SPEAKER: Prof. Dr. Stephan M. Wagner，Head of D-MTEC，Chair of Logistics Management，ETH Zurich

TIME/DATE: 2025.5.28  15:00-16：00

CLASSROOM: A306

ABSTRACT:

In the turbulence of the global economy, supply chain management has evolved into a critical battleground for corporate competition. The upcoming lecture will delve into the pivotal principles and best practices of strategic supplier management. This is a forward-looking and highly applicable topic that is set to spark an intellectual storm in the field of supply chain management, offering profound insights and practical guidance to those in attendance.

During the lecture, you will witness how supplier selection, relationship governance, and risk mitigation can be seamlessly integrated with organization’s long-term goals. This is not merely a simplistic exposition on supplier management, but a deep dive into the art of transforming external partnerships into a genuine source of competitive advantage. Through engaging with Professor Wagner, you will acquire knowledge on how to precisely identify suppliers that align with your enterprise, establish robust and productive relationships, and effectively navigate risks in the complex and dynamic business landscape, ensuring the stability and sustainability of your supply chain. Let us collectively anticipate this intellectual feast and embark on a journey of wisdom in supply chain management.

GUEST BIO:

As a Professor of Supply Chain Management, Stephan Wagner holds the Chair of Logistics Management and is Faculty Director of the HumOSCM Lab at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich). He is the Head of Department, leading the Executive Board of the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC). His career spans senior roles in technology firms and multinational consulting, alongside designing executive programs. Honored with the Academy of Management OSCM Distinguished Scholar Award, ETH’s Golden Owl for teaching excellence, and recognition as one of operations management’s most-cited scholars, he has authored 13 books and 150+ articles in journals like Academy of Management Journal. As Department Editor for Decision Sciences and advisor to organizations such as the German Logistics Association, he drives innovation in supply chain ecosystems, integrating sustainability and entrepreneurial insights to tackle global operational challenges. Ranked among Handelsblatt’s top 10 researchers and FAZ’s top 50 economists, his work consistently shapes industry practices and academic discourse.