Research in industrial and financial management and logistics

Our research focuses on how economic theory and empirical analysis can inform decision-making within companies, industries, public organisations and wider society, with the aim of achieving efficient and sustainable resource utilisation.

Research areas

The Section of industrial and financial economics and logistics conducts research in corporate governance, operations analysis, financial and operational risk management, logistics and supply chains, investment appraisal, efficiency evaluation, transport modelling, pricing, valuation, portfolio selection, and environmental sustainability.

Publications in industrial and financial management and logistics

Gothenburg University library

Contact

Researchers in industrial and financial management and logistics (External link)

Research projects

The section has participated in numerous EU-funded projects and has also conducted projects funded by the Swedish Government, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet), Mistra, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Vinnova. Our research is primarily empirical, with a strong focus on relevance, applicability, and practical problem-solving.

Research project/group

Establishing a credible Nordic CDR market: Challenges and opportunities

Research project/group

Resilient supply chains for renewable fuels in shipping

Research project/group

Long-term impact of recurring disruptions on liner shipping and supply chains

Research project/group

Automated seamless interfaces for sustainable transport II (ASIST II)

Research project/group

Ownership, executive compensation and firms’ socially responsible activities

Research project/group

Smart port call system demonstrator

Cooperation

The section has extensive experience of collaboration with industry and public authorities at both national and regional levels. Our expertise covers banking and finance, manufacturing, intermodal transport, maritime logistics, real estate, public sector organisations, urban freight transport, and heavy industry. We also study energy-related issues such as energy efficiency and emissions trading.