Lars Bengtsson

Lars Bengtsson is a Professor at the University of Gävle's School of Business, Healthcare and Social Sciences, serving as Vice-Chancellor. His research focuses on industrial economics, innovation management, and global supply chain strategies.

• Research areas: Lean methodologies, knowledge integration, open innovation, and production outsourcing
• Leadership: Center for Logistics and Innovative Production (CLIP)
• International collaborations: Studies on global supply chains and cross-border knowledge dynamics

His recent works examine:

• Lean implementation in healthcare
• Sustainable procurement strategies
• Knowledge integration challenges in global manufacturing
• Appropriability mechanisms in open innovation
• Supplier capability development
• Cost-innovation tradeoffs in outsourcing

Key affiliations include international research partnerships and industry collaborations. Publications analyze innovation outcomes, purchasing strategies, and maturity models across sectors.