{"691020":{"#nid":"691020","#data":{"type":"news","title":"ISyE launches new undergraduate concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research in Decision-Making","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E is launching a new undergraduate concentration in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/catalog.gatech.edu\/programs\/industrial-engineering-artificial-intelligence-operations-research-bs\/industrial-engineering-artificial-intelligence-operations-research-bs.pdf\u0022\u003EArtificial Intelligence and Operations Research (AI\/OR) \u003C\/a\u003Ein Decision-Making this fall, formalizing a comprehensive AI and machine learning curricula. The concentration brings together machine learning, optimization, online decision-making, and responsible AI into a structured pathway for students who want to specialize at the intersection of artificial intelligence and operations research; fields that have always been deeply connected and are increasingly inseparable in industry practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concentration was developed under the leadership of A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/guanghui-lan\u0022\u003EGuanghui (George) Lan\u003C\/a\u003E, who served as the named lead on the proposal to the Institute Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, working with a group of ISyE faculty across the AI, optimization, and statistics areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curriculum draws on a portfolio of seven undergraduate courses taught by ISyE faculty, spanning the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of modern AI. Among them is\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EFoundations of AI for Decision Systems\u003C\/em\u003E, developed and taught by Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/johannes-milz\u0022\u003EJohannes Milz\u003C\/a\u003E, which opens the black box of large language models. Students learn what is actually happening inside the AI systems they use every day from tokenization and attention mechanisms to the training processes that shape model behavior. They will graduate able to explain why outputs vary, why models hallucinate, and when an AI response should be trusted. As Milz has observed, students who enter thinking of AI outputs as either right or wrong leave the course recognizing that hallucination is not a random error but a predictable consequence of how these systems work, a more durable form of AI literacy than any tool-based introduction could provide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFoundations of Modern Data Science\u003C\/em\u003E, taught by Gerald D. McInvale Early Career Professor and Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/ashwin-pananjady\u0022\u003EAshwin Pananjady\u003C\/a\u003E, takes a \u0022looking under the hood\u0022 approach to data science \u2014 developing the probabilistic modeling, statistical inference, and optimization foundations that make modern data methods coherent. Students engage with everything from generative modeling and Bayesian inference to A\/B testing and causal inference, learning to evaluate methods critically rather than apply them as black boxes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concentration also draws on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EFoundations and Applications of Machine Learning\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;(ISYE 4600), developed by Coca-Cola Foundation Chair and Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/yao-xie\u0022\u003EYao Xie\u003C\/a\u003E and now taught by her and several other faculty. The course introduces senior undergraduates to the core methods of modern machine learning \u2013 supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, regression, neural networks, feature selection, and ensemble methods \u2013 with an emphasis on mathematical foundations, algorithmic understanding, and practical implementation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo additional courses launch alongside the concentration this fall:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EResponsible AI\u003C\/em\u003E, taught by Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/juba-ziani\u0022\u003EJuba Ziani\u003C\/a\u003E, which grounds questions of fairness, accountability, and human-aware decision-making in the mathematical tools of machine learning and optimization; and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/syllabus.gatech.edu\/syllabi\/4135\/a\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOptimization Foundations for Machine Learning and AI\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, taught by Coca-Cola Foundation Chair and Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/katya-scheinberg\u0022\u003EKatya Scheinberg\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETogether with existing courses on modern data science, machine learning, reinforcement learning, online learning, and advanced stochastic systems, the concentration prepares students to understand AI systems from the inside, evaluate their outputs critically, and deploy them responsibly in the complex operational settings where ISyE graduates work: supply chain, healthcare, manufacturing, finance services, and logistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concentration\u0027s launch coincides with two new program-wide requirements for all \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/catalog.gatech.edu\/programs\/industrial-engineering-bs\/\u0022\u003EBSIE students\u003C\/a\u003E taking effect Fall 2026: a Systems Design requirement, ensuring every graduate has experience designing solutions at the systems level rather than optimizing components in isolation; and a Human Factors overlay, reflecting the growing centrality of human-AI interaction across every domain where ISyE graduates contribute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The methods that power modern AI from optimization, stochastic modeling, statistical inference to sequential decision-making are the methods ISyE has taught for decades,\u0022 said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/dima-nazzal\u0022\u003EDima Nazzal\u003C\/a\u003E, Associate Chair for Academic Administration. \u0022What is new is the intentionality with which we are making that connection explicit, and the depth of preparation we are offering students who want to lead in AI-driven industries.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concentration was developed under the leadership of Professor George Lan, working with a group of ISyE faculty including Ashwin Pananjady, Yao Xie, Katya Scheinberg, Johannes Milz, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/joel-sokol\u0022\u003EJoel Sokol\u003C\/a\u003E, and Juba Ziani, whose collective expertise in optimization, machine learning, and statistical modeling shaped the curriculum.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech ISyE engineers will be fluent in AI, responsible in how they deploy it, and grounded in systems thinking"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) is launching a new undergraduate concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research (AI\/OR) in Decision-Making this fall, formalizing a comprehensive AI and machine learning curricula.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u0027s H. 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That is where I first got close to one of the stranger flows in global food: chicken feet, frozen solid and shipped across oceans to markets where they are a delicacy, not a byproduct. Nobody in that business thinks twice about it. But the whole model rests on one thing. You can hold protein at a precise temperature, without a break, across a plant, a port, a vessel, and the final mile. Lose the temperature for a few hours and you do not have a shipment. You have a claim. And nobody in the food trading business wants that.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo when my wife handed me \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nicolatwilley.com\/frostbite\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFrostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, she knew exactly what she was doing. She knows how much I geek out on this stuff. Nicola Twilley\u0027s history of the cold chain won the James Beard Award, and it reads like a beach read because it is built on stories and real characters, not jargon. I kept recognizing the plot. I have spent a career around protein, juice, and global cold chains, and this book is the long version of how that world got built.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow We Got Here\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwilley starts before refrigeration existed at all. For most of human history, the only way to keep food past its natural life was to change it. Salt it, smoke it, pickle it, ferment it. Flavor was not a bonus. It was the cost of survival.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen she introduces Frederic Tudor, a Boston merchant who in the early 1800s decided he could ship frozen lake ice to the Caribbean. He failed, over and over, before it worked. Once it did, an entire industry grew up around cutting, storing, and moving naturally occurring ice, decades before anyone could manufacture cold on demand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat sequence matters. Ice in a rail car was brute force. It proved there was demand to move perishable food across distance and time. But brute force was not the real innovation. It demonstrated the demand and created the bridge to mechanical refrigeration. The real one was mobile mechanical refrigeration, and it is worth knowing who delivered it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Innovators Rarely Get the Spoils\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the harder lessons in this history is that the people who create the breakthrough are often not the ones who receive the recognition. The people who invent the breakthrough idea often are not the ones who get celebrated for it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrederick McKinley Jones built the first practical mobile refrigeration unit in the late 1930s. His work is the reason a refrigerated truck, rail car, ship, and eventually a reefer container with a genset became possible. He held more than sixty patents and co-founded the company that became Thermo King. And yet the recognition came a generation late. He was the first African American admitted to the American Society of Refrigeration Engineers, in 1944. He received the National Medal of Technology in 1991, thirty years after he died. The medal went to his widow at a Rose Garden ceremony. The man who rewired the global food supply spent most of his life uncelebrated relative to what he changed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe was not the only one. John Gorrie, a physician, patented mechanical ice making in the 1850s, was ridiculed, could not raise the capital, and died broke and largely forgotten. Different men, same lesson. The breakthrough and the reward do not always land on the same person.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor anyone teaching or leading in this field, that is worth sitting with. We celebrate the optimization. We rarely trace it back to the engineer who made it possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere the Supply Chain Lessons Live\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the part of the book I would put in front of every student. Twilley keeps making one point from a dozen angles. Refrigeration did not just preserve food. It redesigned the network.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Chicago stockyards are the clearest case. Once you can refrigerate a rail car, you no longer ship a live animal to the city and slaughter it there. You slaughter near the source and ship only the parts people eat. That one change collapsed cost, concentrated an entire industry into a few cities, and pulled population with it. The local butcher who knew the farmer and the animal gave way to a centralized, disassembly line model. Long haul trucking did the same thing again at a different scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlobalization did it a third time. Each time, the breakthrough did not just lower cost. It moved where the value was created and who captured it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smaller examples hit just as close to home, and they carry a lesson most readers will recognize from their own grocery cart. Refrigeration lets a business separate when food is harvested from when it is sold. That is postponement, and where you hold the inventory is a network design decision.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatch how differently three products solve it. Oranges and apples are stored close to harvest, because the fruit is stable once it is cooled and the freight is cheaper after processing. I have stood in the juice tank farm in Auburndale, Florida, and the sheer scale was hard to describe. It looked like the final scene in \u003Cem\u003ERaiders of the Lost Ark\u003C\/em\u003E, the government warehouse that just goes on forever. That is what it takes to make a glass of orange juice taste the same in January as it does in June, in a country where oranges grow in two states.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBananas go the other way. They are picked green, moved green, and held in ripening rooms close to the consumer, where the gas mixture is tuned to the purchase and consumption occasion. Same physics, opposite network. The decoupling point moved because the product and the customer demanded it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe postharvest science behind that is just as striking. Twilley notes that two apples from opposite sides of the same tree can need different cooling and atmosphere to stay sellable ten months after picking. The supply chain was no longer simply reacting to time and perishability. It could begin to optimize around these variables.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat the Network Bought Us, and What It Cost\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is where the book earns its subtitle, and where I would add a note of caution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERefrigeration bought us scale, lower cost, and food access no generation before us has had. It also bought us sameness. The same design choices that put apples in your store in July narrowed what gets grown. It is hard to contemplate that there are varieties of bananas and apples most of us will never taste, and tomatoes bred to survive a truck rather than to taste like anything. In many cases, we traded flavor and variety for availability and consistency, often without recognizing the tradeoff.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt bought us concentration risk, as production rolled up into fewer regions and fewer hands. It bought us rural decline, as people followed the rail line and the warehouse instead of the farm. And it carried a human cost, paid largely by the workers, many of them women and minorities, who staffed the packing houses and the cold docks and rarely got named in the story.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there is the newest cost. The global cold chain is now one of the largest contributors to climate change, through the energy it consumes and the refrigerant gases that leak from it. As the developing world races to build the same system we built a century ago, Twilley asks the question our field should be asking too. Not just whether we can keep scaling this, but whether we should, and at what point the efficiency stops being worth the hidden cost.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Monday Morning Takeaway\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you work in supply chain, here is what I would want you to carry out of this book.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetwork design is real work, and it is roughly half the opportunity. Where you put plants, warehouses, and lanes sets the cost structure everything else lives inside. Get it right and you win for years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut that design is not durable. \u003Cem\u003EFrostbite\u003C\/em\u003E makes that point at scale, over and over. The refrigerated rail car did not improve the meatpacking network. It rebuilt it and moved an industry to different cities. Mechanical refrigeration did not improve the ice trade. It made it obsolete inside a generation. Every optimized network in this book was eventually reset by an innovation in processing, storage, or logistics that changed cost, quality, and service all at once, and usually faster than the incumbents expected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo design your network as well as you can. Then assume it has a shelf life. The next breakthrough is already being built by someone who is not waiting for you to catch up. The job is not to declare the network finished. It is to keep watching for the technology or capability that will change the economics and force the next design.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPick up \u003Cem\u003EFrostbite\u003C\/em\u003E as you head out on your next break. It reads like a story because it is one. It also happens to be the story our profession is still living inside.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDiscover how \u003Cem\u003EFrostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves\u003C\/em\u003E reveals the hidden innovations behind the cold chain and why every supply chain professional should rethink how technology reshapes network design, risk, and opportunity.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Discover the insights that can help you adapt, build resilience, and keep your organization moving."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2026-07-24 12:03:43","changed_gmt":"2026-07-30 03:13:14","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680720":{"id":"680720","type":"image","title":"Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves","body":null,"created":"1785378484","gmt_created":"2026-07-30 02:28:04","changed":"1785378484","gmt_changed":"2026-07-30 02:28:04","alt":"Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves","file":{"fid":"265025","name":"Frostbite-HowRefrigerationChangedOurFood-OurPlanet-andOurselves_1500x1500px.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/07\/29\/Frostbite-HowRefrigerationChangedOurFood-OurPlanet-andOurselves_1500x1500px.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/07\/29\/Frostbite-HowRefrigerationChangedOurFood-OurPlanet-andOurselves_1500x1500px.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":296248,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/07\/29\/Frostbite-HowRefrigerationChangedOurFood-OurPlanet-andOurselves_1500x1500px.jpg?itok=GzfTqcdq"}},"674087":{"id":"674087","type":"image","title":"Chris Gaffney","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1717067903","gmt_created":"2024-05-30 11:18:23","changed":"1771883375","gmt_changed":"2026-02-23 21:49:35","alt":"Chris Gaffney, Managing Director, Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute","file":{"fid":"257557","name":"chris-gaffney_scl.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/30\/chris-gaffney_scl.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/30\/chris-gaffney_scl.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":129544,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/05\/30\/chris-gaffney_scl.jpg?itok=_M0fOBTF"}}},"media_ids":["680720","674087"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/news-events\/newsletters","title":"View past SCL newsletters and join our mailing list"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute"}],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194489","name":"scl-spot"},{"id":"167074","name":"Supply Chain"},{"id":"187190","name":"-go-gtmi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"690900":{"#nid":"690900","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Xiaoming Huo Recognized with Outstanding Mid-Career\/Senior Faculty Achievement in Research Award","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/xiaoming-huo\u0022\u003EXiaoming Huo\u003C\/a\u003E has received the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u2019s (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E Outstanding Mid-Career\/Senior Faculty Achievement in Research Award. The honor annually recognizes a faculty member for their research impact and is based on publication quality and quantity, citations, awards, and the translation of methods into practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs ISyE\u2019s A. Russell Chandler III Professor, Huo\u2019s theoretical research focuses on explaining why modern deep-learning methods preform so well. He also uses statistics, machine learning, and data science to better to better understand the reliability and fairness of learning systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuo has authored more than 15 refereed journal articles since 2023 and currently has 10 papers under review. His career includes 71 journal articles, 41 conference papers, 10 book chapters, and an edited volume.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat I find most rewarding is that rigorous theory and useful tools are not in tension \u2013 the mathematical questions that fascinate me most often turn out to be the ones that help others make sense of their data,\u201d Huo said. \u201cI\u2019m deeply honored to receive this award and especially grateful to my students and collaborators, who have been at the heart of this work from the very beginning.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuo\u2019s first algorithm for distance covariance remains a standard tool for testing statistical dependence and is reproduced in widely used statistical software. He co-directs the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiactsa.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance\u003C\/a\u003E\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiactsa.org\/research\/berd\/index.html\u0022\u003EBiostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design\u003C\/a\u003E program, which is supported by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/\u0022\u003ENational Institutes of Health\u003C\/a\u003E. He also serves as a co-principal investigator on the $20 million \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aiinstitutes.org\/institute-action\/\u0022\u003ENSF AI Institute for Agent-based Cyber Threat Intelligence and Operation\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuo said he is proud of the researchers he has trained. In the most recent recruiting cycle, his doctoral graduates earned tenure-track faculty offers from Georgetown University and the University of Florida. Earlier advisees hold faculty positions at the City University of Hong Kong, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, and Seoul National University of Science and Technology, while other former students are researchers at companies that include Apple, Citadel, and JP Morgan.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis recently published work includes \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jmlr.org\/papers\/v25\/23-0957.html\u0022\u003Etwo\u003C\/a\u003E 2024 papers in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jmlr.org\/papers\/v25\/23-0379.html\u0022\u003EJournal of Machine Learning Research \u003C\/a\u003E(\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jmlr.org\/\u0022\u003EJMLR\u003C\/a\u003E). He and his students established learning guarantees for deep neutral networks, including minimax-optimal convergence rates of neural-network classifiers was accepted in 2026 by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/stamp\/stamp.jsp?arnumber=11352993\u0022\u003EIEEE Transactions on Information Theory\u003C\/a\u003E, and his work on the universal consistency of wide and deep networks appeared at the International Conference on Machine Learning. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuo\u2019s work on the fairness of learning systems is reflected in a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/datasetcatalog.nlm.nih.gov\/dataset?q=0002031630\u0022\u003E2025 Journal of the American Statistical Association paper\u003C\/a\u003E that characterizes the asymptotic behavior of the adversarial-training estimator, complementing his JMLR work on distributionally robust estimation. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E. The camp blended campus life at Georgia Tech with real-world exposure to industrial engineering in practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesigned as both an academic and professional exploration experience, the camp gave students a structured look at how industrial engineering works in the real world, far beyond textbooks and classroom examples. Each day combined on-campus learning sessions, collaborative project work, and industry site visits highlighting different applications of industrial engineering and systems thinking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Week of Learning by Doing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program opened on Monday, June 15th, where students participated in welcome activities, icebreakers, and an introduction to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/admission.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech admissions\u003C\/a\u003E. The first day focused on building community while giving students an early sense of what studying \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Eengineering at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E looks like.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter a campus tour and lunch at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/student-center\u0022\u003EJohn Lewis Student Center\u003C\/a\u003E, students visited the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/xr.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAllen-Davidson-Coleman XR Makerspace\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech and other lab spaces, getting hands-on exposure to emerging technologies. In the afternoon, students were introduced to their group projects and began preparing to synthesize the week\u2019s learning into final presentations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIndustry in Action: Site Visits Across Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMidweek, the program shifted to industry immersion through visits to organizations applying industrial engineering in different contexts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mckenneys.com\/\u0022\u003EMcKenney\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E, students saw how industrial engineers support construction and facilities systems and heard from Georgia Tech alumni working in the field. A facility tour connected industrial engineering concepts to real building operations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.coca-colacompany.com\/careers\/location\u0022\u003ECoca-Cola Company headquarters\u003C\/a\u003E visit, students explored the role of industrial engineering in global supply chains. ISyE alumni \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathan-yang18\/\u0022\u003EJohnny Yang\u003C\/a\u003E (B.S. 2021), Supply Chain Manager for Innovation Planning \u0026amp; Sourcing Optimization, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sana-fathima-40720188\/\u0022\u003ESana Fathima\u003C\/a\u003E (B.S. 2017, M.S. 2018), Senior Manager of Supply Chain Infrastructure Planning, explained how data drives bottling, distribution, and retail placement decisions across a global network.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncratleos.com\/\u0022\u003ENCR Atleos\u003C\/a\u003E, students explored the ins and outs of ATM machines while hearing from GT IE alumni employees and current Georgia Tech interns about how industrial engineering improves reliability, user experience, and system integration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe site visits concluded at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/operations\/how-we-help-clients\/innovation-and-learning-centers\/our-centers\/atlanta\u0022\u003EMcKinsey Innovation \u0026amp; Learning Center\u003C\/a\u003E, where students learned lean principles and waste reduction through a hands-on SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) activity. They also observed advanced tools such as wearable scanners and automation technologies used to improve process efficiency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding Ideas into Presentations\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the week, students worked in groups to connect what they learned from each site visit and campus experience. These project sessions challenged them to identify where industrial engineering was present in each organization and articulate its impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the final day, Thursday, June 18th, students finalized their projects and prepared for the family showcase held in the ISyE Main Atrium. Each group presented on either one of the four companies visited or ISyE\u2019s XR Makerspace, explaining how industrial engineering principles appeared in real-world operations and reflecting on key insights from the week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final presentations served as both a capstone and a celebration. Students demonstrated not only what they had learned about industrial engineering, but also how they could communicate technical ideas clearly and connect them to real-world scenarios.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFamilies, mentors, and Georgia Tech staff attended the showcase, creating an environment that highlighted both student achievement and the broader mission of the program: making industrial engineering accessible for the next generation of engineers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking Ahead\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe iExperience Summer Camp showed students how industrial engineering shapes industries ranging from construction and manufacturing to technology and global supply chains. 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His work has also been shaped by collaborations with major industrial partners and organizations, including Southern Company, GE, Siemens, Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney, and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch of Gebraeel\u2019s work builds on his early contributions to Prognostics and Health Management. PHM is a field that uses sensor data and predictive analytics to assess asset condition, forecast degradation, and support operational decisions. In the energy sector, this research has developed along three connected directions: monitoring individual energy assets, optimizing power network operations and maintenance, and improving the security of increasingly digital energy systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGebraeel\u2019s research group developed predictive analytics methods for monitoring gas turbines, drawing in part on experimental capabilities at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.comblab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EBen T. Zinn Combustion Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E, directed by Professor Tim Lieuwen and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/turbine\/\u0022\u003ESTART labs\u003C\/a\u003E at Penn State University. His group also demonstrated that smart meters already deployed in homes can be used to monitor the health of transformers, at negligible additional cost, in collaboration with Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cde.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Distributed Energy,\u003C\/a\u003E led by Professor Deepak Divan.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second direction extends from individual assets to the broader power network. Gebraeel and his team developed optimization models that utilize real-time information about generator health to guide both operational and maintenance decisions. These models determine how generators should be dispatched and maintained while satisfying electricity demand and respecting the topology and transmission limits of the power network. His group also worked on scalable solutions that help translate these models from academic studies to large, practical power networks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third direction addresses power system cybersecurity, drawing on expert collaboration with Professor A.P. \u201cSakis\u201d Meliopoulos of Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and his \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pscal.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPower Systems Control and Automation Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E. Gebraeel\u2019s group developed methods to detect stealthy cyberattacks that falsify sensor readings, distinguish those attacks from ordinary equipment faults, and identify compromised regions of the network using only normal operating data. His group also developed a blockchain-based framework that allows utilities to jointly detect attacks across interconnected systems while preserving the privacy of each company\u2019s operational data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis award reflects a journey shared with remarkable students, collaborators, and industry partners,\u201d said Gebraeel. \u201cI owe a special debt to Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E and to its director at the time, Tim Lieuwen, whose vision and support helped draw my research into data science and energy systems and opened the door to the partnerships that shaped this work.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGebraeel, who served as associate director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E from 2016 to 2021, continues to advance research in decentralized industrial intelligence, including federated learning methods that allow energy companies to develop privacy-preserving diagnostic models, as well as uncertainty-aware optimization models that remain robust under noisy data and feature uncertainty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENagi Gebraeel, Georgia Power Professor in the H. 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He is a senior leader at a large global company with a well-regarded supply chain organization. His team had been through a lot since we last talked. Port closures. Tariff escalations. Freight volatility. Inventory repositioning. The kinds of disruptions that used to arrive once in a cycle had become an avalanche, and this was before Hormuz!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis people had responded well. They had adapted. But now he was thinking about something harder to solve: \u0026nbsp;what it would take to keep them in the game longer term. The experience his team had gained came at a cost and he worried some would look for roles that were not on the \u201cfiring line\u201d. He also wondered whether he could still attract the best and brightest in the next generation of talent who would be looking at this field and asking whether the complexity was worth it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat conversation has stayed with me. Supply chain and logistics has always been a field of cycles \u2014 demanding, but navigable. What has changed is that the field has moved from cyclical difficulty to something more structural: a persistent state of volatility where the curveballs do not stop coming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat conversation was in the back of my mind as I developed a recent talk on logistics trends from 2026 to 2030 for GT SCL Industry Partner Manhattan\u2019s annual Momentum conference. The brief was to look ahead and be a bit provocative. What follows builds on that talk, but with a broader point in view: if the curveballs keep coming, leaders need a clearer sense of which shifts matter most and what they should do about them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe New Operating Environment\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELogistics has entered a structurally more volatile era, not a groundbreaking insight given the last four years. Several things changed at roughly the same time, and they have not changed back:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral shifts hit the industry at once, and none of them have meaningfully reversed. Geopolitics is now a supply chain design variable, not something to catch up on in a podcast. Strategic decoupling between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and the long shadow of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have pushed energy, sourcing, and network design into the same conversation. What once sat in the news feed now needs to be in the nominal scenario during business planning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, customer expectations have permanently shifted. Amazon reset the standard for visibility, precision, and speed, and that standard now applies even more as Amazon is emerging as an open source 3PL. Labor and energy costs have also changed the economics of physical logistics in ways that will not self-correct. Demographic pressure, wage inflation, and energy volatility have altered the baseline cost structure calling into question existing network locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, AI and automation have moved out of the experimental category and into the realm of near-term value creation. The tools are real, and organizations that understand where to apply them are making materially better decisions than those that do not. That matters because networks now have to optimize for two things at once: cost and recovery. Efficiency still matters, but a network that performs well in steady state and fails under disruption no longer meets the standard.