Oliver Schauer

Oliver Schauer is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, affiliated with the Research Center Steyr and the Center of Excellence Logistics (LOGISTIKUM). Holding Magister, Doctorate, and MBA qualifications, he leads cutting-edge research in sustainable logistics with strong industry partnerships across Austria and Europe. His work bridges academic rigor and practical logistics innovation through the Technology Park Steyr ecosystem.

Schauer's research spans Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy, Retail, Transportation, Consumer Behavior, Intralogistics, and the Physical Internet. He specializes in reverse logistics for textiles, consumer adoption of automated retail systems, and circular business models. His LOGISTIKUM center drives digital transformation in logistics, focusing on European sustainability directives and industry decarbonization through projects like LOG-MobiLab 2.0.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strategic pivot toward circular economy applications, particularly in fashion and textiles. His work analyzes business model innovations, reverse logistics practices, and consumer perspectives on sustainable packaging—directly addressing EU Green Deal objectives. Key trends include integration of Physical Internet concepts with e-grocery delivery systems and staffless retail environments.

No major scientific awards are documented in available information.

Schauer has supervised 5 students and secured 14 research projects totaling significant funding, including state-supported initiatives LOG-Logistikum.Retail 2.0 (2023-2026) and LOG-MobiLab 2.0 (2021-2026). His grants focus on digital transformation in retail logistics and mobility solutions, with industry partnerships through Austria's 'Mobilität der Zukunft' program and collaborations with TGW Logistics Group.

As core faculty of LOGISTIKUM, Schauer leads research teams in the LOG-MobiLab facility, conducting real-world testing of intralogistics innovations. The center collaborates with European partners on Physical Internet implementation, sustainable supply chain solutions, and location optimization projects spanning Austria, Canada, Mexico, and the Americas—positioning Upper Austria as a logistics innovation hub.