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Laoucine KERBACHE

Emeritus Professor

Information Systems and Operations Management

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Biography

Laoucine Kerbache holds a Ph.D., an M.Sc, and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (USA), an "Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches" from the University of Nantes (France), and a diploma of International Teacher Program (IMD-Lausanne, Switzerland).

Laoucine Kerbache is Dean and CEO of HEC Paris Qatar. He has been teaching (undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs), researching and consulting in the field of operations and supply chain management, logistics, and applied quantitative methods for more than twenty five years.

He has been supervising several Master and Ph.D. dissertations on optimization in operations and supply chain management.

He has published numerous papers in international journals such as: Marketing Science, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Production Economics, International Transactions of Operational Research, Computers and Operations Research, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of Mathematical Modeling and Algorithms, IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, IEEE Transactions, Material Flows, Interfaces, Gestion 2000, Santé et Systémique, etc. He is the co-author of Management Industriel et Logistique: Conception and Pilotage de la Supply Chain, 4th Edition (2005) and 5th Edition (2007), Economica, France.

He has been teaching in different countries and acted as consultant to various companies and to many international organizations in designing MBA programs and executive management development courses. He has also held various management positions in the academic environment. He is currently a Visiting Professor at ESADE (Spain).

Scientific articles

Frontiers and trends of supply chain optimization in the age of industry 4.0: an operations research perspective

Annals of Operations Research, July 2024, vol. 338, pp 1359-1401, (in coll. with Z. Xu, A. Elomri, R. Baldacci, Z. Wu)

A Closed Queueing Networks Approach for an Optimal Heterogeneous Fleet Size of an Inter-Facility Bulk Material Transfer System

Logistics, Mars 2024, vol. 8, n° 26, pp 1-38, (in coll. with M. Amjath, J. M. Smith)

Smart city solutions: Comparative analysis of waste management models in IoT-enabled environments using multiagent simulation

Sustainable Cities and Society, April 2024, vol. 103, pp 105247, (in coll. with D. I. Hussain, D. A. Elomri, D. A. E. Omri)

Performance Predication of a Solar Assisted Desiccant Air Conditioning System Using Radial Basis Function Neural Network: An Integrated Machine Learning Approach

Heliyon, May 2024, vol. 10, n° 9, pp e29777, (in coll. with S. Ullah, D. M. Ali, M. F. Sheikh, D. G. Q. Chaudhary)

Consumers’ Marketing Channel Choice and the Impact on Logistics and Operations: A Systematic Literature Review of the Fresh Food and Grocery Sector

Logistics, 2024, vol. 8, n° 1, (in coll. with H. Alkhiyami, M. Hadid)

Vehicle Relocation in One-Way Carsharing: A Review

Sustainability, 24 January 2024, vol. 16, n° 3, pp 1014, (in coll. with A. F. Eliyan)

Queueing network models for the analysis and optimisation of material handling systems: a systematic literature review

Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal (ex International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems), June 2024, vol. 36, pp 668-709, (in coll. with M. Amjath, A. Elomri, J. M. Smith)

Optimisation of Buffer Allocations in Manufacturing Systems: A Study on Intra and Outbound Logistics Systems Using Finite Queueing Networks

Applied Sciences, 2023, vol. 13, Special Issue Design and Optimization of Manufacturing Systems, n° 17, pp 9525, (in coll. with M. Amjath, J. M. Smith, A. Elomri)

A genetic algorithm for scheduling open shops with conflict graphs to minimize the makespan

Computers and Operations Research, August 2023, vol. 156, n° 106247, (in coll. with N. E. Tellache)

Transformative Procurement Trends: Integrating Industry 4.0 Technologies for Enhanced Procurement Processes

Logistics, 2023, vol. 7, n° 63, pp 1-40, (in coll. with A. Althabatah, M. Yaqot, B. Menezes)

Books

Doing business in Qatar: case studies for executive education

Editions Winterwork (in coll. with W. AMANN )

Doing Business in the MENA Region: Insights from the EFMD Case Writing Competition

