Special Session 1 - Expert Panel – Supply Chain Resilience

This expert panel on Supply Chain Resilience will critically re-examine traditional strategies in light of challenges and gaps revealed during and after COVID-19, focusing on how rapid changes in global trading policies and the adoption of advanced technologies like IoT and AI are transforming supply chain management. Panelists will discuss the current state and future direction of resilience, highlighting the shift toward digitalization, real-time visibility, and data-driven decision-making to enhance agility and adaptability in an era of ongoing disruption.

Panelists:

• Dr. Stephan Biller, NAE, Harold T. Amrine Distinguished Professor, Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering and  Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue University. An expert in digital transformation and digital twins in manufacturing and global supply chains.
• Dr. Evren Ozkaya, Founder and CEO, SCW.AI. Specializes in leveraging advanced analytics and digital platforms to optimize and future-proof global supply chains.
• Dr. Chip White, Schneider National Chair in Transportation and Logistics, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Renowned for his work in supply chain optimization, logistics, and risk management.

Moderator:

• Dr. Yuehwern Yih, NAE, NAI, Tompkins Professor, Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. Recognized for research in system modeling and decision-making to improve outcomes in complex, volatile environments across supply networks, manufacturing, humanitarian assistance, and healthcare delivery.

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