Herbert Kotzab

Herbert Kotzab is a Professor of Transportation and Logistics at the University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business. He previously held the Chair of Logistics Management at the University of Bremen (2011–2022) and roles at Copenhagen Business School (1999–2011). His expertise spans retail logistics, sustainable supply chains, and pandemic logistics. Kotzab directs the Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics, teaches graduate/undergraduate courses, and focuses on institutional economics to enhance supply chain resilience.

Education:

• PhD in Retailing and Marketing, Vienna University of Economics and Business (1996)
• Habilitation in Logistics, Vienna University of Economics and Business (2002)
• Business Administration (Marketing/Management), Vienna University of Economics and Business (1984–1991)

Research Interests: Kotzab’s work emphasizes sustainable logistics systems, omnichannel retailing, and crisis-driven supply chain innovations. Recent studies address environmental sustainability in e-commerce delivery, pandemic logistics resilience, and digital transformation in SMEs.

Awards:

• Best Paper Awards (multiple)
• Kardinal Innitzer Scholarship
• FUHU Best Teacher Award (Copenhagen Business School)

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, his research has been applied in vaccine distribution assessments and collaborative logistics projects. He advises on supply chain resilience and digitalization strategies.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics, focusing on applied research in sustainable logistics and supply chain optimization.