Profile
Steef van de Velde is a professor of operations management and technology at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). His research interests lie in the areas of operations excellence, service operations, and supply chain management. He has published in the leading academic journals including, among others, the Management Science, the California Management Review, Operations Research, Mathematical Programming, the INFORMS Journal on Computing, IIE Transactions, and the Journal of Scheduling. Professor van de Velde holds an MSc in econometrics from the Erasmus School of Economics and a PhD in mathematics and computer science from the Eindhoven University of Technology.
Publications
Article (32)
Academic (30)
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Alfieri, A., Zhou, S., Scatamacchia, R., & van de Velde, S. L. (2020). Dynamic programming algorithms and Lagrangian lower bounds for a discrete lot streaming problem in a two-machine flow shop. 4OR, 19(2), 265-288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10288-020-00449-8
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Gong, Y., Zhang, X., Zhou, S., de Koster, R., & van de Velde, S. (2016). Increasing the Revenue of Self-Storage Warehouses by Optimizing Order Scheduling. European Journal of Operational Research, 252(1), 69-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.12.044
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Zhang, X., & van de Velde, S. (2012). Approximation Algorithms for the Parallel Flow Shop Problem. European Journal of Operational Research, 216(3), 544-552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2011.08.007
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Alfieri, A., Glass, CA., & van de Velde, S. (2012). Two-machine lot streaming with attached setup times. IISE Transactions, 44(8), 695-710. https://doi.org/10.1080/0740817X.2011.649384
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Srour, F. J., & van de Velde, S. (2011). Are Stacker Crane problems easy? A statistical study. Computers and Operations Research, 40(3), 674-690. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2011.06.017
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Hans, EW., & van de Velde, S. (2011). The Lot Sizing and Scheduling of Sand Casting Operations. International Journal of Production Research, 49(9), 2481-2499. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2010.532913
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Zhang, X., & van de Velde, S. (2010). On-line two-machine open shop scheduling with time lags. European Journal of Operational Research, 204(1), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2009.09.023
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Zhang, X., & van de Velde, S. (2010). On-line Two-machine Job Shop Scheduling with Time Lags. Information Processing Letters, 100(12-13), 510-513.
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Zhang, X., & van de Velde, S. (2010). Polynomial-time Approximation Schemes for Scheduling Problems with Time Lags. Journal of Scheduling, 13(5), 553-559. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10951-009-0134-8
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Alfieri, A., van de Velde, S., & Woeginger, GJ. (2007). Roll cutting in the curtain industry, or: A well-solvable allocation problem. European Journal of Operational Research, 183(3), 1397-1404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2005.11.065
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Alfieri, A., Kroon, LG., & van de Velde, S. (2007). Personnel scheduling in a complex logistic system: a railway application case. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 18(2), 223-232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10845-007-0017-9
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Gademann, N., & van de Velde, S. (2006). Order batching to minimizing total travel time in a parallel-aisle warehouse. IISE Transactions, 37(1), 63-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/07408170590516917
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van Norden, L., van Nunen, JAEE., & van de Velde, S. (2006). A winner determination problem of tendering transportation services. Zeitschrift fur Betriebswirtschaft, 76(2), 125-138.
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Hoogeveen, H., van Norden, L., & van de Velde, S. (2006). Lower bounds for minimizing total completion time in a two-machine flow shop. Journal of Scheduling, 9(6), 559-568. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10951-006-8789-x
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van Norden, L., & van de Velde, S. (2005). Multi-product lot-sizing with a transportation capacity reservation contract. European Journal of Operational Research, 165(1), 127-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2003.04.008
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Krikke, HR., & van de Velde, S. (2004). Product Modularity and the Design of Closed-Loop Supply Chains. California Management Review, 46(2), 23-39.
