INFORMS Open Forum

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

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Call for Papers – Inaugural IEOM SCM Conference

First IEOM International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Logistics (ICSCML 2026)

June 8–11, 2026
At University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Held as part of the IEOM North American Conference 2026

Onsite + Virtual

Web: https://ieomsociety.org/milwaukee2026/scm/
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

 

Templates

§  Paper

§  Abstract

§  Poster

 

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 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers 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 Editor-in-Chief, IJIEOM (Q2, Scopus Index)

2026 IEOM SCM Inaugural Conference Co-Chairs

• 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, Ph.D, CSCP, CSCA, CPLM, Rektor ULBI and Professor Supply Chain Engineering at ITS, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
• Prof. Mohammed Anwar Rahman, Director, Supply chain and Logistics Management, MSc, Professor of School of Engineering science and Technology, Central Connecticut State University, USA
• Dr. Shraddha Gawankar, Assistant Professor for Practice at Economics and Decision Sciences, Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota, USA

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Ahad Ali
Associate Professor
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield MI
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