Miguel Suarez Vasquez

Miguel Suarez Vasquez is a researcher at the Institute of Transport Economics and Logistics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He holds a Ph.D. from WU Vienna, an MBA from Instituto de Empresa Madrid, and an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. His academic work focuses on supply chain finance, strategic design, and optimization, with a notable 2017 publication on educational collaboration in supply chain management. He has received the Austrian Award for the most innovative supply chain in 2010.

His professional career includes guest lecturing at Copenhagen Business School, industry roles as Supply Chain Director at Lafarge Central Europe, Swarovski Jewelry, and KOTANYI, and consulting positions at Miebach Consulting and Accenture. He has contributed to multiple research projects addressing urban logistics and supply chain sustainability, collaborating with colleagues like Prof. Sebastian Kummer and Hans-Joachim Schramm.

His research interests span supply chain finance, logistics optimization, and strategic design. He actively engages in scientific lectures and workshops, exploring intersections between supply chain management and financial practices. His work supports small businesses and addresses ecological impacts in logistics networks.

• 2017: Conference poster on international summer universities for SCM skills

Scientific Awards:

• Austrian Award for the most innovative supply chain (2010)

He has participated in conferences (e.g., EURoMA) and led industry-focused research projects, including City Logistics 2030+ and evaluations of logistics models for small businesses.