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Koning, RH., Sierksma, G., & van de Velde, S. (2003). Introduction: Sport and Computers. European Journal of Operational Research, 148(2), 231-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-2217(02)00679-3
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Faber, N., de Koster, R., & van de Velde, S. (2002). Linking warehouse complexity to planning and control structure. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 32(5), 381-395. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030210434161
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Congram, RK., Potts, CN., & van de Velde, S. (2002). An iterated dynasearch algorithm for the single-machine weighted tardiness problem. INFORMS Journal on Computing, 14, 52-67.
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van den Akker, MA., Hoogeveen, H., & van de Velde, S. (2002). Combining column generations and Lagrangean relaxation: an application to a single-machine common due date scheduling problem. INFORMS Journal on Computing, 14, 37-51.
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Gademann, N., & van de Velde, S. (2000). Positioning Automated Guided Vehicles in a Loop Layout. European Journal of Operational Research, 127(3), 565-753. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-2217(99)00341-0
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van Assen, MF., Hans, EW., & van de Velde, S. (2000). An agile manufacturing planning and control framework for customer-order driven discrete manufacturing environments. International Journal of Agile Management Systems, 2(1), 16-23.
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Sethi, S., Sriskandarajah, C., van de Velde, S., Wang, M., & Hoogeveen, H. (1999). Minimizing makespan in a pallet-constrained flowshop. Journal of Scheduling, (2), 115-134.
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van den Akker, MA., Hoogeveen, JA., & van de Velde, S. (1999). Parallel machine scheduling by column generation. Operations Research, 47(6), 863-872.
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van de Velde, S., & Kubiak, W. (1998). Scheduling with deteriorating jobs. Naval Research Logistics, (45), 511-523.
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Hoogeveen, JA., & van de Velde, S. (1998). Scheduling by positional completion times: analysis of a two-stage flow shop. Mathematical Programming, 82, 273-289.
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Brucker, P., Gladky, A., Hoogeveen, JA., Kovalyov, MY., Potts, CN., & van de Velde, S. (1998). Scheduling a batching machine Online ISSN: 1099-1425. Journal of Scheduling, 1, 31-54.
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Wang, M., Sethi, S., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Minimizing makespan in a class of reentrant shops. Operations Research, 45(5), 702-712.
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Wang, M., Sethi, S., Sriskandarajah, C., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Minimizing makespan in flowshops with pallet requirement: computational complexity. Operations Research, 35(4), 277-285.
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Hoogeveen, JA., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Earliness-tardiness scheduling around almost equal due dates. INFORMS Journal on Computing, 9(1), 92-99.
Professional (2)
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Schippers, M., Rook, L., & van de Velde, S. (2011). Crisis performance predictability in supply chains. RSM Insight, 7(3), 10-11. http://hdl.handle.net/1765/39946
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van de Velde, S., Zijm, WHM., & van Assen, MF. (2001). De onoverkomelijkheden van de MRP-paradigma: planning biinen een tijdgebaseerde versus kostengebaseerde bedrijfsvoering. Bedrijfskunde, 73(4), 55-64.
Chapter (3)
Academic (3)
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van den Akker, MA., Hoogeveen, JA., & van de Velde, S. (2005). Applying column generation to machine scheduling. In G. Desaulniers, & J. Desrosiers (Eds.), Column Generation (pp. 303-330). Springer-Verlag.
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Hoogeveen, JA., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Scheduling with target start times. In W. K. Klein Haneveld, O. J. Vrieze, & L. C. M. Kallenberg (Eds.), Ten years LNMB Ph.D. research and graduate courses of the Dutch Network of Operation Research (pp. 45-53). Stichting Mathematisch Centrum.
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Hoogeveen, JA., Lenstra, JK., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Sequencing and scheduling. In M. Dell'Amico, & F. Maffioli (Eds.), Annotated bibliographies in combinatorial optimization (pp. 181-197). John Wiley & Sons Inc..