Emerald Group Publishing Limited (in coll. with W. AMANN, N. BURQUEL )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with G. BAGLIN, O. BRUEL, J. NEHME, C. VAN DELFT )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with C. VAN DELFT, G. BAGLIN, O. BRUEL, A. GARREAU, M. GREIF )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with M. GREIF, C. VAN DELFT, A. GARREAU, O. BRUEL, G. BAGLIN )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with M. GREIF, A. GARREAU, C. VAN DELFT, G. BAGLIN, O. BRUEL )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with G. BAGLIN, O. BRUEL, M. GREIF, C. VAN DELFT, A. GARREAU )

Chapters in edited books

COASTAL: Group of companies mounting a manufacturing industry in Qatar

Doing Business In Qatar: Case Studies For Executive Education, W. Amann, L. Kerbache, Editions Winterwork

Optimal Internet Media Selection

From Little'S Law To Marketing Science: Essays In Honor Of John D.c. Little, John R. Hauser, Glen L. Urban, MIT Press, 2

Les enjeux stratégiques de la supply chain

L'Art Du Management 3, HEC Paris, Dunod, 212-218

Planning and Scheduling Transportation Vehicle fleet in a Congested Traffic Environment

Supply Chain Management - European Perspectives, R. de Koster, W. Delfmann (Eds), Copenhagen Business School Press, chapitre 13 , 262-284

The Generalized Expansion Method

Queueing Theory In Manufacturing Systems Analysis And Design, H. T. Papadopoulos, C. Heavey, J. Browne (Eds), Chapman & Hall

Proceedings

Robotics in Surgeries: Surgical Robot Operation and Workflow Optimization

2024 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) , 2024 , Bristol (A. Riad, M. Hadid, A. Elomri, A. E. Omri)

Bibliometric and Narrative Review Analysis of Additive Manufacturing's Impact on Supply Chain Resilience

2023 International Conference on IEOM , 2023 (M. AMJATH, A. ELOMRI)

Optimal Buffers Allocation in an Inter-facility Material Transfer System Modelled as a Closed Queueing Network and Analysed Through a Simulation-Optimisation Approach

13th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management , 2023 (M. AMJATH, A. ELOMRI, J. SMITH)

Bridging the parcel delivery last mile gap in Qatar: Challenges and enhancements

10th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control , 2022 , 55 , 10 (R. Jamous, A. A. Omari)

Working papers

Optimal Strategy for Stochastic Product Rollover under risk using CVAR analysis

Cahier de Recherche du Groupe HEC , 2012

Analysis of Crossdocking in a distribution system to reduce the bullwhip effect

Mimeo , 2007

Capacited News-boy Model Problem With Non-Linear Parameters

Mimeo , 2007

Optimal Internet Media Scheduling

Mimeo , 2007

Internet Media Planning: An Optimization Model

Cahier de Recherche du Groupe HEC , 2004

Planning and Scheduling Transportation Vehicle fleet in a Congested Traffic Environment

Cahier de Recherche du Groupe HEC , 2004

An Optimization Algorithm for Virtual Memory Computer System

Mimeo , 2024

Workforce Planning and cross-training

Mimeo , 2024

Scientific articles

A Closed Queueing Networks Approach for an Optimal Heterogeneous Fleet Size of an Inter-Facility Bulk Material Transfer System

Logistics, Mars 2024, vol. 8, n° 26, pp 1-38, (in coll. with M. Amjath, J. M. Smith)

Consumers’ Marketing Channel Choice and the Impact on Logistics and Operations: A Systematic Literature Review of the Fresh Food and Grocery Sector

Logistics, 2024, vol. 8, n° 1, (in coll. with H. Alkhiyami, M. Hadid)

Frontiers and trends of supply chain optimization in the age of industry 4.0: an operations research perspective

Annals of Operations Research, July 2024, vol. 338, pp 1359-1401, (in coll. with Z. Xu, A. Elomri, R. Baldacci, Z. Wu)

Performance Predication of a Solar Assisted Desiccant Air Conditioning System Using Radial Basis Function Neural Network: An Integrated Machine Learning Approach

Heliyon, May 2024, vol. 10, n° 9, pp e29777, (in coll. with S. Ullah, D. M. Ali, M. F. Sheikh, D. G. Q. Chaudhary)

Books

Doing business in Qatar: case studies for executive education

Editions Winterwork (in coll. with W. AMANN )

Doing Business in the MENA Region: Insights from the EFMD Case Writing Competition

Emerald Group Publishing Limited (in coll. with W. AMANN, N. BURQUEL )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with G. BAGLIN, O. BRUEL, J. NEHME, C. VAN DELFT )

