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Raf Jans
Professor, Department of Logistics and Operations Management

Contact information
HEC Montréal3000, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Montréal (Québec)
Canada H3T 2A7
Email : raf.jans@hec.ca
Phone : 514-340-7256
Secretary: 514-340-6274
Fax : 514-340-6834
Office : 5.842
Other title(s)
- Chairholder of the Chair in Supply Chain Operations Planning
- Academic Supervisor of the Ph.D. in Logistics and Operations Management
- Member, Interuniversity Research Centre on Entreprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT)
- Member, Group for Research in Decision Analysis (GERAD)
Education
- B. Sc. (Business Engineering), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- M. Sc. (Business Engineering), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- Ph. D. (Applied Economics and Operations Research), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Expertise
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Applications of Operations Research
- Integer Programming
- Combinatorial Optimization
This publication selection covers the last five years.
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Journal articles (22)
SERESHTI, Narges, ADULYASAK, Yossiri, JANS, Raf;
« Managing flexibility in stochastic multi-level lot sizing problem with service level constraints »,
Omega: The International Journal of Management Science, vol. 122, 2024, p. 1-17.
SHAHNEJAT BUSHEHRI, Sina, KERMANI, Ali, ARSLAN, Okan, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« A Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows and Workload Balancing for COVID-19 Testers: A Case Study »,
IFAC-PapersOnLine, vol. 55, no 10, 2022, p. 2920-2925.
PÉREZ MARTINEZ, Karim, ADULYASAK, Yossiri, JANS, Raf;
« Logic-Based Benders Decomposition for Integrated Process Configuration and Production Planning Problems »,
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 34, no 4, 2022, p. 2177-2191.
ALVAREZ DIAZ, Aldair Alberto, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« The consistent production routing problem »,
Networks: An International Journal, vol. 80, no 3, 2022, p. 356-381.
SERESHTI, Narges, ADULYASAK, Yossiri, JANS, Raf;
« The value of aggregate service levels in stochastic lot sizing problems »,
Omega: The International Journal of Management Science, vol. 102, 2021, p. 1-23.
FRAGKOS, Ioannis, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« Decomposition methods for large-scale network expansion problems »,
Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, vol. 144, 2021, p. 60-80.
GRUSON, Matthieu, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« Benders decomposition for a stochastic three-level lot sizing and replenishment problem with a distribution structure »,
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 291, no 1, 2021, p. 206-217.
JACINTO FIOROTTO, Diego, JANS, Raf, DE ARAUJO, Silvio Alexandre;
« Integrated lot sizing and blending problems »,
Computers & Operations Research, vol. 131, 2021, p. 1-21.
ALVAREZ DIAZ, Aldair Alberto, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf, MUNARI JUNIOR, Pedro Augusto, MORABITO, Reinaldo;
« Inventory routing under stochastic supply and demand »,
Omega: The International Journal of Management Science, vol. 102, 2021, p. 1-20.
CHITSAZ, Masoud, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« A branch-and-cut algorithm for an assembly routing problem »,
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 282, no 3, 2020, p. 896-910.
ALVAREZ DIAZ, Aldair Alberto, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf, MUNARI JUNIOR, Pedro Augusto, MORABITO, Reinaldo;
« Formulations, branch-and-cut and a hybrid heuristic algorithm for an inventory routing problem with perishable products »,
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 283, no 2, 2020, p. 511-529.
NEVES-MOREIRA, Fabio, ALMADA-LOBO, Bernardo, CORDEAU, Jean-François, GUIMARÃES, Luís, JANS, Raf;
« Solving a large multi-product production-routing problem with delivery time windows »,
Omega: The International Journal of Management Science, vol. 86, 2019, p. 154-172.
TAS, Duygu, GENDREAU, Michel, JABALI, Ola, JANS, Raf;
« A capacitated lot sizing problem with stochastic setup times and overtime »,
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 273, no 1, 2019, p. 146-159.
PÉREZ MARTINEZ, Karim, ADULYASAK, Yossiri, JANS, Raf, MORABITO, Reinaldo, VITOR TOSO, Eli Angela;
« An exact optimization approach for an integrated process configuration, lot-sizing, and scheduling problem »,
Computers & Operations Research, vol. 103, 2019, p. 310-323.
GRUSON, Matthieu, BAZRAFSHAN, Majid, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« A comparison of formulations for a three-level lot sizing and replenishment problem with a distribution structure »,
Computers & Operations Research, vol. 111, 2019, p. 297-310.
CHITSAZ, Masoud, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« A Unified Decomposition Matheuristic for Assembly, Production, and Inventory Routing »,
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 31, no 1, 2019, p. 134-152.
