معرفی
Marc Robert serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Operations, Information, and Decisions at Montpellier Business School (MBS), where he also directs the Intermediation Services Performance Chair (PDSI). Holding a PhD in Economics since 2004, he actively bridges academic research and business practice through publications, consultancy, and platforms like The Conversation.
Education
PhD in Economics (2004)
Research Focus
Professor Robert specializes in managerial innovation, innovation networks, and coopetition (cooperation between competitors). His work examines how organizations facilitate internal innovation and how firms collaborate to build sustainable competitive advantages. Additional interests include strategic management in real estate, data science applications, and Industry 4.0 transformation challenges.
Publication Trends
His 2022-2025 publications reveal dual emphases: (1) management innovation during crises/digital transformation (e.g., SMEs in COVID-19/Industry 4.0 contexts), and (2) practical statistical tools for managers (logistic/linear regression case studies). This reflects his commitment to translating academic research into actionable business insights.
Teaching and Mentorship
He teaches in MBS's Grande École and Bachelor's programs using case-based learning to develop student competencies for professional challenges. While specific advising details aren't provided, his PDSI research chair offers student engagement opportunities in intermediation services performance research.
Research Infrastructure
As founder and director of the Intermediation Services Performance Chair (PDSI), Professor Robert leads a dedicated research initiative focused on sustainable performance in business intermediation services, serving as his primary research ecosystem for industry-academia collaboration.
