international standards by writing a complete PhD thesis on a chosen topic.
  • Know how to present your research to a scientific panel.
  • Be able to persuade and argue.
  • Be able to write academic journals
  • Be able to work with the appraisal council and peer-review in the process of publishing academic journals.

The Université Libérale de Paris is the only university where doctoral students can study a full range of courses specialized in logistics and supply chain management. The materials from these specialized courses can be used to broaden the students’ knowledge and aid in their research process.

All study materials for Logistics and Supply Chain Management majors at the Doctoral level (Level 8 EQF) are posted on the training management system (LMS), and these materials are only accessible to doctoral students at the Université Libérale de Paris.

Students taking the PhD in  Logistics & Supply Chain Management  program have access to the following materials and lectures:

  • Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (20 credits)
  • Managing Strategic Change (20 credits)
  • Project Development, Planning and Management (20 credits)
  • Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (40 credits)
  • Developing Research Capability (20 credits)
  • Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
Ph.D students have both specialized knowledge at the doctoral level and research competence from the Ph.D. with the help of knowledge-supporting materials.

The doctoral programs at Université Libérale de Paris are designed with a training time of 2 to 5 years or more, culminating in a PhD thesis that meets international standards.

When participating in the PhD program in conjunction with the UK qualification system Level 8 Diploma, graduate students can choose between two training programs: Specialized Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) or Specialized Doctor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management (D.LogiSCM).

Despite sharing the same specialization, the Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) and Doctor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management (D.LogiSCM) have many differences. Some of the fundamental differences are as follows:

Candidates who register for the program will be considered by the application department before joining the program, in addition to the entry requirements, to ensure that they understand and benefit from the program.

Entry requirements must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Master’s degrees in specific fields from accredited universities. The appraisal procedures will be carried out by Paris-U or our local partner for domestic universities that do not have international accreditation.
  • RQF (UK), EQF (Europe), or Level 7 diploma equivalents must be obtained from accredited institutions.
  • The Université Libérale de Paris does not accept degrees from fake universities, Diploma Mills, accredited universities, or discredited accrediting organizations.

English language requirements:

  • English at or above CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level B2.
  • IELTS 5.5; Speaking and writing must both be 5.5 or higher.
  • In the absence of an English certificate, the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and its partner will perform an internal English test and evaluate each candidate.

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the right to accept or reject applications based on accrediting agency requirements and Paris-U’s global acceptance target.

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is a university that is HEAD-accredited at the institution level and the UK RQF framework at the program level. At the programmatic level, Paris-U is endorsed by the LRN, an awarding body recognized by the UK government. After completing the program, students may confidently enter the job market, continue their education, and seamlessly transfer to other prominent and similar educational systems because the curriculum and degrees are rigorously approved by prestigious organizations.

  • Please go  HERE  for additional information about the accreditation of the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U).
  • Please go  HERE  for additional information about LRN’s accreditation and programs.

The Doctor of Philosphy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) program combines two degrees. Students receive the following upon graduation:

The LRN Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

In the United Kingdom, Level 8 is equivalent to:

Doctor of Philosphy in  Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM)  from Université Libérale de Paris  (Paris-U)

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) specialized Doctor of Philosphy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) is equivalent to Level 8 Diploma of the EQF European Qualification Framework and is assessed using the Paris-U accreditation system.

The specialized Doctor of Philosphy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) degree is one of the highest academic degrees. When combined with the dual degree system, which combines a UK Level Diploma and a Doctor of Philosphy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) from the Université Libérale de Paris, research students can pursue a career as a specialist or research specialist in theory and practice, become a lecturer, or advance to senior positions in the labor market.

Students can participate in PostDoc programs based on the fields of research they want to develop if they want to conduct international research, publish international articles on the ISI, SCOPUS system, and so on.

Graduate students can also publish books, studies developed during their studies, or research that comes up during their studies.

