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Manager of Competence Center for International Logistics Networks (ILNET)
- © Nitsche
Research focus: International logistics networks, Belt and Road Initiative, automation in logistics networks, autonomous logistics systems, supply chain volatility, risk management, China, Africa
Research Associates ILNET
- © Verhoeven
Research focus: social and environmental sustainability, blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, digitization in logistics and supply chain management, Africa
Ethiopia
- © Coll
IPLogE – Integration of Practice-oriented Logistics Education in Ethiopia
Research focus of project: efficiency improvements in Ethiopia's logistics performance using the example of the food and textile industry
Link to the research project
- © Kleineidam
Log4Jobs - low loss food logistics for jobs in Ethiopia
Research focus of project: Loss and waste reduction in food supply chains using the example of Ethiopia
Link to the research project
Rwanda
- © Joel Cedric Lengeling
SUDLogER – Sustainable Urban Development through Logistics Education in Rwanda
Research focus of project: smart mobility concepts using the example of Rwanda
Link to the research project
China
Research focus of project: Development of a co-creational logistics planning tool for the manufacturing and service provider industry
International Level
- © Christina Busch
Overcoming Logistics-related Barriers to Higher Value Exports
Dipl.-Vw. Christina Wiederer
Senior Economist, external doctorate, World Bank
Research focus of project: Development of a decision framework for governments to improve logistics performance and foster higher value exports
PAMA: Pan-African Mobility Alliance
Chair of Logistics, TU Berlin, founding member
In order to strengthen Africa's economic development by building sustainable jobs in the areas of mobility for economic goods and people, the Pan-African Mobility Alliance (PAMA) was founded in Berlin by German Minister Dr. Gerd Müller (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) together with GIZ, industry partners and TU Berlin. The Chair of Logistics at TU Berlin conducts research on novel logistics solutions and supply chains for the development of African countries together with African partners, supports local education and training and organizes the exchange of students, doctoral candidates and professors. Through the targeted methodical cooperation of politics, business and science, new supply chains, innovative logistic solutions and mobility offers are to be developed and implemented faster in the African Compact countries. The aim is to support the industrial value creation of manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transport technology, food and clothing industries in Africa.
Network
- © Sidong
Head of Chair of International Logistics Networks and Services, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Research focus: International logistics and service networks, Internet of Things in supply chains, online retailing, logistics responsiveness, supply chain performance models, pricing mechanisms
- © Ensermu
Dr. Mathiwos Ensermu
Assistant Professor und Associate Dean, College of Business & Economics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research focus: City logistics and agricultural value chain governance in Ethiopia
- © Samuel
Dilnesahu Samuel
Head of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department, School of Commerce, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research focus: Sustainability and Waste management in the food industry in Ethiopia, Supply chain integration and power dynamics
- © Gershome
Dr. Abhao G Gershome
Research focus: Inspection and Maintenance of Municipal System Infrastructure, University of Rwanda
Dr. Ir. Alphonse Nkurunziza
- international Transport Planning Consultant, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy in joint collaboration with UN-Habitat and The World Bank
- visiting Senior Lecturer of Urban Structure, Transport Planning, and Engineering, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda
Research focus: Green Transport Systems and Smart Cities
Senior Lecturer and Ag Dean, School of Business, College of Business and Economics, University of Rwanda
Research focus: Measurement and Management of Supply Chain Performance
- © Banzimana
Strategic and Business Development Manager for the EAC Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management (EAC RCE-VIHSCM), University of Rwanda
Research focus: Vaccines and Immunization SCM and System Design
- © Ojala
Prof. Lauri Ojala
Professor of Logistics at the University of Turku, project manager of the World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Partner in the post-COVID expert group (more information can be found here)
- © Erwes
Hanno Erwes
Managing Director, German Chamber of Commerce Brasil
Longtime partner in organizing and conducting Brazilian-German logistics events (last one conducted can be found here)
