Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Torbjørn Netland is a Professor at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Business Administration and Social Sciences (BUS) department. His research focuses on Production and Operations Management. He can be contacted via email at tnetland@ethz.ch, and his profile page is available at https://mtec.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.torbjoernnetland.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Torbjørn Netland's research focuses on international business, operations management, company-specific production systems, and lean production. His work explores the implementation of lean practices, the impact of management control on lean programs, and the role of technology in manufacturing. Netland investigates how company-specific production systems contribute to competitive advantage, as seen in the Volvo case. He also examines the integration of emerging technologies like drones and explainable AI in supply chain and manufacturing contexts. His research highlights the importance of digital transformation, process optimization, and the strategic use of data in operations management.