Nils Rudi

Nils Rudi is a Professor of Operations Management and Operations Research at Yale University's School of Management. His research focuses on Operations Research. He holds a PhD from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, awarded in 2000. Rudi's work explores topics such as the impact of scoring a goal right before halftime on a soccer team's chance of winning. He is affiliated with Yale School of Management and can be contacted via email at nils.rudi@yale.edu or through his profile page at https://som.yale.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/nils-rudi.

Nils Rudi is a scholar specializing in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Retail Management, and Sports Analytics. His research explores inventory models, transshipment strategies, and operational flexibility within supply chains. He investigates how firms can optimize inventory decisions under competition, demand substitution, and dynamic pricing. His work also examines the impact of demand censoring, stock-out timing, and fulfillment capabilities on retail and internet-based supply chains. Rudi's studies highlight the interplay between operational and financial strategies, such as hedging and investment in fulfillment infrastructure. His research contributes to understanding how firms can balance efficiency and responsiveness in complex supply chain environments.