JACINTO FIOROTTO, Diego, JANS, Raf, DE ARAUJO, Silvio Alexandre;
« Process flexibility and the chaining principle in lot sizing problems »,
International Journal of Production Economics, vol. 204, 2018, p. 244-263.
GRUSON, Matthieu, CORDEAU, Jean-François, JANS, Raf;
« The impact of service level constraints in deterministic lot sizing with backlogging »,
Omega: The International Journal of Management Science, vol. 79, 2018, p. 91-103.
VO-THANH, Nha, JANS, Raf, SCHOEN, Eric D., GOOS, Peter;
« Symmetry breaking in mixed integer linear programming formulations for blocking two-level orthogonal experimental designs »,
Computers & Operations Research, vol. 97, 2018, p. 96-110.
MIRANDA LUGO, Pedro Luis, CORDEAU, Jean-François, FERREIRA, Deisemara, JANS, Raf, MORABITO, Reinaldo;
« A decomposition heuristic for a rich production routing problem »,
Computers & Operations Research, vol. 98, 2018, p. 211-230.
MELEGA, Gislaine Mara, DE ARAUJO, Silvio Alexandre, JANS, Raf;
« Classification and literature review of integrated lot-sizing and cutting stock problems »,
European Journal of Operational Research, vol. 271, no 1, 2018, p. 1-19.
WU, Tao, AKARTUNALI, Kerem, JANS, Raf, LIANG, Zhe;
« Progressive Selection Method for the Coupled Lot-Sizing and Cutting-Stock Problem »,
INFORMS Journal on Computing, vol. 29, no 3, 2017, p. 523-543.
This selection of supervision activities covers the last five years.
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Dissertation direction – PhD in Administration (3)
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Stochastic lot sizing problems with service level constraints, by Narges Sereshti
October 2022
Stochastic lot sizing problems with service level constraints, by Narges Sereshti
October 2022
In codirection with : CORDEAU, Jean-François
Modélisation et résolution de problèmes de planification de production et de distribution à trois niveaux, by Matthieu Gruson
March 2021
Modélisation et résolution de problèmes de planification de production et de distribution à trois niveaux, by Matthieu Gruson
March 2021
In codirection with : CORDEAU, Jean-François
Integrated Production and Transportation Planning, by Masoud Chitsaz
October 2020
Integrated Production and Transportation Planning, by Masoud Chitsaz
October 2020
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Master's thesis direction – MSc in Management (8)
In codirection with : BÉLANGER, Valérie
A simulation approach to analyze resource-sharing policies from a health equipment rental service provider's perspective, by Bofei Wang
March 2023
A simulation approach to analyze resource-sharing policies from a health equipment rental service provider's perspective, by Bofei Wang
March 2023
In codirection with : MENDOZA GIMENEZ, Jorge
Two-stage stochastic production and transportation planning under carbon cap-and-trade system, by My Phuong Ngo
March 2021
Two-stage stochastic production and transportation planning under carbon cap-and-trade system, by My Phuong Ngo
March 2021
Optimization Models for Lot-sizing with Multiple Storage Locations, by Chi Xu
March 2020
March 2020
In codirection with : JABALI, Ola
The One-Warehouse Multi-Retailer Problem with Four Types of Emission Constraints, by Jingshu Liu
March 2020
The One-Warehouse Multi-Retailer Problem with Four Types of Emission Constraints, by Jingshu Liu
March 2020
In codirection with : PAQUETTE, Julie
Équilibrage des lignes de production au sein des tierces parties logistiques (3PLs) : Élaboration et résolution de nouveaux modèles mathématiques, by Sanae Belgarch
November 2019
Équilibrage des lignes de production au sein des tierces parties logistiques (3PLs) : Élaboration et résolution de nouveaux modèles mathématiques, by Sanae Belgarch
November 2019
In codirection with : VAN ASSCHE, Ari
Real Options Analysis in Global Value Chains, by Syed Araj Raza
November 2018
Real Options Analysis in Global Value Chains, by Syed Araj Raza
November 2018
Lot-Sizing Models with Simultaneous Backlogging and Lot Sales, by Matthew Arsenault
March 2018
March 2018
Improved formulations for a printing planning problem using symmetry breaking constraints, by Zhao Li
October 2017
October 2017
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Supervised project supervision – MSc in Management (25)
Impact of Warehouse Utilization Rate on Inbound Logistics Productivity and Improvement of Kitting , by Yijing Sun
August 2023
August 2023
Sales Forecasting in the Presence of Promotional Events at Loblaw Companies Ltd , by Karan Joseph
August 2023
August 2023
In codirection with : COUSINEAU, Martin
Cost Predictions for Pratt & Whitney Canada's Supply Chain Management: a Comparative Analysis of Forecasting Methods , by Ruiqi Zhang
August 2023