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is also a macro pattern worth calling out: the industry is in a longer-duration rebalancing cycle than many executives expected. We examined the Hormuz disruption and its downstream effects in a recent SCL Spotlight piece. The short version is that energy pass-through effects, freight volatility, and extended planning uncertainty will impact costs and capacity well into 2027. Executives planning around a near-term return to normal are making a strategic error.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe next decade will reward adaptable logistics networks more than simply optimized ones.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Benchmark Has Changed \u2014 For Everyone\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon\u0027s logistics operation is not just something to amaze us as packages arrive at our doorstep consistently with compressed lead times. It is a capability demonstration that has redefined what customers consider normal \u2014 same-day expectations, ETA precision, real-time visibility, low-friction returns. The important implication is not that every organization needs to replicate Amazon\u0027s infrastructure. It is that Amazon-shaped expectations are now the standard against which every supply chain is measured, whether or not Amazon is a direct competitor. Amazon\u2019s recent announcement that it is making its capabilities available to all only raises the bar.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganizations that understand this have shifted their strategic question from \u0022how do we improve our operations\u0022 to \u0022where will we compete, where will we leverage others\u0027 capabilities, and where will we differentiate on something Amazon cannot replicate.\u0022 The benchmark is no longer functional excellence alone. It is well oiled end-to-end execution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Real Automation Story: Error-Proofing Over Spectacle\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a version of the automation conversation that focuses on \u0026nbsp;\u201cwow\u201d demos \u2014 autonomous vehicles, lights-out warehouses, robotics showcases. That version makes for compelling conference content. It is also not where most of the real value is being created today.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe highest-value wins tend to be quieter: fewer errors, fewer touches, fewer injuries, fewer claims. Computer vision that catches a loading error before a truck leaves the dock. Sensor verification that eliminates a reconciliation step. An alert from a Machine Learning model that prevents a cascading service failure. These are error-proofing stories, and they are compelling because the ROI is measurable in terms operations leaders understand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason automation is scaling in these areas is not novelty \u2014 it is because the math finally works, driven by labor scarcity, safety pressure, and the compounding cost of variability. My own view informed by industry contacts and academic researchers is that computer vision may become one of the most quietly transformative technologies of this decade, not because it is the most advanced, but because it applies to so many high-variability, human-intensive touchpoints across logistics operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, a high percentage of large-scale automation efforts still fail. \u0026nbsp;Many of the reasons are well known and tackling this issue is critical for those who do not yet have a model for success.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next margin pool may come more from consistency and reliability than from flashy robotics demonstrations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis theme generated significant discussion at the Manhattan Associates\u0027 Momentum conference this spring \u2014 enough that we are dedicating our July SCL webinar to it directly. If your organization is navigating automation decisions, the session is worth your time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAutonomy: Watch the Middle Mile Before the Long Haul\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAutonomous vehicle technology has generated significant hype and its share of missed timelines. A more realistic view is emerging. Autonomy scales first where variability is lowest, economics are clearest, and environments are most constrained \u2014 yard operations, middle-mile freight on repetitive lanes, internal shuttles, port drayage, and warehouse orchestration. This amounts to millions of miles and load counts that are increasing daily.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe organizations watching this most carefully are not asking when full autonomy will arrive. They are asking which specific lanes and operations have the cost structure where autonomy pays out today. One dynamic worth watching: the scaling of urban robotaxi operations is building safety data, insurance frameworks, and regulatory precedent that may indirectly accelerate confidence in middle-mile freight and warehouse applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe shift that matters is not from no autonomy to full autonomy. It is from technology demonstrations to lane economics \u2014 and that is the transition that creates real operating decisions for logistics leaders.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAI Is Real \u2014 But Workflow Discipline Matters More Than Tool Selection\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe common reality in most logistics organizations today includes AI copilots, workflow assistance tools, exception management support, improved ETA prediction, and document automation. These are useful. They are also early.\u003Cbr\u003EWhat is still uncommon: autonomous execution, fully integrated AI decisioning across functions, self-optimizing networks, and end-to-end agentic orchestration. Those capabilities exist in pilots and in forward-leaning early adopters. They are not yet standard operating practice in most organizations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe framing that I keep coming back to is this: start with a broken logistics workflow, then apply the lightest AI capable of clearing a hard ROI threshold. I got a text from a mentee today that showed a picture of a Microsoft Co-pilot Studio agent he built that automates a daily inventory check on a critical SKU. Organizations that start by selecting the most impressive tool and then look for a process to apply it to are making the investment in the wrong order.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is another structural shift worth highlighting. The industry has moved out of data scarcity and is living in decision overload. The challenge is not access to information \u2014 it is building the discipline to convert that information into insight and informed decisions at the right time to impact action.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELogistics first, AI second. Start with the broken workflow. Then apply the lightest tool that clears a hard ROI threshold.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Rising Value of Human Judgment\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack to the conversation I opened with. The concern was not that my friend\u2019s team lacked technical skills \u2014 it was sustaining engagement and attracting talent to a field that had become genuinely exhausting. That challenge is real, and it is connected to something missed in the automation conversation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs AI automates more routine work \u2014 reporting, documentation, tracking, reconciliation \u2014 the work that remains becomes more demanding in different ways. The value shifts toward judgment: escalation management, cross-functional orchestration, interpreting second-order consequences, maintaining trust when the data is ambiguous. The organizations that will attract and retain the strongest professionals are not necessarily those with the most advanced tools. They are the ones that create conditions where smart people make consequential decisions and continue to grow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs AI capabilities become more democratized across the industry, the differentiating capabilities will increasingly be leadership, communication, collaboration, and the kind of critical thinking that no tool can fully replicate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPredictions Leaders Should Keep an Eye On\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are the shifts I believe deserve more attention than they are getting in most leadership conversations:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eb3990583ba42d892b8c0da99a5b8b02c\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Next Major Logistics Disruption May Come From Energy, Not Freight\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGrid strain, electrification demand, AI compute infrastructure buildout, and charging capacity constraints are converging in ways that could reshape logistics economics faster than expected. Power availability is not yet a front-burner strategic issue for most logistics leaders. It should be.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ef437499f47298f3ed4f1703bea6703d9\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon, Walmart, and Chinese Platforms May Become Competing Logistics Operating Systems\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECompetition is shifting from retailer vs. retailer to ecosystem vs. ecosystem. The organizations that do not think clearly about which ecosystems they are part of, and on what terms, may find themselves structurally disadvantaged.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eb276d917f66951b5152b3a81b772f51b\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECyber Attacks on Physical Supply Chains Will Become a Defining Executive Risk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs logistics networks become more connected, more automated, and more AI-dependent, your exposure grows. The distinction between cyber risk and operational risk is collapsing. This belongs on the executive agenda as a strategic issue, not just an IT issue.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e50bc6a738d71eec2c18b650738e464af\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrusted Operational Data May Become the Most Valuable Logistics Asset\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOrganizations with clean, well-governed operational data will be able to move fast on AI adoption. Organizations with fragmented, inconsistent data will face a structural disadvantage that no AI investment can overcome. Data discipline is a strategic investment, not a cleanup project.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e6313c2ad5ac7b88704dd03357ed8a40e\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInsurance Companies May Quietly Become Gatekeepers of Automation Adoption\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EScaling autonomy and connected logistics infrastructure depends as much on insurability, liability frameworks, and safety validation as on technical capability. Insurance market dynamics will shape the adoption curve for autonomous operations in ways that are not yet widely discussed in logistics circles.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ef08414480855d8814fc8a6671baff198\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Industry May Shift From \u0022Lowest Cost\u0022 to \u0022Fastest Recovery\u0022 as the Defining Competitive Dimensio\u003C\/strong\u003En\u003Cbr\u003EPure cost optimization as a primary network design principle may increasingly underperform against resilience and recovery speed as the basis of competition. The organizations that have already internalized this are building different networks than those still optimizing for cost alone.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat Staying Current Actually Requires\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to close by coming back to my colleague\u0027s concern \u2014 and to the question he was really asking: how do we help our people process all of this and remain effective?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is my honest answer. The field is not going to slow down. \u003Cstrong\u003EWhat staying current requires is not reading every article or attending every conference. It requires developing a point of view on the shifts that matter most for your specific context, and then actively deciding how you will act and adjust\u003C\/strong\u003E. Passive awareness is not enough. The question is not whether you know what is changing. It is what you have decided to do about it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor organizations, that means investing in conditions that allow talented people to keep learning. For individuals, it means resisting the temptation to treat busyness as a substitute for development. The professionals who remain most valuable will be those who continue to understand what is changing and develop the judgment to translate that understanding into better decisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou cannot sit still. The question is not whether you know what is changing. It is what you have decided to do about it.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Opportunity on the Other Side\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to end where I began \u2014 with empathy for everyone in this field who is carrying a lot right now. Fatigue is real. The complexity is real. The ongoing intensity is real.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd so is the opportunity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELogistics is no longer just moving product. It is becoming a resilience system, a customer experience system, a technology system, an energy system, and a real-time decision system simultaneously. The professionals who learn to navigate that complexity \u2014 who develop both technical fluency and human judgment \u2014 will be among the most valuable people in any organization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe future arrives not as one dramatic breakthrough, but as a sequence of operational readthroughs: decisions made well, workflows redesigned thoughtfully, capabilities built deliberately. That is hard work. It is also genuinely exciting work. And I believe the best of it is still ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ERelated Upcoming SCL Webinar 7\/2\/2026\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2117803348049\/WN_528KNX2LRFWvO3bZXYaYtg\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Do So Many Automation Projects Fail?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAutomation in logistics is accelerating \u2014 but so is the gap between what is promised and what is delivered. Systems get sized on optimistic assumptions. Hidden dependencies become single points of failure. Technology that shines in the demo struggles under real operating conditions.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELeaders from Georgia Tech\u0027s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute join industry practitioners to dig into the root causes of automation underperformance \u2014 and the design, evaluation, and implementation practices that build more resilient, effective operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2117803348049\/WN_528KNX2LRFWvO3bZXYaYtg\u0022\u003ERegister Online to attend via Zoom\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECan\u0027t attend live? Register anyway, and we\u0027ll send you the recording afterward\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELogistics isn\u0027t just changing \u2014 it\u2019s being redefined by constant disruption, rising expectations, and new technology. This SCL Spotlight breaks down the biggest shifts shaping the next decade and what leaders must do to stay ahead. Discover the insights that can help you adapt, build resilience, and keep your organization moving.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Discover the insights that can help you adapt, build resilience, and keep your organization moving."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2026-06-22 21:33:45","changed_gmt":"2026-06-23 12:25:43","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-06-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-06-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680492":{"id":"680492","type":"image","title":"Logistics in Transition","body":null,"created":"1782163725","gmt_created":"2026-06-22 21:28:45","changed":"1782163725","gmt_changed":"2026-06-22 21:28:45","alt":"Promotional graphic titled \u2018SCL Spotlight: Logistics in Transition: What to Know, What to Watch, and How to Keep Moving,\u2019 featuring a global supply chain scene with a cargo ship at port, a truck on a highway, a warehouse robot, and an airplane overhead, overlaid with digital icons for visibility, resilience, and adaptability.","file":{"fid":"264762","name":"spotlight-newsletter_LogInTransition_202606.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/06\/22\/spotlight-newsletter_LogInTransition_202606.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/06\/22\/spotlight-newsletter_LogInTransition_202606.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":167439,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/06\/22\/spotlight-newsletter_LogInTransition_202606.jpg?itok=i2cx834H"}},"674087":{"id":"674087","type":"image","title":"Chris Gaffney","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1717067903","gmt_created":"2024-05-30 11:18:23","changed":"1771883375","gmt_changed":"2026-02-23 21:49:35","alt":"Chris Gaffney, Managing Director, Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute","file":{"fid":"257557","name":"chris-gaffney_scl.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/30\/chris-gaffney_scl.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/05\/30\/chris-gaffney_scl.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":129544,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/05\/30\/chris-gaffney_scl.jpg?itok=_M0fOBTF"}}},"media_ids":["680492","674087"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2117803348049\/WN_528KNX2LRFWvO3bZXYaYtg","title":"Related SCL webinar 7\/2\/2026 \u0022Why Do So Many Automation Projects Fail?\u0022"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/news-events\/newsletters","title":"View past SCL newsletters and join our mailing list"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute"}],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2556","name":"artificial intelligence"},{"id":"194489","name":"scl-spot"},{"id":"167074","name":"Supply Chain"},{"id":"187190","name":"-go-gtmi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"690584":{"#nid":"690584","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Valerie Thomas Recognized with Sustainable Development Teaching Award at IISE Annual Conference\u00a0 ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/valerie-thomas\u0022\u003EProfessor, Valerie Thomas\u003C\/a\u003E, was awarded the 2026 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/Details.aspx?id=35145\u0022\u003ESustainable Development Division Teaching Award\u003C\/a\u003E, at the Institute of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/annual\/\u0022\u003EIndustrial and Systems Engineers\u2019 Annual Conference \u003C\/a\u003E\u0026amp; Expo in Arlington, Texas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe IISE Sustainable Development Teaching Award confirms sustainable development as a strength of industrial engineering,\u201d said Professor Thomas, who also has a joint appointment in Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cReceiving this award brings ISyE\u2019s sustainable development offerings to the attention of the wider industrial engineering community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe award was developed by IISE\u2019s Sustainable Development Division to recognize the contribution of an individual advancing the knowledge and practice of sustainability in the field of industrial engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThomas has an extensive history of high-quality teaching and leadership in developing interdisciplinary, sustainability focused courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The quality and effectiveness of her sustainability-focused teaching efforts have consistently yielded high evaluations in student feedback.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe IISE award committee also highlighted Thomas\u2019 teaching impact beyond courses and classrooms, through global learning experiences in Rwanda focused on sustainable development, and her scholarly contributions in sustainability education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThomas has created three sustainability-focused courses at Georgia Tech, one at the undergraduate level and two at the graduate level, and a study abroad program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThomas\u2019 undergraduate course, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/courses\/isye4501_2.pdf\u0022\u003EEnergy, Efficiency and Sustainability (ISYE 4501)\u003C\/a\u003E, is offered annually. This course focuses on technology cost analysis and environmental modelling. Students learn how to assess efficiency and impacts of industrial systems such as power generation, transportation, manufacturing, and building operation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the graduate level, Thomas collaborated with Georgia Tech Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/marilyn-a-brown\u0022\u003EMarilyn Brown\u003C\/a\u003E to develop an interdisciplinary course, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oscar.gatech.edu\/bprod\/bwckctlg.p_disp_course_detail?cat_term_in=202602\u0026amp;subj_code_in=PUBP\u0026amp;crse_numb_in=6701\u0022\u003EEnergy Technology and Policy (ISYE\/PUBP 6701)\u003C\/a\u003E, that draws graduate students from ISyE, Public Policy, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, and from throughout Georgia Tech, with both an in-person section and a distance-learning section. The distance-learning section draws students from online master\u2019s programs in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and more. To support this course, Brown and Thomas co-wrote a textbook, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.springerprofessional.de\/en\/energy-technology-and-policy-innovation\/52298318\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEnergy\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Cem\u003ETechnology and Policy Innovation\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve had the privilege of teaching Energy Technology and Policy with Valerie once a year for 20 years. We used to do major marketing with flyers and videos, but soon the course caught on, moved to larger classrooms, and doubled in numbers with an on-line section. Our course focuses on core scientific principles and practical tools to support fact-based energy system decision-making. We never could find a textbook with all the material we wanted students to master. So we created a book from our lecture notes - all 610 pages and 44 chapters - that was just published by Springer-Nature,\u201d said Professor Brown, Regents\u0027 and Brook\u0026nbsp;Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems. \u201cTeaching beside Valerie for twenty years has been both a joy and an education in itself.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso at the graduate level, Thomas created a new course on life cycle assessment (LCA); this course draws graduate students from across Georgia Tech. Students gain hands-on experience with a comprehensive set of LCA methods and tools, including the life cycle process-based method, energy and greenhouse gas calculations, cost analysis, allocation and system expansion, economic input\u2013output LCA, hybrid LCA, the life cycle process matrix method, consequential LCA, and life cycle impact assessment. The course culminates in a substantial, project-based life cycle assessment, providing students with conceptual understanding and practical expertise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to academic courses, Professor Thomas has developed a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/rwanda-study-abroad\/\u0022\u003ERwanda Study Abroad\u003C\/a\u003E program that powerfully complements classroom learning. 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Her contributions reflect all three, through leadership in shared governance, education, and community engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENazzal has had a central role in faculty governance as chair of the Faculty Executive Board (FEB), where she is currently serving her third term. In this elected role, she has helped guide faculty governance and collaborated with the GT Administration though a period of significant complexity in higher education, bringing a steady, thoughtful approach that builds trust across faculty and administration while advancing difficult but necessary conversations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m deeply honored. The work that led to this\u0026nbsp;award\u0026nbsp;has been some of the most meaningful of my career, not because of any single project, but because of the people it connected me to: students, faculty and staff colleagues, and the broader community Georgia Tech serves,\u0022 said Nazzal. \u0022Receiving recognition from the Class of 1934 makes it feel especially significant.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer leadership has extended to Institute-wide priorities, such as serving as Chair of the Georgia Tech Faculty Executive Board, Director of Education and Projects for the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems, and service on the Georgia Tech Athletic Association Board of Trustees.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin ISyE, Nazzal has made lasting contributions to education. She founded the School\u2019s Cornerstone Design course and led the Senior Design program for seven years, overseeing large-scale experiential learning for hundreds of students annually. 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What is not yet widely understood is what comes after it \u2014 and why a diplomatic deal, when it comes, will not be the end of the story.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBy \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/expert\/chris-gaffney\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, Managing Director of the Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute and a former Vice President of Global Strategic Supply Chain at The Coca-Cola Company.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThree weeks ago, I started hearing from contacts in my network. Senior supply chain executives, people who have managed through COVID and the Suez Canal blockage, were expressing concern. The kind of concern that doesn\u2019t make it into earnings calls or press releases. The kind that shows up in private conversations between people who actually move goods around the world for a living.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir worry wasn\u0027t about crude oil prices. Crude oil prices are now widely discussed. Their worry was about what happens after crude oil prices. About the plastic in your water bottle, the fertilizer going into this year\u0027s corn crop, the engine oil in your car, the polyester in your running shoes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose conversations sent me back to the data. The geopolitical crisis and the energy shock are now well-documented in mainstream reporting. What is less discussed and what my conversations with experienced practitioners suggested was being systematically underestimated is the operational cascade downstream of that energy shock. \u003Cstrong\u003EI wanted to answer a specific question: given that the Strait has been effectively closed since February 28, what aspects of the downstream impact are already locked in regardless of a diplomatic solution, and what is still unfolding?\u003C\/strong\u003E Could I use publicly available data, straightforward analytical tools, and accessible modeling to produce a defensible, quantified view of that question?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe answer, after several weeks of work, is yes. And what the analysis shows is more operationally significant than most of the public commentary has yet captured.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStart with what is already true.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iea.org\/\u0022\u003EInternational Energy Agency\u003C\/a\u003E (IEA) has characterized this as what it describes as one of the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. Flows through the Strait fell from roughly 20 million barrels per day before the conflict to low single-digit levels in March and early April. Asian crude stocks dropped 31 million barrels in March alone, with further declines expected through April. Global refinery runs in Asia were cut by around 6 million barrels per day. Middle distillate prices in Singapore hit all-time highs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut energy prices, as alarming as they are, are the visible part of this problem. The less visible part is what those commodities become.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naphtha\u0022\u003ENaphtha\u003C\/a\u003E, a petroleum derivative most people have never heard of, is the feedstock for the polyester in your clothing, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyethylene_terephthalate\u0022\u003Epolyethylene terephthalate\u003C\/a\u003E (PET) in your water bottle, the polypropylene in your food packaging, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyvinyl_chloride\u0022\u003Epolyvinyl chloride\u003C\/a\u003E (PVC) in your plumbing. Roughly 80 percent of the naphtha imported into Asia comes from the Middle East. South Korean petrochemical plants were running at 60 to 70 percent of capacity by late April. Japanese crackers at 65 to 75 percent. The IEA confirmed it in plain language: Asian petrochemical plants curtailed operating rates as feedstock supply dried up.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liquefied_petroleum_gas\u0022\u003ELiquefied petroleum gas\u003C\/a\u003E (LPG) is the cooking gas that 60 percent of Indian households depend on for daily meals and was the first fuel to be rationed. Queues formed as deliveries were delayed. This reflected physical supply constraints alongside severe price pressure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFertilizer prices hit 49 percent above last year\u0027s levels by April, according to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dtn.com\/\u0022\u003EDTN\u003C\/a\u003E data. Corn planting intentions dropped 3.5 percent. The math on that is straightforward: the food prices that result from this spring\u2019s planting decisions will show up at the grocery store in 2027. The disruption has a long tail, and most of that tail is still ahead of us.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe question isn\u2019t whether this will affect what you pay for everyday goods. It already is. The question is how far the cascade goes and how long it lasts.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHere is what the modeling shows.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking from publicly available IEA, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\u0022\u003EU.S. Energy Information Administration\u003C\/a\u003E (EIA), and commodity price data, I built a scenario model that tracks 12 commodity-region pairs through a 300-day simulation horizon. I then ran that model over 1,500 times with slightly varying assumptions to produce a range of outcomes rather than a single point estimate. That range is more honest than a single number, because the genuine uncertainty in this situation deserves to be represented.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThree findings stand out.\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst\u003C\/strong\u003E: a diplomatic deal today would be unlikely to quickly reverse what has already happened. This is the finding that surprised me most, and it held across almost every simulation. The high-import-dependency commodities have already depleted enough inventory that functional shortage is already embedded in the near-term outlook regardless of when the Strait reopens. The diplomatic question determines how long the pain lasts and how severe the recovery will be. For consumers, this means the effects may show up long after the headlines fade through higher prices, product shortages, and delays in everything from clothing and packaging to fertilizer-dependent food production.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecond\u003C\/strong\u003E: Europe\u0027s most visible supply chain story, airlines canceling flights, is a price story, not a physical shortage story. The IEA documents approximately six weeks of European jet fuel supply. Airlines are grounding aircraft because fuel has doubled in price, not because airports are running dry. Meanwhile, Asian petrochemical plants are curtailing because feedstock physically stopped arriving. These two situations look similar in the headlines. They require completely different responses. For consumers, the difference matters because one problem mainly makes travel and goods more expensive, while the other can interrupt the actual production of the products modern life depends on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThird\u003C\/strong\u003E: the recovery will be harder and longer than most public commentary assumes. S\u0026amp;P Global estimates five weeks to seven months for full supply normalization after a reopening, depending on infrastructure damage. Mine clearance alone requires 60 to 90 days of sustained operations before commercial vessels can transit safely. Insurance premiums will not normalize until underwriters see months of safe transit. And when supply does restart, suppressed demand returns simultaneously with a supply base that is still rebuilding. The EIA\u0027s 2027 demand forecast of 1.6 million barrels per day growth (nearly three times the depressed 2026 rate) makes this concrete. We have seen this pattern before. COVID demonstrated it at scale. The bullwhip effect, applied to a supply-side energy shock, produces a second dislocation on the back side of the crisis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat this means for your grocery bill, your gas tank, and your business.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe analysis maps 36 supply chain pathways from raw commodity to consumer shelf across 15 product categories. Here are three examples that are or will be visible to you.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake construction materials. PVC pipe, insulation, and window profiles all begin with petrochemical feedstocks moving through the Gulf region. PVC resin prices in India rose nearly 80 percent in March. Since PVC pipe is largely PVC resin, the pass-through to construction costs is immediate and difficult to absorb. The result is likely to show up in higher prices for building materials, repairs, and infrastructure projects long before most consumers connect the cause.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe same pattern is unfolding in synthetic motor oil. Shell\u0027s Pearl Gas-to-Liquid facility in Qatar \u2014 one of the world\u0027s most important sources of premium Group III base oil \u2014 was taken offline by missile strikes. Producers in Bahrain and the UAE have declared force majeure. Roughly 40 percent of global Group III supply is now offline or unable to ship. For consumers, that eventually means higher oil-change costs, more expensive industrial lubricants, and added operating costs moving quietly through trucking, aviation, manufacturing, and delivery networks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFood arrives later, but it arrives. Fertilizer prices are already sharply elevated, and planting decisions are being made right now under those conditions. The agricultural calendar creates a lag most consumers do not see. Disruptions this spring can become higher grocery prices many months from now. That is not speculation. It is simply how agricultural supply chains work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe tend to underestimate the breadth and duration of these events while they are happening, and overestimate how quickly things return to normal after they appear to resolve.