Carla Schutte

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr. Carla Schutte is a dedicated academic and researcher passionate about supply chain management and logistics, specialising in humanitarian supply chain and logistics management. Currently serving as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Pretoria, Dr. Schutte plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of supply chain professionals through teaching and supervising postgraduate research.

Holding a PhD, Dr. Schutte’s research centres on enhancing disaster preparedness through the active involvement of local communities, an area of growing global importance. Her work contributes to building more resilient and inclusive humanitarian logistics systems responsive to the unique challenges of natural disasters in vulnerable regions.

With experience in academic research and student mentorship, Dr. Schutte is actively engaged in advancing the field of humanitarian logistics, fostering collaborative learning, and driving impact through applied research. She also aspires to deepen her expertise in understanding critical skills gaps and labour work practices, recognising their importance in shaping fair, sustainable, and future-ready supply chains. Her commitment to academic excellence and societal relevance continues to inform and inspire efforts in sustainable, community-driven, and ethically grounded supply chain solutions.

Publication information: 

• De Wet, L., Niemann, W, & Schutte, C. 2025. Information sharing and information quality in Southern African humanitarian supply chains during disaster response, Acta Commercii, 25(1): 2–16.
• Schutte, C. Humanitarian Logistics Chapter. Transportation Management: A Southern African perspective. 2nd ed. 2025. Editors: Engelbrecht & Ramgovind. Van Schaik Publishers.
• Schutte, C., Niemann, W. & Kotzé, T., 2022. Exploring relationship power in supply chain sustainability practices: a case study of a South African hospital group. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 33(1):154-176.
• Schutte, C. Contract Logistics Chapter. Strategic Logistics Management, 3rd ed. 2022. Editors: Niemann & de Villiers. Van Schaik Publishers.
• Rood, C., van den Berg, D., Niemann, W. & Meyer, A. 2018. The role of personal relationships in supply chain disruptions: Perspectives from buyers and suppliers of logistics services, Acta Commercii, 18(1):1-15. [DHET/SCIELO].
• The Southern African Institute for Management Scientists (SAIMS). Rood, C., Niemann, W. & Kotzé, T. 2018. The role of relationship power in supply chain sustainability practices. Proceedings of the 30th annual conference of the Southern African Institute of Management Scientists, 16-19 September 2018, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
• The Southern African Institute for Management Scientists (SAIMS). Rood Rood, C. & Niemann, W. 2017. The role of personal relationships in supply chain disruptions: Perspectives from 3PLs and clients. 29th Annual Conference of the Southern African Institute of Management Scientists, 10-12 September 2017, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

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