Rob Broekmeulen

Rob Broekmeulen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He also teaches Demand & Supply Chain Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam, though no explicit part-time designation is mentioned. His research focuses on operations management in retail supply chains with a specialization in perishable goods.

• Retail supply chain optimization
• Perishable inventory control
• Warehouse management systems

His work addresses challenges in balancing cost-effectiveness with sustainability in retail environments. Key contributions include the Estimated Withdrawal & Aging (EWA) policy for perishables and analyses of excess shelf space utilization to smooth supply chain workloads. His research integrates microbiology knowledge to address food quality issues in logistics design.

Scientific publications demonstrate expertise in inventory modeling, including stochastic demand systems, batch ordering, and lost sales approximation methods. Articles show consistent focus on reducing food waste through improved inventory policies while maintaining service levels.