Call for Papers – Inaugural IEOM SCM Conference
First IEOM International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Logistics
(ICSCML 2026)
June 8–11, 2026, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
At the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Held as Part of the 11th IEOM North American Conference 2026
Conference Chair: Prof. Jose Garza-Reyes, Professor of Operations Management and Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement at the University of Derby, UK and EiC, IJIEOM (Q2, Scopus)
Onsite + Virtual
Online Keynote Speaker – ICSCML
Keynote Speakers (Online)
IEOM ICSCML 2026
8:30-10:30 am, June 11, 2026 (UK Time) – Zoom Room 6
Moderator:
Prof. Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes
Professor of Operations Management
Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement
Derby International Business School
University of Derby
Derby, DE1 1DZ, UK
Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes is a professor of Operations Management and Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement at the University of Derby, UK. He is actively involved in industrial projects where he combines his knowledge, expertise and industrial experience in operations management to help organisations achieve excellence in their internal functions and supply chains. He has also led and managed international research projects funded by the European Commission, British Academy, British Council, Innovate UK and Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT). As a leading academic, he has published over 400 articles in leading scientific journals, international conferences and eleven books. For 6 years in a row (from 2020 to 2025) he has been ranked amongst the most highly-cited scientists in the world, according to research by Elsevier and Stanford University. Beyond academic circles, his work has been used to shape policy documents produced by the European Commission, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, The British Academy as well as policy documents issued by various governments, e.g. UK, Finland, Sweden, Canada, Spain and Iraq, contributing in this way to policy formulation and real-world decision-making. Prof. Garza-Reyes is Associate Editor of the Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Editor of the Int. J. of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience and Editor-in-Chief of the Int. J. of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Areas of expertise and interest for Professor Garza-Reyes include Operations and Production Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Sustainability within the context of Operations and Supply Chains, Industry 4.0 technologies application in operations and supply chains, among others.
Keynote I (8:30 – 9:00 am, June 11, Thursday – UK Time)
Dr. Robert de Souza
The Executive Director
The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific (TLI – Asia Pacific)
Senior Fellow, National University of Singapore
Dr. Robert de Souza is the Executive Director of the The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific (TLI – Asia Pacific). Robert is a Chartered Engineer and a distinguished writer, speaker, consultant and advisor in the area of supply chain management. Prior to this appointment, effective May 1st 2004, Dr Robert de Souza served as Deputy Executive Director (Industry) and IT Director at TLI – Asia Pacific. Previously, Dr de Souza was Executive Vice President (Asia Pacific) for V3 Systems. His extensive tenure in the industry also includes serving as the Corporate Senior Vice President and Global Chief Knowledge Officer at Viewlocity Inc. and co-founder, Vice Chairman and CEO of SC21 Pte, Ltd., a Singapore-based supply chain software firm. As an educator, Dr de Souza is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and also a Senior Fellow in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the National University of Singapore and has previously served as a professor and in several senior positions in the School of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Dr. de Souza is a member of the Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing and the International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. Dr de Souza also serves on the Advisory Panel of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Singapore (CILTS), as a Council Member of the Singapore eSupply Chain Management (eSCM) Council and on the Boards of Directors/Advisors of several IT- based corporations.
Keynote II (9:00 – 9:30 am, June 11, Thursday – UK Time)
Prof. Nyoman Pujawan
Rektor ULBI
Professor Supply Chain Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Nyoman Pujawan is the Rector of ULBI and is a Professor of Supply Chain Engineering at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia. Before taking over the Rector position at ULBI, he was the Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Management and Technology (SIMT) in ITS. He was the President of the Indonesian Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (ISLI). He received a Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering from ITS, Indonesia, Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangkok, Thailand, and PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University, UK. He also holds Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS (USA) and CPLM and CSCM (ISCEA, USA).
