Vanessa Felch

Vanessa Felch is a Research Assistant and Scientific Associate at the Chair of Operations Management and Logistics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration, Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Controlling, Logistics, and Marketing from the University of Bamberg and a Bachelor's degree in Business Sciences from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

• Education:
  • M.Sc. in Business Administration (Controlling, Logistics, Marketing), University of Bamberg (2015-2017)
  • B.A. in Business Sciences, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2011-2014)
  • Academic studies abroad at Mälardalen University, Sweden (2012-2013)
• Professional Roles:
  • Research and Teaching Assistant at University of Bamberg (since 2017)
  • Working Student at Siemens Healthcare GmbH (2013-2017)

Her research focuses on maturity models, e-commerce logistics, returns management, and sustainability in logistics. Recent publications explore business process maturity models, industry 4.0 integration in supply chains, and sustainable practices in e-commerce. She teaches courses on E-Commerce, Production Theory, and academic research methods at both bachelor's and master's levels.

Vanessa Felch's work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementation in logistics, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation (Industry 4.0) and consumer-centric delivery solutions. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining operations management, sustainability, and digital platforms.

She facilitates thesis applications for students and collaborates with industry partners through the Chair of Operations Management and Logistics. Email contact: vanessa.felch@uni-bamberg.de.