Markus Cordes

Prof. Dr. Markus Cordes is a Professor of Materials Management and Logistics at the Faculty of Economics, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen. Since 2009, he has been teaching and conducting research in materials management, logistics, and innovation management. His career spans academic and industry roles, including prior positions as Professor at the Villingen-Schwenningen University of Cooperative Education (2005-2009) and Managing Director in warehouse logistics and e-commerce sectors.

• Education:
  • Doctoral studies in Innsbruck (1994-1995) with thesis on Resource-Based Innovation Management
  • Main studies in business administration (BWL) in Zurich (1989-1992)
  • Basic studies in economics in Regensburg/Konstanz (1986-1988)
  • Scholarship holder at Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, USA (1988-1989)

His research focuses on resource-based innovation management, logistics optimization, and e-commerce infrastructure. While no specific publications are listed, his work bridges academic theory with practical applications in materials management.

• Industry Experience:
  • Managing Director for Warehouse Logistics and E-Commerce (1999-2005)
  • Member of Management Board at Cordes & Simon GmbH & Co. KG (1997-1999) overseeing German Textile Logistics
  • Project Manager at DPD AG Zurich (1996)
  • Co-founder and Project Manager at impact student consulting team (1991-1992)

Prof. Cordes has conducted project work since 1992 at Cordes & Simon GmbH & Co. KG in quality assurance, layout, and process planning. He is based in Building D, Room 308, Karlstraße 29, Villingen-Schwenningen.