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Professor René de Koster is a leading figure in Logistics Operations Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. With a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology, he has been part of Erasmus University since 1995. His extensive research interests cover warehousing, material handling, container terminal operations, behavioral operations, and sustainable logistics. As an academic, he has authored and edited numerous books and published approximately 300 papers in prominent journals such as Production and Operations Management, Journal of Operations Management, and European Journal of Operational Research. Besides his research contributions, he is actively engaged in teaching at various levels including bachelor, master's, and executive programs at RSM. He also served as a member of editorial boards for multiple academic journals and founded the Material Handling Forum. De Koster has received several awards for his impactful contributions to logistics and has been recognized as an influential researcher in the field. His role extends to various advisory and speaking engagements, further highlighting his expertise and influence in logistics and operations research.
Rotterdam School of Management • Rotterdam
Teaching and research in logistics operations management.
Starnus Technology BV • Eindhoven
Providing technical advice on robotic technologies.
Stichting Logistica • Leidschendam
Leading the organization and events related to logistics.
Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.