Dr. Kees Roodbergen

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Biography

Kees Jan Roodbergen is a Professor of Quantitative Logistics at the University of Groningen. He specializes in Operations Research and Management Science, focusing on various aspects of logistics including E-commerce logistics, warehouse optimization, vehicle routing, the traveling salesperson problem, and inventory management. Roodbergen is the Director of the Center for Operational Excellence at the university and serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Council for the Global Cold Chain Foundation. His academic contributions and research interests are pivotal in enhancing operational efficiencies in logistics and supply chain management.

Research Interests

Operations Research Management Science Operations Management E-commerce Logistics Warehouse Optimization Vehicle Routing Traveling Salesperson Problem Inventory Management

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the area of Quantitative Logistics.

Director

— Present

Center for Operational Excellence • University of Groningen

Leading initiatives focused on operational excellence within logistics.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.