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CIRCLE
CIRCLE – Cluster for Innovative Retailing and e-Commerce Logistics Excellence
CIRCLE is a research group initiative which aims to be a national leader in shaping the future of retailing and e-commerce logistics through research, education, and industry engagement dedicated to solving contemporary challenges.
Advance Research
Conduct cutting-edge research on retail and e-commerce logistics, focusing on areas such as innovative last mile logistics, responsiveness, and sustainable logistics.
Engage with Industry
Collaborate with regional actors, including retailers and manufacturers, logistics firms, and technology providers, to address real-world challenges in retail and e-commerce logistics.
Educate and Train
Offer educational courses and training to students, industry and professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in retail and e-commerce logistics.
About CIRCLE
CIRCLE was initiated within the M2C E-handel research project financed by the European Regional Development Fund via The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth in collaboration with The School of Engineering (JTH), Science Park Jönköping, and Region Jönköping County (RJL).
Members
- Associate Professor Operations and Supply Chain Management
- School of Engineering
- hamid.jafari@ju.se
- +46 36-10 1864
- Senior Lecturer Logistics
- School of Engineering
- eva.johansson@ju.se
- +46 36-10 1643
- Professor Logistics
- School of Engineering
- joakim.wikner@ju.se
- +46 36-10 1637
- Acting Assistant Professor Industrial economy
- School of Engineering
- peter.hugoson@ju.se
- +46 36-10 1992
- Research Assistant
- School of Engineering
- ray.nablsi@ju.se
- +46 36-10 1096
Events
CERR 2025
We are proud to host the 9th Colloquium on European Research in Retailing (CERR) on the 26th and the 27th of June, 2025 in Jönköping.
Research Areas and Interests
Last Mile Logistics
Responsiveness
Sustainability and Circularity
