Wendy van der Valk

Wendy van der Valk is the Nevi Endowed Professor of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) and the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management. Her research focuses on inter-organisational governance in supply chains, with an emphasis on sustainability transitions like circularity, energy transition, and digitalization. She explores how public and private actors collaborate to address societal challenges, particularly through mission-oriented procurement frameworks. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing barriers to circular economy adoption in sectors such as construction and infrastructure.

Van der Valk has contributed to influential publications on governance in multi-party networks, performance-based contracts, and regulatory strategies for energy and finance. Her recent research highlights the role of government in fostering collaborative networks to achieve sustainability goals, leveraging case studies such as the Dutch geotextile supply chain. She also examines how digital technologies reshape contractual relationships and supply chain dynamics.

Her teaching includes courses on Sustainable Supply Management, reflecting her commitment to integrating academic research with practical solutions for contemporary supply chain challenges. Van der Valk’s work has been presented at leading conferences like IPSERA and published in journals such as the International Journal of Production Research, emphasizing both theoretical contributions and actionable policy recommendations.