Michael Sternbeck

Michael Sternbeck serves as Professor of Supply Chain Management and Operations at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences' Business School since 2020, with prior lecturing appointments at Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Hochschule Geisenheim University, and Hochschule Augsburg (2014-2020).

His academic credentials include:

• Doctorate in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (2007-2013)
• Graduate Program in Operations Management across TU Munich, Augsburg, and KU Ingolstadt universities (2007-2013)
• Business Administration degree with majors in Supply Chain Management & Operations, Business Informatics, Controlling, and Tourism Management (2000-2006)
• Study abroad at University of Otago, New Zealand (2003)

His research integrates retail operations and supply chain planning with practical industry applications, emphasizing consumer goods logistics, instore operations, and reverse supply chains. This bridges academic theory with real-world retail challenges through his dual academic-industry engagement.

Recognition includes:

• Erich-Kellerhals-Stiftung PhD scholarship (2007-2008)

Prof. Sternbeck maintains active industry leadership as Head of Store Logistics Management at dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG since 2013, directing transportation, instore, and reverse operations while leveraging prior project analyst experience (2007-2012). His career spans internships at Deutsche Telekom, Wolford, Ruhrgas, Bayerisches Staatsministerium, and Unilever, providing cross-sector operational insights.