Terje Bach

Terje Bach is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Logistics at Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics, where he has been employed since 1998. He is based in Kristiansund and primarily teaches at the bachelor's level, also serving as a study programme coordinator. Bach is currently pursuing his PhD with a focus on the digital transformation of supply chains, supervised by Associate Professors Bjørn Jæger and Lise Lillebrygfjeld Halse.

His research interests include digital supply chains, blockchain technology, digital twins, manufacturing-as-a-service, and knowledge co-creation in education. He is actively involved in the research groups Digitalization for Sustainability and Virtual Technologies and Learning. Bach holds a Bachelor’s degree in electronics and automation, a Civil Engineer degree in electronics, and has completed additional studies in Information and Computer Science at NTNU.

The recent publications of Terje Bach reflect a strong trend in digital transformation across logistics, manufacturing, and education. His work spans technical applications of blockchain, digital twins, and RPA, as well as pedagogical innovations in supply chain curricula and welfare technology education. These contributions highlight an interdisciplinary approach bridging engineering, operations management, and educational theory.

• Doctoral Research Fellow in Logistics
• Active contributor to digital transformation research
• Published in IEEE, Springer, and Nordic conferences
• Focus on practical implementation and sustainability

Bach has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards. He advises no listed students but is involved in collaborative research projects. His grants are not detailed in the text. He is associated with research teams focusing on digitalization and virtual learning technologies, contributing to both academic and applied projects in logistics and education.

He has contributed to the development of a bachelor’s-level program in welfare technology and has explored innovation support systems for local businesses. His future work is expected to culminate in a framework for digital supply chain implementation, building on his research into digital platforms and circular economy enablers.