Stephan Kolassa

Dr. Stephan Kolassa is an Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University's Management Science department within the Management School (LUMS). He also works at SAP Switzerland AG as a developer of forecasting and replenishment solutions for retail, balancing industrial innovation with academic research.

• Retail forecasting at granular SKU×store×day levels
• Inventory control for perishable goods
• Intermittent demand modeling
• Development of forecast accuracy metrics

His recent publications in Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting explore topics ranging from algorithmic interactions to machine learning limitations in forecasting contexts. He maintains editorial involvement in multiple forecasting journals while advancing practical applications through industry partnerships.

• Fellow of the International Institute of Forecasters
• Editorial board member of International Journal of Forecasting
• Editorial contributor to Foresight journal

Dr. Kolassa supervises M.Sc. theses and internships, while his research is associated with the Centre for Marketing Analytics & Forecasting. His work bridges academic theory with real-world implementation through both academic collaboration and SAP's development activities.