Terje Lauvaas Andersen

Terje Lauvaas Andersen is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management at the Logistics Department, Molde University College. With a PhD in Logistics (2022) and a Master's in Computer Science (University of Bergen), his expertise bridges digital technology and sustainability. He teaches courses including Digital Business Management, Project Planning and Control, ERP systems, and IoT applications in supply chains.

• PhD in Logistics (2022), Molde University College
• Master's in Computer Science (University of Bergen)
• 30+ years of ICT management experience in industry and academia

His research focuses on digital technology's role in circular economy transitions, particularly in e-waste handling and WEEE directive compliance. Key themes include information systems integration, master data management, and blockchain applications for green supply chains. Current projects examine how manufacturers can enable circularity through digital solutions.

Recent publications highlight trends in reverse supply chain information flow (2023), cross-national WEEE directive variations (2022), and Edge&DL models for product circularity (2021). His work connects digital transformation with environmental sustainability through case studies and comparative analyses.

Terje has conducted research stays at the RISE Institute, University of Brescia (2022, 2024), exploring digital-circular economy interdependencies. He contributes to the Digitization for Sustainability and Sustainable Communities research groups, with industry experience including 15 years as IT Manager at Glamox and 8 years at Molde University College.