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat we did, and why it matters how we did it.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery number in this analysis traces to a cited source. Where data was insufficient and judgment was required, those judgment calls are labeled as such. The model is not a black box. It is a documented, reproducible simulation that any researcher can run independently.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also used AI \u2014 specifically Claude by Anthropic \u2014 as a partner to help analyze and build this work. While I provided the analytical framework, the practitioner judgments, and the validation of assumptions, the AI assisted with drafting, building models, computation, and data synthesis. This collaboration is fully detailed in the paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis represents a new way of performing analytical work. The results are significant: a quantified, sourced, and reproducible analysis of a complex disruption in the actual world. What usually takes a traditional research team months was completed in weeks. That speed is vital when a situation is still unfolding.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe larger point.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESixty-seven days in, the global supply chain community is navigating a disruption that has no precise historical parallel. The 1973 OAPEC embargo lasted months and produced lasting structural change in how the world consumes energy. The 1990 Gulf War shock was brief enough that it produced relatively mild downstream consequences. The 2022 European energy crisis showed us what happens when industrial feedstock costs become uneconomic for months at a time: capacity comes offline, and some of it does not come back for a long time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2026 Hormuz closure is now 72 days old. It has already lasted longer than the 1990 Gulf War shock. It is approaching the territory where the worse historical outcomes become the more relevant comparators. Every additional week of closure moves the probability distribution toward the scenarios that produced lasting structural damage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth public and private entities may be underestimating the magnitude of what recovery will require. Restoring normal supply chain function after an event of this scale and duration is not a matter of reopening a waterway. It is a matter of rebuilding inventory buffers, restarting industrial capacity, normalizing insurance markets, reestablishing commercial relationships, and managing the demand surge that hits simultaneously with the supply restart. The organizations that are planning for that recovery now will be materially better positioned than those that wait.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe people I talked to three weeks ago were right to be concerned. Their concern was based on experience and instinct and what they were seeing in their own business. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE) by presenting their Senior Design Projects at Capstone Design Expo. The expo featured teams from 12 different schools at the Institute, displaying innovative ways to solve problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EISyE brought the most teams of any school to the expo, where the senior design teams had the opportunity, for the first time, to present their problems and solutions to the public. In the packed McCamish Pavilion, teams erected their poster boards and demos, ready to explain their work to other interested students, donors, parents, and leaders from other schools at the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe projects spanned industries from aluminum smelters and artisan popsicle companies, NCAA football stadium queues and hospital emergency rooms, Atlanta nonprofits and Marine Corps operations. The breadth reflected both the versatility of industrial engineering and the program\u0027s reach into Atlanta\u0027s business community and beyond. One team, \u201cShift Happens,\u201d showed how they improved dispatcher scheduling for American Airlines. Their solution takes employees\u2019 preferences, flight schedules, the dispatcher\u2019s flexible day use, and training days into account to produce an improved schedule that minimizes the number of understaffed and overstaffed shifts. The scale of their solution was enormous.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen we combine that all into our one model, we have three shifts to account for: morning, evening, and midnight. We have eight regions to account for with American Airlines. It\u2019s a massive model: twenty-one million variables, thirty-five million constraints,\u201d explained \u201cShift Happens\u201d team member Colin Fravel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith their improved schedule, they expected a 73% reduction in unmet demand where there is no dispatch to work a flight. By better distributing dispatchers, they also estimate that their solution will save American Airlines $1.3 million dollars in reduced staffing costs over the course of a year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother team, \u201cBuzz on the Beach,\u201d worked with company VayKLife \u2014 a guest engagement and beach gear rental platform \u2014 to optimize transportation resource usage by reducing the number of trucks required, total miles traveled, labor hours, fuel consumption, and reliance on rental equipment during peak seasons. The team developed a routing model that accounts for inventory availability and vehicle capacity constraints, enabling the company to maintain its current level of service while operating more efficiently with fewer resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn peak season, we were able to see the savings of nine, almost ten thousand dollars in Charleston alone. And then in the off-season, we\u2019re able to save almost 13.7 thousand dollars, just in Charleston,\u201d said Rohan Prabhuram, one of the \u201cBuzz on the Beach\u201d team members.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of the expo, industry judges gave \u201cContact Point\u201d the Industrial Engineering monodisciplinary award. Team members Skyler Malmberg, Visakhi Miriyapalli, Nick Nist, Hannah Mathew, Justin Collins, Pardha Kanchiraju, Esha Pentakota, and Saba Ansari developed a work-process solution for Elevate Solutions Group.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir new process improves the way Elevate Solutions Group loads trays with contact lenses, as specified by their clients. The old process involved four to six workers loading individual trays, manual sorting, and long travel times between steps. \u201cContact Point\u2019s\u201d solution included constructing a new workstation for loading trays, a handheld scanner, custom software, and a tray attachment to make loading easier. They also counterintuitively decreased the number of workers at a time to just one.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe were able to note an almost up to 50% decrease in time usage per tray,\u201d Collins explained. \u201cWe estimated this will save them over $126,000 over the first year on just this one product line that we\u0027re working with.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of that cost savings came from labor, which they reduced by an average of 9 hours per client order. The team\u2019s impact, their client\u2019s satisfaction, and the rapid adoption of their solution were decisive factors in awarding this team the top prize.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor most of the 237 students in the ISyE senior design groups, the expo was the most public moment of their time throughout this experience. They showed not just a semester\u2019s work, but what four years of study, dedication, and determination look like. 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They know how to build models. They are comfortable with large data sets. Many are now incorporating AI tools into their workflows.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the same concern keeps surfacing across those conversations:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe analytical capability is improving\u2014but the decision-making discipline around it is not keeping pace.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnalysts move quickly to building models without fully defining the business problem. Assumptions are not always surfaced or challenged. Outputs are evaluated mathematically, not operationally. And recommendations are not always translated into real-world implications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeaders are concerned about this and are looking for ways to address. I share their concern because I have been in their shoes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat the Experience Taught Us\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarlier in my career, across different roles at Coca-Cola, we did not formally teach critical thinking. We learned it through experience and often through mistakes. Three situations shaped how I think about this today.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPowerade: When the Model Works but the Thinking Doesn\u2019t\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile working with optimization groups at Coca-Cola North America, we overbuilt capacity for Powerade. The model did exactly what it was supposed to do. The problem was upstream of the model.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe took the demand forecast at face value. At the time, we deferred to the brand teams without interrogating their assumptions. We never asked what was driving the projected volume\u2014whether the competitive dynamics supported it, whether the channel assumptions were realistic, whether pricing and distribution plans were grounded, whether overall market growth would materialize as projected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consequence was idle capacity, production lines that were purchased and never installed, write-offs, and a fundamental change to our process. Going forward, brand and supply chain teams were both required to sign off on future business cases. The model was technically correct. The thinking around the model had not been.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELittle Rock: When Feasibility Isn\u2019t Reality\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELater, within Coca-Cola Supply, we made a network decision to close a plant in Little Rock. On paper, the remaining system had the capacity to absorb the volume. The model said so.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat the model assessed was production capacity based on rated line speeds. What it did not account for was dock and storage capacity at peak, or the practical limitations of standing up a new shift at the receiving plants. Those constraints were real. They were also invisible in the model.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the short term, we had to source sub optimally from other plants\u2014which directly undermined the business case we had built to justify the closure. The math was right. The operational validation was incomplete.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMini Cans: When the Thinking Matches the Model\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy the time I led the National Product Support Group, we had evolved. Decisions like the launch of mini cans required cross-functional alignment, scenario-based thinking, and a clear understanding of how demand would actually be generated across channels and routes to market.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe got that one right, not because the model was more sophisticated, but because the discipline around the model was stronger. We had learned, the hard way, to ask the questions the model could not ask for itself.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMost of the Work Is Outside the Model\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a line I first heard from Chris Janke: \u0022Most of the work is outside the model.\u0022 He may have learned it from someone else; I don\u2019t know the original source, but it is the framing that has stayed with me. With the advances in data and machine learning we have seen over the past decade, that proportion may be closer to 75 percent today.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe are better than ever at collecting and cleansing large data sets, processing high volumes of information, and identifying mathematical errors. But the most important work still happens outside the model: defining the right business question, building meaningful scenarios, interpreting outputs in real-world terms, and stress-testing the assumptions that drive the recommendation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJanke captured this precisely in documenting his own experience with a modeling error that illustrated the point. An analyst had validated the math on a labor cost model\u2014everything checked out numerically. But when the output was translated into real-world terms, it implied production workers earning roughly $300,000 per year while working approximately 60 hours total annually. The math was internally consistent. The result was operationally impossible. The question that should have been asked early: does this make sense in the context of how the business actually operates? It was not asked until after the analysis was complete.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe discipline to ask that question is not modeling skill. It is a critical thinking skill.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere the Breakdown Happens\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBefore the Model: Skipping the Hard Questions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA common pattern today is that analysts move quickly to building the model. The harder and more important step of defining the business decision before the model is built gets compressed or skipped entirely. The questions that require that step are not complicated, but they take time and engagement to answer well:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat business decision are we actually trying to make?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat scenarios matter, and why?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat does success look like\u2014not mathematically, but operationally?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat constraints are real versus assumed?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese questions are not as clean as coding a model. They require conversations with people who understand the constraints, not just the data. That is part of why they get skipped.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAfter the Model: Mistaking Mathematical Accuracy for Business Validity\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is where more serious errors occur. Model issues can usually be fixed with more time. Misinterpretation of output leads to bad decisions that are much harder to unwind.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Powerade and Little Rock situations both illustrate this. In each case, the model was not wrong in any technical sense. What was missing was the translation layer\u2014 where someone asks, \u201cwhat changes on a Tuesday night shift, at Plant B, when demand spikes 12 percent?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat translation layer does not happen automatically. It has to be built into how teams work. And it is exactly the discipline that gets squeezed when organizations reward speed and analytical sophistication above everything else.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat Critical Thinking Actually Means in Supply Chain\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECritical thinking in supply chain is not skepticism for its own sake, and it is not a soft skill that sits alongside the analytical work. It is a discipline applied to decisions and not just to models. The word itself points to what we mean: kritikos, the Greek root, means skilled in judging, able to discern*. That is the right definition for our purposes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt means asking whether the right question is being answered before investing in answering it well. It means making the assumptions that drive a recommendation visible and testable. It means translating analytical output into operational consequence: what actually changes, for whom, at what cost, and under what conditions the answer flips.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat discipline shows up or breaks down at four specific moments:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBefore the model is built\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;Is the business question defined precisely enough to model?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhile the model is running\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;Are the assumptions embedded in the data realistic and challenged?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen the output is ready\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;Does this result make sense in how the business actually operates?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBefore the recommendation goes forward\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;Have we planned for how this will be received, and by whom?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen these moments are skipped because of time pressure, overconfidence in tools, or a culture that rewards analytical speed over decision rigor the gap between analysis and action grows. The Powerade and Little Rock situations were both failures at these moments, not failures of the models themselves.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*DeCesare, M. (2009). Casting a critical glance at teaching \u201ccritical thinking.\u201d Pedagogy and the Human Sciences, 1(1), 73\u201377.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Five-Question Diagnostic\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore an analysis or recommendation moves forward, teams should be able to answer five questions clearly. If any of them cannot be answered, the analysis is not ready\u2014regardless of how strong the model is.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2026-04\/5-question-diagnostic.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Strategic Analysis Checklist infographic.\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2026-04\/20260430_Figure1_Five-QuestionDiagnostic_SpotlightArticle.docx\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1: A Five-Question Diagnostic (accessible version)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are \u0026nbsp;questions that should have specific, grounded answers before a recommendation reaches leadership. If the team cannot answer question two (what assumption would flip the result) then the recommendation rests on unexamined ground. If question four cannot be answered, the change management work has not started yet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the Powerade situation, questions one and two were the misses. In Little Rock, it was question three. The models were not the problem. The diagnostic would have surfaced both gaps before the decisions were made.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThis Gap Is Well Documented\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I am describing from my own experience is consistent with what the research shows.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA long-running finding in operations research is that many models are built and comparatively few actually drive decisions, and the breakdown is organizational, not technical. A widely cited review in the European Journal of Operational Research frames this as an implementation problem rooted in how models are connected (or not connected) to the people and processes that own the decision.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessional credentialing bodies have recognized the same gap. The INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional blueprint explicitly lists business problem framing, stakeholder analysis, and business case development as core analytics competencies\u2014not optional additions. The signal is clear: being analytically strong is necessary but not sufficient.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the training side, a field study published in the European Journal of Operational Research tested the effects of structured decision training across roughly 1,000 decision makers and analysts. The results showed measurable improvement in proactive decision-making skills and decision satisfaction. The gap is real, and it is addressable. It is a training and design issue, not a talent issue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe 4 C\u2019s: A Decision-Focused Framework\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech SCL, we organize this thinking around what we call the 4 C\u2019s. These soft skills play a key role in the decision process. Each one asks a specific question about whether the decision, not just the analysis, was made well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2026-04\/the-4-Cs.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022The 4 Cs Decision Test infographic.\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2026-04\/20260430_Figure2_The4Cs_SpotlightArticle.docx\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2: The 4 C\u2019s: A Decision-Focused Framework (accessible version)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotice what this framework does not include: model accuracy, data quality, or visualization quality. Those matter, and they are inputs to the decision. But a team can have a perfect model, a clean dataset, and a compelling dashboard and still fail all four of these tests.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Powerade situation failed the Collaboration test The supply chain team did not sufficiently interrogate the brand team\u2019s assumptions. Little Rock failed the Critical Thinking test: the right question was not asked about what the model was not capturing. In both cases, the Communication and Change Management failures followed directly from those upstream gaps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen all four are present, analysis becomes a decision. When one or more is missing, the analysis and translation to a solid recommendation are at risk.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to Start\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis topic keeps coming up in conversations with companies, in work with practitioners, and in what we hear from students as they move into industry roles.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tools are not the problem. AI-assisted analytics, optimization models, and advanced forecasting are real assets. But tools amplify the thinking behind them. Weak decision discipline and better tools is a faster path to the wrong answer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf this shows up in your org, try the five-question diagnostic on your next recommendation before it hits leadership. If it surfaces gaps you cannot close quickly, SCL can help. We are building workshops and courseware on decision-focused critical thinking, and we will cover this in our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/events\/calendar\/day\/2026\/06\/04\/13298\u0022\u003EJune Lunch and Learn\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions or comments? \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:info@scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EReach out to SCL\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDespite the rapid advancement of AI and data modeling in supply chain management, many organizations face a growing \u0022blind spot\u0022 where sophisticated mathematical outputs are not adequately challenged by human intuition or operational reality. Drawing on experience, author Chris Gaffney illustrates how neglecting to stress-test assumptions can lead to costly mistakes even when the data itself is accurate. To bridge this gap, the article introduces a strategic diagnostic framework designed to help leaders move beyond technical validation and toward more holistic, cross-functional decision discipline.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"While modern supply chain analytics and AI are more advanced than ever, technical capability must be paired with rigorous critical thinking and operational discipline to ensure data-driven models translate into successful real-world decisions."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2026-04-29 11:56:46","changed_gmt":"2026-04-30 17:24:02","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-04-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-04-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680113":{"id":"680113","type":"image","title":"The Blind Spot in Modern Supply Chain Analytics: Where Did Critical Thinking Go?","body":null,"created":"1777489767","gmt_created":"2026-04-29 19:09:27","changed":"1777490058","gmt_changed":"2026-04-29 19:14:18","alt":"Two data analysts, a man in a suit and a woman, are seated at a desk in a high-tech logistics control center. 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According to the research, shippers can save more than $1,000 per container by routing freight through Savannah instead of West Coast ports, when evaluating full end-to-end supply chain costs and transit reliability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study emphasizes that gateway decisions should not be based solely on ocean rates or sailing time. While trans-Pacific routes to the West Coast are shorter at sea, researchers found that congestion, cargo rehandling, and inland transportation complexity often introduce delays and variability. In contrast, Savannah\u0027s efficient port operations, on-terminal rail service, and direct interstate access help offset longer ocean voyages with faster inland movement and greater predictability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers analyzed vessel and inland transportation data from ten Asian ports to the three Southeastern markets. Their findings showed that Savannah\u0027s reliable port processing and inland logistics significantly reduce congestion exposure and transit variability, making it a more dependable gateway for shippers seeking consistent delivery performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study was conducted by Georgia Tech faculty and PhD students at the Institute\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/picenter.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPhysical Internet Center\u003C\/a\u003E and reinforces previous Atlanta-focused research demonstrating similar benefits of East Coast routing. The findings support the growing role of the Port of Savannah as a strategic gateway for U.S. supply chains serving inland Southeast markets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the original press release from the Georgia Ports Authority here:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gaports.com\/press-releases\/georgia-tech-research-shows-east-coast-gateway-best-choice-for-atlanta-memphis-and-nashville\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech research shows East Coast gateway best choice for Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have found that routing cargo through the Port of Savannah offers significant cost savings and more reliable transit for shipments bound for Atlanta, Memphis, and Nashville, outperforming traditional West Coast gateways in total landed cost and 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE) has earned the No. 1 spot in the 2026 Best Engineering Schools ranking released by \u003Cem\u003EU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report.\u003C\/em\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis continued recognition reflects the exceptional work of our faculty and staff, students, and alumni, who are pushing the boundaries of industrial and systems engineering every day,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pinar-keskinocak\u0022\u003EP\u0131nar Keskinocak\u003C\/a\u003E, H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair and Professor.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing ranked No. 1 for 36 consecutive years highlights the strength of our community and our commitment to innovation, impact, and leadership in the field.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s College of Engineering (COE) also maintained its strong national standing, placing fourth overall for the third consecutive year. In addition, all 11 of the Institute\u2019s graduate engineering programs have ranked within the top 9 in their respective disciplines for the 12th straight year in the 2026 \u003Cem\u003EU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report \u003C\/em\u003Erankings.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExplore the full list of COE program rankings \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/engineering-grad-programs-remain-no-4-2026-rankings\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, has been awarded an IBM fellowship in recognition of his research contributions and academic achievements. The IBM fellowship program is a prestigious, invitation-only award that identifies exceptional Ph.D. students conducting pioneering research in their disciplines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENguyen began his academic journey as an undergraduate at Minerva University, where he studied in a different country nearly every semester. This experience abroad shaped his approach to problem-solving. After graduating, Nguyen remained passionate about mathematics but became interested in applying theory to real-world challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI still wanted to do math, but I wanted to apply my mathematical research to some tangible applications,\u201d Nguyen said. \u201cI wanted to see the meaning behind my research.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat desire, along with ISyE\u2019s long-standing top national ranking in industrial engineering, led Nguyen to pursue his doctoral studies at Georgia Tech. His primary research focuses on applied probability, with an emphasis on bridging theoretical models and practical systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENguyen received the IBM Fellowship in recognition of his ongoing research. One of his current research projects examines how far a process is from the steady state and seeks to better understand the finite-time behavior of the system and to make accurate real-time decisions. 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By identifying and correcting discrepancies before displaying results to the user, the system could become more accurate and reliable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENguyen contributes much to the mentorship of his advisor, Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/siva-theja-maguluri\u0022\u003ESiva Theja Magulur\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would like to thank my advisor, Professor Siva Theja, for supporting me through this journey,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u0027s an extremely caring, insightful, and attentive professor. He\u0027s also very supportive of me pursuing the AI reasoning research at Google DeepMind, although this is not his main research. Over the years, I have learned a lot from him as his student.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe IBM Fellowship is the latest in a series of achievements for Nguyen. 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There are also significant racial, ethnic, and rural-urban disparities. All of this points to systemic issues in how maternal healthcare is provided.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeredith\u2019s research combined data analysis, modeling, and policy-focused tools to understand and improve access to obstetric care. A major focus was how access is measured and how to use existing resources more effectively.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne widely used metric, \u2018maternity care deserts,\u2019 looks at access by county,\u201d she explained. \u201cBut in Georgia, someone might be labeled as lacking care even if a hospital is just a mile across the county line. We realized that this metric was measuring the wrong thing in Georgia. Our work focuses on providing actionable insights to policymakers so they can ensure women have high-quality care nearby.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer research was motivated by the urgent need to address poor maternal outcomes in Georgia, which ranks among the worst states in the U.S. for both maternal mortality and racial disparities. \u201cWe see that half of women who die due to pregnancy-related causes die after delivery,\u201d Meredith said. \u201cPregnancy is a critical opportunity to engage women in their healthcare, and it\u2019s essential to focus on both maternal and fetal health.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeredith\u2019s contributions aim to bridge the gap between complex operations research models and real-world healthcare decision making. \u201cWe want to take the guesswork out of policy decisions,\u201d she said. \u201cIf a hospital closes or receives funding, our models can estimate the impact on care access and outcomes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReceiving the IISE award underscores the impact of Meredith\u2019s research. \u201cWe were so focused on improving maternal health in Georgia,\u201d she said. \u201cThis recognition shows that meaningful healthcare research can also advance the field of operations research and industrial engineering.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeredith credits much of her success to her advisor, Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/lauren-steimle\u0022\u003ELauren Steimle\u003C\/a\u003E, who nominated her for the award and provided guidance throughout her PhD program, which she began during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cHer support was critical, especially during the first year and a half of online learning and isolation,\u201d Meredith said. 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This cycle, one of those topics focused on the impact of AI on supply chain technology investment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat began as a discussion on technology quickly surfaced a broader issue:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI is not just changing supply chains\u2014it is raising the standard for execution, and in doing so, redefining what it takes to sustain a brand.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhen Capability Becomes Cheap\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin that discussion, a simple example sparked debate. Most of us would trust a platform like DocuSign without hesitation. It has earned that trust through reliability, security, and consistent performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what if a new entrant\u2014call it \u201cFredSign\u201d\u2014offered similar functionality, powered by AI, at lower cost and with comparable features? Would you use it?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe room split. Some argued that established brands are durable because of the trust they have built over time. Others pushed back, suggesting that AI\u2011enabled challengers could close that gap faster than expected, making brand less relevant.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe discussion quickly moved beyond software to a broader question:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIn a world where AI lowers the cost of building capability, does trust shift from brand to performance\u2014or does brand become even more important?\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBrand as a Promise\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a supply chain perspective, this is no longer theoretical. It is already happening.