Jack van der Veen

Prof. Dr. Jack van der Veen serves as Professor of Supply Chain Management at Nyenrode Business Universiteit's Expertise Center Marketing & Supply Chain Management. He currently holds leadership positions as vice chairman of the General Management Examination Board (ECGM) and technical chairman of the Central Examination Committee (CEC).

His academic foundation includes:

• Econometrics degree (cum laude, 1986)
• Doctorate in Economic Sciences from University of Groningen (1992)

Van der Veen's research explores practical implementation of supply chain collaboration with emphasis on stimulating cooperation in internal and external chains. His multidisciplinary work bridges Operations Research, Logistics Management, and Sustainability, focusing on removing barriers to effective chain cooperation. He approaches these challenges through the lens of value creation for organizations, people, and society.

Recent publication analysis reveals strong focus on translating theoretical supply chain models into practical Dutch organizational contexts, with growing attention to legal frameworks for sustainable logistics and conditions enabling viable collaborative transport solutions. His 2023-2024 works demonstrate increasing integration of social and environmental considerations into supply chain frameworks.

Professional activities extend beyond academia through Jackomodo, his education and consulting firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. He actively contributes to industry discourse through blogs and columns on chain cooperation, sustainability, digitalization, and social innovation across various platforms.

Outside professional commitments, van der Veen maintains active participation in bridge playing and tennis club activities.