Bernd Hellingrath

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Hellingrath holds the Chair of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the University of Münster's School of Business and Economics. He leads research groups in Supply Chain Integration, Digitalization, and Security & Crisis Management, focusing on decision support systems for logistics under volatile market conditions and digital transformation challenges.

His research examines:

• Data analytics-driven performance measurement in Industry 4.0
• Predictive maintenance integration with production planning
• Resilience modeling in multi-tier supply networks
• Digital transformation maturity frameworks

Supervision includes 100+ MSc/BSc theses on S&OP optimization, RFID implementation, and humanitarian logistics. Awards:

• Fraunhofer Society Prize (2003)

Manages ERCIS-affiliated labs with international industry partnerships in automotive, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.