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt its core, a brand is a promise. For product companies, that promise is built on quality, consistency, and the experience of using the product over time. For supply chain technology and service providers, it is grounded in reliability, security, and confidence in execution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHistorically, brand has been reinforced by performance\u2014but also protected by time, scale, and familiarity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI is changing that balance.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELower Barriers, Higher Expectations\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn one hand, AI lowers barriers to entry. New entrants can replicate functionality faster, improve user experiences, and target specific gaps in incumbent offerings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn supply chain technology, this is particularly relevant. Many organizations have made significant, long\u2011term investments in systems that have not always delivered as expected. That creates an opening for AI\u2011enabled providers to enter through narrow use cases, solve specific problems better, and establish a foothold. Over time, they build credibility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there is a second dimension that is more immediate\u2014and more consequential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAI Raises the Execution Standard\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne way to frame this is simple: data is a terrible thing to waste.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor years, supply chains have generated vast amounts of data across planning systems, transportation networks, warehouses, and customer interactions. Much of that data has been underutilized\u2014captured, stored, but not fully leveraged to anticipate risk or improve outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThat is changing.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe capability now exists\u2014and is rapidly maturing\u2014to sense, interpret, and act on that data in ways that were not previously practical. Risks can be identified earlier. Disruptions can be predicted. Corrective actions can be taken before the customer ever feels the impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFrom Disruption to Preventability\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past week, in the span of just six days and four unrelated conversations with members of my network, I heard a series of examples that all pointed to this shift.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA global food company managing risk tied to a critical supplier whose quality issues could impact multiple major brands\u2014raising the question of whether AI could have surfaced a near sole\u2011source dependency earlier.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn e\u2011commerce retailer using machine learning to reduce theft and damage in its fulfillment network, improving the customer experience.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn organization proactively shifting its fulfillment partner mix based on AI\u2011driven insights into which nodes can and cannot handle surge capacity.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA high\u2011end clothing shipment arriving wet due to a fulfillment breakdown\u2014where the loss was not just the product, but a time\u2011sensitive moment that could not be recovered.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA consumer receiving an empty box after successfully purchasing a limited\u2011release product that could not be replaced.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are not isolated anecdotes. The common thread is not disruption\u2014it is preventability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs AI enables earlier detection of risk, better prediction of disruptions, and faster response to exceptions, the tolerance for failure is declining. Companies are no longer judged simply on whether something went wrong. They are judged on whether it should have been avoided.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBrand Is the Delivered Experience\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a brand perspective, that is a fundamental shift.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA product brand may invest heavily in innovation and customer engagement. But if the product arrives damaged, late, or not at all, the customer does not distinguish between the brand owner and the supply chain behind it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThere is only one experience\u2014and therefore only one brand.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn an AI\u2011enabled supply chain, failure is no longer just a risk\u2014it is increasingly a choice.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Weakest Node Defines the Brand\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA brand is now only as strong as its weakest node.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat node may be a supplier, a logistics provider, a fulfillment partner, or a technology platform. Many sit outside the direct control of the brand owner, yet their performance is inseparable from the customer\u2019s perception of the brand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI makes it possible to identify and address these weak points\u2014but it also makes it more apparent when companies fail to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EImplications for the Supply Chain Ecosystem\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis dynamic extends directly to platform and software providers. In an AI\u2011enabled environment, it is no longer sufficient for supply chain technology to be stable or functionally adequate. It must evolve\u2014continuously\u2014to sense risk earlier, enable better decisions, and improve execution outcomes. If it does not, its limitations will be exposed quickly, and alternatives will emerge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology providers are not insulated by their brand; they are judged by the outcomes they enable. Their brand will strengthen if their platforms improve execution\u2014and erode if they do not.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProduct companies must use AI to protect the customer experience end\u2011to\u2011end. Logistics providers must adopt AI to remain credible partners. Technology providers must evolve their platforms to meet a higher execution standard.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf one part of the system advances while another does not, the gap will be visible\u2014and acted upon quickly.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinners and losers are being judged daily.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat This Means for Leaders\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of this suggests that brand is no longer important. In high\u2011trust, high\u2011risk environments\u2014contracts, financial transactions, healthcare, and other sensitive use cases\u2014brand remains critical.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven in this environment, trust must be continuously reinforced through performance. Leaders must clearly understand what underpins their brand. Brand is not an asset to be protected; it is the result of consistently delivering on a promise. Any performance gaps must be addressed before others move in. AI\u2011enabled challengers will not challenge strengths\u2014they will target weaknesses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, leaders must elevate their ecosystem. Brand performance is now inseparable from partner performance. That requires greater visibility, tighter integration, and higher expectations\u2014not only internally, but across suppliers, logistics providers, and technology partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOne Question to Answer Now\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis execution dimension is only one part of how AI is reshaping brand\u2014but it is already decisive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA great product can still win. A strong brand can still endure. But in an AI\u2011driven world, where disruptions can be anticipated and failures mitigated, the margin for error is disappearing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd in many cases\u2014especially where the purchase is infrequent or the moment is critical\u2014you only get one shot. At the conclusion of our discussion, one participant framed it simply:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat is our secret sauce\u2014and what are we doing to build on it?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat is the question every supply chain leader should be answering now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBecause in an AI\u2011enabled world, your brand will be defined by what your system consistently delivers.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAI is transforming supply chains by lowering the cost of building capability and raising execution standards, which forces brands to rely more on consistent performance rather than just historical trust. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE) for the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, \u0026amp; Research Design (BERD) Research Forum. Part of the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (CTSA), BERD provides comprehensive biostatistical and epidemiological support, including study design, data collection and management, and the development and application of statistical methodologies. This year\u2019s forum brought together faculty and students from the University of North Carolina, Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech to examine how emerging technologies are enhancing clinical processes and improving patient outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/xiaoming-huo\u0022\u003EXiaoming Huo\u003C\/a\u003E, A. Russell Chandler III Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Associate Director for Research in the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS), served on the event\u2019s organizing committee. He underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing responsible and effective AI tools for medicine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe forum provides an opportunity for collaboration and team forming. This is critical in developing AI tools for medical and health care research,\u201d Huo said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe keynote address was delivered by Hongtu Zhu of UNC, who presented his work on Causal Generalist Medical AI (GMAI). The model integrates multiple data sources to recommend treatments to physicians and incorporates causal reasoning to strengthen reliability. Zhu demonstrated that embedding causal elements into medical AI systems can improve generalizability by supporting evidence-based decision-making rather than relying solely on predictive outputs. He also outlined both growth opportunities and ongoing challenges that must be addressed before GMAI can serve as a robust clinical decision-support tool.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditional presentations highlighted the range of AI applications in health care. Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/omer-t-inan\u0022\u003EOmer Inan\u003C\/a\u003E of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering \u003C\/a\u003E(ECE) shared research from his lab on AI-enabled wearable technology designed to detect heart conditions. The device he demonstrated uses a vibrometer to measure heart timing and subtle vibrations. 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Given the complexity of protein interactions, AI offers a powerful tool for identifying promising therapeutic pathways that would be difficult to isolate manually.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross keynote talks and student presentations, BERD illustrated both the breadth and precision of AI applications in medicine. From at-home wearable diagnostics to advanced computational modeling for cancer research, presenters emphasized that AI is already delivering tangible value. At the same time, speakers noted that the field remains in its early stages, with continued collaboration and innovation essential to improving care delivery and advancing healthier outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELeaders in medical research and artificial intelligence gathered at the H. 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Tools, capabilities, and best practices are shifting monthly, sometimes weekly. For supply chain professionals, the message is clear: ongoing development is not optional. Like lean, analytics, or S\u0026amp;OP in prior decades, GenAI proficiency is quickly becoming a differentiator. The question is not if you\u2019ll integrate GenAI into your workflow, but how quickly and effectively.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Evolution of GenAI in 2025\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we look back to January, it\u2019s striking how much progress has been made in less than a year. Early in 2025, the conversation centered on \u003Cstrong\u003Eagentic AI\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003Elarger models\u003C\/strong\u003E. GPT-5 and Claude 4 improved reasoning and context windows, while OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Agent in preview, able to carry out bounded multi-step tasks like retrieving files, browsing the web, and drafting structured outputs. In supply chain, this translated into early experiments with automating shipment steps or running contract reviews in a single query \u2014 tasks that were pilot-level at best in January.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy mid-year, \u003Cstrong\u003Emultimodal capabilities\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003Eenterprise copilots\u003C\/strong\u003E began shifting from concept to daily use. Users could combine text, image, and voice inputs to detect defects or summarize complex documents, and copilots became embedded inside SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, and Google platforms. For the first time, GenAI wasn\u2019t just a tool \u0022off to the side\u0022 but something integrated directly into the systems supply chain professionals rely on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the second half of the year, new capabilities started layering on: memory, specialized small models, and synthetic data with digital twins. Memory allowed copilots to recall context from prior chats or S\u0026amp;OP cycles, reducing rework. Domain-tuned models made GenAI lighter, cheaper, and faster for logistics, procurement, and planning tasks. And digital twin integration allowed organizations to stress-test networks under disruption scenarios, from weather to labor shortages.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnterprises also moved closer to operations with \u003Cstrong\u003EAI at the edge\u003C\/strong\u003E, using IoT data for predictive maintenance or real-time routing. At the same time, \u003Cstrong\u003Eguardrails and compliance\u003C\/strong\u003E became a central topic, with more organizations creating clear \u0022green\/yellow\/red\u0022 tiers for safe use. And in Q4,\u003Cstrong\u003E collaboration AI\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003Ehybrid architectures\u003C\/strong\u003E came to the forefront \u2014 copilots that can negotiate contracts in multiple languages, and architectures that blend closed and open-source models to balance sovereignty, cost, and security.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor \u003Cstrong\u003Emainstream individual users\u003C\/strong\u003E, the picture is simpler but still powerful. Anyone with ChatGPT Plus or Copilot today can take advantage of:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMemory and custom instructions\u003C\/strong\u003E to save preferences and formats across sessions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProject-only memory\u003C\/strong\u003E (rolling out) to organize work by context.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAgent previews\u003C\/strong\u003E like Operator to see how automation might work on bounded tasks.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectors and file uploads\u003C\/strong\u003E to bring internal data into conversations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor \u003Cstrong\u003Eleaders\u003C\/strong\u003E, the focus is on policy, safe pilots, and scaling. They are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESponsoring agent experiments in low-risk domains (like supplier alerts).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmbedding copilots in enterprise systems for daily planning and reporting.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFormalizing AI use policies so employees know what\u2019s encouraged, conditional, and off-limits.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe net result: what started in January as experimentation has, by October, become a layered landscape. Individual users now have practical tools to reclaim time, while leaders are piloting more ambitious integrations and building the governance to make adoption sustainable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Action Planning is Critical\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pace of change makes a one-and-done training activity insufficient. Think of GenAI skills like fitness: it requires steady reps over time. Professionals who set quarterly development goals \u2014 experimenting with new tools, building prompt libraries, testing workflows \u2014 will not only stay current but pull ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2025-09\/figure1-QtrlyGenAI_dvlpt_cycle.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Quarterly GenAI Development Cycle table\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Try This Quarter:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuild a custom prompt library for routine tasks (e.g., supplier follow-ups, KPI summaries).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETest one open-source tool such as LangChain or Haystack.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse AI to summarize two recent meetings and validate output with your notes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Prompt Maturity is the New Literacy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019ve personally learned the most about prompting by asking ChatGPT to critique my style against a 12-step framework. The feedback gave me a process improvement plan I still use today. Prompt maturity isn\u2019t abstract \u2014 it\u2019s a measurable, improvable skill.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2025-09\/figure2-steps1-12.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Steps 7-12: Advanced Implementation\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Applied step: Rewrite one work prompt per week by climbing the ladder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Unlocking Personal Productivity\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the fastest returns from GenAI comes from personal productivity. In our short courses this year, I\u2019ve seen learners gain comfort and lower stress as they practice more with the tools. Many reclaimed time by using GenAI for emails, presentations, meeting notes, and data prep.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the list of GenAI time-saving strategies is broad, some uses are already mainstream and validated by thousands of professionals. The table below organizes these strategies into categories, provides guidance on how to accomplish them, and highlights common watch-outs to ensure they deliver value without risk.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2025-09\/figure3-TimeSavingStrategies.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Time Saving Strategies\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Try this week: Track one workflow where AI saved time and estimate the hours reclaimed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Critical Thinking: Ironically More Important than Ever\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe wrote about critical thinking and added it to our curriculum after studies raised concerns about overreliance on AI. The smarter the tools become, the more important it is to validate their outputs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2025-09\/figure4-CriticalThinkingFrameworksForSCPros.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Critical Thinking Frameworks for Supply Chain Students and Professionals\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Applied step: Take one AI output this week and run it through the checklist \u2014 you\u2019ll see both strengths and blind spots.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Advocating for Strategy and Guardrails\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve seen firsthand how AI policies can evolve. One major retailer shifted in less than a year from a rigid \u201conly data scientists experiment\u201d model to encouraging all employees to try safe versions of multiple LLMs. This shift shows why professionals should advocate for strategy and guardrails that evolve with the technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2025-09\/figure5-FrameworkUseTiersDataSensitivity.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Framework: Use Tiers \u0026amp; Data Sensitivity\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Ask your manager: Which of our daily tasks fall into green, yellow, and red today?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6. Agents: Early but Essential\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany industry partners are actively testing agents. Our software partners are hitting singles and doubles now, with bigger \u201chome run\u201d opportunities still developing. Agents aren\u2019t fully reliable yet, but they are advancing quickly and will increasingly appear in ERP, TMS, and WMS platforms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn practice, most organizations today sit between \u003Cstrong\u003ELevel 1 (Exploratory)\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003ELevel 2 (Task-Specific Agents)\u003C\/strong\u003E, with early pilots pushing into \u003Cstrong\u003ELevel 3 (Augmented Workflows)\u003C\/strong\u003E. Tech-forward enterprises \u2014 particularly in retail, e-commerce, and global manufacturing \u2014 are building domain-specific agents for forecasting, procurement support, and transportation planning, often embedded inside ERP or planning platforms. These companies are experimenting with multi-agent coordination but keep humans firmly in the loop. By contrast, mainstream companies are still largely in the exploratory stage: individuals using general copilots for drafting documents or ad hoc analysis, without enterprise integration, security controls, or governance. The gap is widening \u2014 forward-leaning firms are developing playbooks for orchestrated workflows, while many organizations are just beginning to set policies and figure out where AI fits safely into their operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/news\/2025-09\/figure6-AgentMaturityPathSupplyChain.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Agent Maturity Path in Supply Chain\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, \u003Cstrong\u003ELevel 4 (Collaborative Automation)\u003C\/strong\u003E is where the near-term breakthroughs will happen. In the next 3\u20135 years, we can expect multi-agent orchestration to become a practical tool for managing recurring disruptions \u2014 think transportation rerouting during weather events or automated supplier alerts when delivery milestones are missed. Early adoption will occur in large, tech-forward enterprises with strong governance and secure infrastructure. Level 5 (Autonomous Resilience) remains aspirational: while the vision of end-to-end supply chain automation is compelling, regulatory hurdles, trust, and explainability challenges mean human oversight will remain essential. The more realistic trajectory is that enterprises will selectively automate narrow disruption scenarios while maintaining tight human control, with broader autonomy coming only as governance, standards, and trust mechanisms mature.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Applied step: Identify one repetitive process in your work that could be a candidate for an agent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E7. Human in the Loop: Non-Negotiable\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompetition has improved model quality this year \u2014 but hallucinations and memory issues remain. That\u2019s why \u201chuman in the loop\u201d is not just a principle; it\u2019s operational reality. AI is still an assistant, not a replacement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\ud83d\udca1 Applied step: Write down one checkpoint you always apply before sharing AI outputs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConclusion\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese observations \u2014 from teaching courses, updating curriculum, and watching partners experiment \u2014 motivated this article. GenAI is evolving at extraordinary speed, and our profession must evolve with it. Build your plan, refine your prompts, reclaim time, apply critical thinking, advocate for strategy, explore agents, and always keep the human in the loop. Those who do will thrive in 2026 and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis year has felt like a lifetime in the Generative AI (GenAI) world. Tools, capabilities, and best practices are shifting monthly, sometimes weekly. 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We both agree that 2025 was the last year when being \u201cbehind\u201d on AI adoption could be rationalized. In 2026, leaders cannot stay in the foxhole. They need to move forward, doing so in a way that reduces the risk of failure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past two years have been full of promise for AI in supply chain: we have seen impressive pilots, compelling research findings, and no shortage of claims about what agents and large language models can do. At the same time, many supply chain leaders are frustrated; there has been significant activity and investment in centralized capabilities without meaningful results in the supply chain. Too many efforts stall. Too many pilots never scale. Many organizations feel they have kissed a lot of frogs and are still waiting for something that works reliably.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe question for 2026 is no longer whether to engage with AI, but how to do so in a way that consistently delivers results. This is the year to put points on the board through disciplined, repeatable progress rather than moonshots.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETwo Principles Separate Progress from Experimentation\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross our work and conversations with supply chain leaders, organizations that are driving tangible results tend to follow two principles, sometimes explicitly, sometimes intuitively:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Leverage GenAI Where It Adds Differential Value\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELarge language models are exceptionally strong at working with language. They summarize, explain, code, and translate intent into logic. This makes them powerful tools for accelerating development, analysis, and communication.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch of supply chain execution, however, depends on precision. Planning rates, forecasts, production schedules, routing logic, and inventory policies rely on structured data, mathematical relationships, and deterministic logic. In these environments, hallucinations or probabilistic answers are not just inconvenient. They can be operationally disruptive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany early failures stem from applying LLMs where deterministic logic is required, rather than using them to support the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of that logic. In practice, GenAI is most effective upstream, helping teams build analytics faster, surface issues earlier, and lower the friction of development and maintenance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Design with People in the Loop\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is not only a philosophical stance. It reflects technical reality. While \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/age-autonomous-supply-chains-here\u0022\u003Erecent research\u003C\/a\u003E shows that collections of agents can outperform humans in controlled settings, production supply chains are not laboratories. They are complex, interconnected processes and organizations that operate in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. In contrast to AI that augments workers, fully autonomous systems introduce risks\u2014technical, organizational, and reputational\u2014that erode the incremental value relative to the increased costs to develop and maintain them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuman-in-the-loop is not a concession. It is a design principle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFrom Ideation to Error-Proofed Execution\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost supply chain organizations are not short on AI use cases. What they lack are clear, high\u2011probability paths to value creation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA familiar pattern plays out: organizations rush into pilots without a clear view of where AI adds value. Results are mixed and hard to interpret. When early efforts disappoint, leaders become more cautious, not because they doubt AI\u2019s potential, but because they are wary of repeating visible failures.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne executive described this dynamic as being \u0022tired of kissing frogs.\u0022 After aggressively leaning into new technologies early, the organization became skeptical, insisting on external proof and peer validation before investing further.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe more productive question is no longer \u0022What is the most advanced thing we can try?\u0022 but instead: \u0022What can we do today that has a high probability of working, scaling, and building our capabilities?\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to Put Points on the Board in 2026\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross our experimentation and advisory work, two areas consistently emerge where GenAI is already delivering value.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEnterprise Productivity: The Safest On-Ramp\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most reliable progress comes from improving everyday productivity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost organizations take a restrictive approach, limiting AI access to a small group or tightly controlled pilots led by centralized technical teams, only to realize they were slowing learning and adoption across the enterprise. In one large retailer, leadership initially centralized AI use due to security and governance concerns. Over time, they shifted to enterprise licensing that centralized risk management while allowing broader employee access within guardrails.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result was not chaos or \u0022shadow IT.\u0022 It was productivity: meeting summaries, analysis support, presentation development, and faster access to internal knowledge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese gains may sound modest, but they matter. Giving people five to ten hours per week back changes how employees experience AI. It becomes a tool that helps them do their jobs better, not a signal that their jobs are being automated away.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor leaders, this means actively enabling access to approved tools, supporting skill development, and encouraging experimentation within clear boundaries. This is one of the most straightforward ways to quickly and visibly put points on the board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDecision Intelligence: Rewiring the Operating Model\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvanced analytics, optimization, and planning systems predate GenAI. What is new is not the math, but rather the speed, accessibility, and maintainability of building and sustaining advanced analytics solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenAI acts as an accelerator. It reduces the friction of writing code, standing up, monitoring logic, and explaining results. It brings advanced capabilities closer to the business, rather than confining them to a small central team.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA concrete example comes from production planning. Planned production rates are often set during commissioning or early ramp up and then reused for long periods. Over time, changes in labor mix, maintenance practices, or product complexity cause actual throughput to drift. Plans continue to run, but they quietly degrade.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn effective implementations, GenAI does not update the planning system autonomously. Instead, it operates adjacent to it. It helps teams build monitoring logic that compares planned versus actual performance, surfaces statistically meaningful drift, and generates candidate adjustments with supporting context. Planners review and approve changes before they are re-ingested into the APS.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system of record remains intact. Human accountability is preserved. What improves is the speed, frequency, and quality of assumption hygiene, enabling earlier detection of problems before they cascade into service, cost, or inventory issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAvoid Kissing Frogs: Technology and Organizational Choices\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany organizations \u201ckiss frogs\u201d not because the new technology is flawed, but because they are not ready to adopt it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo avoid this fate, successful efforts often include the following elements:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeverage existing, approved AI platforms rather than onboarding new technologies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAccelerates time to value\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelps define the true limitations of your current technology stack to guide future platform selection\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaximize the value of current systems (e.g., APS, production scheduling software) instead of chasing new applications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExisting, complex supply chain software often under-delivers on its promised value\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAI agents and workflows are highly effective at improving master data quality and ensuring planning parameters are accurate\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFoster ideation and solution development with internal teams, while using third parties to accelerate capability building\u2014not to replace it\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake progress visible by sharing early wins, curating employee-driven experiments, and scaling what works\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChange management is not an option; it must be designed into every aspect of an AI program from the start. When organizations invest heavily in advanced capabilities at the top while doing little to equip everyday employees, the message received is often, \u0022This is happening to you, not for you.\u0022 That perception creates resistance, fear, and organizational drag.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEffective leaders communicate a clear vision for how new capabilities will augment, not replace, their teams, so that scarce human intellect is applied where it adds the most value.