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Purdue Supply Chain and Operations Management Conference August 22-24, 2025 | West Lafayette, Indiana

Honoring Professor J. George Shanthikumar

This year’s event is especially meaningful as we honor the legacy of Professor J. George Shanthikumar, a pioneer in stochastic modeling and operational data analytics. His groundbreaking contributions have profoundly shaped operations management, and we celebrate his lasting impact on academia and industry. Learn more about Professor Shanthikumar

On behalf of the Supply Chain and Operations Management Department of the Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, we are delighted to welcome you to the 2025 Purdue Supply Chain & Operations Management Conference. This year’s conference will be held on the West Lafayette campus Friday, August 22-Sunday, August 24, 2025, and brings together faculty members and doctoral students from institutions around the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Purdue University!

Purpose and Themes

This conference is motivated by two major trends shaping the future of supply chain and operations management research:

  • Technological Evolution: The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing role of data in daily operations are transforming organizations across sectors, driving innovation in data and decision analytics.
  • Global Disruptions: The long-term impacts of the pandemic, climate change, and economic turbulence are reshaping business processes and practices, prompting researchers to rethink modeling and analysis approaches.

Our goal is to bring together leading scholars, emerging researchers, and senior doctoral students to share their latest work, learn from one another, and spark new collaborations. With the diverse expertise of our faculty in the Supply Chain and Operations Management Department and the generous support from the Daniels School of Business, we aim to create a dynamic academic platform that fosters open dialogue and innovation.

Conference Highlights

  • Keynote Lectures: Hear from distinguished scholars and thought leaders in the field.
  • Parallel Sessions: Engage in theoretical, methodological, empirical, and case study research discussions.
  • Dedicated Student Sessions: Present your work and receive focused feedback from peers and faculty.
  • Panel Discussions: Participate in dynamic conversations on emerging trends and challenges in OM and OR.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with faculty and fellow doctoral students to explore shared research interests and career goals.

Who Should Apply?

We invite doctoral students with strong research interests in Operations Management and Operations Research to apply, particularly those eager to present during the dedicated student sessions.

Logistics and Support

  • No Registration Fee: Attendance is free for students.
  • Accommodations: Up to three nights of lodging (August 21–24) plus all meals during the conference.
  • Travel: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation.
  • Commitment: Students receiving sponsored accommodations must attend the full conference (arriving August 21, departing August 24).

Application Guidelines

Interested students should submit the following materials by May 1, 2025:

  • Completed registration form
  • A cover letter detailing your research interests
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • A brief support letter or email from a faculty member (preferably your dissertation advisor)
  • If presenting: Title and abstract (under 200 words), a brief biography (under 150 words), and a professional headshot
  • Any dietary restrictions or accommodation preferences

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Selection Process:

To ensure diversity and quality, one to two students will be selected per institution. Students of the same gender may share double rooms (up to two per room). Students preferring independent accommodations may arrange their own lodging at their own expense. Space is limited—early submission is encouraged.

 

Conference Details

August 22–24, 2025

Daniels School of Business
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907

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Partial List of Confirmed Participants
(In Alphabetical Order)

Name Affiliation
Akhavan-Tabatabaei, Raha Sabancı University
Chao, Xiuli University of Michigan
Chen, Frank City University of Hong Kong
Chen, Hong Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Chen, Xin Georgia Institute of Technology
Dai, Jim Cornell University
Deng, Tianhu Soochow University
Gupta, Diwakar University of Texas at Austin
Hall, Nicholas (Nick) The Ohio State University
Irvani, Sayed Northwestern University
Jia, Justin University of Tennessee
Jiang, Zhibin Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Kuo, Yong-Hong The University of Hong Kong
Liyanage, Liwan Western Sydney University
Na, Geng Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Perakis, Georgia Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sargent, Robert G. Syracuse University
Seshadri, Sridhar University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Shang, Kevin Duke University
Shen, Houcai Nanjing University
Shi, Cong University of Miami
Simchi-Levi, David Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Song, Jeannette Duke University
Sriskandarajah, Chelliah Texas A&M University
Stecke, Kathy University of Texas at Dallas
Swaminathan, Jayashankar M University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tang, Jingwen University of Miami
Wan, Zhixi The University of Hong Kong
Ward, Amy University of Chicago
Xia, Cathy H. The Ohio State University
Yao, David Columbia University
Zhao, Xuying Texas A&M University
Zhou, Liping Shanghai Jiao Tong University

About Supply Chain & Operations Management at Purdue

Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business was reimagined in 2022 to prepare business leaders of the future, grounded in the STEM-infused hallmarks of a Purdue education. Graduates are ready to bring discoveries to the marketplace, scale innovations, and create meaningful societal impact. The school is achieving excellence at scale by expanding enrollment, growing faculty, and housing them in state-of-the-art facilities. Students gain transformational experiential learning and are taught to communicate the importance of business in connecting technology and society.

The Supply Chain and Operations Management Department at the Mitch Daniels School of Business is recognized for both educational excellence and research impact. Our programs train students to solve complex problems with data-driven approaches and a global perspective. In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings, our undergraduate programs are #8 in Production/Operations Management and #10 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, while graduate programs are #3 in Production/Operations Management and #7 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics.

MEET FACULTY AND STUDENTS

Contact Information

Zhan Pang

Zhan Pang
Lewis B. Cullman Rising Star Professor of Management

403 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056
1-765-494-4489 | zpang@purdue.edu

2024 Conference Highlights

53 Students

30 Professors

50+ Universities

80+ Presentations