Goos Kant

Goos Kant is a Full Professor of Logistics Optimization at Tilburg University's Department of Econometrics and Operations Research, part of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). He holds dual roles as a professor and Managing Partner of ORTEC, a global leader in optimization software. His research focuses on logistics optimization, horizontal collaboration, and urban freight challenges, with a strong emphasis on applying academic insights to real-world business problems.

Teaching includes courses on Prescriptive Algorithms, Professional Business Analytics Skills, and executive education programs. He leads major research projects like Compose 3.0, exploring strategic horizontal collaboration between shippers to reduce environmental impact. His work bridges social psychology, supply chain management, and legal considerations to foster holistic solutions.

Key achievements include finalist status for the Franz Edelman Award (2009) for optimizing Coca-Cola's delivery routes. He has authored over 8 publications, emphasizing collaborative shipping, urban freight challenges, and coalition formation success factors.