Call for Research Proposals: Supply Chain Resilience
The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE), a DHS Center of Excellence at Arizona State University, is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative research addressing Supply Chain Resilience for the Homeland Security Enterprise. This opportunity seeks to advance knowledge and solutions across critical focus areas, with an emphasis on enhancing resilience in critical industries, in particular, food and agriculture, port and maritime operations, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Key Information
- Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
- Submission Portal: ASU InfoReady Portal https://asu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1959648
- Estimated Funding: $100,000 – $250,000 per year for multi-year projects (up to 2 years, subject to milestones and funding availability)
- Eligibility: Proposals are open to educational institutions, and joint submissions involving up to two organizations are strongly encouraged
Topical Areas of Interest
Along with a focus on critical industries, research proposals are encouraged in the following topical areas:
- Data Compilations and Sharing Mechanisms: Developing robust methods for compiling and sharing supply chain data securely and efficiently.
- Descriptive System Network Models: Creating models to better understand and visualize complex supply chain systems.
- Automation and Human-Augmented Intelligence Interaction: Exploring opportunities for automation and the interplay between automation technologies and human decision-making.
- Tools for Industrial Guidance: Designing practical tools to assist industries in navigating supply chain challenges, particularly for small organizations.
- Quantitative Models and Digital Twins: Building quantitative models and digital twins for real-time supply chain optimization and system stress testing.
- Governmental Policies and Tradeoffs: Defining the necessary role of government in enhancing industrial resilience and analyzing the implications of policies on supply chain operations and resilience.
For a comprehensive overview of the focus areas and submission instructions, please consult the ASU InfoReady portal available at https://asu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1959648 .
For administrative questions contact caoe@asu.edu;
For research-related questions, contact Ron Askin at ron.askin@asu.edu
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Ron Askin
Emeritus Professor
Arizona State University
Scottsdale AZ
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