After completing the Doctor of Philosphy in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PHDLOGISCM) program at Universit Paris, students will be awarded the following:

  • Senior Leader Certified (UK Gov Standard No. ST0480)
  • Research Scientist Certified (UK Gov Standard No. ST0759). Graduates can apply for these accreditations without taking the annual EPA examinations and exams conducted by the Senior Leader Council.
  • Students are full-time Université Libérale de Paris students (Paris-U).
  • Students pursue the original program as full-time students at Université Libérale de Paris in France (Paris-U).
  • The program is entirely taught in English. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not adopt the education system for French-taught programs in France.
  • Degrees awarded by Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) are classified as private university degrees. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) degrees are not part of the public education system, not owned by the French government, and is not part of the France-based higher education system.
  • This is not an affiliate program, nor is it a Vietnamese-taught international program.
  • Local lecturers are not involved in teaching. Local activities are only for academic support.
  • Fees and scholarship policies (if applicable) are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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  • Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and its partners make no assurances that students who enroll will graduate, and receive a degree. Only if the student fully meets and fulfills the academic, financial, disciplinary, and other requirements does the Université Libérale de Paris award degrees and recognize academic results.
  • Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the right to refuse admission, refuse support, cancel student status, and not reimburse tuition and fees in the case of a commit of violations, absenteeism, or voluntary refusal to continue the program.
  • Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) cannot guarantee that a degree will be accepted by a third party. The receiving organisation subjectivity determines whether or not to accept.
  • Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not guarantee that students will receive a salary increase, promotion, or be accepted into new positions or jobs after graduation.
  • Despite regulations governing cross-recognition and qualifications equivalence, each country, organization, and unit has their own right to receive and recognize degrees. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not guarantee automatic degree recognition when using degrees, certificates, transcripts, and other documents from the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and partner schools. Similarly, Université Libérale de Paris does not guarantee or support the process of recognizing equivalent qualifications (if any).
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  • Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) offers extreme assistance, but cannot guarantee students 100% of short-term study visa (in case of full-time study) or European visa (to attend graduation ceremony in France and/or Europe) if it does not meet the requirements of the host country and the appropriate authorities in granting and approving the right to exit, move, and migrate.

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PhD in Business Admin. – Supply Chain and Logistics

Transfer credits, next start date, develop efficient systems and processes with a phd in business administration – supply chain and logistics.

As an experienced business leader, you understand that making processes more efficient is key to maximizing profit. By earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration – Supply Chain and Logistics from Liberty, you can take the next step in your business career and prepare to implement processes that save your organization time and money. With a supply chain management degree, you can become equipped to make strategic business decisions and transform your company at all levels.

Companies make use of many different key performance indicators (KPIs), ratios, and efficiency metrics. By learning different techniques for optimizing supply chains and overseeing logistics, you can prepare to help your organization grow and thrive. Additionally, by completing a dissertation, you can contribute original research to the world of business and prepare to solve complex, real-world challenges.

Why Choose Liberty’s PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

We know quality is important as you consider PhD in Business Administration programs. That is why our courses are taught by faculty who have advanced degrees in business and related areas of study. In addition, our professors have years of experience working in the business field – so you can be confident that you are learning time-tested theories and industry-leading techniques.

Liberty is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ). With this accreditation, you can rest assured that you are receiving a world-class education.

Additionally, we recognize that flexibility is important when choosing a PhD in business. That is why our courses are offered 100% online with no set login times. With flexibility like this, you can continue to remain invested in your family, career, and community – all while earning your degree from the comfort of home.

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What Will You Learn in Our PhD in Business Administration – Supply Chain and Logistics?

In our PhD in operations management and logistics, you will take a variety of courses covering topics like Lean Six Sigma, the global supply chain, and logistics management. In these courses, you can develop quantitative and qualitative decision-making skills that you may need as a manager. In addition, you can learn how to optimize supply chains in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes the goals of firms, their shareholders, and customers.

You will also take a series of courses in research to prepare you for your dissertation. You will author original research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge within the field of business. With experience like this, you can stand out from the competition and prepare for roles in government, academia, and private and public organizations – both domestically and worldwide.

