Ieke le Blanc

Ieke le Blanc holds academic roles as a Lecturer at TIAS Business School and Program Director at Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS), where he oversees the 'Data Science in Industry' professional education track. He balances academia with industry consulting through EyeOn, specializing in chemical, food ingredients, and packaging industries.

Education:

• PhD in Quantitative Logistics (Tilburg University)
• MSc in Econometrics and Operations Research (Tilburg University, cum laude)

Research Interests: Application of quantitative models to circular supply chains, demand planning, inventory management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. His work emphasizes bridging academic theory with industrial practice, particularly in optimizing supply chain operations through data-driven approaches.

Consulting & Industry Roles: Senior consultant at EyeOn since 2012, leading supply chain redesign and improvement programs. Formerly held roles at TNT Express and Philips as a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches forecasting, inventory management, and AI in supply chain contexts. Mentors students in graduation projects, integrating practical industry challenges into academic work.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the chemical, food ingredients, and packaging industry team at EyeOn, focusing on supply chain (re)design and demand planning.