Herbert Jodlbauer

Herbert Jodlbauer is a Professor at the Department of Production and Operations Management at the University of Applied Sciences Steyr. He leads the Research Center Steyr Center of Excellence for Smart Production and focuses on Production Systems, Digitalization, and Business Model Innovation. His work integrates analytical methods with practical applications in supply chain optimization and value chain efficiency.

Key research interests include production planning, service level analysis, lead time optimization, and decision-making frameworks. He has pioneered projects such as the Josef Ressel Centre for Data-Driven Business Model Innovation and the X-PRO project on cross-virtuality analytics in production environments. His contributions span over 149 publications and 9 active research projects.

Notable achievements include the 2023 Innovation Management Best Paper Award and leadership roles in collaborative initiatives like the Advanced Analytics for Production (ADAPT) program. He actively engages in academic activities, including invited talks at FH Science Day 2008 and peer-review for logistics management journals.

Current research emphasizes data-driven decision-making, customer-driven production systems, and sustainability in supply chains. His work often bridges theoretical models with real-world industrial applications, particularly in manufacturing and service industries.