Theme Topics

1. Information technology for SCM

• Problems/ challenges in implementing ERP and DSS for SCM
• E-business and SCM
• Role of Information Integrity in SCM

2.  Logistics as a source of competitive advantage

• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Inventory management

3.  Outsourcing for SCM

• Strategic outsourcing/ partnerships
• Implementing successful partnerships
• Measuring performance of third party logistics

4. Performance evaluation of supply chains

• Discrete manufacturing supply chains
• Process industry supply chains
• Service supply chains

5. Emerging areas

• Risk management in the supply chain
• Environmental issues in SCM
• Reverse logistics
• Efficient consumer response
• Supply chain in agriculture

Note: The above list is indicative and not exhaustive. Papers not included in the above list but relevant to the theme of the conference are welcome.