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EKey Actions to Win in 2026\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe principles are clear. The opportunity is real. The question now is execution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf 2026 is the year to put points on the board, supply chain leaders must move from experimentation to engineered progress. That begins with clarity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Define a Multi-Year AI Value Vision\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDevelop a concrete view of how AI will create value in your organization over the next several years. Not a collection of pilots. Not a list of tools. A clear articulation of where and how AI will improve productivity, strengthen decision quality, and increase operational reliability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat vision should:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClarify where AI will augment human decision-making versus automate tasks\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentify the business outcomes you expect to improve (service, cost, inventory, resilience, productivity)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGuide decisions on organizational design, platform selection, governance, and partnerships\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEstablish sequencing - what you will enable now versus what must wait\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithout a defined direction, AI efforts default to software deployment. With it, technology becomes a lever for measurable operational improvement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Enable Broad, Responsible Access\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECapability development accelerates when access is not unnecessarily constrained. Ensure that team members at every level - from executives to frontline planners - have access to approved enterprise AI tools and agent-building capabilities, along with practical training tied to real workflows.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEffective enablement includes:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnterprise licensing and governance that remove friction while protecting data\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHands-on guidance tied directly to day-to-day supply chain work - reporting, master data cleanup, production monitoring, inventory analysis, schedule validation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClear operating guardrails that define appropriate data use and boundaries\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeadership support for responsible experimentation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERestricting access may feel prudent. In practice, it slows learning and reinforces dependency on centralized teams. Broad enablement builds capability across the organization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Create Local Ideation and Scaling Mechanisms\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDurable progress does not originate only from centralized programs. It often begins at the front line.\u003Cbr\u003ELeaders should create simple, visible mechanisms for individuals and teams to experiment within defined guardrails and to share what they are building.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis includes:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERecurring forums or showcases where teams present working solutions\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECurated libraries of effective prompts, workflows, and agents\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClear channels for submitting ideas and documenting results\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost importantly, organizations must be able to move from local experimentation to scaled adoption. That requires:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentifying the strongest minimum viable solutions emerging from the field\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERefining and hardening them into repeatable workflows\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProductizing and scaling what demonstrably improves performance\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe objective is not activity. It is building capability that compounds over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese steps are straightforward. They require intention and follow-through. That is what separates durable capability from scattered experimentation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is not too late to lead. The last several years have provided lessons - technical, organizational, and cultural. Leaders who absorb those lessons and design deliberately for scale will build AI capabilities that strengthen over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat kind of progress is not flashy. It does not depend on moonshots or fully autonomous systems operating in isolation. It depends on clarity, access, discipline, and accountability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2026, novelty will attract attention. Durability will create an advantage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe organizations that win will not be the ones with the most pilots. 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Her research develops statistical and computational foundations for sequential inference, high-dimensional change-point detection, robust decision-making under uncertainty,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;generative modeling for inference and decision-making, with applications in public safety,\u0026nbsp;power grid\u0026nbsp;resilience, and biomedical and health systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring her two-year term, Xie will have the opportunity to contribute to National Academies\u2019 consensus studies and convening activities, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and engage with peers to address critical national and global challenges. 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Behind each thoughtful gesture, however, lies a complex challenge: allocating resources and coordinating supply chains to ensure everyone can give and receive love in the ways they value most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses depend on strong supply chain expertise to keep Valentine\u2019s Day running smoothly. While overall demand mirrors other holiday periods, certain products like flowers, candy, and cards see sharp spikes, and these peaks can ripple across other goods and services as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECandy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECandy makers are well-versed in navigating peak sales periods throughout the year, but holidays like Valentine\u2019s Day bring a distinct set of challenges. 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It may even run on an existing production line with some very unique change parts that would be unique for that physical product,\u201d explained \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/james-gaffney\u0022\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/a\u003E, managing director of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESupply Chain and Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E and academic program director in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Professional Education\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlowers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDemand for flowers operates differently than demand for products like candy. While there are predictable peaks around holidays such as Valentine\u2019s Day, demand also rises and falls throughout the year. Growers must determine weeks in advance how many flowers to plant, carefully balancing the risk of overproduction with the need to meet customer demand at precisely the right moment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make these decisions, growers invest significant resources in building accurate and reliable forecasts. Historical sales data offers a logical starting point, providing insight into seasonal patterns and prior performance. But past demand can only serve as a guide. Economic conditions, consumer confidence, and shifting purchasing behaviors all influence how many flowers customers ultimately buy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForecasting is becoming increasingly complex. Research from the Federal Reserve Bank has shown that consumers\u2019 perceptions of the economy are growing more disconnected from their actual household financial situations. That misalignment makes traditional indicators less dependable. As a result, forecasters are turning to new metrics and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to analyze massive volumes of data and uncover hidden patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is where we get into machine learning. You have people who will get 10,000 different data streams, cash register spending, other things that might be correlating events and try to sit here and say, can I create a machine learning model that predicts [demand] better?\u201d Gaffney said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERestaurants\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe restaurant industry thrives on filling every available seat, and there\u2019s rarely much extra capacity to spare. This year, restaurants may get a small reprieve, as Valentine\u2019s Day falls on a weekend. 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I haven\u2019t had to pay up yet!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thinking-Machine-Jensen-Coveted-Microchip\/dp\/0593832698\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Thinking Machine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Stephen Witt\u2019s book on Jensen Huang and NVIDIA, is one of those recommendations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s a fast, engaging read that packs a lot of insight into a book you can finish in just a couple of days. It\u2019s also one of the most interesting books I\u2019ve read this past year out of a stack of twenty or thirty. Most importantly for my world, it\u2019s a book from which supply chain students, young professionals, and senior leaders can all take something different.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat many supply chain readers may not realize is that NVIDIA\u2019s story is, at its core, a case study in supply chain design, constraint management, and long-horizon system building played out on a global stage.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis book matters to me because it pulls back the curtain on the largest technology shift impacting supply chains this century. It shows it not just as a technology story, but as a supply chain, leadership, and ethics story hiding in plain sight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMore Than a Tech Book\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the surface, this is a story about GPUs, artificial intelligence, and one of the most important technology companies in the world. But underneath, it\u2019s really a story about context: how ideas evolve, how industries form, and how long-term decisions compound over decades.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou don\u2019t need to be an engineer to enjoy it. By the time you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll have a much better grasp of:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewhy chips matter,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewhy AI depends on physical infrastructure,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eand why supply chains quietly shape what\u2019s possible.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat combination makes the book especially relevant for anyone building a career in supply chain, operations, or industrial leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Immigrant Story \u2014 Still Worth Protecting\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most powerful threads running through the book is Jensen Huang\u2019s immigrant story.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis family worked hard to come to the United States. He grew up in modest circumstances, and through persistence, opportunity, and relentless effort, he helped build a company with global impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many of our ancestors, this story feels familiar. For many who come to the U.S. today, it still represents hope. The book serves as a quiet reminder that this pathway from modest beginnings to meaningful contribution is not accidental; it is something that needs to be protected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe United States is far from perfect, but it remains a remarkable place to innovate and to start businesses. Supply chains are both a driver of that innovation and a beneficiary of the new ideas that emerge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Startup Story With Real Twists and Turns\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe founding of NVIDIA is not a clean, linear success story.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe original big idea wasn\u2019t necessarily the one that ultimately \u201cwon,\u201d and the initial target market wasn\u2019t always the right one. The company faced near-death moments, pivots, resets, and more than a few reasons to walk away.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor students and young professionals considering startups, whether founding one or joining one, this book offers a realistic picture of what that path looks like. It reinforces a few hard truths:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethe probability of failure is high,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethe work ethic required is enormous,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eand the rewards, if they come, often come much later.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI often describe this as a \u201cone scoop now, two scoops later\u201d dynamic. Early effort is rarely rewarded proportionally; patience matters more than hype.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInnovation Is a Team Sport\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Jensen Huang is clearly the centerpiece of the book, one of its strengths is that it avoids treating innovation as a solo act.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany other players, sometimes knowingly and sometimes unwittingly, contributed research, ideas, and decisions that ultimately shaped where we sit today. The book does a good job showing how progress builds through layers of contribution, often across institutions and generations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis matters, especially for students and early-career professionals. Breakthroughs rarely come from a single moment or a single person; they come from systems that allow ideas to accumulate and translate into real-world application.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFrom Basic Engineering to Neural Networks\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral chapters walk through the literal evolution of the technology, and this is where the book is both accessible and impressive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you can only \u201cjust barely hang on\u201d technically, the narrative is clear: today\u2019s AI capabilities are the result of layered progress. Hardware advances built on earlier hardware, software abstractions built on earlier software, and research findings translated into application over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the contributors moved fluidly between academia and industry, reinforcing a core lesson: foundational science and engineering still matter. For those of us who remember an analog world, it\u2019s fascinating to see how decades of incremental progress led to the current state and potential of AI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Supply Chain Story Hiding in Plain Sight\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a supply chain perspective, The \u003Cem\u003EThinking Machine\u003C\/em\u003E reads like a case study hiding in plain sight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENVIDIA is an American innovation success story that is, at the same time, deeply dependent on global supply chains. Its relationship with TSMC in Taiwan, the scarcity of advanced manufacturing capacity, the national security implications of certain chips, and the need to serve global markets all create a complex and fragile operating reality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the quieter but most powerful lessons in the book is how much supply chain design matters. Product success here isn\u2019t just about better ideas; it\u2019s about how effectively those ideas are translated into scalable, resilient, global systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI may feel digital, but its limits are profoundly physical.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELeadership Results \u2014 and a Real Paradox\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe book also forces an uncomfortable but important leadership conversation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJensen Huang is demanding, intense, and uncompromising. While the results are undeniable, I don\u2019t advocate for many aspects of his leadership style. I believe similar outcomes could be achieved without subjecting employees to public humiliation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResults matter, but how we get them matters too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReading this book reminded me that some of the most valuable leadership lessons I\u2019ve learned came from watching both how to lead and how not to lead. I\u2019ve had bosses who modeled the kind of leader I wanted to become, and a few who taught me just as much by showing me what I wanted to avoid. Both experiences have been valuable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat tension is worth sitting with, especially for those mentoring the next generation of leaders.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EComputer Vision, GPUs, and Adaptability\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComputer vision plays a supporting role in the story: not the headline act, but an important early driver. Graphics and vision workloads helped shape GPU architectures long before today\u2019s generative AI boom.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver time, those architectures generalized to support a wide range of parallel computation, including neural networks. It\u2019s a reminder that technologies often succeed not because of a single application, but because they are flexible enough to evolve.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEthics, Uncertainty, and Responsibility\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, the book leaves us with unresolved questions, and that may be its most honest contribution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is resource-intensive, it will reshape work and livelihoods, and it raises real ethical concerns. Opinions vary widely on whether this moment resembles past industrial revolutions or represents something fundamentally different.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI teach and advocate for the application of AI, but I personally struggle with these ethical dilemmas. Rather than avoid them, I try to address them head-on by highlighting the risks and encouraging students to stay informed so they can be voices for responsible, positive use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn today\u2019s global and regulatory environment, it\u2019s unrealistic to expect a pause in research or application. Education, not avoidance, may be the most practical form of governance we have.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe can\u2019t guarantee how this plays out over the next decade, but we can prepare.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy I Keep Recommending This Book\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re a supply chain student looking for context, a young professional navigating career choices, or a senior leader trying to understand how AI, supply chains, leadership, and ethics intersect, this is a book worth your time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s engaging, timely, and surprisingly human.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd when someone asks me, \u201cWhat are you reading?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the book I\u2019ll keep recommending.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EThinking Machine\u003C\/em\u003E succeeds because it reminds us that behind AI are people, supply chains, and long-term decisions, all operating under real constraints. That\u2019s a lesson worth revisiting as we set the pace for the months ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Closing Question\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis book highlights traditional supply chain constraints that NVIDIA faced in its growth journey, such as single source supply, perceived lead times, capacity at key suppliers, demand volatility, and talent gaps. Where have you seen or faced these, and how have you and your company navigated them?\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERecommended for supply chain professionals and leaders seeking insight into the real-world impact of technology and strategic decision-making, the book examines how NVIDIA\u2019s ascent under Jensen Huang revolutionized both technology and supply chain management through a focus on parallel computing and robust global networks. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial \u0026amp; Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE), the \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/inventory-innovations-supporting-synthetexs-transition-make-stock\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInventory Innovation: SyntheteX Marks the Spot\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d group has been named winner of the Fall 2025 Senior Design Competition.\u202fStudents Aanan Biswas, Ethan Benater, Will Fox, Molly Hickman, Sristi Karamchandani, Guzide Melis Kargin, Rohin Shah, and Joshua Wen were selected for their project, working under the guidance of faculty advisor Alexander Shapiro.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Growing Manufacturer Facing Volatile Demand\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ESynthetex is a Georgia-based manufacturer of geosynthetic fabric systems used for erosion control and infrastructure protection, with headquarters in Peachtree Corners and a production facility in Toccoa. With dozens of products and extensive customization, the organization operates in a complex manufacturing environment shaped by fluctuating construction demand. Historically, Synthetex relied on a make-to-order system, leading to sharp swings between overtime-heavy production and prolonged idle periods, delayed material procurement, and workforce challenges. These factors pushed average lead times beyond 12 weeks, sometimes as long as six months, putting customer deadlines at risk. To address these challenges, the winning senior design team developed a comprehensive plan to transition Synthetex to a proactive, hybrid production model.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERedesigning the System from the Ground Up\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWhen we analyzed the sales pipeline, we found that one in four orders experienced margin loss,\u201d said Aanan Biswas during the team\u2019s final presentation, noting that expediting materials and paying overtime eroded profitability, as one in ten orders was lost due to long lead times.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than optimizing the constraints of the existing system, the team proposed a fundamental redesign.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe students\u2019 solution centered on three integrated design changes: introducing strategic safety stock for raw materials so production can begin immediately, using idle-time production planning to turn unused capacity into semi-finished inventory, and redesigning the facility layout to accommodate higher inventory levels while meeting safety requirements. Together, these changes create a data-driven production planning framework that puts the right products on the right machines at the right time, reducing changeovers and avoiding stockouts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUsing Data to Make Measurable Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cOne of the key ways that we\u0027re helping Synthetex derive value from this project is through its data,\u201d said Rohin Shah. The team took their client\u2019s siloed data sources and created a streamlined solution. \u201cFor example, if the client wanted to look at its material usage, they would have to hunt through dozens of files in SharePoint and extract all of that manually, before even being able to look at that data. With our automated solution, it\u2019s structured, it\u0027s aggregated, it\u0027s tabulated, and easy to use and analyze. Ultimately, in the future state, every decision that Synthetex makes has the potential to be data-driven because of these automated data assets.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe redesigned system is projected to cut average lead times by nearly 39% (from more than 12 weeks to under 7.5 weeks) while significantly reducing margin losses and lowering the rate of lost orders from one in ten to one in fourteen. Overall, the team estimates a 14% increase in profit in the first year alone, and Synthetex has already begun implementing the recommendations with an initial investment of approximately $7,000.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClient Praise for Insight, Dedication, and Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ERachel Wewengkang (IE 2023), Business Analyst at Synthetex and the team\u2019s primary client contact, praised both the impact of the students\u2019 work and the process behind it.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cInitially, the project was submitted with a focus on pricing optimization. However, after conducting lots of research, the team proposed a change in scope that proved to be far more valuable,\u201d said Wewengkang. \u201cTheir solution would give us significant improvement in inventory management. Their second opportunity provides a pathway to utilize idle resources for bulk roll production, supported by a model that prioritizes production decisions with data-driven evidence.\u201d\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWewengkang also highlighted the students\u2019 persistence and initiative throughout the project, noting how they not have access to all the data they ideally needed. Nonetheless, they impressed the client by working with limited information, gathering new data where possible, and making well-reasoned assumptions to deliver meaningful results.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Senior Design Experience That Defines ISyE\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAll fourth-year students in ISyE culminate their undergraduate educational experience with the Senior Design course to provide firsthand experience in solving real world problems in a team environment. Groups work with leading businesses and organizations to take engineering principles learned in the classroom and apply them to create solutions. The other finalist in this semester\u2019s competition, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/perfecting-pin-placement\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPerfecting Pin Placement (Green Jackets)\u003C\/a\u003E, worked with a top golf course to help their client make more informed and consistent daily pin-placement decisions for their tournament.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFaculty leaders say the project exemplifies the purpose and impact of ISyE\u2019s senior design program.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI couldn\u2019t be prouder of what our students accomplish in senior design,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/dima-nazzal\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDima Nazzal\u003C\/a\u003E, ISyE Associate Chair for Academic Administration.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese projects represent not just technical excellence, but a journey filled with challenges and perseverance. Our alumni often tell us that senior design was the most impactful experience of their education, and it\u2019s because of this exact process of learning to push through uncertainty and ambiguity to create impact.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe course is intentionally structured to mirror real-world engineering practice, explained \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/gamze-tokol-goldsman\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGamze Tokol-Goldsman\u003C\/a\u003E, ISyE Senior Lecturer and Senior Design Co-Coordinator. Tokol-Goldsman also works alongside ISyE Senior Lecturer and Senior Design Co-Coordinator \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/ying-li\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELaura Li\u003C\/a\u003E, to provide students with guidance during the semester. Li added that the open-ended nature of the experience is often the greatest challenge, and the greatest source of growth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is a journey; students must learn how to formulate a problem and analyze that problem, and they are doing everything on their own. In the end, we\u2019re always pleasantly surprised by how much they\u2019ve learned throughout the process. That\u2019s the most enjoyable part \u2013 to see how much progress the students have been making.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreparing Engineers to Lead Through Ambiguity\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EFor this semester\u2019s winning Senior Design team, the recognition marks the culmination of months of analysis, site visits, modeling, and iteration, but also the beginning of their professional impact beyond the classroom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy delivering a solution that Synthetex is already putting into practice, the students demonstrated not only technical mastery, but the ability to navigate ambiguity, collaborate with industry partners, and design systems that create lasting value\u2014hallmarks of the ISyE senior design experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough collaboration with Synthetex, the ISyE senior design team delivered a comprehensive, data-driven redesign of the company\u2019s production and inventory systems, addressing long-standing challenges. 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During the COVID-19 era disruption, talent shortages were acute, and the pendulum swung decisively toward employees. Companies paid top dollar, offered unprecedented flexibility, and competed fiercely for planners, warehouse leaders, S\u0026amp;OP talent, logistics managers, strategic sourcing leaders, and procurement specialists.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the pendulum swung back in the opposite direction, from whence it came: in favor of the employers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past 18\u201324 months have seen hiring across supply chain cooling. Many large companies are now signaling they intend to grow revenue without necessarily increasing headcount. At the same time, AI and automation have gotten to the point where employers can get more productivity from existing teams. The result is not necessarily indicative of a recessionary job market but a \u201cGreat Hiring Pause\u201d: low hiring, low firing, and a clear tilt of bargaining power back toward employers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key question now is whether this moment represents a temporary pause or the new normal. Additionally, what does this mean for both hiring managers and early to mid-career supply chain professionals who want to stay competitive in the workplace?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ll explore what this means for all stakeholders as we wrap up the year, looking at how the supply chain job market evolved in 2025 and what we expect to see in 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Pendulum has Swung from Employee Power to Employer Advantage\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you had as little as 5 years of supply chain experience in late 2020\u20132022, you may have found yourself with competing job offers. Compensation packages offered were lucrative and filled with relocation fees or even 100% remote job offers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithout a doubt, this shaped the next 2\u20133 years of the supply chain labor force. Office space sat empty. Employees moved out of the city into the suburbs. Work-life balance improved for everyone. Employers fretted over rents and mortgages on office space and whether their highly compensated employees were actually working. Threats of a pending recession loomed but never materialized. (fingers crossed, knock on wood). Employers ran a bit lean but then found themselves needing more people to keep up with demand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn early 2025, we wrote about this swing and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scmtalent.com\/supply-chain-management\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe influence AI and automation had on supply chain hiring\u003C\/a\u003E. Companies seemed to be focusing more on how they could accelerate the performance of existing teams while navigating new cost influences and demand swings. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/08\/12\/economy-anxiety-compensation-budgets-inflation\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAnxiety about the economy amid never-before-seen tariff whims\u003C\/a\u003E made it increasingly difficult for employers to plan reliable growth strategies for 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd now here we are. The prevailing mindset as we close out a volatile 2025, where AI and tariffs took center stage, is for growth without as much hiring. So what does that mean for 2026 for employers and employees, or aspiring employees?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowth Without Hiring: Why Companies are Staying Lean Across Supply Chain and Logistics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExecutives are treating hiring as a last resort and not a first resort. JP Morgan Chase\u2019s CFO reportedly said the firm has a \u201cstrong bias\u201d against reflexively hiring new people. Walmart, Inc. has signaled plans to grow revenue without increasing employee numbers, instead relying more on automation\/AI and efficiency improvements.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs mentioned above, market indicators have become increasingly unreliable. Recent Black Friday \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/about\/press-room\/deloitte-survey-black-friday-cyber-monday.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Econsumer spending data indicate\u003C\/a\u003E that people are financing their purchases on credit and using buy-now, pay-later plans. This means less cash injected into the economy in the short term, along with increased interest payments for 95% of the purchases made on Black Friday. Retailers rely heavily on consumer spending and demand, which dictate their growth or lack thereof.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses have also decided to engage in what some are calling \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/low-hire-low-fire-layoffs-employees-stuck-unemployment-job-seekers-2025-10\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u201cThe Great Freeze\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E, which is not to hire but also to not fire\u2014holding steady on headcount until they can get a better feel for what 2026 will offer from a demand and affordability sense. High inflation affects everyone, which is why many employers are riding it out for a while.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Risks of Going Too Lean: Burnout, Fragility, and a Shrinking Talent Pipeline\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor supply chain organizations, running lean means pressure to improve throughput, reduce waste, and automate more tasks. While the rapid emergence of AI and automation has greatly improved efficiencies, you still need people to understand the best use cases for all of these tools. They can certainly be enhancements, but will backfire if they are seen to be wholesale replacements for full-time employees. This backlash is being felt and mentioned a lot more consistently. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/sbellamkonda_ai-wont-replace-workersitll-make-them-activity-7391809011039313920-ZtgE\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAI shouldn\u2019t replace humans, but rather, make them superhuman.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirms may invest in upskilling existing staff rather than hiring large numbers of junior or mid-level staff. This could help manage costs in a turbulent economy. This is a tricky game, though. Keeping headcount flat while demands increase can lead to burnout, skill gaps, or degraded service if not managed carefully. Productivity gains might be possible, but at what cost? Change management, culture shift, lack of future talent pipeline, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scmtalent.com\/succession-planning\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esuccession planning\u003C\/a\u003E can place your supply chain at great risk. Think about it: What will you do about career progression, worker loyalty, and organizational capability in 5\u201310 years? Yes, AI and automation are force multipliers, but not force replacers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe people who succeed are those who take a measured approach to talent decisions. It is a refrain that has been emphasized for years. Overly lean operations become fragile, just as banking talent balloons your costs. The goal is to strike a balance between the two.