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dr. K.H. van Donselaar, Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences, Operations, Planning, Accounting and Control
Karel van Donselaar is an Assistant Professor of Retail Operations at Eindhoven University of technology (TU/e), where his courses cover supply chain Logistics and Information Management, quantitative modellng and analysis of corporate processes and stochastic operations management.
His current research area is Retail Operations with a special focus on Automated Replenishment Systems for perishable and non-perishable products, store managers' ordering behavior, handling efficiency in retail supply chains, promotion forecasting and management, reduction of out-of-stocks, reduction of outdating and planogram optimisation. Research is based on empirical data gathered from Dutch retailers. These data include Point of Sales, ordering, delivery and planogram data.
Academic background
Karel van Donselaar studied business econometrics at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. In his PhD research, he developed inventory replenishment strategies and integral stock norms for supply chains, with a special emphasis on distribution systems. Based on the insights from this research he developed an alternative for MRP and DRP, which has been implemented in supply chains in the pharmaceutical and automotive sector. In 1998 he was awarded a Fulbright grant. For six months, he held a visiting appointment at Stanford University, California, USA.
He has published in academic journals such as Management Science, European Journal of Operational Research, Computers & Operations Research, Journal of the OR Society and International Journal of Production Economics.
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Research Output
Decision support for selecting the optimal product unpacking location in a retail supply chain
Broekmeulen, R. A. C. M., Sternbeck, M., van Donselaar, K. H. & Kuhn, H., 16 May 2017, In : European Journal of Operational Research. 259, 1, p. 84–99 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Quantifying the potential to improve on food waste, freshness and sales for perishables in supermarkets
Broekmeulen, R. A. C. M. & van Donselaar, K. H., Mar 2019, In : International Journal of Production Economics. 209, p. 265-273 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Relationship between freight accessibility and logistics employment in US counties
Heuvel, van den, F. P., Rivera, L., Donselaar, van, K. H., Jong, de, A., Sheffi, Y., Langen, de, P. W. & Fransoo, J. C., 2014, In : Transportation Research. Part A: Policy and Practice. 59, p. 91-105 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Proximity matters : synergies through co-location of logisitics establishments
Heuvel, van den, F. P., Langen, de, P. W., Donselaar, van, K. H. & Fransoo, J. C., 2014, In : International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. 17, 5, p. 377-395 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Intermodal connectivity in Europe, an empirical exploration
de Langen, P. W., Lases Figueroa, D. M., van Donselaar, K. H. & Bozuwa, J., 1 Jun 2017, In : Research in Transportation Business & Management. 23, p. 3-11 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Prizes
Valorisation award 2020 IEIS
Karel H. van Donselaar (Recipient) & Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen (Recipient), 19 Dec 2019
Prize: TU/e › Fellow › Scientific
Activities
- 1 Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition
3rd EURO Group Meeting on Retail Operations
K.H. van Donselaar (Organiser), R.A.C.M. Broekmeulen (Organiser)23 May 2018 → 25 May 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
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Press / Media
ECR Shrinkage & OSA Group To Hold Series Of Virtual Seminars
13/05/20
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
ECR Community Sell More, Waste Less Working Group Announces Dublin Meeting 14 August
Karel H. van Donselaar & Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen
14/08/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Just Days Left To Register For 'Sell More, Waste Less' Workshop In Hamburg 17 May
Karel H. van Donselaar & Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen
17/05/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Just Days Left To Register For 'Sell More, Waste Less' Workshop In Hamburg
Karel H. van Donselaar & Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen
17/05/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
ECR Community Shrinkage & OSA Group Announces Hamburg Workshop
Karel H. van Donselaar & Rob A.C.M. Broekmeulen
27/03/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
A controlled way of using sales figures for making forecasts in a retail environment
Author: Menheere, R., 31 May 2008Supervisor: van Donselaar, K. (Supervisor 1) & Flapper, S. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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Additive manufacturing in spare parts supply chains: a comparison between in-house production, outsourcing and dual sourcing
Author: Pijnappels, K., 30 Apr 2019Supervisor: Basten, R. (Supervisor 1), van Donselaar, K. (Supervisor 2) & Fecarotti, C. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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A decision model for transfers for Fashion Brand
Author: Peters, G., 31 Aug 2007Supervisor: van Donselaar, K. (Supervisor 1) & Kiesmuller, G. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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A decision rule for a periodic review inventory system with emergency ordering, demand lead times, and high demand variability
Author: Albers, R., 31 Jul 2018Supervisor: Broekmeulen, R. (Supervisor 1) & van Donselaar, K. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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Analysing capacity utilization through simulation in a baggage handling environment
Author: Ridderbos, N., 31 Oct 2017Supervisor: Veelenturf, L. (Supervisor 1), van Woensel, T. (Supervisor 2) & van Donselaar, K. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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