معرفی
Prof. Ton de Kok is a part-time Professor of Operations Management at Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE), holding roles since 2020. He also serves as General Director of CWI (National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science) in Amsterdam since 2020. Previously, he was full-time Professor at TUE (1992–2020) and held academic positions at Boston University Brussels (1990–1992). His career includes leadership roles such as Director of the European Supply Chain Forum (1996–2018) and Scientific Director of research school Beta (2003–2008).
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics (1985), Free University of Amsterdam
- MSc in Mathematics and Economics (1981), Leiden University
Research Interests:
De Kok specializes in Supply Chain Management and Quantitative Analysis, focusing on multi-item multi-echelon inventory systems, logistics optimization, and concurrent engineering. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as inventory software (ChainStock) and operational efficiency in high-tech industries.
Key Awards & Recognition:
- Edelman Award Finalist (2004)
- ISIR Service Award (2006)
- Fellow of Beta Research School (2008)
Leadership & Outreach:
- Academic Director of TIAS Master of Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Former Head of the Operations Planning, Accounting, and Control (OPAC) group (2008–2014, 2017–2020)
- Public speaker at US top universities and events, including a children’s logistics lecture (2013)
Labs & Teams:
He leads research teams in inventory systems and supply chain optimization, collaborating with industry partners like Philips and Hilti through case studies and software development.