Keynote III (9:30 – 10:00 am, June 11, Thursday – UK Time)
Dr. Shraddha Gawankar
Assistant Professor for Practice at Economics and Decision Sciences
Beacom School of Business
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
Dr. Shraddha Gawankar is an Assistant Professor for Practice at Economics and Decision Sciences at the Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota. She received her doctorate from Indian Institute of Management–Mumbai, Mumbai India in (2015) specializing in ‘supply chain performance measurement’.
Her teaching and research interests include Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Data and Programming for Analytics. Much of her research use large-scale field data to identify causal relationships that generate new scholarly insights regarding the connections between operational factors, decision-making, and performance.
She is author of book titled “Supply chain performance measurement – towards business excellence” and her research has been published in top multi-disciplinary management journals, including International Journal of Production Research, International Journal of Production Economics, Process Safety and Environmental Protection.
Shraddha considers herself a teacher and researcher and sees an interesting duality in the two roles. “In the classroom, my research background helps me to create unique content that is particularly tailored to students’ interests while being academically rigorous.
Keynote IV (10:00 – 10:30 am, June 11, Thursday – UK Time)
Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan, Ph.D.
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Medline Industries, LP
Northfield, Illinois, USA
Board of Director, Logistics and Supply Chain Division – IISE
Content Management Committee Leader, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management Division, American Society for Quality
Board Member, ISCEA-IMPA
Dr. Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan is a Senior Supply Chain Analyst in the Center of Excellence for Inventory Management at Medline Industries, LP. He earned his Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from Purdue University and MS in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University. His expertise spans supply chain resilience, digital twin technology, Industry 4.0, Lean Six Sigma, and product lifecycle management, with a proven track record of applying advanced research to real-world industry challenges. Dr. Thiyagarajan’s research work has been published in leading journals, including the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, and the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management. He has also presented his research at major international conferences. A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, he has held impactful roles in supply chain, quality engineering, and process improvement at Tesla, Schott, Cook Medical, and Zimmer Biomet before joining Medline. Beyond his corporate contributions, Dr. Thiyagarajan actively advances the profession through editorial, advisory, and leadership service. He currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma and the International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. He is a Board Member of the Logistics & Supply Chain Division of IISE and an Industrial Advisory Board Member for IISE. Within the American Society for Quality (ASQ), he leads the Content Management Committee for Supply Chain Management and contributes as a committee member for Quality 4.0 in the Quality Management Division.
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Submission Link (Select First IEOM SCM Conference under Tracks of NA event): https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
Double Peer Review
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The IEOM Society Presents Its Inaugural
International Conference on Supply Chain Management & Logistics
The IEOM Society International has a strong and growing focus on supply chain management and logistics, supported by its extensive global network of academics, industry professionals, and business schools. Students and faculty from business schools within the IEOM community actively conduct research in these areas and showcase their work through both onsite and virtual competitions and technical papers.
With increasing interest from academia and industry alike, IEOM is proud to launch its first International Conference on Supply Chain Management & Logistics, to be held at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, June 8–11, 2026.
We especially invite business school faculty, PhD scholars, MBA, and BBA programs to submit their research papers, case studies, and applied research in areas such as supply chain strategy, analytics, logistics, and operations.
This conference offers a valuable platform to connect with global academics and industry leaders, showcase impactful research, and engage in meaningful collaboration.
We look forward to your participation and submissions.
Ahad Ali, Ph.D.
Executive Director, IEOM Society International
Professor Don Reimer
Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International
About the Conference
The International Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics (ICSCL 2026) marks the launch of a dedicated global platform within IEOM focusing exclusively on supply chain management (SCM) and logistics.
Building on the success of the Industrial and Operations Management Global Supply Chain and Logistics Special Sessions, this inaugural conference introduces a three-day focused program designed to engage business schools, industry leaders, policymakers, and interdisciplinary researchers.
