Jürgen Strohhecker

Jürgen Strohhecker is a Professor of Business Administration, Operations, and Cost Management at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He has held this position since 1999 and is renowned for integrating system dynamics into operational and managerial research. His work spans behavioral operations management, inventory control, and sustainable strategies.

• Education: Studied business administration at Mannheim University (1987–1992), earning a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. pol.) in 1997.

Strohhecker’s research focuses on dynamic complex decision-making, behavioral accounting, and production control. His work applies system dynamics to areas like supply chain risk modeling, sustainable business strategies, and cognitive traits in inventory management. He has developed tools for balanced scorecard cockpits and explored technology adoption in financial services.

His recent publications emphasize team mental models, safety stock optimization, and Kanban integration in pharmaceutical production. Articles highlight interdisciplinary applications of system dynamics in sustainability and strategic implementation.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Prechel Foundation Research Prize (1998)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)
  • Hessian Academic Award for Teaching (Top 12 submission, 2010)

Strohhecker has held leadership roles, including President of the System Dynamics Society (2015) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für System Dynamics (2006–2010). He collaborates with institutions like London Business School and contributes to academic and professional associations.