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  • BUSI 730 – Strategic Allocation of Financial Resources
  • BUSI 741 – Global Supply Chain Strategy*
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Highlights of Our PhD in Business Administration – Supply Chain and Logistics Degree

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility . Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America . Earning your online PhD in Business Administration degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
  • You will be granted access to a wide variety of online resources through Liberty University’s library portal while you pursue your PhD in Business Administration.
  • You can complete your PhD in Business Administration degree online in as little as 3 years.

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Potential Career Opportunities for PhD in Business Administration – Supply Chain and Logistics Graduates

Graduates of our supply chain management PhD may be better qualified to pursue a variety of positions, including: 

  • Business professor
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  • Director of operations
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Admission Requirements for Our PhD in Business Administration – Supply Chain and Logistics

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree in business or a business-related field with at least 30 hours of graduate business credit with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

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Technologies for Sustainable Supply Chains

Driving supply chain innovation.

Barkawi is an incubator and company builder. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge technology and superior services to increase the quality, efficiency and sustainability of global supply chains. Our vision is to establish deeply connected and transparent supply chain networks to maximize the circular economy of materials and products.

Barkawi Group was established in 1994 in Munich, Germany. What started as a specialized SCM consultancy 30 years ago turned into a group of innovative operating and technology companies. Our consulting entity, Barkawi Management Consultants, was acquired by Genpact (NYSE:G) in 2018 with 250 consultants and 25 years of consecutive growth. Turning ideas into ventures and building companies from scratch has been our mandate for almost three decades and continues to be our passion.

Barkawi has designed and implemented supply chain solutions for more than 500 clients in over 100 countries. We serve large multinational companies across industries and geographies. Our 1,200 supply chain professionals are nationals of 50 countries based in 15 offices in Europe, Asia, North America and South America.

In addition to funding our own start-ups and providing equity and debt in various growth and maturity stages, we support young supply chain entrepreneurs in establishing and building companies. With a focus on supply chain innovation, sustainability and growth financing, we help ambitious teams with supply chain expertise and access to an extended global supply chain ecosystem.

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Barkawi has been engaged in the global supply chain industry for almost three decades, constantly identifying specific needs for innovative supply chain services and technologies.

Barkawi companies have emerged inhouse from either demand research, client requests, customer requirements or transformational projects.

Seed and early stage investments are typically borne by Barkawi with further growth funding provided by Barkawi and numerous renowned venture capital investors.

Our company portfolio is comprised of solution providers for supply chain planning, sourcing, distribution and aftersales.

Operating customer care networks for global consumer electronics brands, managing inventory for manufacturers of agricultural and construction machinery, tracking & tracing of chemical supplies, inventory planning for the food industry, refurbishment and re-use of telecom infrastructure and mobile devices are just some examples of our service portfolio.

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Barkawi Management Consultants has been a leading supply chain consultancy with 250 consultants and regional head offices in Atlanta (US) and Munich (Germany). BMC supported international clients in setting up and optimizing global supply chains. Digital transformation projects included the selection and implementation of best-of-breed supply chain technology. The firm was founded in 1994 and sold to Genpact in 2018 where it has been fully merged with Genpact’s supply chain business unit. Genpact is a global professional services firm with $ 4 bn in revenues and 100.000 employees listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:G).

Contact: Dr. Andreas Baader, SVP Genpact Business Line Supply Chain Management andreas(noagerl)baader(wolpertinger)genpact(noagerl)com

B2X Care Solutions is a Munich-based tech-enabled provider of aftersales and customer care services established in 2007. B2X manages a global network of 500 service partners to provide in-warranty and out-of-warranty services for large consumer electronics brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple. Services include value-added logistics, repair, field service, call management and web-support. The technology core is B2X ONE, a platform connecting demand and supply of customer care services for mobile and consumer electronics, computing and office devices, POS, payment and kiosk systems and e-scooters. Over the past 15 years, B2X has established a worldwide service coverage in 140 countries.

