This highest honor of the GOR recognizes his outstanding contributions to Operations Research, especially in the field of stochastic inventory management. Prof. Minner is internationally recognized for advancing supplychain and logistics research through his highly cited publications and leadership in key academic associations. The award was presented during the opening ceremony of the OR 2025 conference in Bielefeld by Prof. Karl Inderfurth and Prof. Richard Hartl, which brought together hundreds of researchers and practitioners to discuss the future of Operations Research.
