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Welcome to Christopher Schwarz

We welcome Christopher Schwarz as a new external doctoral candidate researching supply chain transformation and technology adoption.

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Job Offer: Tutors for the course “Operations Management (OPM 301)”

The Area Operations is currently looking for tutors for the course “Operations Management (OPM 301)” for the next semester (Fall term 2026). More information can be found here.

Porsche Procurement Case Challenge 2026: Student Teams Tackle Sustainability, Risk, and Innovation

Another successful year for our industry-integrated teaching format

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Application for OPM 701 – Research Seminar Supply Chain Management

The application for OPM 701 – Research Seminar Supply Chain Management in HWS 2026 is open 11 May to 22 May. There is a joint application process for all seminars offered by the chairs of the Area Operations. Students have to join the ILIAS group Seminar Application Area Operations and complete the ...

OPM 781 – Seminar Thesis in HWS 2026

Seminar Thesis topics for HWS 2026 are online. The application period starts on May 11th and ends on May 22nd, 2026.

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Registration for OPM 760 and OPM 761

The topics for Project Seminar Operations Analytics (OPM 760) and Research Seminar Production Management (OPM 761) in the Fall semester 2026 are now available!

State of the Procurement Profession 2026: Results presented exclusively at ISM World

The executive summary is now available for download!

Strengthening Our Research Collaboration with Colorado State University

Last week, Christoph Bode and Ruth Schültken traveled to Fort Collins, Colorado, to continue our long-standing research collaboration with John R. Macdonald at the College of Business, Colorado State University. John is a distinguished scholar in logistics and supply chain management, and our joint ...