Conference proceeding (1)
Academic (1)
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Alfieri, A., van de Velde, S., & Woeginger, GJ. (2005). Roll cutting in the curtain industry. In Algorithms - ESA 2005 (pp. 283-292). Springer-Verlag.
Report (12)
Academic (7)
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van Hezewijk, AP., & van de Velde, S. (2003). The impact of innovation and organizational factors on APS adoption: Evidence from the Dutch discrete parts industry. (ERIM Research Series in Management 2003-084 ed.) ERIM Research Series in Management Vol. 2003-084
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Congram, RK., Potts, CN., & van de Velde, S. (1999). An iterated dynasearch algorithm for the single-machine total weighted tardiness scheduling problem. (Management Report Series 04-1999 ed.) Management Report Series Vol. 04-1999
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van de Velde, S. (1998). A time-based planning & control framework for discrete parts manufacturing environments. (Management Report Series 35-1998 ed.) ERIM. Management Report Series Vol. 35-1998
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van de Velde, S., & Hoogeveen, JA. (1998). Combining column generation and lagrangean relaxation. An application to a single-machine common due date scheduling problem. (Management Report Series 36-1998 ed.) ERIM. Management Report Series Vol. 36-1998
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van de Velde, S. (1998). Production planning and scheduling of a cast-to-stock metal foundry. (Management Report Series 37-1998 ed.) ERIM. Management Report Series Vol. 37-1998
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Meester, GJ., Schutten, JMJ., van de Velde, S., & Zijm, WHM. (1998). Shop floor scheduling in discrete parts manufacturing. (Management Report Series 50-1998 ed.) Management Report Series Vol. 50-1998
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Wang, M., Sethi, S., Sriskandarajah, C., van de Velde, S., & Hoogeveen, JA. (1998). Minimizing makespan in a pallet-constrained flowshop. (Management Report Series 52-1998 ed.) Management Report Series Vol. 52-1998
Professional (5)
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Huijsman, MJ., van Hillegersberg, J., Moonen, JM., van de Velde, S., Becker, JFF., & Verduyn, T. (2003). Intelligent Agents in supply chains: An explorative study. (Project MG - 21 MG-02.224 ed.) Connekt. Project MG - 21 Vol. MG-02.224
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Cachet, L., Oskam, MRA., Peereboom, LS., van de Velde, S., & Sluis, A. (2000). Tussen beleid en uitvoering. Operationele inzetplanning bij de politie Rotterdam-Rijnmond. EBSC.
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Hoogeveen, JA., & van de Velde, S. (1997). A single machine scheduling model for coordinating logistics activities in a simple supply chain. (Management Report Series 30(13) ed.) ERIM. Management Report Series Vol. 30(13)
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Gademann, N., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Positioning autoated guided vehicles in a loop layout. (Management Report Series 31(13) ed.) ERIM. Management Report Series Vol. 31(13)
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Wang, M., Sethi, S., Sriskandarajah, C., & van de Velde, S. (1997). Minimizing makespan in flowshops with pallet requirements: computational complexity. (Management Report Series 32(13) ed.) ERIM. Management Report Series Vol. 32(13)
Activities
Additional positions (14)
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City University HongkongStart date approval: 10 Oct 2022End date approval: 31 Dec 2024Place: HONGKONGDescription: Departmental Advisor
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Porto Business SchoolStart date approval: 10 Oct 2022End date approval: 09 Oct 2025Place: PORTODescription: Lid International Advisory Board