Management industriel et logistique

Editions Economica (in coll. with C. VAN DELFT, G. BAGLIN, O. BRUEL, A. GARREAU, M. GREIF )

Chapters in edited books

COASTAL: Group of companies mounting a manufacturing industry in Qatar

Doing Business In Qatar: Case Studies For Executive Education, W. Amann, L. Kerbache, Editions Winterwork

Optimal Internet Media Selection

From Little'S Law To Marketing Science: Essays In Honor Of John D.c. Little, John R. Hauser, Glen L. Urban, MIT Press, 2

Les enjeux stratégiques de la supply chain

L'Art Du Management 3, HEC Paris, Dunod, 212-218

Planning and Scheduling Transportation Vehicle fleet in a Congested Traffic Environment

Supply Chain Management - European Perspectives, R. de Koster, W. Delfmann (Eds), Copenhagen Business School Press, chapitre 13 , 262-284

Proceedings

Robotics in Surgeries: Surgical Robot Operation and Workflow Optimization

2024 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) , 2024 , Bristol (A. Riad, M. Hadid, A. Elomri, A. E. Omri)

Bibliometric and Narrative Review Analysis of Additive Manufacturing's Impact on Supply Chain Resilience

2023 International Conference on IEOM , 2023 (M. AMJATH, A. ELOMRI)

Optimal Buffers Allocation in an Inter-facility Material Transfer System Modelled as a Closed Queueing Network and Analysed Through a Simulation-Optimisation Approach

13th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management , 2023 (M. AMJATH, A. ELOMRI, J. SMITH)

Bridging the parcel delivery last mile gap in Qatar: Challenges and enhancements

10th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control , 2022 , 55 , 10 (R. Jamous, A. A. Omari)

Working papers

Optimal Strategy for Stochastic Product Rollover under risk using CVAR analysis

Cahier de Recherche du Groupe HEC , 2012

Analysis of Crossdocking in a distribution system to reduce the bullwhip effect

Mimeo , 2007

Capacited News-boy Model Problem With Non-Linear Parameters

Mimeo , 2007

Optimal Internet Media Scheduling

Mimeo , 2007

Education

  • Habilitation a diriger des recherches (Qualified Research Supervisor), Operations Management, Université de Nantes - France
  • Ph.D. in IEOR, Massachusetts University - USA
  • Master of Science in IEOR, Massachusetts University - USA
  • Engineer in IEOR, Massachusetts University - USA

Academic appointments

Academic Responsibilities at HEC

  • 2023- Emeritus Professor HEC Paris
  • 2009-2023 Professor HEC Paris
  • 2004-2023 Member of GREGHEC, the joint research laboratory CNRS-HEC Paris HEC Paris
  • 2013-2016 CEO and Academic Dean, HEC Paris in Qatar HEC Paris
  • 2008-2012 Associate Dean Director of the HEC PhD Program HEC Paris
  • 2000-2009 Associate Professor HEC Paris
  • 2007- Directeur académique du programme International Railways Strategic Management Institute (IRSMI) HEC Paris
  • In charge of HEC Academic Activities at the ESAA at Alger HEC Paris
  • Academic Director, MS HEC Management de la supply chain - Logistique globale et achats internationaux HEC Paris

External Academic Responsibilities

  • 1999-2000 Director of Pedagogy ESC Rennes

Scientific Activities

Membership in Academic or Professional Organisation

  • Advisory Board Member of the African Research Center (ARC) Research Advisory Panel
  • Member, INFORMS, AIM, DSI, EUROMA, IEOM, EURO
  • Research Committee Member, European Logistics Association (ELA), Brussels
  • RDE CEMS
  • Institut Doctoral Paris Tech

Editorial activities

  • Referee for IIE Transactions, European Journal of Operational Research, Annals of Operations Research, Computers and Operations Research, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Interfaces, IEEE Transactions on Automation and Cybernetics, International Journal of Production Research, International Journal of Production Economics, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Management Mathematics, etc...

  • Conference organisation

  • 2001- Organizer of IFG Logistics seminar (CEMS) (in coll. with A. Garreau)
  • 1999 and 2000 - Organizer of International Annual Conference, Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), Rennes
  • Awards & honors

    • 1979 1979 Valedictorian (IEOR)
    • 1979 Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering Honor Society)
    • 1979 Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)