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWill the Pendulum Swing Again?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe short answer: not anytime soon. Today\u2019s flat hiring environment is not just a reaction to inflation or a temporary post-COVID correction or regression to the mean. It is influenced by other structural forces like AI maturity, demographic shifts (including the aging of the workforce), productivity pressure, and a corporate mindset increasingly comfortable with \u201cgrowth without headcount.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what now? Employees should pay attention to these moves and make themselves more valuable by staying proactive. Do not wait for a chance to improve your position. Seek it out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFind \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scmtalent.com\/supply-chain-collaboration\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecollaborative opportunities with your peers outside of your specific silo\u003C\/a\u003E. Cross-functional literacy takes center stage to increase one\u2019s value. There has been career acceleration among mid-level supply chain professionals who can work across the organization and become proficient in a multitude of functions. Increase your functional knowledge base and increase your organizational value at the same time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is not the time to be complacent or average. Employers still need people with elite soft skills such as leadership, personnel management, communication, and initiative. Visible contributions are essential and will separate those who thrive from those who are content to endure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is also hope on the horizon. An elite supply chain institution recently reported that more than 85% of their spring graduates received high-level roles. Another hopeful metric is the rise in offers coming to every supply chain graduate. These numbers are all trending up, which means that the supply chain is strong and in need of a robust talent pipeline.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmployees must demonstrate they can become experienced\u2014if not fluent\u2014with AI tools that make individuals more productive. Use them to lift your value. Differentiation is the name of the game in a field where the top 10\u201315 percent of talent still commands a premium.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was explored further in an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/news\/human-edge-age-ai-what-technology-cant-replace-and-how-build-your-advantage\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Earticle\u003C\/a\u003E written for Georgia Tech this summer. AI is not the end, it is the beginning:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI firmly believe professionals\u2014especially early in their careers\u2014should spend 3 to 5 years in front-line roles. No AI tool can replicate the kind of intuition you build by seeing how things work, where they break, and how people respond in real time. That foundation lasts an entire career.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere will always be a place where the human edge is necessary. The goal is to find where you fit and how you can use AI to your advantage while honing and refining your soft skills. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, either. It is one of the best ways to learn.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConclusion: Planning for Stability in an Unstable Market\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe supply chain talent pendulum has clearly swung back toward employers, and the forces keeping it there are unlikely to fade any time soon. AI maturity, demographic stagnation, post-COVID overcorrections, and a corporate appetite for \u201cgrowth without hiring\u201d all point to a labor market that may remain employer-favored through 2027 or 2028. But the story does not end there. The pendulum can shift again, and it will if several conditions align: steady consumer demand, renewed business investment, lower interest rates, stable inflation, and a labor market that stays tight enough to force companies to compete for talent rather than squeeze more productivity out of smaller teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor employees, waiting for that moment is a recipe for disaster and is not a strategy for success. This is the time to skill up, stand out, and become visibly indispensable. Become more proficient with AI tools, expand your cross-functional range, and build the soft skills that technology cannot replace. Your competition now becomes yourself. There is no better time to be a \u201cself-starter\u201d than now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor employers, running lean perpetually will not provide a bulletproof bottom line. There is risk to succession planning and employee morale through burnout and stagnation. Continue strategically building internal pipelines. The job market has plenty of talent at a premium right now, so find people who can help you maintain operations and grow into more senior roles as the economy rebounds. Workforce resilience cannot be built overnight, and organizations that fail to adequately invest now will struggle later.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSteady-Eddie\u201d remains the preferred path. Do not overhire or overfire. Aim for a sweet spot that maintains growth, protects margins, and creates a small cushion of resilience for the labor pool. The companies that invest smartly and the employees who stay adaptable, proactive, and highly visible have the chance to define the next era of supply chain leadership, no matter where the pendulum lands.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECall to Action: What This Means for You\u2014and What to Do Next\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf these dynamics feel familiar\u2014or unsettling\u2014you are not alone. Moments like this are precisely when intentional investment in skills, talent pipelines, and professional networks matters most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFor students and early-career professionals\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the time to differentiate, not wait. Employers are hiring selectively, and they are looking for candidates who combine foundational supply chain experience with strong communication, cross-functional literacy, and practical fluency with analytics and AI-enabled tools. Georgia Tech\u2019s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL) offers professional education courses designed to build exactly these capabilities\u2014grounded in real-world application, not theory alone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFor working professionals\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are navigating growth-without-hiring realities, reskilling and upskilling are no longer optional. SCL programs help professionals sharpen decision-making, leadership, and applied technical skills that increase both individual and organizational resilience\u2014especially in environments where headcount is constrained but expectations are rising.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFor hiring managers and employers\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven in a cautious hiring market, the competition for top-tier supply chain talent has not disappeared\u2014it has become more targeted. Engaging early with Georgia Tech SCL allows you to connect with high-caliber students, support a durable talent pipeline, and partner on developing skills that align with where supply chains are headed, not where they have been.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReaders are also encouraged to explore SCM-focused podcasts and practitioner conversations\u2014including leadership, career-path, and \u201cday-in-the-life\u201d perspectives\u2014that help translate these labor market shifts into practical guidance. These voices complement formal education by offering lived experience and real-world context during periods of uncertainty.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those wondering how to navigate what comes next, staying connected with Georgia Tech SCL can be valuable. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/education\/webinar-archive\u0022\u003EIn a January 2026 webinar\u003C\/a\u003E, the team will preview an emerging trend expected to materially shape supply chain roles, workforce expectations, and talent strategies over the next 3\u20135 years\u2014particularly at the intersection of AI enablement, front-line experience, and leadership readiness.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis moment favors those who engage early, build capability deliberately, and stay connected to credible institutions shaping the future of supply chain practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis content was developed in collaboration with \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scmtalent.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESCM Talent Group\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, a supply chain recruiting and executive search firm.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EResources\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAssociated Press\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 \u201cUS hiring stalls with employers reluctant to expand...\u201d (reports just ~22,000 jobs in a month). \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/jobs-economy-unemployment-trump-firing-f686eab61f7d6b702ca10b12b0250498?utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAP News\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECBS News\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 Supporting story on same 22,000-job report \/ labor-market cooldown. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/jobs-report-august-2025-economy-trump-hiring-bls\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECBS News\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPBS NewsHour\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 Analysis of U.S. hiring stall and its implications. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/economy\/u-s-hiring-stalls-with-just-22000-jobs-added-in-august?utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPBS\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBusiness Insider\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 Coverage of weak August 2025 jobs report and growing caution in labor markets. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/august-jobs-report-unemployment-rate-employment-federal-reserve-interest-rates-2025-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBusiness Insider\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Wall Street Journal\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 \u201cJobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed in August 2025\u201d (subscription-gated). \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/economy\/jobs\/jobs-report-august-2025-unemployment-economy-0901d8a7?gaa_at=eafs\u0026amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqchKh3jmpwT9oBKadEFr20vqa0oekM0H_2Z6MAjK_BHVV_WSXNhZmmn\u0026amp;gaa_sig=XP0YIblbgP_BB8gOwNc4xP9NqUpUXhAMm1Cq7hQeuzdCb_GONFFq682U1xLvlfNJnhN5fKoAAcYYj5wexIPvWA%3D%3D\u0026amp;gaa_ts=6931f75c\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Wall Street Journal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBloomberg\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 Reporting that job openings and hiring have decoupled despite rising corporate capital expenditures; signals firms are investing without matching headcount growth. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-03\/us-government-shutdown-stops-jobs-report-but-labor-market-seen-slowing?utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBloomberg\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWalmart\u003C\/em\u003E \/ \u003Cem\u003ENewsweek\u003C\/em\u003E \u2014 Recent article on Walmart celebrating automation and signaling flat headcount even as business grows. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/walmart-celebrates-automation-us-job-cuts-reach-multiyear-high-11107369?utm_source=chatgpt.com\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENewsweek\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESupply chain employers are increasingly targeting \u201cgrowth without hiring,\u201d using AI, automation, and lean teams instead of expanding headcount. 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He\u2019s found ways to connect his interests and his personal values: mentoring younger students, conducting research on using data to improve medical outcomes, and organizing events as president of the Georgia Tech chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) professional organization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s about using what we learn here to make things work better for people,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the president of Georgia Tech\u2019s student chapter of IISE, Ganesh Kumar has focused on making the organization a bridge connecting students with industry professionals. He and the executive team worked to create partnerships with major corporations like Lockheed Martin and Delta Airlines, aimed at providing professional development sessions, even offering members Lean Six Sigma certifications to boost their resumes. The group also has expanded opportunities for mentorship between first-year students and their older peers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Ganesh Kumar\u2019s experiences on campus, through research, and as an intern have helped him clarify his future plans \u2014 showing him how data and systems of thinking can drive meaningful change in healthcare.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I started out, I didn\u2019t know where IE would take me,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the more I saw how data could improve real systems \u2014 especially in hospitals and health systems \u2014 the more I knew that\u2019s where I want to make an impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring an internship with Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson focused on medical device manufacturing, he saw how the engineering principles he\u2019d been learning could improve processes in healthcare settings. 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He leads the development of integrated systems-of-systems that balance process optimization and intentional automation to ensure humans and technology work together safely and efficiently. During his tenure Amazon has achieved the largest deployment of industrial robotics and mechatronics on earth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to Amazon, Scott served as Project Manager and Lead Engineer for Direct Fulfillment Supply Chain at The Home Depot from 2011 to 2014, where he developed comprehensive omni-channel supply chain architecture and was recognized as Supply Chain \u0022Leader of the Month\u0022 for his work on e-commerce facility network design and \u0026nbsp;startup. 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Network redesigns, automation investments, digital transformation, new product and business models, shifting customer expectations, cost pressure, and talent dynamics all converge at once.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is the most direct insight I can offer \u2014 and one I have come to believe deeply through experience:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cIf you want your organization, automation, or Digital\/AI investments to pay off, change management is not optional. It is the highest-leverage point of failure or success.\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite decades of innovation, the uncomfortable truth is that most large-scale supply chain transformations still fall short. According to a recent Bain survey, 70% of major transformations fail to meet their objectives \u2014 a number that has remained stubbornly consistent over time. 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When I worked at The Coca-Cola Company, the business went through multiple waves of transformation over a 10\u201315 year period: acquisitions and integrations, major information-system deployments, shifts in the beverage portfolio, and cultural changes as carbonated soft drink growth slowed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the company diversified into new beverage categories, the economics shifted and productivity expectations rose. The technical challenges were significant, but what stood out to me was this:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cThe difference between transformations that succeeded and those that stalled was how effectively people were brought into the change \u2014 how well they understood it, aligned with it, and adapted to it.\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrong technical designs struggled if people weren\u2019t aligned. 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Many of those leaders still apply the same principles today \u2014 15 to 20 years later \u2014 because the skills became part of how they led, not something they had to remember.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat experience shaped how I see change leadership today.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Today\u2019s Supply Chain Landscape Is Telling Us\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross industries \u2014 and especially across complex supply chains \u2014 the same patterns repeat.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWMS and automation vendors\u003C\/strong\u003E now budget change management into implementation plans. They\u2019ve learned that even well-designed systems fail if associates fear job loss or can\u2019t visualize the \u201cafter\u201d state of their work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConsulting firms\u003C\/strong\u003E see adoption challenges as the biggest barrier to client success. 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According to a recent McKinsey Global AI survey, only one-third say they are scaling AI enterprise-wide, and just 39% report measurable EBIT impact. The survey reinforces that even when technology works, the real barrier is organizational readiness \u2014 leadership alignment, redesigned processes, clear governance, and a reskilled workforce \u2014 not model performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThere is also strong evidence showing that when change leadership is done well, project outcomes dramatically improve\u003C\/strong\u003E. In a benchmarking study of more than 2,600 initiatives, Prosci found that \u003Cstrong\u003E88% of projects with excellent change management met or exceeded their objectives, compared with only 13% of those with poor change management\u003C\/strong\u003E. Projects with excellent change management were also 5 times more likely to stay on or ahead of schedule and 1.5 times more likely to stay on or under budget. 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A strong design doesn\u2019t guarantee strong adoption.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESelf-interest is underestimated\u003C\/strong\u003E. Logic rarely moves people. Personal impact does.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUrgency pressures force shortcuts\u003C\/strong\u003E. Go-live dates push leaders to cut corners on communication, training, and role clarity \u2014 the exact things that prevent failure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeaders assume operations teams \u201cwill adjust.\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the most common miscalculation. 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Jeff had decades of experience and commanded respect without ever seeking attention. In a four-hour meeting, Jeff might speak two or three times\u2014never more. But when he did, everyone stopped to listen.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhat made Jeff so impactful wasn\u2019t the number of words he used\u2014it was the care behind them. He listened intently, gathered information, built context, and added value only when his perspective would move the conversation forward. His real skill was not speaking\u2014it was listening with purpose.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThat experience stayed with me, especially because earlier in my own career, I had a very different experience. While working at AJC International, I attended a leadership program at the Center for Creative Leadership. Early in the program, a cohort of about twenty of us sat in a facilitated discussion. What we didn\u2019t know was that we were being filmed.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELater that day, each of us reviewed our videos one-on-one with an instructor. Watching myself was humbling. I saw a young professional trying too hard to prove himself\u2014talking far too much, jumping in before others, and dominating the conversation. It was uncomfortable to watch, but invaluable. It forced me to face how insecurity can manifest as over-talking and how much more powerful restraint and self-awareness can be. I\u2019ve been on a \u0022less is more\u0022 journey ever since.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Communication Is a Supply Chain Differentiator\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe often talk about supply chain as end-to-end, but that phrase means something deeper than process visibility\u2014it implies constant collaboration. Supply chain professionals must connect with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders across every function.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means communication is the connective tissue of our profession.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUpstream and downstream, we are translators\u2014interpreting complex data, system logic, and network realities for people who make decisions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInside organizations, we act as bridges between technical teams and commercial leaders.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAcross tiers, we negotiate, influence, and build trust with partners who don\u2019t see what we see every day.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven as automation expands, supply chains remain messy, human, and physical. Systems can handle the routine, but edge cases, disruptions, and exceptions still rely on judgment\u2014and judgment relies on communication. The ability to see, listen, and convey context in real time is what keeps operations resilient when variability strikes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our earlier SCL articles, we wrote that skills that survive AI are the ones that emphasize human discernment\u2014and that critical thinking is about interpreting and questioning rather than accepting data at face value. Communication is where these two intersect. It is how human understanding flows across the supply chain network.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen Communication Breaks Down\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI once worked with a technically gifted colleague\u2014let\u2019s call him Forrest\u2014who had deep analytical capability but struggled to speak up in group settings. His insights were sharp, but his inability to communicate them left him isolated. Eventually, he left the organization. It was a tough reminder that technical strength without communication is unrealized potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a global supply chain, it\u2019s not enough to know the answer. You have to make others understand why it\u2019s the answer\u2014and what to do with it. Communication is how insight becomes action.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Many Dimensions of Communication\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe tend to equate communication with speaking, but it\u2019s much broader. Great communicators master four dimensions:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeaking \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013 Conveying information clearly, concisely, and confidently.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriting \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013 Capturing ideas and decisions in a way that travels across teams and time zones.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EListening \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013 Absorbing context before contributing, and letting others be heard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObserving \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013 Seeing what others miss and using that insight to guide action.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fourth one\u2014observing\u2014is often overlooked.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, while reading with my granddaughter, she picked out a children\u2019s book titled \u003Cem\u003EBud Finds Her Gift\u003C\/em\u003E. It\u2019s about discovering one\u0027s special ability, and Bud\u0027s gift turned out to be observation\u2014simply noticing things others missed. Watching her read that story reminded me how powerful observation really is.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI thought of my former colleague, Tim Harville, with whom I worked at Coregistics. Tim often walked the warehouse with new supervisors, teaching them to \u0022see the operation\u0022\u2014to notice what looks good, what\u0027s out of place, and where waste or opportunity hides in plain sight. His goal wasn\u0027t to test them\u2014it was to train their eyes. Observation, in that sense, is a key communication skill. You can\u0027t describe, explain, or improve what you haven\u0027t first seen clearly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan Communication Be Taught? Absolutely.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019ve seen it done.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Frito-Lay, we invested in communication training for new managers\u2014everything from eliminating filler words to using purposeful body language and structuring messages with intent. At Coca-Cola, Toastmasters chapters gave leaders a safe space to practice public speaking, storytelling, and feedback.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd beyond formal training, there\u0027s practice in the everyday moments\u2014taking notes in meetings, volunteering to summarize a discussion, representing a project team, or offering to speak at a class or event. Every repetition builds comfort and clarity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy own Center for Creative Leadership experience was the beginning of that practice for me. Decades later, I still catch myself needing to slow down, listen, and wait for the right moment. The lesson never stops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPainting the Picture: When It Works and When It\u2019s Missing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen communication works, credibility follows. Jeff Edwards didn\u2019t have to compete for airtime; his credibility made his words count. When it\u0027s missing, even talented people like Forrest can struggle to influence or grow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth extremes teach the same lesson: communication isn\u0027t about more or less\u2014it\u0027s about meaning. It\u0027s knowing when to speak, what to say, and how to connect it to the needs of others.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPractical Ways to Build Communication Strength\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EListen to learn\u003C\/strong\u003E. Take notes, paraphrase what you\u0027ve heard, and confirm understanding\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETranslate technical into practical\u003C\/strong\u003E. Explain what data means for the business, not just what it shows.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObserve before you act\u003C\/strong\u003E. Practice \u0022seeing\u0022 your operation or process with fresh eyes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESimplify your writing\u003C\/strong\u003E. Clarity beats cleverness every time.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESeek feedback\u003C\/strong\u003E. Ask trusted peers to tell you how your communication lands.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrepare with intent\u003C\/strong\u003E. Know your audience, outcome, and key message before you speak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReflection Questions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere in my current role does communication make or break outcomes?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen was the last time I adjusted how I communicate to fit my audience?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo I listen more than I speak\u2014and what might I learn if I did?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow can I model communication that builds understanding rather than winning airtime?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClosing Thought\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnical skills and analytics may earn you a seat at the table, but communication determines whether your ideas move the organization forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a world of AI, automation, and constant change, the ability to listen, observe, and translate context into action remains our most human\u2014and most valuable\u2014differentiator.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEffective communication is a critical differentiator in supply chain leadership, blending listening, observation, and clear messaging to transform insights into action. 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Everything from degree programs to academic integrity policies to campus services passes through this system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazzal:\u003C\/strong\u003E And it\u2019s not just faculty voices. Students and staff serve as full members on many standing committees. Their input shapes outcomes, whether it\u2019s curriculum, services, or even student fees.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQ: Could you share how you first became involved in faculty governance at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazzal:\u003C\/strong\u003E My first service involvement beyond my School came during the pandemic. As an industrial and systems engineer, I volunteered for the Covid-19 recovery task force. That experience showed me how Georgia Tech runs \u2014 how every person and unit is essential. After that experience, I decided to run for the Faculty Services Committee, then the Faculty Senate, then the Faculty Executive Board. Eventually, I was persuaded to run for vice chair and chair of the Faculty Executive Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteinberg:\u003C\/strong\u003E I came to Tech as an associate professor and joined the Institute Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (IUCC). At first, I just observed. Later, I chaired a subcommittee during a major curriculum review, and that\u2019s when I really engaged. From there, I became vice chair of IUCC, and then I was encouraged to run for secretary of the faculty.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQ: For faculty who are skeptical, what would you say about the impact they can have through governance?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazzal:\u003C\/strong\u003E Some impacts are easy to measure, like new degrees or policies approved through committees. But much of the work is behind the scenes \u2014 building trust, shaping resolutions, finding alignment, and preventing conflicts. It\u2019s hard to see unless you\u2019re inside, but it matters.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteinberg:\u003C\/strong\u003E If governance stopped, you\u2019d notice immediately. New programs wouldn\u2019t move forward, and policies wouldn\u2019t be adapted. The deeper you engage, the more you see how essential it is.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQ: If I\u2019m a faculty member who has never been involved, what\u2019s the best way to start? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazzal:\u003C\/strong\u003E Many people start with service in their School or College committees, then move into Institute-level work. At the Institute level, you can run for one of the 15 standing committees, each with a clear focus \u2014 like benefits, accessibility, IT services, or curriculum.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteinberg:\u003C\/strong\u003E Standing committees do the detailed work, while the Faculty Senate deliberates and acts on those recommendations. Both are good entry points, and temporary committees also provide opportunities to engage when new issues arise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQ: What\u2019s your elevator pitch for why faculty should participate?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazzal:\u003C\/strong\u003E Three things: You grow your network, you gain perspective on how Georgia Tech works, and most importantly, you get to influence how things get done here.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteinberg:\u003C\/strong\u003E I\u2019d add that it\u2019s also leadership development. 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The research accounted for complete end-to-end shipping costs and times, including both ocean and inland transportation. Savannah emerged as the more efficient and cost-effective gateway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese are powerful findings that we understood anecdotally, but now have been proven by the research,\u201d said Griff Lynch, president and CEO of Georgia Ports Authority. \u201cSavannah\u2019s terminal velocity combined with faster inland routes overcome the West Coast Ocean transit.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study was conducted at Georgia Tech\u2019s Physical Internet Center, a hub for global logistics innovation established in 2006 by Professor Montreuil. SCL researchers, comprising professors and Ph.D. students, are focused on creating smarter, more sustainable supply chain systems. In addition to its Atlanta-based work, SCL collaborates with international partners in Europe and Asia. The recent collaboration with Georgia Ports Authority is among several initiatives where SCL will continue to provide expertise for improving efficiencies across statewide transportation and logistics networks.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLogistics is a global challenge, and it takes collaboration across countries and disciplines. 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From copywriting tools to search engine optimization and image generation, professionals and laypeople alike use this new technology to streamline daily activities. But, before AI, there was high-level analytics and machine learning in supply chain. Analysts across the supply chain used machine learning to interpret high volumes of data and turn it into predictive algorithms for inventory planning, demand planning, and more. Now, AI is generating these analytics at a much faster, real-time pace.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis shift raises important questions. What does this mean for technology professionals in the supply chain world who once made a living doing these jobs? And what can we expect for aspiring supply chain pros or mid-career professionals who want to increase their value to the team in an age of accelerated technological advances?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fact of the matter is that AI is now everybody\u2019s job. Standing still will ensure that you get left behind by your peers or the talent pipeline from colleges and universities. The question then becomes, how can I upskill and use what I already know to add value to my role and ensure that my AI competencies allow me to compete in today\u2019s supply chain workforce?