Supply Chain
& Ecosystems
Supply chain is no longer just an operational domain. It is where strategy, resilience, sustainability and leadership come together.
At Antwerp Management School, we turn that complexity into insight. We combine academic research with real-world experience to help organizations understand what is really happening in their supply chain, and what it means for how they lead, decide and transform.
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"When geopolitics hits supply chains, everyone feels it… That is exactly why every organization must understand geopolitical impacts and their link with global supply chains. Because in the end, they determine: what products are available, and at what price”
Research projects we're currently working on
Connected River
Type: Interreg North Sea
Connected River aims to boost capacities of multi-stakeholder ecosystems to deliver services that guarantee safety, accessibility and liveability of shared waterways and waterfronts in the North Sea Region (NSR).
BIOLOOP: Supply chain biomass in Flanders
Type: VIL
A transformative initiative designed to revolutionize the mobilization, transportation, and valorization of biomass in Flanders by addressing challenges such as fragmented supply chains and logistical inefficiencies.
SAFARI: Safe, climate resilient infrastructure
Type: Horizon Europe
Developing a digital platform to enhance the resilience of port infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency and safety during extreme weather events.
PIONEERS: A green revolution for ports
Type: EU Horizon 2020
Redefining ports as sustainable, resilient, and intelligent hubs.
Bringing together a consortium of over 45 partners—spanning ports, academic institutions, and industry leaders
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“We needed leaders who could think end-to-end across the value chain, connect operational decisions to strategic and financial impact, anticipate change rather than only react, and lead with an enterprise perspective”
From Insight to Impact
Air defense for the port:
the start of a defense shift?
Belgium is investing in air defense for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. An important step, but is it enough?
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From operational excellence to future-ready leadership at Swissport
Developing future-ready leaders who think strategically, act collaboratively, and drive sustainable performance beyond day-to-day operations.
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Climate disasters affect us all: The Key to resilience is global collaboration
Wildfires, floods, and heatwaves are no longer isolated events, they’re part of a global crisis that affects us all. As climate disasters grow more extreme, the cost of inaction rises.
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Supply chains under pressure: How to keep yours standing strong
From geopolitical tensions to the Green Deal: supply chains are under pressure. What does this mean for Belgium as a logistics hub? And how can your organization prepare for what's ahead? In this webinar, you’ll gain honest insights and concrete strategies for those who want to do more than just “adjust course.”
Key takeaways:
- Clear view of geopolitical trends and their impact on your supply chain
- Understanding how the Green Deal transforms supply chains
- A new perspective on Belgium as a logistics gateway
- Why agility matters more than optimization
- Concrete scenarios and strategic choices to anticipate change
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Meet our experts in Supply Chain & Ecosystems
Alex Van Breedam
Professor Logistics and Supply Chain
Wouter Van Bockhaven
Professor strategy & innovation ecosystems
Roel Gevaers
Academic Director Global Supply Chain Management
Wouter Dewulf
Professor Air Transport Management and Economics
Steffi Weil
Professor of Global Political Economy & International Management
Ewald van den Auwelant
Researcher Sustainable
Transformation Lab
Christof Defryn
Professor Operations Research & Supply Chain Management
Manu Matthysens
Professor Strategic Procurement'
Christa Sys
Professor at the Department of Transport and Regional Economics
Tanvi Anand
Researcher Smart Ecosystems and Networks
Lorenzo Franchi
Creating smart ecosystems
Edwin Van Hassel
Professor maritime transport
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