Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen

Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in Operations Planning and Control within the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences faculty. He concurrently teaches Demand & Supply Chain Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on optimizing retail supply chains for perishable goods, particularly inventory control and warehouse management. He holds a biotechnology engineering background from Wageningen University and a PhD on perishable distribution centers, combining biological insights with logistics expertise.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master in Biotechnology Engineering, Wageningen University (1986)
• PhD in Operations Management, Wageningen University (Focus: Perishable Distribution Centers)

Research Highlights: Broekmeulen develops innovative concepts like 'Excess Shelf Space Utilization' and the 'Estimated Withdrawal & Aging (EWA) inventory policy' to reduce waste and operational costs. His work addresses challenges in perishable goods management, including inventory smoothing, safety stock optimization, and automated replenishment systems.

Awards:

• Valorisation award 2020 IEIS (2019) - Recognized for contributions to reducing waste in supply chains

Projects & Grants:

• Project Leader for LWV19176 PorQSAT (2020–2023): Pork Quality and Safety Assessment Tools
• Supervised 191 academic works, focusing on retail operations and inventory control

Labs/Teams: Active in TU/e's Operations Planning group and collaborates with the Agrotechnological Research Institute.