Jan Stentoft

Jan Stentoft is a Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), specializing in Supply Chain Management with a focus on practical applications for Danish businesses. His work bridges academic research and industry implementation, particularly with small and medium-sized enterprises across Denmark. Based at the Kolding campus, he maintains an active research profile with over 380 publications and extensive collaboration with Danish manufacturing firms.

Stentoft's research concentrates on critical contemporary supply chain challenges including Supply Chain Resilience, Industry 4.0 integration, Cybersecurity applications, and Sales & Operations Planning. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong expertise in Supply Chain Management (100%), Danish business contexts (73%), Industry dynamics (61%), and SME-focused supply chain solutions (26%). He examines how technological innovations impact manufacturing relocation decisions, supply chain risk management, and business continuity in volatile geopolitical environments.

His recent publication trends demonstrate a clear shift toward practical applications of supply chain theory, with increasing focus on pandemic-related disruptions, cybersecurity threats, and the implementation challenges of Industry 4.0 technologies. The research shows strong emphasis on behavioral aspects of supply chain management, recognizing that successful implementation depends as much on human factors as technological capabilities. Danish manufacturing SMEs form the primary empirical basis for his work, creating regionally relevant but globally applicable insights.

Stentoft actively engages with industry through numerous consulting projects and media appearances, with nearly 500 press mentions. He has led multiple significant research projects including the active Cybersikkerhed og Forretningskontinuitet project running through February 2026, examining cybersecurity and business continuity in Danish manufacturing SMEs.

His teaching portfolio includes courses on Supply Chain Resilience, Operations Management, and System Implementation in SMEs. With 47 teaching activities documented, he maintains strong connections between his research and educational offerings, ensuring students receive current, practice-oriented knowledge directly applicable to contemporary business challenges.