Student wins 2nd prize

With his thesis, Peter Hulshof has been awarded second prize in the Dutch Gas Industry Awards. The title of his thesis is 'How VMI Can Be Successful in Gas Distribution. A Solution Methodology for the Inventory Routing Problem in Gas Distribution'. Using the algorithm described by Hulshof, it is possible to reduce the number of transport kilometres by 20%. The judging panel sees this as an excellent example of how the use of scientific knowledge can not only lead to reduced costs but also increase the sustainability of gas transport.

Peter Hulshof completed his programme in Industrial Engineering and Management in 2008. He specialized in Production and Logistic Management and spent his graduation project with the ORTEC company in Gouda. He will be awarded the prize on 11 November.


<< View other masters Industrial Engineering and Management Master’s programme Admission/ Enrollment More information IEM at the University of Twente IEM student on 5th place for 'Best Graduates top 100' informationrequest Labour market FAQ/contact Search	Student wins 2nd prize With his thesis, Peter Hulshof has been awarded second prize in the Dutch Gas Industry Awards. The title of his thesis is 'How VMI Can Be Successful in Gas Distribution. A Solution Methodology for the Inventory Routing Problem in Gas Distribution'. Using the algorithm described by Hulshof, it is possible to reduce the number of transport kilometres by 20%. The judging panel sees this as an excellent example of how the use of scientific knowledge can not only lead to reduced costs but also increase the sustainability of gas transport. Peter Hulshof completed his programme in Industrial Engineering and Management in 2008. He specialized in Production and Logistic Management and spent his graduation project with the ORTEC company in Gouda. He will be awarded the prize on 11 November.