Jan Olhager

Jan Olhager is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University. His research focuses on supply chain management, operations development, and logistics, addressing challenges such as information sharing in supply chains, customer order decoupling points, and reshoring strategies. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to Engineering and Technology.

He has supervised doctoral students including M. Harfeldt-Berg and E. Berg. Olhager has contributed to major projects such as CODP in OSCM, LOVIS (Production Logistics Visibility), and studies on alternative business models for rural development. His work emphasizes practical applications, including digital transformation tools and metrics for organizational success.

He has held editorial roles in journals like the International Journal of Operations & Production Management and Operations Management Research. His research spans topics like action research methodologies, supply chain resilience, and sustainable manufacturing practices.