About
Johan Marklund is a Professor of Production Management at Lund University, Sweden, and Deputy head of the Department of Industrial and Mechanical Sciences within the Faculty of Engineering (LTH). He holds MSc and PhD degrees from Linköping and Lund Universities respectively. His research focuses on inventory theory, supply chain management, and stochastic multi-echelon systems, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable logistics solutions.
Previously, he worked at the Leeds School of Business (University of Colorado, Boulder) and the Boston Consulting Group. His expertise spans operations research, with notable projects in AI-driven distribution systems and sustainable inventory control. He has supervised 7 students, including F. Malmberg and L. S. Ederfors Johansson. Key grants include an AI-driven distribution project funded by Vinnova (2024–2027).
Research highlights include optimizing multi-channel inventory systems and green inventory strategies. His work often addresses real-world challenges in logistics efficiency and sustainability, with publications in top journals like Omega and European Journal of Operational Research.
- Awards: None explicitly listed
- Labs/Teams: Involved with LTH Profile Area: Food and Bio, and collaborates on inventory system modeling projects.