Contact: Alfons Krauthausen, CEO B2X Care Solutions alfons(noagerl)krauthausen(wolpertinger)b2x(noagerl)com

Teqport Services is a specialized industrial asset recovery company established in 2007 with headquarters in Solingen, Germany. Teqport recovers secondary materials from telecommunication infrastructure networks. These materials include copper from cables which are replaced by fibre and various hardware components used for landline and mobile transmission. Recovered materials are either recycled or refurbished and routed to secondary usage. Teqport acts as general contractor in charge of decommissioning, disassembly, recovery, logistics, data deletion, safety and environmental protection. In the past 15 years, Teqport has processed 160.000 tons of valuable raw materials such as gold, silver, palladium and copper and has been a strong promoter and contributor of the circular economy.

Contact: Lutz Arnold, Managing Director Teqport lutz(noagerl)arnold(wolpertinger)teqport(noagerl)com

Teqcycle is a leading provider of trade-in solutions for pre-owned mobile devices established in 2013 with regional head offices in Munich, Germany. In 2023, Teqcycle was acquired by Foxway, a leading provider of circular tech services with revenues of € 700M and headquarters in Sweden. Teqcycle, now Foxway Germany, manages the entire value chain, from purchasing used devices, grading, screening, testing and data deletion through to refurbishment, repair, logistics and resale. Teqcycle has already extended the life time of more than 1 million mobile devices thereby avoiding carbon emissions. Teqcycle partners with the largest European telecommunication carriers and worldmarket-leading smartphone brands.

Contact: Christopher Wuetz, Managing Director Western Europe @ Foxway Recommerce christopher(noagerl)wuetz(wolpertinger)foxway(noagerl)com

ClearOps is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company established in 2016 with offices in Munich, Lisbon and Atlanta and live applications in 30+ countries across the globe. ClearOps connects supply chain management systems of manufacturers with their distribution network, i.e. subsidiaries, third party dealers, importers etc. The solution is a powerful enabler of improved aftersales performance, e.g. better parts availability and reduced inventory levels. Over the past years, ClearOps has connected more than 2,000 dealers, integrating 50+ common dealer management systems and managing 5m+ SKUs worth > €1bn. Industries served include construction and agricultural machinery, material handling and power tools.

Contact: William Barkawi, CEO ClearOps william(noagerl)barkawi(wolpertinger)clearops(noagerl)com

ketteQ is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company established in 2020 headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The company provides a digital supply chain planning & automation platform built on Salesforce and AWS for maximum visibility, configurability, scalability, and security. ketteQ offers supply chain organizations extended capabilities through a suite of microservices offering incremental improvements to fill in the gaps of legacy systems, or upgrade to a fully integrated and automated sales and operations planning platform built on Salesforce and AWS.

Contact: Mike Landry, CEO ketteQ mike(wolpertinger)ketteq(noagerl)com

star/trac is a technology provider of hardware and software for intelligent transport management and efficient supply chain control on chemical, logistics and industrial sites. The company has been established in 1998 in Munich, Germany and runs technology hubs in Debrecen, Hungary. Solutions include industrial yard management, slot-booking and management, contactless factory access, in-plant transport control and optimization of on-site logistics. Star-trac’s client base include world leading chemical companies with Europe’s largest industrial sites.

Contact: Clemens-Till Weber, Managing Director star/trac clemens(noagerl)weber(wolpertinger)star-trac(noagerl)de

Trusted Carrier is a cloud-based provider of transport data which has been co-founded in 2021 together with the German Transport and Logistics Association (BGL). The suite of solutions includes the digitization, validation and verification of data pertaining to freight forwarding entities, transport vehicles and truck drivers. Shippers and forwarders benefit from accelerated transport processing, more efficient use of driver time and increased vehicle capacity utilization. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Contact: Hans Maier-Dech, Managing Director Trusted Carrier hans(noagerl)maier-dech(wolpertinger)trusted-carrier(noagerl)com

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Sharing Values & Spirit

The global Barkawi team is comprised of 1,200 passionate supply chain professionals located in multiple offices around the world. Barkawi has a presence in the USA (Atlanta), Brazil (Sao Paulo), Costa Rica (San Jose), France (Paris), Germany (Munich, Frankfurt, Solingen), Poland (Warsaw), Portugal (Lisbon), China (Beijing), India (Mumbai) and Vietnam (Ho-Chi-Minh-City). We are subject matter experts with deep domain knowledge and extensive work experience in all supply chain related functions.

