Call for Participation
1. Research Track:
Research papers and research abstracts that have not been published elsewhere, in the areas of technology management, supply chain management, and related business areas are welcome.
In the age of dynamic transformation in the form of intense geo-political rivalries, rapid technological innovation, turbulent competitive environments, and sustainability challenges, firms face enormous global supply chain complexities and risks. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic makes global economy and supply chains more challenging in 2020, which has caused disruptions of many supply chains. This produces new challenges for global supply chain strategies, management, and operations. In order to ensure that global economy continues to operate as safely and sustainably, innovative approaches, information technologies, and tools need to be developed and adopted.
This special issue welcomes original research that reports significant research contributions, case studies, and review articles covering topics including, but not limited to:
- Challenges and opportunities associated with automation in global supply chain and technology management;
- Trade tensions (USA vs. China, Brexit) and the associated supply chain disruptions and risks;
- Technological innovations (AI, machine learning, cyber security, etc.);
- Complexity due to multiple channels to market;
- Supply chain sustainability due to environmental changes;
- Expanding roles of supply chain management as a game changer;
- Business structural changes due to dynamic market environments;
- Supply chain disruptions and resilience during COVID-19;
- Healthcare supply chain management and medical supply management;
- Impact of COVID-19 on e-logistics and e-commerce;
- Other topics related to COVID-19.
Papers focused on addressing these and related research themes will be of interest. Accepted papers will be scheduled for presentation and published in the proceedings. Presented papers will receive comments and feedback to facilitate moving forward to target journal publications.
Based on the interests of participants, project teams may be formed for continuous collaboration and eventual publication efforts. Additionally, an international research platform may be organized for various activities (e.g. sharing data, research techniques, external funding development).
| OM/Supply Chain Management Cluster Chairs: Chen Hao Wei (University of Toledo, USA Erika Marsillac (Old Dominion U) Seung-chul Kim (Hanyang University, Korea) |
Information System Cluster Chairs: Bassam Hasan (University of Toledo, USA) Jung Euisung (University of Toledo, USA) Young Won Park (Saitama University, Japan) |
| Cross-functional Interface Cluster Chairs: Yue Zhang (University of Toledo, USA) Sachin Modi (Wayne State University, USA) N.L.Balasudarsun (PSG Institute of Management) Guy Yeon (Christ University, India) |
2. Practitioner Track:
The GSCM practitioner track serves, as a clearinghouse to inform industry participants on the current state of academic research and curriculum design – i.e. those disciplines defining tomorrow’s workforce. A central, underlying theme of the practitioner track is the transformative effect of the 4th Industrial Revolution on the organization. Regardless of the type of business, advanced technologies accelerate how an organization transitions its workforce.
The practitioner track offers participation opportunities through (1) C-suite forum/panel discussion (2) presentation of industry case studies, and (3) interdisciplinary networking. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Operations Transformers
- Forecasting uncertainties, Coordinating/synchronizing supply activities
- Transformative supply chain strategies and agile culture, and evolving buyer-supplier relationship.
- The changing role of talent acquisition and retention in changing technologies.
Technology Transformers
- Blockchain. Industrial Internet of Things, AI, Impact of digital technologies
- Digital Twin Supply Chains, Product life cycle management
- Cybersecurity and implementation of a data strategy including data analytics
Societal Transformers
- Sustainability: The “triple bottom line” (economic, environmental and social justice)
- Repatriation (insourcing/re-shoring) of supply chains
- Next-generation(s) consumerism, philosophies and ‘good for the planet’ priorities, Regulatory Governance of Data
Chair:
Frank Ahrens (University of Toledo, USA)
Blane Stout (University of Toledo, USA)
3. Curriculum Development and Delivery Track:
Research articles, as well as documentation of best practices and noteworthy curricular and pedagogical developments overlapping the conference theme, are solicited. In addition, we invite expression of interest in organizing and offering the following forums:
Panel Discussion: a discussion by academics and practitioners on current needs and future directions of the curriculum in business schools, needs of industry and all other issues related to education. Contributions are requested for panel discussions on the following:
- Curriculum advancement and external grant proposals to prepare students at all levels for future work requirements of diverse industries
- Innovative pedagogy for cross-functional interfaces and global engagements
- Design creative and flexible education offerings in the areas of Supply Chain, Technology Management, Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurial Innovation
- Cultivation of business and academic leaders through graduate and Ph.D. programs to align with the academic reality and emerging needs of industry