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ll look at the ladder as a series of increasing levels of complexity and AI activity\u2014what we\u2019ll call \u2018maturity levels\u2019: \u003Cstrong\u003Edescriptive\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Ediagnostic\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Epredictive\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Eprescriptive\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003Ecognitive\/autonomous\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003Eintegrated enterprise\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESome things to bear in mind as we progress through this topic:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEverybody is somewhere on the ladder, so everyone has the opportunity to climb the ladder.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnalytics are no longer just for specialists. AI allows analytics to be an access point to the ladder. You no longer have to rely on someone else higher up on the ladder, and it\u2019s in your best interest to climb higher, regardless of your job description.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThere are lots of resources freely available to allow you to climb the ladder. But in most companies, you can find a mentor who is further along on a ladder, and perhaps they can help you up-skill your operational knowledge and help you advance your capabilities to ascend the ladder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re here to discuss to what degree you should so you can optimize your career opportunities and \u003Cem\u003Enot \u003C\/em\u003Ebe left behind.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow Did We Get Here?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the field of supply chain we\u2019ve always been ahead of the curve when it comes to these types of innovations. Before AI, we were using machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance our understanding of real-time supply issues. We worked a lot on optimizations at Coke and started utilizing machine learning tactics almost 10 years ago. While I wasn\u2019t the hands-on user of the technology, I took it upon myself to try and understand exactly what was happening and how it was working.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat was a large corporate machine\u2013one of the biggest brands in the world\u2013utilizing the latest in predictive analytics technology. And now we have a democratization of this technology being spread across industries. You no longer need to be part of such a high-powered team to make use of these tools.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have now entered into an era where artificial intelligence has become omnipresent across almost every supply chain practice and industry, or any other career discipline. 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However, they only look behind us. They tell us what and why. Today\u2019s supply chain landscape requires tools that allow us to make decisions based on what could happen in the future. We don\u2019t have the power to make proactive decisions or to navigate uncertainty and factor in variables of change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur competitive edge is sharpened by having the capability to shape the future, not just explain the past. In order to do so, we need to move up into predictive and prescriptive AI territory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp until very recently, this descriptive capability was enough. Analysts, planners, and buyers were all able to produce data that helped others to understand what was happening. The data then required synthesis and analysis. The whys and so whats were human functions performed by different team members and used to measure the efficacy of various inputs and outputs throughout the supply chain. As one moves up the chain of command, so to speak, the ability to interpret the data and findings becomes even more important. However, the numbers crunching and analytics were more siloed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd now, everyone has access to AI\u2019s ability to synthesize and analyze raw data. But very few \u201coff-the-shelf tools\u201d can answer the why, let alone the \u2018what should we do about it\u2019 questions. 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Again, the democratization of AI tools means everyone can level up a lot faster.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoles Seeing This Shift\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDemand planners and sourcing managers are combining historical sales information with things like inflation, trade wars, and taste evolutions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransportation teams are integrating weather trends and traffic data to reroute loads\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Can You Do:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn the basics of Python\u2019s forecasting libraries\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPull in a single external variable, like weather or labor availability, into your demand forecast.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETrack model accuracy over time to see where it succeeds and, most importantly, fails.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrescriptive: Deciding \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eto Do About It\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0022We don\u2019t want analytics experts. 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There are also supply chain planners with moderate technical skills who can make major contributions because they knew what mattered and where to apply it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe supply chain AI ladder is crucial, but only as effective as the depth of the supply chain knowledge base.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECognitive and Integrated is When AI Starts to Work With You\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the very top of the ladder or the tip of the AI ladder iceberg, if you will. This is the realm of AI agents that are learning and acting in an intelligent and sometimes autonomous manner. The cognitive tier blends into the integrated enterprise, where systems and data are connected. Warehouses talk to the forecast, which communicates with sourcing, which can adjust production. 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It\u2019s a pursuit that can feel endless because improvement rarely comes from one grand move; instead, it is found in hundreds of small, thoughtful actions over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s why I\u2019m recommending a summer read that, while not a traditional supply chain book, speaks directly to this spirit of continuous improvement: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Better-Surgeons-Performance-Atul-Gawande\/dp\/0312427654\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBetter \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eby Atul Gawande\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGawande, a practicing surgeon and bestselling author, focuses much of his writing on the challenges of delivering better outcomes in medicine. But as you read \u003Cem\u003EBetter\u003C\/em\u003E, it becomes clear that the insights he shares transcend healthcare. In fact, many of them connect deeply to the work we do in supply chain. Health care, after all, is a complex supply chain in itself \u2014 one that must manage the flow of goods (medicines, equipment) and services (diagnosis, surgery, therapy) under conditions of great uncertainty and high stakes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGawande\u2019s work reminds us that the principles that drive improvement in medicine are the same ones that drive improvement in supply chains, manufacturing, transportation, and just about every field where people are trying to do things better every day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThree Takeaways for Supply Chain Professionals\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1. The Relentless Pursuit of Better is Everyone\u2019s Job\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOne of Gawande\u2019s central points is that better performance is not reserved for \u201cgeniuses\u201d or \u201cexperts\u201d alone. In medicine, small, consistent improvements \u2014 asking an extra question, double-checking a dosage, washing hands properly \u2014 save lives. The same is true in supply chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our world, whether it\u2019s taking a second look at an inventory replenishment setting or spending a few extra minutes mapping supplier risks, the incremental pursuit of better outcomes can mean the difference between success and failure. There\u2019s no standing still. \u003Cem\u003EBetter\u003C\/em\u003E is a moving target, and everyone on the team has a role in aiming for it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Systems Matter as Much as Skill\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGawande makes a strong case that even the most skilled individuals can fail if the systems around them are poorly designed. A world-class surgeon operating in a broken hospital supply chain still faces high risks of failure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupply chains work the same way. Even great people can\u2019t overcome a bad process or poor system design for long. When we evaluate our operations, it\u2019s important to look beyond individual performance and address the structural barriers that prevent consistent execution. Strong systems allow talent to flourish; weak systems exhaust it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Always Ask One More Question\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOne of my favorite insights from \u003Cem\u003EBetter\u003C\/em\u003E is the idea that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply ask one more question.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGawande shares examples where small moments of curiosity or concern \u2014 asking a patient one more question about their symptoms, or a nurse asking why a process was skipped \u2014 led to major improvements or saved lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn supply chain, asking one more question can reveal unseen risks, highlight hidden opportunities, and help avoid costly mistakes. When considering a new supplier, a logistics routing change, or a forecasting adjustment, taking the time to dig a little deeper often makes the difference between a smooth operation and a big problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs supply chain learners and leaders, developing the habit of curiosity \u2014 and the courage to ask that extra question \u2014 is one of the simplest and most powerful habits we can cultivate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy \u003Cem\u003EBetter \u003C\/em\u003Eis a Worthwhile Summer Read\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhat makes \u003Cem\u003EBetter \u003C\/em\u003Ea great summer read is not just the quality of Gawande\u2019s storytelling, but how accessible and applicable his lessons are. You don\u2019t have to be a doctor to appreciate the challenges he describes, and you don\u2019t have to be in a hospital to face similar decisions about quality, safety, and improvement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupply chains, like healthcare systems, are messy, imperfect, and always evolving. Gawande\u2019s stories are a reminder that we improve not by finding perfect solutions, but by persistently chasing better ones \u2014 day after day, decision after decision.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re looking for a book that will inspire you to think a little differently about your work, challenge you to ask better questions, and recharge your commitment to doing things better \u2014 \u003Cem\u003EBetter \u003C\/em\u003Eis a worthy addition to your summer reading list.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hope you\u2019ll find it as insightful and motivating as I did. 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It\u2019s a well-researched, human story \u2014 with frontline accounts from truckers, factory workers, port operators, and business leaders \u2014 and it puts real names and faces behind the headlines. For those of us who\u2019ve been in this field for a while, many of the companies and consultants referenced will be familiar. I\u2019ve worked in and with those same types of organizations, and I\u2019ll say this plainly: so much of what happens in supply chains comes down to incentives. And that\u2019s a thread this book pulls on again and again.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy I Think It\u2019s Worth Reading Now\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIt lays bare the tension between short-term profitability and long-term resilience.\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat balance is hard \u2014 even for well-run companies. This book doesn\u2019t offer easy answers, but it helps you see the tradeoffs more clearly.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt\u2019s realistic about reshoring and nearshoring.\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, they\u2019re happening. But unless you\u2019re Walmart or a top-tier buyer, they\u2019re not easy plays. The book does a good job showing why that\u2019s true.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt tackles the complexity of working with China.\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike many of you, I\u2019ve been in conversations where we talk about moving away from China \u2014 and then realize how difficult (and costly) that would be. This book captures that paradox well: we can\u2019t live with them, but we can\u2019t live without them either.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt reminds us that behind every system are people.\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis part resonated with me. From seafarers stuck at sea to small businesses trying to stay afloat, it brings the human side of supply chain to the forefront.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWho Might Enjoy This\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPractitioners thinking about how to build more resilient systems\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEarly-career professionals who want to see how theory meets practice\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnyone who wants a thoughtful, readable entry point into the \u201cwhy\u201d behind the supply chain headlines\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we explore new solutions \u2014 whether AI, circular supply chains, or new sourcing strategies \u2014 it\u0027s worth pausing to ask: what were we solving for before? 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They\u2019re still what carries teams forward when the data model breaks or the shipment gets stuck.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe professionals I see excelling\u2014especially in moments of disruption\u2014aren\u2019t just technical experts. They\u2019re problem solvers who own the outcome and stay focused when others get stuck.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrive, persistence, and adaptability aren\u2019t things you automate. They\u2019re human qualities that remain essential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Hands-On Context Isn\u2019t a Field Trip\u2014It\u2019s a Foundation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Frito-Lay, I worked in a regional distribution center and breakbulk operation managing warehouse activities and dispatching drivers. 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These skills amplify everything else.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvolve with AI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u2014or fall behind. You don\u2019t need to code, but you do need to understand how AI is changing your domain. Through continuing education, hands-on learning, or professional development, stay curious and current.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENever stop learning\u003C\/strong\u003E. At Georgia Tech, I see firsthand how ongoing learning\u2014through executive education, research engagement, or new assignments\u2014helps professionals lead through change. Keep asking: what haven\u2019t I seen yet? Who could I learn from?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinal Thoughts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe future of work isn\u2019t about humans vs. machines. It\u2019s about people who can lead, decide, and connect\u2014with AI as their force multiplier.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe may automate tasks. 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But a recent experience humbled me. I took an open-source critical thinking test and didn\u2019t do nearly as well as I expected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis led me down a deeper path of inquiry. I was already concerned about how two decades of social media have shaped the way we consume and respond to information\u2014short, sensational content delivered by algorithm. And now, with the rapid rise of generative AI, I worry we may be trading our thinking for speed and scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use AI tools daily, and I advocate for their use\u2014especially in supply chain applications. \u003Cstrong\u003EBut I\u2019ve also come to believe this: if we\u2019re not careful, we risk outsourcing the very thinking that makes us human and effective decision-makers\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever\u2014Especially in Supply Chain\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECritical thinking isn\u2019t just a defense mechanism\u2014it\u2019s a differentiator\u003C\/strong\u003E. In a world where AI can generate answers instantly, the professionals who ask the right questions will stand out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupply chain professionals operate in environments where \u003Cstrong\u003Esecond and third-order consequences matter\u003C\/strong\u003E. We are called on to make decisions under uncertainty, weigh risks, balance competing priorities, and understand interdependencies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJudgment\u2014tempered by experience, structured analysis, and humility\u2014is the edge\u003C\/strong\u003E. Tools can help you scale, but they cannot replace the human responsibility to challenge, reflect, and adjust.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Is Critical Thinking?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECritical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or believe. 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And according to the \u003Cstrong\u003EMIT Media Lab (Kosmyna et al., 2024)\u003C\/strong\u003E, students using ChatGPT retained less, showed reduced cognitive effort, and had lower originality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen ChatGPT was used, cognitive effort declined\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yet\u2014\u003Cstrong\u003Ethis is not a moment for despair\u003C\/strong\u003E. It\u2019s a call to discipline. Because critical thinking, practiced intentionally, can become a \u003Cstrong\u003Epersonal and professional superpower\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplying Critical Thinking in Supply Chain Decisions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupply chain professionals face complexity daily\u2014inventory tradeoffs, supplier uncertainty, resource constraints, policy risk. \u003Cstrong\u003EMany of these decisions can\u2019t be answered by tools alone\u2014they require judgment. Critical thinking lives in that judgment.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u0027re building a forecast, evaluating a supplier, responding to a disruption, or modeling risk exposure, structured thinking provides a path. The steps are familiar:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDefine the problem clearly\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClarify what information is available\u2014and what\u2019s missing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnalyze root causes or future implications\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGenerate multiple options\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEstablish decision criteria\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose a path\u2014and test it before launch\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMonitor and adjust as feedback arrives\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis process resembles A3 thinking or supply chain analytics. But \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhat makes it powerful is doing it intentionally\u2014even under pressure\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best professionals I\u2019ve worked with practice it on small decisions as well as large ones\u003C\/strong\u003E. They don\u2019t confuse speed with clarity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPracticing Critical Thinking When Using Generative AI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI tools are powerful\u2014but without deliberate use, they can dull our thinking. Here\u0027s how to \u003Cstrong\u003Emake AI work with your brain\u2014not instead of it\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDocument your assumptions before prompting\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJournal your intent: What are you trying to decide or explore?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAsk AI to provide counterarguments or alternative views as well as sources for you to research and draw your own conclusions\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELook for what\u2019s missing or oversimplified\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESummarize AI output in your own words\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETrack and reflect on how AI influenced your decisions\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETreat AI like a research assistant\u2014not a strategist\u003C\/strong\u003E. Use it to extend your reach, not replace your reasoning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinal Thought and Your Next Steps\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECritical thinking is no longer optional\u003C\/strong\u003E. Not in business. Not in education. Not in leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is a skill. A discipline. And a mindset that pays dividends over a lifetime.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019ve read this far, take this challenge seriously:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWrite out how you form your opinions\u2014on paper.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPractice structured thinking on small problems weekly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse AI with intention\u2014never outsource your judgment.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeach someone else how you reached a conclusion.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe humble. 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Her leadership has played a key role in delivering transformative, cloud-based enterprise applications and advancing digital solutions in the supply chain space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m honored to join Georgia Tech\u2019s SCL Industry Advisory Board,\u201d said Ms. Ananthachary. \u201cAs someone deeply passionate about the future of supply chains, I\u2019m inspired by the SCL team\u2019s commitment to innovation, education, and impact. I look forward to learning, contributing, and collaborating with this exceptional community.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMs. Ananthachary holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science from the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur. 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With the rise of advanced sensors, researchers can now gather vast amounts of heterogeneous data. But the challenge lies in merging this data with engineering expertise using data science tools.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/Annual\/details.aspx?id=6782#:~:text=Jianjun%20(Jan)%20Shi,Institute%20of%20Technology\u0022\u003EShi\u2019s keynote\u003C\/a\u003E provided a comprehensive look into how the co-evolution of sensing data modality and data science methodologies is driving advances in variation modeling and analysis of multi-stage manufacturing. He discussed how past research and current applications are unlocking new capabilities in manufacturing productivity and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis talk included real-world examples of industrial projects where machine learning and AI models are being applied to solve long-standing manufacturing challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond technology, Shi also reflected on the broader impact of hosting this year\u2019s conference in Atlanta, particularly for Georgia Tech\u2019s ISyE program, ranked the #1 undergraduate program in the nation by \u003Cem\u003EU.S. News and World Report\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ISyE School will greatly benefit from the annual conference being held in Atlanta,\u201d he noted in a recent Q\u0026amp;A with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/Annual\/details.aspx?id=44344\u0022\u003EIISE.org.\u003C\/a\u003E \u201cMany [of our] faculty and students will present their work and assist with the event conference. 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Edwards Deming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his address, Shi reflected on Deming\u2019s enduring impact on the global quality movement, noting his pioneering quality management principles and his role in popularizing Walter Shewhart\u2019s statistical process control (SPC) techniques in Japan. Researchers often utilize SPC to ensure that production processes operate efficiently, creating more specification-conforming products with less waste scrap.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShi also discussed the evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, highlighting how increasingly complex processes and the abundance of in-situ measurement data have created a need for a new approach. He introduced a quality engineering framework designed to enhance in-process quality improvement (IPQI) by integrating statistics and data science with engineering expertise and system theory. This approach leverages real-time sensing data to enable process fault detection, root cause diagnosis, automatic compensation, and defect prevention in smart and data rich manufacturing systems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cQuality control is very important in all manufacturing systems,\u201d said Shi. \u201cMany pioneer works, like Taguchi\u2019s robust design, Shewhart\u2019s SPC control charts, and Deming\u2019s Total Quality Management, have been widely used for quality control applications. However, one critical information, in-site sensing signals that are readily available in manufacturing systems, are typically not used directly for quality improvement. Thus, IPQI takes advantage of in-situ sensing data, combining data science with engineering domain knowledge, for quality improvement, which leads to a paradigm shift in quality control methodology development and implementation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe IPQI framework has already demonstrated significant social and economic impact across industries including automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and steel manufacturing. With advances in sensing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and computational power, as well as the rapid growth of machine learning and data science, Shi believes the IPQI approach is poised to become a cornerstone of smart and autonomous manufacturing systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, the continued development of IPQI will require strong interdisciplinary collaboration in both education and research. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, researchers can push the boundaries of IPQI applications and expand its role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing. The framework not only enhances quality control processes but also represents a key step toward building more efficient, data-driven, and intelligent production systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am deeply honored and grateful to receive this award, and its recognition of the IPQI concepts, methodologies, and implementations,\u201d Shi shares. \u201cI wish the Deming Lecturer will motivate more researchers and engineers contributing to the IPQI development and implementation in modern production systems.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJianjun Shi, Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and Professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, was honored with the 2025 Deming Lecturer Award by the American Statistical Association for his contributions to advancing statistical thinking in quality control and industrial statistics. Delivering the Deming Lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Nashville, Shi reflected on W. 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Johnson: A Luminary in Mathematics and Operations Research","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDr. Ellis L. Johnson, esteemed Professor Emeritus at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E and distinguished mathematician, passed away at his residence, on the 20th of February 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBorn on July 26, 1938, to Glenn Irvin and Edna Volberg Johnson, Dr. Johnson was raised on a farm near Athens, Georgia. He embarked on his academic journey at Georgia Tech, earning a B.S. in Applied Mathematics in 1960, and later, a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of California at Berkeley in 1965, under the tutelage of George Dantzig, a luminary in the field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe began his professional teaching career in ISyE at Georgia Tech in 1995. Working alongside Professor George Nemhauser, he co-established and co-directed the university\u2019s Logistics Engineering Center, which would form what is now the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupply Chain and Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe was also instrumental in the creation and early development of the elite Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization PhD program.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. Johnson, a distinguished figure in research and optimization, has been honored with several prestigious accolades, highlighting his exceptional contributions to the field.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotably, he received:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1981, The Alexander Von Humboldt Senior Scientist Award, at the University of Bonn, Germany \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1983, The Frederick W. Lanchester Prize, with publication in the journal, Operations Research \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1985, The George B. Dantzig Prize, a triennial award for original research in mathematical optimization \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1988, Elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2000, The John von Neumann Theory Prize, acknowledging his foundational work in integer programming and combinatorial optimization \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2002, The Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in Operations Research Practice \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2002, Name as a Fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis achievements have more than solidified his status as a visionary and trailblazer in the realm of optimization research.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorge Nemhauser, Institute Professor Emeritus in ISyE, reflected on Johnson\u2019s profound influence on the industry, remarking,\u0026nbsp;\u201cEllis Johnson was a world-renowned figure in the field of operations research and optimization... he was largely noted for his work with Ralph Gomory, on integer programming; and while at Tech, Ellis was a devoted advisor to many PhD students and a great colleague.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHis legacy endures through his family, including his wife Crystal, his three children, and grandchildren, and through his profound impact on operations research and industrial engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA commemorative service to honor his memory is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., taking place at the Sugar Creek Chapel within Hundred Acre Farm. This will be followed by a reception at the Red Barn.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E____\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EAuthor: Atharva Anand Dave\u003C\/h5\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDr. Ellis L. Johnson, a revered Professor Emeritus at ISyE and a luminary in the field of mathematics, passed away on February 20, 2024, near Madison, Georgia. A memorial service is planned for March 23, 2024, at Hundred Acre Farm, celebrating a life of immense contribution and lasting influence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Dr. Ellis L. 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Stewart Chair and Professor\u003C\/a\u003E in the H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, with joint appointment in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EWoodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. Dr. Shi is a pioneer in the application of data fusion for quality improvements, and his work in the development and implementation of in-process quality improvement (IPQI) methodologies puts an innovative spin on the traditional quality control concepts. Dr. Shi\u2019s methodology focuses on integrating data science and system theory to achieve process monitoring, diagnosis, and control.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIPQI Methodology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThirty years ago, Dr. Shi identified a need for new quality improvement methods suited to data-rich manufacturing systems. Over the years, IPQI has evolved into its own research field focused on controlling manufacturing processes in real time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to the introduction of IPQI, traditional quality improvement consisted of four main components:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003Edesign of experiments (DoE),\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Estatistical process control (SPC),\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eacceptance sampling, and\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Equality management.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese four methods are limited and can\u2019t anticipate many disturbances and failures with unknown root causes during a production period. However, IPQI uses data in every stage of a product\u2019s life cycle, which enables effective process monitoring and control.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImpacts of IPQI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe IPQI-enhanced automation improve the process of conventional machine automation by providing feedback to machine inputs\/controls-- increasing precision and ensuring high-quality production in industries ranging from steel rolling to semiconductor manufacturing.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work of Dr. Shi has been widely utilized in manufacturing and production systems with significant economic effects. ISyE congratulates Dr. Jianjun Shi who will be formally recognized at the 2025 ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement in Denver, Colorado this May.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on the Shainin Medal and ASQ, please visit the ASQ \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/asq.org\/about-asq\/asq-awards\/shainin?srsltid=AfmBOorYsx5wYpe1-sfyjiov_ztN6_9sFRmLXKWjHKe-mstE3z0OJZjM\u0022\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDr. Jianjun Shi, the Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech\u0027s H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 Shainin Medal by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E proudly celebrates Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/debankur-mukherjee\u0022\u003EDebankur Mukherjee\u003C\/a\u003E, who has been named the 2025 recipient of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sigmetrics.org\/awards.shtml#:~:text=The%20ACM%20SIGMETRICS%20Rising%20Star,of%20computer%20and%20communication%20performance.\u0022\u003EACM SIGMETRICS Rising Star Research Award\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresented annually, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional early-career researchers whose work is shaping the future of computer systems performance evaluation. Mukherjee will be honored at the upcoming ACM SIGMETRICS \/ IFIP Performance Conference, taking place June 9\u201313, 2025, at Stony Brook University in New York.