Our expertise covers functional SC disciplines such as planning, sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, aftersales as well as vertical know how across industries. Focus sectors include telecommunication, material handling, construction and agricultural machinery, automotive, CPG, food and beverage, and chemical industry.

The Barkawi Board is composed of Group Executives and the CEOs of all portfolio companies.

Alfons Krauthausen

Alfons Krauthausen

Carena Barkawi

Carena Barkawi

Clemens-Till Weber

Clemens-Till Weber

Dr. Hendrik Elsäßer

Dr. Hendrik Elsäßer

Hans Maier-Dech

Hans Maier-Dech

Karim Barkawi

Karim Barkawi

Lutz Arnold

Lutz Arnold

Mike Landry

Mike Landry

Robert Kunze

Robert Kunze

Sebastian Neubeck

Sebastian Neubeck

Tobias Rzychon

Tobias Rzychon

William Barkawi

William Barkawi

Alfons Krauthausen

Alfons became CEO of B2X in 2019. His global role includes the responsibility for all legal entities in Europe, Asia, North- and South America. Alfons leads the transformation of B2X from a traditional BPO company in the mobile industry to a platform technology provider (PaaS) for integrated post sales services across industries. Prior to joining B2X, Alfons held executive positions at multi-national service-, repair- and logistics companies such as CTDI, Regenersis and ComputaCenter.

Carena Barkawi

CEO - Barkawi Holding

Carena was Managing Partner at Barkawi Management Consultants until the company was sold to Genpact (NYSE:G) in 2018. As a board member she is actively engaged in selected Barkawi Group companies (Teqcycle, ClearOps, star/trac). She oversees Group Technology and HR. Prior to heading Barkawi Holding, she was Senior Consultant at Roland Berger and founded and ran a recruiting professional services firm. Carena holds a degree in economics from the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich.

Clemens-Till Weber

Managing Director - star/trac

Clemens is in charge of Operations and Product Management. He co-founded star/trac together with Barkawi Holding in 1998. Previously, he was consultant at Barkawi Management Consultants. Prior to joining Barkawi Group and establishing star/trac he worked in the automotive industry in Italy. Clemens studied at Technical University of Munich and Tulane University of New Orleans and is a graduated engineer in mechanics and process technology from University of Paderborn.

Dr. Hendrik Elsäßer

Hans is in charge of Sales, Marketing and Finance. He co-founded star/trac together with Barkawi Holding in 1998. Previously, he was consultant at Roland Berger and Barkawi Management Consultants. Prior to establishing star/trac he was Managing Director of MTS, a packaging logistics company of Schoeller Group. Hans holds a degree in economics from the University of Reutlingen and business administration from Middlesex University in London.

Karim Barkawi

Chairman - Barkawi Group

Karim founded Barkawi Management Consultants in 1994 and sold the consulting entity of Barkawi to Genpact (NYSE:G) in 2018. He oversees Group Strategy and Finance. As a board member he is actively engaged in selected Barkawi Group companies (B2X, KetteQ, ClearOps). Karim grew up in Germany, Egypt and the United States. He holds a degree in aerospace engineering from the Technical University in Munich.

Lutz Arnold

Managing Director - Teqport

Lutz joined Barkawi Group in 2001 as a supply chain management professional at Barkawi Management Consultants. He was part of the Teqport team when the company was launched in 2007 and held senior positions as COO and CFO until he was appointed Managing Director in 2021. Lutz holds a degree in industrial engineering and management from the Technical University of Berlin.

