About Value Chain Hackers
Building bridges between academia and industry to solve the world’s most pressing supply chain challenges.
From observation to action
Founded in 2023 at Windesheim University, Value Chain Hackers emerged from a simple observation: the gap between academic research and real-world supply chain challenges was too wide.
We believe the most innovative solutions come from collaboration — bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals so theoretical knowledge meets practical experience.
Today we’re a growing community working with leading companies to tackle circular economy models, AI-driven logistics, and sustainable sourcing challenges.
By the numbers
“The gap between academic research and real-world impact was too wide — so we closed it.”
Our Approach
Transparent, collaborative research that creates measurable real-world impact.
Evidence-Based Research
Every project is grounded in rigorous academic methodology, ensuring our solutions are both innovative and scientifically sound.
Industry Collaboration
We work directly with companies to understand their real challenges, ensuring our research creates actionable business value.
Sustainable Impact
Sustainability is the core principle guiding every project and partnership — not a buzzword, a commitment.
Our Values
Transparency
Open research, shared knowledge, transparent partnerships. Our work is publicly available and methodologies are open source.
Innovation
We challenge conventional thinking. Our diverse community brings fresh perspectives to problems that have resisted easy solutions.
Global Perspective
Supply chains are global, and so are we. Our international community ensures we understand challenges across cultures and economies.
Impact Focus
We measure success by real-world impact, not publications alone — making supply chains more sustainable and equitable.
Leadership Team
Meet the people driving our mission forward.
Michiel Steeman
Lector & Project Owner
Strategic lead for Supply Chain Finance lectorate at Windesheim University.
Maxime Bouillon
Teacher/Researcher & Manager
Content direction and student coordination for VCH projects.
Ready to Join Our Mission?
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or industry professional — there’s a place for you.