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Jan C. Fransoo is a Full Professor of Operations and Logistics Management at Tilburg University's School of Economics and Management, with visiting appointments at Eindhoven University of Technology and MIT. His research advances supply chain decision-making in retail, transport, and sustainable logistics.
Education:
- PhD in Operations Management & Logistics (Eindhoven University of Technology)
- MSc in Industrial Engineering
Research Focus: Fransoo's work addresses global supply chain challenges:
- Retail distribution in emerging megacities (nanostores)
- Intermodal container transport optimization
- Sustainability and social responsibility in supply chains
- Logistics for developing economies
Publication Trends: Recent research focuses on distribution channel strategies in emerging economies and sustainable logistics. Earlier work established foundational models for container logistics and supply chain resilience.
Awards: Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences Fellowship (post-PhD)
Advising & Research Leadership: Supervises PhD candidates in logistics and supply chain management. Founded the MSc in Operations Management & Logistics at TU/e. Served as academic member of the Strategic Platform for Logistics setting national research agendas.
Grants & Projects: Led the €3M ULTIMATE project (2010-2014) on efficient multimodal hinterland networks. Consultant to World Bank and national governments on logistics policy.
Laboratories & Teams: Directs research on sustainable supply chains and global logistics systems. Collaborates with Tsinghua University, MIT, and industry partners worldwide.