Global supply chains are central to today’s interconnected economy, shaping competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability. Rapid advances in digital technologies, increasing geopolitical uncertainty, climate challenges, and evolving customer expectations are redefining how supply chains are designed and managed. ICSCL 2026 aims to address these challenges by promoting innovative, data-driven, and collaborative solutions.
Conference Objectives
- Establish a premier global forum dedicated to supply chain and logistics
- Strengthen engagement with business schools and management researchers
- Bridge theory and practice through industry-driven research
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, business, and analytics
- Highlight emerging trends in digital, sustainable, and resilient supply chains
Topics of Interest
Authors are invited to submit papers in (but not limited to):
Supply Chain Strategy & Design
- Global supply chain strategy
- Network design and optimization
- Strategic, tactical, and operational SCM
Planning & Operations
- Demand planning and forecasting
- Inventory management and positioning
- Logistics and distribution systems
Analytics & Digital Supply Chains
- Data analytics and AI/ML in supply chains
- Digital twins and simulation
- Industry 4.0, IoT, and smart logistics
Risk, Resilience & Sustainability
- Supply chain risk management
- Resilience and disruption mitigation
- Green and sustainable supply chains
- Circular economy and ESG in logistics
Coordination & Performance
- Supply chain collaboration and integration
- Performance measurement and KPIs
- Bullwhip effect and information distortion
Sector-Specific Applications
- Healthcare supply chains
- Humanitarian logistics
- Retail and e-commerce logistics
- Manufacturing and automotive supply chains
Geopolitics, Critical Resources & Strategic Supply Chains
- Geopolitical risks and global supply chain disruption
- Trade policies and tariffs’ impact on supply chains
- Nearshoring, reshoring, and friend-shoring strategies
- Supply chain regionalization and decoupling
- Critical minerals supply chains (lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths)
- Electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chains
Any other related areas
Special Tracks & Engagement
- Business School Research Track (encouraging participation from SCM, Operations, and Analytics faculty)
- Industry Forum & Panels
- Supply Chain Case Study & Student Competitions
- Workshops on Digital and Sustainable Supply Chains
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract, full paper, or poster submissions are accepted
- All submissions will undergo peer review
- Accepted papers will be published in IEOM proceedings
Why Participate?
- Present at a new flagship SCM-focused conference within IEOM
- Network with global researchers and industry practitioners
- Engage with business schools and interdisciplinary experts
- Contribute to shaping the future of resilient and sustainable supply chains
Legacy of IEOM Global Supply Chain Programs
ICSCL 2026 builds upon a strong global foundation, with past 32 IEOM supply chain events hosted across:
- USA, Italy, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Australia
- Mexico, Portugal, Indonesia, Vietnam
- South Africa, UAE, Germany, Japan, and more
The Milwaukee 2026 conference marks the next evolution—a dedicated, focused global platform for supply chain and logistics.
Leadership & Committees
2026 IEOM-SCM Inaugural Conference Chair
- Prof. Jose Garza-Reyes, Professor of Operations Management and Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement at the University of Derby, UK and EiC, IJIEOM (Q2, Scopus)
2026 IEOM-SCM Inaugural Conference Co-Chairs
- Dr Robert de Souza, Executive Director and CEO, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific and Senior Fellow, National University of Singapore
- Prof. Layth C. Alwan, Professor, Supply Chain / Operations Management & Business Statistics, Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
- Prof. Vikas Kumar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) and Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the University of Portsmouth, UK
- Prof. Linda Zhang, Professor of Operations Management, IESEG School of Management, Paris, France
- Prof. Nyoman Pujawan, Rektor ULBI and Professor Supply Chain Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
- Dr. Shraddha Gawankar, Assistant Professor for Practice at Economics and Decision Sciences, Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota, USA
- Dr. Mohammed Anwar Rahman, Director, Supply chain and Logistics Management, MSc, Professor of the School of Engineering science and Technology, Central Connecticut State University, USA
2026 IEOM SCM Inaugural Conference Committee
- Dr. Anna Land, Associate Professor, Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management at Boise State University, Idaho
- Dr. Sam Khoury, Associate Professor of CIS and SCM, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama
- Dr. Erick C. Jones, University of Texas at Arlington, USA
- Dr. Lu Qing, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey
- Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, Independent University of Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Dr. Nachiappan Subramanian, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
- Dr. Nitty Hirawaty Binti Kamarulzaman, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Dr. Ravi Kant, SVNIT Surat, India
- Prof. Hui-Ming Wee, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
- Prof. Prem Kumar, AIMST University, Malaysia
- Prof. R.P. Mohanty, Siksha O Anusandhan University, India
- Dr. Nima Molavi, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, California State University-San Bernardino, USA
Join Us in Milwaukee
Be part of the inaugural edition of ICSCL and help shape a global hub for supply chain and logistics excellence.