Mike Landry

CEO - KetteQ

Mike is the CEO of ketteQ. Previously, Mike was SVP and Global Leader for the Genpact Supply Chain Service Line until June 2022 and President of Barkawi North America until Barkawi Management Consultants was acquired by Genpact in 2018. He is also the founder of Servigistics, a best-in-class supply chain software acquired by PTC Inc. in 2010. Mike has a degree in computer science from Georgia Tech and a master’s in business and economics from Georgia State University.

Robert Kunze

Managing Director - Barkawi Technologies

Robert is in charge of Global Ventures and Investment Management. As a board member he is actively engaged in selected Barkawi Group companies (B2X, KetteQ, ClearOps). Prior to joining Barkawi in 2011, he established and ran a start-up in China. Robert holds an B.A. degree from CBS International Business School, as well as an MBA degree from the Technical University in Munich.

Sebastian Neubeck

Sebastian co-founded Teqport together with Barkawi Holding in 2007. Prior to leading the expansion of Teqport and its subsidiaries he was Senior Manager in the telecommunications practice of Barkawi Management Consultants. Sebastian holds a degree in economics and business administration from the University of Düsseldorf.

Tobias Rzychon

Investment Director

Tobias joined Barkawi Group in 2022 as Investment Director. Prior to joining Barkawi, he gained deep expertise in venture management and scaling startups at Westwing, Freeletics, 7Ventures and Amazon. Tobias holds a B.Sc. degree in business administration from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich as well as a Master’s degree in business innovation from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).

William Barkawi

CEO - ClearOps

Before William took over the role at ClearOps in 2020, he was Product Manager and Head of Business Analytics at Teqcycle. Prior to joining Barkawi Group he established and ran a web and platform development firm. William holds a degree in Economics and Engineering from the Technical University of Munich.

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The sector of supply chain and logistics.

The current global and competitive economic environment requires enterprises and organizations to become more efficient, faster and more productive. Logistics and the supply chain is in charge of the flow of goods and information from the supplier to the final customer. They are decisive for achieving a greater degree of efficiency and immediacy in the provision of a service or in making a product competitive on the market.

Companies need in their areas of operations multifaceted professionals, who are skilled whith the most advanced management techniques, who are able to control the information technology systems and who know how to detect new business niches, and even open new markets if necessary.

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The Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management & Logistics brings the theoretical-practical knowledge to professionals who perform their functions in different types of companies that have the management of the supply chain and in logistics. They gain the abilities to improve the value added and reduce the critical processes, so that they can design, implement and maintain a strategic vision of the global supply chain.

Nowadays, the logistics and supply chain of a company necessarily implies global organizations, so with the mastery in logistics we pay special attention to the way to manage change and adaptation to technological advances and to the possibilities and needs of relationship and operation in a broader international context. This master will equip participants with skills to lead the transformation of traditional business models, generating new markets, understanding their new requirements, managing information in real time and promoting collaborations and alliances for the adoption of solutions that drive the growth of the company.

To Work in Supply Chain and Logistics

When you work in Supply Chain and Logistics you will provide a comprehensive view on the management of supply chain business processes, you will manage the area of operations and logistics of a company, you will optimize the management of the area by applying information technologies that allow an efficient response to current needs. Some of the professional profiles for which the students after graduating are: director of operations, director of logistics, director of the distribution, director of import/export, chief of procurement, , logistics and operations consultant and head of stock control…

Supply Chain and Logistics in 2019

The supply chains of a company face constant challenges, both inside and outside the company, such as: globalization, constant technology innovation, changes in demands, trust in suppliers and high competition. For every corporation is necessary to invest in their logistics team as it has become a key sector in the business activity. In recent years, job offers in the logistics sector have increased, so much so that, according to the logistics thermometer of the ICIL Foundation, more than 57% of the companies in this sector expect to increase the workforce. In this way the area of logistics becomes one of the markets with the highest demand for employment after the economic crisis.

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