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RSM BVStart date approval: 10 Oct 2022End date approval: 09 Oct 2025Place: ROTTERDAMDescription: Onderwijs in het EMBA programma
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TIAS Business SchoolStart date approval: 10 Oct 2022End date approval: 09 Oct 2025Place: TILBURGDescription: Onderwijs in postdoctoraal programma
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AACSBStart date approval: 01 Jan 2024End date approval: 31 Dec 2024Place: TAMPADescription: Lid Business Accreditation Policy Committee
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Louvain School of ManagementStart date approval: 24 Oct 2024End date approval: 23 Oct 2027Place: LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVEDescription: Lid International Adivisory Board
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Oxford Brookes Business SchoolStart date approval: 24 Oct 2024End date approval: 23 Oct 2027Place: OXFORDDescription: Mentoring AACSB Accreditation
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Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"Start date approval: 24 Oct 2024End date approval: 23 Oct 2027Place: SOFIADescription: Mentoring AACSB Accreditation
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AMBAStart date approval: 01 Nov 2024End date approval: 31 Oct 2027Place: LONDONDescription: Voorzitter Int. Accreditation Advisory Board
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CorvinusStart date approval: 01 Nov 2024End date approval: 31 Oct 2027Place: BOEDAPESTDescription: Lid International Advisory Board
Additional activities (2)
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Operations Research Letters (Journal)Steef van de Velde (Editor)01 Aug 2002
Activity: Editorial work (Academic)
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Journal of Scheduling (Journal)Steef van de Velde (Editor)01 Jan 1998
Activity: Editorial work > Publication Peer-review (Academic)
Courses
Supply chain management
- Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
- Code: BK2110
- Level: Bachelor 2, Pre-master
SCM Honours Class
- Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
- Code: BMHONSCM
- Level: Master
Supply Chain Management
- Study year: 2024/2025, 2023/2024
- Code: BT2110
- Level: Bachelor 2, Bachelor 3, Pre-master
Past courses
Decision Science & Operations PT
- Study year: 2023/2024, 2022/2023
- Code: BM27MIM-P
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
OLD STYLE - Research Methods and Skills
- Study year: 2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022, 2020/2021
- Code: BMRM3SCM
- Level: Master
Decision Science & Operations
- Study year: 2021/2022
- Code: BM27MIM
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
Decision Science & Operations PT
- Study year: 2021/2022, 2020/2021
- Code: BM15MIM-P
- ECTS: 6 Level: Master
Featured in the media
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Nieuwe oplossingen voor vaccinatielogistiek
Top sectors in The Netherlands have been challenged to look ahead and come up with creative ideas for the vaccination program against COVID-19. The assignment was: design an integrated logistical and creative solution for a…
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 -
Winnaars uitvraag vaccinatielogistiek
Top sectors in The Netherlands have been challenged to look ahead and come up with creative ideas for the vaccination program against COVID-19. The assignment was: design an integrated logistical and creative solution for a…
Friday, 12 February 2021 -
Dutch Investors Assess SDG Incorporation in Pension Funds
A limited number of large Dutch pension funds have been able to incorporate the SDGs into their investment policies, according to a survey undertaken by the Dutch Association of Investors in Sustainable Development (VBDO). The…
Tuesday, 19 February 2019 -
How Rotterdam School of Management's New Mission Hopes to Achieve Change
An article discussing RSM's new revised statement, with a mission “to be a force for positive change in the world”.
