I am a Research Manager at the Department of Technology Management in SINTEF Digital and hold a PhD in Production Management from NTNU. I work with topics within operations and supply chain management, and have more than 20 years of experience from research projects in close collaboration with industrial companies in manufacturing and distribution.
Education
My PhD focused on the digitalization of planning and control in supply chains, investigating how digital technologies can support collaboration, particularly through information sharing, automation, integration, and standardization.
In addition, I hold a Licentiate degree in Technology (tekn. lic.) in Information Systems and two MSc degrees in Industrial Engineering and Management and in Environmental Management.
Competence and research areas
- Production logistics and supply chains, focusing on decision support, efficiency and flexibility
- Customer-oriented production and industrial business models (Engineer-to-Order and mass customization)
- Digitalization of industrial systems and value chains (Industry 4.0/5.0)
- Sustainable and resilient production and logistics systems (resilience and circularity)
Linkedin
http://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kollberg-thomassen-7244631
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7629-5808