New horizons for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Luxembourg

For just over a decade, the University has developed expertise in logistics and supply chain management, training Master students and PhD’s, conducting research with partners and creating synergies with institutions and businesses. To broaden the scope of its activities and develop new initiatives, the activities in logistics and supply chain management are being transferred to the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM), within the Department of Engineering (DoE). 

Logistics is an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of multiple disciplines across economics, management, science, and engineering. In this context, the University aims to strengthen synergies between Logistics activities and Engineering Sciences, enabling researchers and students to benefit from closer collaboration with colleagues in this field. These synergies will enable the development of a new stream in Industrial and Management Engineering, supported by the existing and expanding joint activities in research, education, and doctoral training. Among others, a notable result of the collaboration is the recently acquired Horizon Europe project NEXTLOGIC, jointly coordinated by the DoE and logistics and supply chain management researchers. 

Strengthening education and research to meet future needs

On the educational front, the transition enables the strengthening of the engineering educational programmes, with the expansion of the current logistics and supply chain management programme within a two-year Master programme. This new programme will answer the growing needs of the national and European stakeholders. During the transition to the new offer, the current programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is not offered for the academic year 2026-2027. 

Over the past ten years, as part of the Department of Economics and Management at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, the former Luxembourg Center for Logistics (LCL) has played a central role in training professionals and researchers. From Master’s graduates to doctoral students, the centre has prepared talent that is now contributing to Luxembourg’s economy and beyond. Its research attracted interest from the industry for joint research and partnerships. Through conferences, webinars, workshops, and research publications, LCL has also shaped the conversation in this rapidly evolving field. Integrating these activities into the DoE is a strategic investment in the University’s future, consolidating its mission to achieve excellence in research, education, and societal impact, and reaffirming its leadership in logistics, supply chain management, and industrial innovation. 

Building on the legacy of the LCL and industrial partnerships

Thanks to the continued support of its partners during the past 10 years, LCL has built a strong reputation within Luxembourg’s logistics ecosystem, and the ambition is to strengthen the existing and create new industrial collaborations. Hosting these efforts within the Department of Engineering will enable new synergies and draw on consolidated experience in establishing long term partnerships, among others demonstrated by the department’s three prestigious industrial chairs: ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction, Paul Wurth Chair of Energy Process Engineering and CERATIZIT Chair in Hard and Advanced Materials. 

These chairs bring deep technical expertise, strong links with industry, structural funding, support in technical and infrastructure assets, and a culture of applied research. By working alongside industrial partners, students and researchers benefit from enriched learning opportunities, access to real-world projects, and new avenues for collaboration.  

Within the Department of Engineering, researchers will continue to tackle the challenges of modern logistics while preparing the next generation of professionals and thought leaders for rewarding careers in Luxembourg.