Valentin Schmidt

Valentin Schmidt is a Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Steyr, affiliated with the Research Center Steyr Center of Excellence Logistics LOGISTIKUM. His work focuses on sustainable supply chain management and logistics, contributing directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible consumption and climate action through rigorous academic research and industry collaboration.

His research spans Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Bibliometric Analysis, and climate impact assessment in global supply networks. He investigates ethical dimensions, social considerations, and systemic changes required for sustainable logistics, with particular emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions calculation methodologies and network-level visibility. His fingerprint reveals strong concentrations in Sustainable Supply Chain Management (100%), Bibliometric Analysis (100%), and Ethical Considerations (50%), demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise connecting environmental science with business operations.

Analysis of his publication trends shows concentrated research on supply chain decarbonization, particularly scope 3 emissions accounting and real-time network visibility. His recent work critically examines whether detailed emissions calculations materially impact sustainability outcomes, while bibliometric studies trace the evolution of sustainable supply chain management research, highlighting growing attention to ethical and social dimensions alongside technical climate impact assessments.

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Schmidt secured research funding through the Josef-Ressel-Center project 'JRC LIVE - Real-time Value Network Visibility' (2019-2023) as Co-Investigator, collaborating with industry partners on real-time value network solutions. He has supervised five students and presented at international conferences including case studies on Aldi US supply chain sustainability and paper development workshops for the Journal of Supply Chain Management.

As an integral member of LOGISTIKUM research center, he contributes to initiatives developing practical solutions for sustainable logistics, value chain transparency, and emissions reduction through close industry partnerships and real-world implementation projects.