NEWS Lilly Andersson, currently in her final year of the Business and Economics program with a specialization in Trade and Logistics, has been awarded the Swedish Trade Federation’s Chairperson’s Award. The prize is presented to two outstanding students enrolled in trade-focused programs at Swedish universities.
Lilly Andersson.
ImageRickard Lindberg“I’m incredibly grateful to receive the Chairperson’s Award from the Swedish Trade Federation. It’s a meaningful recognition of my efforts during my studies and a strong motivation to continue contributing to the future of Swedish trade. I’m especially thankful for the experiences I’ve gained through my involvement in the student association HHUS, part-time jobs related to my studies, and of course, the education itself at the School of Business. These have all played a crucial role in my development. Trade is a highly dynamic industry that both sustains people and drives continuous innovation. I truly look forward to being part of its future.”
Lilly recently completed her thesis, which explored how Nordic luxury fashion companies approach and make decisions regarding sourcing strategies in their supply chains and production. Her work focused on “reshoring”—the strategic decision to relocate production closer to home, either back to the domestic market or from another continent to Europe. Her research reflects a curiosity and commitment to understanding the future challenges of trade, particularly in relation to sustainability and efficient logistics.
At a time when value chain issues are becoming increasingly central to corporate reporting (CSRD, CSDDD), Lilly’s hands-on experience from part-time roles in logistics and auditing has provided valuable insights and learning. Sustainable and efficient supply chains are also a clearly stated professional interest of hers, where she looks forward to contributing to the role of digitalization in transforming trade, and to helping companies balance profitability with sustainability demands in an increasingly complex global market.