For questions, please contact Professor Don Reimer at donreimer@ieomsociety.org / 313.300.4950.
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Past IEOM Global Supply Chain Management – Special Sessions
Global supply chains and logistics systems are at the core of today’s interconnected economy, influencing competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience across industries and regions. Rapid technological advancement, geopolitical uncertainty, climate concerns, and evolving customer expectations have significantly increased the complexity of designing, managing, and optimizing supply chain and logistics networks. As a result, organizations require innovative, data-driven, and collaborative approaches to ensure efficiency, responsiveness, and long-term value creation.
The IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics Special Sessions provide a dedicated forum for researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and educators to exchange ideas, share best practices, and present cutting-edge research addressing contemporary and emerging challenges in global supply chains. These sessions emphasize the integration of strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making, supported by analytics, optimization, digital technologies, and sustainability principles.
By covering topics ranging from demand planning and distribution network design to risk management, resilience, sustainability, and information distortion, the special sessions aim to bridge theory and practice while fostering industry-ready solutions. The discussions will highlight how cross-functional coordination, performance measurement, and innovative logistics and warehousing systems can enhance supply chain agility, robustness, and global competitiveness.
Through these special sessions, IEOM seeks to advance knowledge, inspire collaboration, and contribute to the development of resilient, sustainable, and high-performing global supply chain and logistics systems that can effectively respond to both current disruptions and future uncertainties.
IEOM Global Supply Chain Management focuses on the following areas, but not limited to:
- Cross-functional drivers in a supply chain
- Demand planning and forecasting in supply chain
- Designing distribution networks
- Inventory positioning in SC
- Optimization in supply chain
- Strategic, tactical and operational supply chain
- Managing uncertainty in a supply chain
- Global Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Risk in supply chain
- Resilience in supply chain
- Green or Sustainable Supply Chain
- Supply chain coordination and collaboration
- Supply chain performance
- Value distortion of information: Bullwhip effect
Past IEOM Global Supply Chain Management Events
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti – June 2021
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Harbin, China – July 2021
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Rome, Italy – August 2021
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Bangalore, India – August 2021
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Surakarta, Indonesia – September 2021
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Monterrey, Mexico – November 2021
- IEOM Global Supply Chain and Logistics in Istanbul, Turkey – March 2022
- 2022 Nigeria – Africa
- 2022 Orlando – NA
- 2022 Paraguay – SA
- 2022 Rome – EU
- 2022 India – NITW
- 2022 Malaysia – Ap
- 2022 Sydney
- 2022 Dhaka
- 2023 Manila – Annual
- 2023 Zambia – African
- 2023 Lima, Peru – SA
- 2023 Houston, USA – NA
- 2023 Lisbon, Portugal – EU
- 2023 Vietnam – AP
- 2023 Detroit
- 2023 India – New Delhi
- 2023 Melbourne – Australian
- 2023 Dhaka – IMEOM
- 2024 Dubai
- 2024 Bogota
- 2024 South Africa
- 2024 Washington DC
- 2024 Munich, Germany
- 2024 Tokyo