Thursday, 16 August 2018 -
Decaan RSM: ‘We moeten transparanter zijn over samenwerking met bedrijfsleven’
The dean of RSM, Steef van de Velde, has been interviewed regarding the recent warnings for integrity risks at RSM. He states that 'we need to be more transparent about cooperation with business'. …
Wednesday, 13 June 2018 -
An MBA Or A Tesla? A Dean Answers
One of the questions posed at the Centre Court 2018 MBA Festival, held in the Tate Modern museum on London’s South Bank, was "what is better value for money, a Tesla or an MBA?". Together with Madrid's IE Business School Dean…
Wednesday, 7 March 2018 -
校领导率团访问欧洲高校
Vice President Shi Dai-min of 西南财经大学, the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), led a delegation to visit German, French and Dutch universities and their related institutions. The trip included a stop at RSM,…
Thursday, 7 September 2017 -
RSM Kiest Nadrukkelijker Voor Werken Aan Grote Maatschappelijke Uitdagingen
In order to distinguish themselves from the competition, RSM wants to take a different approach and launched a new mission. The school is committed to working with research, education, alliances and involvement of students, alumni…
Thursday, 31 August 2017 -
Toegankelijkheid van universiteiten niet gebaat bij schrappen aanmeldingsgeld
In this opinion piece, Dean Steef van de Velde amongst others discuss their thoughts on Education Minister Jet Bussemaker's proposal to prohibit universities from charging students fees for registration and selection, and the…
Friday, 7 July 2017 -
Bussemaker: ‘Bedrijven mogen curriculum niet sturen’
If the investigation by an independent commission for the links between RSM and the fossil industry does not lead to clear results, the Education Inspectorate will conduct an investigation and the Minister will consider further…
Wednesday, 28 June 2017 -
Nieuwe wetenschappelijke directeur ERIM
Professor Pursey Heugens succeeds Professor Marno Verbeek as Scientific Director of the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), the joint research institute of Rotterdam School of Management and Erasmus School of…
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 -
Decaan RSM: ‘Banden met Shell doorsnijden lost niets op. Integendeel.’
RSM Dean Steef van de Velde reacts extensively to the critical report on the links between the faculty and the fossil industry. "The content of our relationship with Shell does not interest the researchers." …
Wednesday, 24 May 2017 -
Rotterdamse businessschool laat integriteit onderzoeken
The Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) of the Erasmus University appoints an external committee of scientific integrity, which will examine the faculty's ties with business.
Thursday, 18 May 2017 -
RSM en VIVAT gaan samenwerking aan in ‘digital business’
VIVAT and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) today signed a long-term cooperation agreement for joint research, education and recruitment in the field of digital business. Within this agreement, a promotion…
Thursday, 20 April 2017 -
Universiteit en verzekeraar samen in big data en innovatie
VIVAT and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) today signed a long-term cooperation agreement for joint research, education and recruitment in the field of digital business. Within this agreement, a promotion…
Thursday, 20 April 2017 -
RI resources face new challenges in digital competitiveness
Steef van de Velde and the dean of several other universities engage in a discussion on Thursday during a seminar on human capital development in Jakarta. The event also marked the launch of Prasetiya Mulya’s global executive…
Friday, 7 April 2017 -
HUAWEI EN RSM LANCEREN HET ERASMUS-HUAWEI-SAMENWERKINGSPROGRAMMA
Huawei has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University. The two will exchange expertise on technology, innovation and education and conduct research on trade relations between…
Monday, 20 March 2017 -
Huawei en RSM lanceren het Erasmus-Huawei-samenwerkingsprogramma
Huawei has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University. The two will exchange expertise on technology, innovation and education and conduct research on trade relations between…
Monday, 20 March 2017 -
Huawei en Rotterdam School of Management lanceren samenwerkingsprogramma
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Dutch PM Rutt’s victory over populism hailed as boost for Sino-EU relations
I trust that there should be stronger partnership between EU and China, and so it is with China and the Netherlands.” Steef van de Velde, dean of the Rotterdam School of Management at the Erasmus University. The victory of the…
Saturday, 18 March 2017 -
Start des Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA
21 candidates started yesterday with the new Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA. The 24-month international course is specifically designed for managers and has been founded by two universities that support the cross-border concept:…
Tuesday, 6 September 2016 -
Eerste leerstoel in het belangrijke domein inkoop voor de gezondheidszorg
National and local governments and insurers are faced with the challenge to buy high-quality public health services and to meet the demands of the population. Therefore, RSM collaborated with the Institute Health Policy &…
Thursday, 10 March 2016 -
Buitenlandse businessschool is niet langer hip
After the financial crisis, foreign business schools less seem to be less popular as the market for MBA's seems to be saturated. Steef van der Velde is mentioned stating his opinion on the matter. …
Friday, 4 March 2016