Cost Predictions for Pratt & Whitney Canada's Supply Chain Management: a Comparative Analysis of Forecasting Methods , by Ruiqi Zhang
August 2023
In codirection with : JOBIN, Marie-Hélène
Cannabis Propagation Production Planning at EXKA , by Georges Chalouhi
August 2023
Cannabis Propagation Production Planning at EXKA , by Georges Chalouhi
August 2023
In codirection with : XIA, Wenyi
Design and Improvement of Forecasting System for Frozen Category at Agropur , by Yinqi Wu
May 2023
Design and Improvement of Forecasting System for Frozen Category at Agropur , by Yinqi Wu
May 2023
Value Stream Mapping of Outbound Operations - Volvo Distribution Center Toronto , by Saahil Kumar
March 2023
March 2023
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Inventory Management: Inventory segmentation and inventory level calculations for a Consumer Product Goods company , by Sachin Abraham Varghese
March 2023
Inventory Management: Inventory segmentation and inventory level calculations for a Consumer Product Goods company , by Sachin Abraham Varghese
March 2023
In codirection with : ROHMER, Sonja Ursula Katharina
Capacity Planning at a Rice Manufacturing Firm , by Ragul Adhithya Rakkiappasamy Raadha
March 2023
Capacity Planning at a Rice Manufacturing Firm , by Ragul Adhithya Rakkiappasamy Raadha
March 2023
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Integrated material flow risk management at P&WC , by Farzad Esmaeili Shirvanshah
August 2022
Integrated material flow risk management at P&WC , by Farzad Esmaeili Shirvanshah
August 2022
Operational and information processes development at Atwill-Morin , by Ivan Leng Fung Lee
March 2022
March 2022
In codirection with : LANDRY, Sylvain
TWI Implementation in the Healthcare Industry , by Tianshu Gong
November 2021
TWI Implementation in the Healthcare Industry , by Tianshu Gong
November 2021
In codirection with : LANDRY, Sylvain
A scheduling tool for the Baptist Management System Review process , by Hoang Viet Trinh Truong
November 2021
A scheduling tool for the Baptist Management System Review process , by Hoang Viet Trinh Truong
November 2021
Retail Stores Catalog & Assortment Management in Reduction of Excess and Obsolete Inventory , by Ching Jung Liu
September 2020
September 2020
Dual-Sourcing and Risk Management in the Aircraft Industry: A case study at Bombardier , by Xiaoye Ma
September 2020
September 2020
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Business process improvement of Pratt & Whitney Canada leasing -- Rental transaction tracking process optimization , by Jing Guo
September 2020
Business process improvement of Pratt & Whitney Canada leasing -- Rental transaction tracking process optimization , by Jing Guo
September 2020
In codirection with : MENDOZA GIMENEZ, Jorge
Pricing strategy to compete with PMA companies in the aerospace industry , by Arsalaan Khan
September 2020
Pricing strategy to compete with PMA companies in the aerospace industry , by Arsalaan Khan
September 2020
Amélioration des processus du Centre Logistique de Pratt et Whitney Canada , by Mohamed Al Manssouri
March 2020
March 2020
Margin Analysis Process Improvement Project for Component Repair Business at Pratt & Whitney Canada , by Jitao Zhou
November 2019
November 2019
Projet de consultation pour optimisation des opérations dans une pharmacie , by Elie El-Kareh
March 2019
March 2019
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Supply Chain Process Digital Transformation in Pratt & Whitney Canada , by Linghan Zhu
January 2019
Supply Chain Process Digital Transformation in Pratt & Whitney Canada , by Linghan Zhu
January 2019
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Engine Component Should-Cost at Pratt & Whitney Canada , by Alex Delisle
September 2018
Engine Component Should-Cost at Pratt & Whitney Canada , by Alex Delisle
September 2018
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Life Cycle Cost Model for the Supply Chain of SGT-A65 TR (Industrial Trent) , by Shilpa Rawat
May 2018
Life Cycle Cost Model for the Supply Chain of SGT-A65 TR (Industrial Trent) , by Shilpa Rawat
May 2018
In codirection with : ADULYASAK, Yossiri
Achieving Competitive Excellence at Pratt and Whitney Canada: Deployment at the NPI Department , by David Sanchez Fernandez
March 2018
Achieving Competitive Excellence at Pratt and Whitney Canada: Deployment at the NPI Department , by David Sanchez Fernandez
March 2018
In codirection with : PAQUETTE, Julie
Balancement des lignes de production chez un prestataire de services logistiques , by Qichen Zhou
October 2017
Balancement des lignes de production chez un prestataire de services logistiques , by Qichen Zhou
October 2017
Keurig Canada , by Alexandre Ouellet
September 2017
September 2017
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