ESCF Team

In other disciplines, researchers can use laboratories to test and validate their research, while in supply chain and operations, the companies are the labs themselves.

Supply Chain Management is not just about planning. If information systems are recognized as enablers within Supply Chain Management, new opportunities will arise.

I recognize themes and challenges from my time in business and still feel a great interest to these topics.

Connecting people to create a valuable (online) environment together energizes me.

My expertise is on smart and sustainable mobility. I examine how transport-related carbon emissions can be lowered quickly by researching how micromobility can make a key contribution sustainable mobilities in cities. I have a socio-technical perspective and an interdisciplinary approach.

I explore how manufacturing systems can be redesigned in planning and control to operate in circular, value-preserving loops. I focus on intelligent decision-making that enables reuse, remanufacturing, and adaptive production.

Operational decisions implemented by companies undoubtedly have an impact on customer behavior. Including such dynamics in the problem formulation is crucial for better decision-making to improve profitability.

Collaboration between academia and industry creates a continuous two-way flow of knowledge that benefits both. Research results flow out to industry to advance decision-making, and in turn, industry practice flows back to inspire practically-relevant research questions.

Forget about the competition for a moment, and you will see that there is a lot to win.

Collaboration is crucial and companies can help each other. The collaboration is about finding the solutions to common problems

Combining knowledge from academia with that from practice opens up unique chances for innovation. Together, we create a place where ideas flourish, and solutions are generated.

My research generally focuses on the entities that move in supply chain management. I design efficient and practical solutions for integrated decision-making (e.g., warehousing, transportation, inventory) by mixing classic optimization with data analytics/machine learning concepts.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, we aim to help professionals harness the potential of AI, both by demonstrating what is possible and by experimenting with those possibilities together.

It is not just research between one academic and one person in a company but between the faculty and the whole company, or, even better, the entire ecosystem of companies within the Eindhoven area.

It is crucial for companies to keep innovating in supply chain structurally. Just maintenance will not be good enough in the long run.

We build a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment where operations research, artificial intelligence and life sciences join forces to create impact.

Resilience is a crucial challenge for nowadays supply chains. A key factor to enhance supply chain resilience is to ensure transparency within the chain, to allow every node to make informed decisions and appropriate reactions to mitigate the impact of occurred disruptions.

The ESCF offers researchers a platform to step beyond academia's ivory tower and address real-world challenges faced by industry. In turn, companies gain access to cutting-edge academic insights and benefit from the collaborative synergies within the network—a true win-win scenario.

In the Lifesciences industry, effective SCM is the lifeline that connects the end-to-end journey of life-saving innovations. It builds on the synergy of sourcing & manufacturing expertise, as well as smart planning, and seamless delivery. By embracing state-of-the-art supply chain knowledge from TU/e, we build the future of healthcare.

Our aim is to develop and apply our expertise on (inter)organizational behavior and (econometric) modeling to examine how firms can make their business processes more effective and efficient while remaining profitable and innovative.

Servitization catalyzes the transition towards a circular economy, fostering innovation, aligning businesses with sustainability, and redefining business models. This combination drives progress, emphasizing resource efficiency and holistic sustainability in a circular future for businesses.

Firms are eager to discuss servitization, but find it hard to develop an action plan to put servitization into practice. Our ambition is to create awareness (both technical and organizational) and to help firms by gaining, sharing, and developing knowledge.

I want to unite complete supply chains via the ESCF. This connection provides the members insight into the Supply Chain Management processes of its suppliers and customers

Connecting people from the business and academics and connecting Supply Chains is in the heart of our network.

The eSCF is a wonderful ecosystem prepared for the challenges of Industry 4.0!

My research focusses on how to improve human judgment and decision-making. Specific interests include behavioral forecasting, decision speed, wisdom of crowds, trust, and human-technology interaction

I develop and analyze mathematical models that can help policymakers make better (strategic) decisions related to homeland security and defense.

Academia and industry should join forces to have a deeper understanding of practical problems and solution methods.

My research lives at the boundary of analytical and behavioral disciplines. I investigate human decisions via laboratory and field experiments, field data analysis, and develop models of decision-making to better explain, predict, and improve analytical models and decision support systems.

Uncertainty is inherent in modern supply chains. Through mathematical optimization models and algorithmic methods, we can help decision-makers anticipate disruptions, understand trade-offs, and design systems that remain effective even when conditions change.

My research focuses on improving coordination and collaboration along the supply chain by optimizing capacity and inventory decisions. For this, it is essential to understand real-world supply chains and the challenges faced by companies.

In practice, supply chains are not only about optimizing algorithms, but about aligning people, processes, and technologies. My research focuses on how organizational processes, social dynamics, and emerging technologies can be aligned to work together more effectively.

I am interested in how work and collaboration can be organized so that people can function optimally in complex operational environments. My research explores how proactive behavior, social dynamics, and new technologies shape how people make decisions and get work done.