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe joins a distinguished cohort of previous awardees including Devavrat Shah (MIT), Adam Wierman (Caltech), and Kuang Xu (Stanford), whose pioneering contributions have helped shape modern approaches in systems performance and algorithmic design.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEfficient. Scalable. Provable.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThree words that encapsulate the core of Mukherjee\u2019s research. Drawing on techniques from probability theory, optimization, and machine learning, his work focuses on building efficient algorithms for large-scale, uncertain systems, including data centers, cloud networks to complex service infrastructures.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis contributions are recognized not only for their deep theoretical insight, but also for their practical relevance in operational settings where scalability and performance guarantees are essential.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis award is an incredible honor,\u201d said Mukherjee. \u201cIt signals that the kinds of questions I\u2019ve been drawn to are resonating with the broader research community. It also reinforces the importance of building rigorous, theory-backed approaches to tackle modern computing challenges.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPushing Boundaries, Bridging Foundations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ELooking ahead, Mukherjee sees the Rising Star Award as a launching point for deeper and bolder scientific exploration. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u201c[This recognition] gives me renewed motivation to pursue problems rooted in technical depth, with the goal of achieving long-term significance, and greater confidence to take bolder risks in research directions that may not yet have a clear roadmap.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Mathematical Curiosity to Systemic Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EMukherjee\u2019s research journey began with a fascination for the interplay between mathematical structure and real-world complexity.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his research group at Georgia Tech, he confronted a long-standing open problem concerning mean-field approximations in systems with graph-constrained agent interactions a challenge that had resisted resolution for decades. By developing new tools including probabilistic coupling techniques and graph-expansion-based structural conditions, he was able to rigorously characterize system performance and provide scalable design principles.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis work not only led to significant improvements in data center operations but also earned the SIGMETRICS Best Paper Award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis current projects continue to break new ground, particularly at the intersection of online optimization and machine learning, where he designs algorithms that adapt to untrusted predictions while remaining robust in unpredictable environments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAcknowledging Mentorship and Collaboration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EMukherjee credits much of his growth to the mentorship and collaboration he\u2019s experienced throughout his career. He expressed deep gratitude to his Ph.D. advisors, Sem Borst and Johan van Leeuwaarden, for instilling in him a first-principles approach to research. He also highlights the contributions of his students\u2014Daan Rutten, Zhisheng Zhao, and Neelkamal Bhuyan\u2014whose creativity has fueled many successful projects. Lastly, he acknowledges his colleagues at ISyE for fostering an environment where collaboration, rigor, and innovation are actively nurtured.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Message for the Next Generation of Systems Engineers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ETo Ph.D. students and junior researchers: \u201cFocus on questions that genuinely interest you, even if they don\u2019t align perfectly with what is currently most popular. Some of the most meaningful problems take time and patience. Build depth early as it gives one the flexibility to explore new areas later. 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Projections show that freight volume is expected to nearly double to 900 million in tonnage and freight value to more than double today\u2019s value by 2050. Working with partners that include the Center of Innovation and the Georgia Institute of Technology, GDOT is focusing on enhancing safety and efficiency, including projects to add 50% more truck parking and installing fiber internet on Georgia interstates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Ports Authority Vice President of Operations Susan Gardner provided updates on strategic investments to expand capacity at the ports, and how Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is leveraging live data to improve safety, track vessel productivity and containers, and eliminate congestion. Gardner emphasized building a technological culture and prioritizing hiring creative employees, as well as harnessing data insights to boost efficiency. 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The breadth of Georgia\u2019s technical college programs was also discussed, including the High Demand Career Initiatives program and a pilot program called \u201cDual Achievement\u201d that enrolls students who withdrew from high school in a technical college program, enabling them to earn a high school diploma alongside a technical college certificate, diploma, or degree. Panelists focused on the importance of helping students get where they want to go faster, upskilling the existing workforce, and how connections between industry leaders and educators can help foster greater outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Center of Innovation\u2019s Logistics Industry Advisory Board also recognized the winners of the inaugural Future Innovators in Supply Chain competition. The competition invited college students to create videos about supply chain careers, reflecting the Center\u2019s commitment to developing future logistics leaders. 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These innovations are already delivering measurable efficiency gains, and fast followers \u2013 companies that quickly adopt proven technologies \u2013 must take action or risk falling behind. Using a \u0022consequence thinking\u0022 approach, supply chain professionals and students must ask: What happens if I\u2019m not keeping up with these trends? Those who proactively invest in emerging technologies and their own skills will be better positioned to compete, those who don\u2019t take action in 2025 will struggle with inefficiencies and higher costs. Georgia Tech, a leader in supply chain research and education, is actively exploring these areas, reinforcing that these trends are not just hype but a critical reality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAI Agents and Decision Intelligence\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is moving beyond forecasting and analytics into \u003Cstrong\u003Eautonomous decision-making\u003C\/strong\u003E. 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Investing in AI literacy and decision intelligence training will be critical to staying relevant in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPhysical Automation: AMRs Reshaping Warehouses\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAutomation in warehouses is no longer experimental\u2014it\u2019s here and delivering results. \u003Cstrong\u003EAutonomous mobile robots (AMRs)\u003C\/strong\u003E are replacing traditional automation solutions, offering greater flexibility and adaptability. Unlike AGVs, which rely on fixed paths, AMRs \u003Cstrong\u003Enavigate dynamically using AI and real-time mapping\u003C\/strong\u003E, making them well-suited for evolving warehouse environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies deploying AMRs report increased throughput, reduced labor costs, and improved safety. These robots optimize workflows, assist human workers, and enable 24\/7 operations. Georgia Tech researchers are developing \u003Cstrong\u003Ehuman-collaborative robotics\u003C\/strong\u003E, reinforcing that the future is about augmenting\u2014not replacing\u2014workers. \u003Cstrong\u003ESupply chain professionals should focus on developing skills in automation management and AI-driven operations\u003C\/strong\u003E. Understanding how to integrate these technologies into workflows will be a key differentiator.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EData Management: The Foundation for AI and Automation\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI and automation depend on \u003Cstrong\u003Ehigh-quality, well-integrated data\u003C\/strong\u003E, yet many organizations struggle with fragmented systems and poor data governance. Industry surveys consistently highlight that supply chain leaders cite \u003Cstrong\u003Edata silos and quality issues as top barriers to digital transformation\u003C\/strong\u003E. Without a strong data foundation, even the best AI models and automation solutions will fail to deliver their full potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EModern supply chain visibility platforms and \u003Cstrong\u003EAI-powered analytics tools\u003C\/strong\u003E are helping companies consolidate data for better decision-making. Georgia Tech researchers are advancing digital twin models that simulate supply chain networks, but these rely on robust data integration. \u003Cstrong\u003EFor professionals, this underscores the need to develop data literacy and analytical skills\u003C\/strong\u003E. Those who can navigate, interpret, and leverage data effectively will be indispensable in AI-powered supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECall to Action: Personal Development and Strategic Planning\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmerging technologies in supply chain\u2014AI, automation, data analytics, and logistics AI\u2014are no longer futuristic concepts. 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That makes sense. Big decisions like acquisitions, divestitures, or product innovations are complex enough without adding more layers. But in my experience\u2014especially during my time at Coca-Cola and across broader industry engagements\u2014what often gets left out of the room are the second-order effects. These are the unintended consequences that don\u2019t show up in the PowerPoint deck, but show up months or years later on your P\u0026amp;L, in your customer feedback, or in your team\u2019s stress levels.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESome of these outcomes are manageable. Others are problematic. Occasionally, they\u2019re game-changing\u2014but not in the way we hoped.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe Core Challenge: Complexity Crowds Out Curiosity\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my time in industry, I\u2019ve seen high-stakes decisions unfold under tight timelines. The rigor is there: financial models, market analysis, legal due diligence. But the same pressure that brings focus often narrows the field of vision. Once the strategic goal is clear, the push becomes \u201cget the recommendation ready\u201d or \u201cget the deal done.\u201d Often, the team disbands before the ripple effects have even begun to appear.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, studies of managerial behavior find that decision-makers often prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term implications, making it easy to overlook those downstream impacts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe rarely paused to ask:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat happens to our partners, our systems, or our people two or three steps down the line?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAre we shifting bottlenecks or creating future misalignments?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECould this solution lock us into a path that becomes hard to reverse?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWill we be happy with this decision in 5 years?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot asking these questions isn\u2019t negligence. It\u2019s often a result of how we structure decision processes: focused, time-bound, and oriented toward closure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen Good Decisions Still Cause Trouble\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELet\u0027s make this real. I\u0027ve seen:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProcurement strategies that focused on driving down cost but over time forced suppliers to reduce investment in quality and continuous improvement resources\u2014eventually leading to a significant quality issue for a key customer.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMultiple outsourcing efforts that reduced future capital requirements but also reduced flexibility in scheduling and responsiveness to rapid demand shifts or new product innovation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlant closures that optimized total network cost on paper but not in reality, because the remaining plants were not actually equipped to take on more volume and increased complexity.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA new warehouse management system implementation that promised efficiency gains but created chaos in distribution\u2014not because the software was flawed, but due to unforeseen complexities during implementation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn each of these, the first-order decision was sound. 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It\u2019s not just about getting a green light. It\u2019s about ensuring the decision holds up over time\u2014operationally, culturally, and reputationally.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETo institutionalize this mindset:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd a \u0022second-order checkpoint\u0022 to strategic review decks or governance templates\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAsk for a \u0022consequence map\u0022 alongside the business case\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECelebrate teams who surface risks early, not just those who execute quickly\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConduct post-mortems (not just pre-mortems) to harvest lessons\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Strategic foresight is not about predicting everything. It\u0027s about avoiding the predictable surprises.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBacked by Big Thinkers\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis isn\u0027t just operational wisdom\u2014it\u0027s grounded in thoughtful literature:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPeter Senge, in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fifth-Discipline-Practice-Learning-Organization\/dp\/0385517254\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Fifth Discipline\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, emphasizes how organizations struggle when they fail to see the system-wide consequences of localized actions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENassim Nicholas Taleb, in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto\/dp\/0812979680\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAntifragile\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, argues that systems become more vulnerable when decisions are made without consideration for stress-testing and adaptive feedback loops.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECass Sunstein, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.uchicago.edu\/big-brains-podcast-noise-judgment-cass-sunstein-kahneman-sibony\u0022\u003Ewriting on regulatory and policy decision-making\u003C\/a\u003E, promotes the idea of \u0022decision hygiene\u201d\u2014a systematic process to reduce bias and surface risk.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAtul Gawande, in his book \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BETTER-ATUL-GAWANDE\/dp\/B011MF2XK6\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBetter\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and in his \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S7HCEtsEeJA\u0022\u003Ecommencement address at Stanford\u003C\/a\u003E, shared how the habit of asking \u0022just one more question\u0022 often uncovered crucial, overlooked insights\u2014just like the disheveled detective Columbo. That final question, the one nobody else asks, frequently makes the difference between surface-level understanding and meaningful action.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes the last question is the best one. The more complex our systems become, the more important it is to keep asking until we find what we didn\u2019t know we were missing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EClosing Thought: Be the Person Who Asks One More Question\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs supply chains become more interconnected and policy environments more volatile, decision quality will increasingly depend on ripple-awareness. You don\u2019t need perfect foresight. But you do need a culture that pauses\u2014briefly\u2014to ask: what might happen next?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose few extra minutes may be the difference between a great decision\u2014and a regrettable one.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn the world of strategic decision-making\u2014whether in Supply Chain Management and Engineering or in policy\u2014we tend to focus our energy on the immediate problem in front of us. But in my experience\u2014especially during my time at Coca-Cola and across broader industry engagements\u2014what often gets left out of the room are the second-order effects. 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As companies invest in building data capabilities, one critical question emerges: Which programming language is best for supply chain analytics\u2014Python or R?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth Python and R have strong footholds in the analytics space, each with unique advantages. However, industry trends suggest a growing shift toward Python as the dominant tool for data science, machine learning, and enterprise applications. While R remains valuable in specific statistical and academic contexts, businesses must carefully assess which language aligns best with their analytics goals and workforce development strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis article explores the strengths of each language and provides guidance for industry professionals looking to make informed decisions about which to prioritize for their teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy Python Is Gaining Industry-Wide Adoption\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Versatility and Scalability for Business Applications\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPython has evolved into a comprehensive tool that extends beyond traditional analytics into automation, optimization, artificial intelligence, and supply chain modeling. Its key advantages include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScalability\u003C\/strong\u003E: Python handles large-scale data processing and integrates seamlessly with cloud computing environments.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMachine Learning and AI\u003C\/strong\u003E: Python\u2019s ecosystem includes powerful machine learning libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntegration Capabilities\u003C\/strong\u003E: Python works well with databases, APIs, and ERP systems, embedding analytics into operational workflows.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Workforce Readiness and Talent Development\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a talent perspective, Python is becoming the preferred programming language for data science and analytics roles. Surveys indicate that Python is used in 67% to 90% of analytics-related jobs, making it a crucial skill for professionals. Employers benefit from:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA larger talent pool of Python-proficient professionals.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA lower barrier to entry for new employees learning data analytics.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to streamline analytics processes across different functions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Industry Adoption in Supply Chain Analytics\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPython is widely adopted in logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain optimization due to its ability to handle:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDemand forecasting and inventory optimization.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENetwork modeling and simulation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAutomation of data pipelines and reporting.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPredictive maintenance and anomaly detection.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhy R Still Has a Place in Analytics\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite Python\u2019s widespread adoption, R remains a valuable tool in certain business contexts, particularly in statistical modeling and research applications. R\u2019s strengths include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvanced Statistical Analysis\u003C\/strong\u003E: R was designed for statisticians and remains a leader in econometrics and experimental design.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERobust Visualization Capabilities\u003C\/strong\u003E: Packages like ggplot2 and Shiny make R a preferred choice for creating high-quality visualizations.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdoption in Public Sector and Academic Research\u003C\/strong\u003E: Many government agencies and research institutions continue to rely on R.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EStrategic Considerations: Choosing Between Python and R\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Business Needs and Analytics Maturity\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor companies focused on predictive analytics, automation, and AI, Python is the best choice.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor organizations conducting deep statistical research or working with legacy R code, maintaining some R capabilities may be necessary.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Workforce Training and Skill Development\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECompanies investing in analytics training should prioritize Python to align with industry trends.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf statistical expertise is a core requirement, R may still play a supporting role in niche applications.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Tool and System Integration\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPython integrates more seamlessly with enterprise software, making it easier to operationalize analytics.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ER is often more specialized and may require additional effort to connect with business intelligence platforms.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Future Trends and Technology Evolution\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPython\u2019s rapid growth suggests it will continue to dominate in analytics and AI.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhile R remains relevant, its role is becoming more specialized.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFinal Thoughts: A Pragmatic Approach to Analytics Development\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor most organizations, Python represents the future of analytics, offering the broadest capabilities, strongest industry adoption, and easiest integration into enterprise systems. However, R remains useful in specialized statistical applications and legacy environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA balanced approach might involve training teams in Python as the primary analytics language while maintaining an awareness of R for niche use cases. The key takeaway for business leaders is not just about choosing a programming language but ensuring their teams develop strong analytical problem-solving skills that transcend specific tools.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy strategically aligning analytics capabilities with business goals, organizations can build a more data-driven, adaptable, and future-ready\u0026nbsp;workforce.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn today\u0027s data-driven world, supply chain professionals and business leaders are increasingly required to leverage analytics to drive decision-making. 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You can find it \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www2.isye.gatech.edu\/faculty\/Alan_Erera\/logistics\/2018\/01\/18\/global-trade-101.html\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. The post makes a number of basic points using a simple example. I\u2019ll also repeat here that, these years later, I\u2019m still not an economist and I\u2019m not otherwise an expert on certain aspects of international trade. However, I am someone who thinks quite a bit about supply chains and thus, given the configuration of the modern global economy, I do think about international trade and transportation and the potential impact of various import tariffs on supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, here is an update on the scale of international trade and its role within the US economy. I\u2019ll use official trade statistics provided by the US Census Bureau. If we look at the \u003Cem\u003Etrade of physical goods\u003C\/em\u003E which is the first thing that most people think about when it comes to trade, the US imported \u003Cstrong\u003EUS$3.112 trillion\u003C\/strong\u003E worth of goods in FY2023. That is simply a lot of stuff. Note that imported goods can be finished products that are distributed (eventually) through various retail channels to end consumers. But they can also be various \u003Cem\u003Einputs to production\u003C\/em\u003E: supplies, components, or work-in-progress inventory that feeds US manufacturing enterprises. A very good example along these lines is Canadian heavy crude oil, shipped to US petroleum refineries as the key input to the production of refined petrochemicals like gasoline, jet fuel, and other products. You can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/article-trumps-tariff-pledge-weighing-heavily-on-us-refiners-that-rely-on\/\u0022\u003Eread elsewhere\u003C\/a\u003E why the US currently imports heavy crude from Canada when it (already) produces more crude oil than it consumes each year and is thus (already) a net exporter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost US consumers understand that large parts of our economy rely on imported goods. Fewer might think about the sheer scale of the US \u003Cem\u003Egoods export economy\u003C\/em\u003E. Looking again at FY2023, the US \u003Cstrong\u003Eexported US$2.051 trillion\u003C\/strong\u003E worth of goods (includng some of that aforementioned US-drilled crude oil). Wow, again, that is a lot of stuff. But it is true that the balance of trade here currently favors imports over exports. Since we import more goods value than we export, we ran a \u003Cstrong\u003Egoods trade deficit\u003C\/strong\u003E with the rest of the world of \u003Cstrong\u003EUS$1.061 trillion in FY2023\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA large part of the US economy today is the provision of \u003Cem\u003Eservices\u003C\/em\u003E and not goods. There are all sorts of services: food service, financial services, educational services, transportation services, consulting services, and so on. And the US does trade in services as well, both importing services from foreign providers while \u003Cstrong\u003Eexporting services to foreign customers\u003C\/strong\u003E. In fact, the US ran a \u003Cem\u003Etrade surplus\u003C\/em\u003E in services of \u003Cstrong\u003EUS$288 billion\u003C\/strong\u003E which reduced the overall \u003Cstrong\u003Enet trade deficit to US$773 billion in FY2023\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow let\u2019s discuss tariffs for a bit, and let\u2019s consider duties on imported goods. If the US places a 10% tariff on a bundle of goods (perhaps a specific category of goods from a specific set of countries), then \u003Cstrong\u003Eimporters of those goods\u003C\/strong\u003E must pay a \u003Cem\u003Ecustoms duty\u003C\/em\u003E on the declared goods before they can be moved into the US (so-called customs-clearing). As many have noted already, these importers-of-record are firms doing business in the US (or individuals) that have arranged for the importation. Examples of such importers include retailers like Walmart and producers like Ford and ExxonMobil. Customs duties collected go into the US Treasury, similar to personal income taxes, social security and Medicare taxes, and corporate income taxes. However, the fraction of US government revenue raised by tariffs has been very small for a long period of time. In FY2023, the total collected customs duties by the US Treasury was about US$80 billion. In fact, FY2023 trade was down a bit from FY2022 when total goods imports were US$3.35 trillion and total collected duties were US$112 billion, or an average duty of about 3.3%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, how much revenue could be raised by new tariffs? Let\u2019s imagine a strange world where new US import duties did not distort the economy in any way: the same value of goods is assumed to be imported even though both \u003Cem\u003Edemand\u003C\/em\u003E for those goods would likely adjust and the \u003Cem\u003Epurchasing power\u003C\/em\u003E of each US$ might increase. If the average duty were increased to 10%, the total revenue produced to the US Treasury in FY2023 would have been US$311 billion. How about a 25% average tariff? Well, of course, US$778 billion. For comparison, the US Treasury received US$2.43 trillion in personal and US$530 billion in corporate income taxes in FY2023, an amount \u003Cstrong\u003Enearly equivalent to a universal 100% tariff on the imported goods value basis for all imported goods\u003C\/strong\u003E. The tiny yellow sliver in the figure below shows how little total customs duty revenue has been collected over time and how little changed it has been compared to other revenue sources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike any other tax, a tariff can be useful to governments as they seek to design mechanisms to fund (important) government activities while distorting economic activity to favor or disfavor various groups of people, businesses, investors, industries, nations, regions etc. It\u2019s also safe to say that, like any other tax, it can be difficult to determine how economic activity will be specifically distorted by any specific tariffs. In fact, it may be more difficult with tariffs for a few reasons. The first is that unlike a sales tax, a tariff on imported goods occurs upstream of the point-of-sale. Instead, \u003Cstrong\u003Etariffs create increases in supply chain costs for importers\u003C\/strong\u003E, and the impact of tariffs on consumers depends on what happens as a result of these cost increases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, it should be noted that some supply chain cost increases cannot be borne at all and can lead to the elimination of some products in the marketplace. Why? A cost increase can lead a producer to decide that a product cannot be profitably produced and marketed, and this is true even if a replacement supply source with a lower (tariff-inclusive) cost of supply can be identified. A retailer may make a similar decision for an imported product. If producers or retailers continue to keep a product in the market, they could decide to lower its quality in some way or to pass on portions of the cost increase directly to its customers. But the supply chain cost persists; perhaps a different supplier could be identified not subject to the tariff, but if that supplier were already providing the same input at the same quality for a lower price they would be used already. Since profitability is likely to be impacted, owners and investors as well as employees of the importer will also likely to be impacted. These interactions are all naturally somewhat complex and the outcome is difficult to predict.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019ll finish with a thought. If a government wishes to use new tariffs to yield a political outcome beyond simply raising revenue, they will likely need to be designed to produce a significant (and noticeable) distortion to some portion of the economy. If the distortion is mild, no change of behavior seems likely to occur. It seems as if the US is about to attempt some new experimentation with tariffs to both influence the behavior of trade partner nations and to create a significant government revenue source. We will likely get to see firsthand what kind of economic distortion they induce.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProfessor Alan Erera provides insight into the impact of tariffs on global trade and supply chains by expanding on his earlier article and emphasizing the current challenges faced by businesses adapting to new trade policies.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Professor Alan Erera provides insight into the impact of tariffs on global trade and supply chains."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2025-02-19 15:19:06","changed_gmt":"2025-04-28 20:25:54","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-02-19T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-02-19T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676344":{"id":"676344","type":"image","title":"How Tariffs May Reshape Global Trade and Supply Chains","body":null,"created":"1739987425","gmt_created":"2025-02-19 17:50:25","changed":"1740057559","gmt_changed":"2025-02-20 13:19:19","alt":"Illustration of container ship in ocean with global map overlayed and port cranes in the background","file":{"fid":"260116","name":"HowTariffsTradeReshapingGlobalTradeandSC.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/19\/HowTariffsTradeReshapingGlobalTradeandSC.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/19\/HowTariffsTradeReshapingGlobalTradeandSC.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":134087,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/19\/HowTariffsTradeReshapingGlobalTradeandSC.jpg?itok=4Lsmuv91"}},"676337":{"id":"676337","type":"image","title":"Figure - Federal Revenue Trends Over Time 2015-2024","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFederal Revenue Trends Over Time 2015-2024\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1739981085","gmt_created":"2025-02-19 16:04:45","changed":"1739987939","gmt_changed":"2025-02-19 17:58:59","alt":"Federal Revenue Trends Over Time 2015-2024","file":{"fid":"260108","name":"Figure-FederalRevenueTrendsOverTime_2015-2024.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/19\/Figure-FederalRevenueTrendsOverTime_2015-2024.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/19\/Figure-FederalRevenueTrendsOverTime_2015-2024.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":94576,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/19\/Figure-FederalRevenueTrendsOverTime_2015-2024.jpg?itok=hlnri2Bm"}},"676336":{"id":"676336","type":"image","title":"Alan Erera, Manhattan Associates\/Dabbiere Chair and Professor and Associate Chair for Research","body":null,"created":"1739980983","gmt_created":"2025-02-19 16:03:03","changed":"1739981054","gmt_changed":"2025-02-19 16:04:14","alt":"Alan Erera, Manhattan Associates\/Dabbiere Chair and Professor and Associate Chair for Research","file":{"fid":"260105","name":"aerera-square_500px.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/19\/aerera-square_500px.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/19\/aerera-square_500px.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":21730,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/19\/aerera-square_500px.jpg?itok=fKu0ILof"}}},"media_ids":["676344","676337","676336"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alan-erera","title":"About Dr. Alan Erera"}],"groups":[{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[{"id":"167003","name":"tariffs"},{"id":"187175","name":"foreign trade"},{"id":"167074","name":"Supply Chain"},{"id":"233","name":"Logistics"},{"id":"186857","name":"go-gtmi"},{"id":"194489","name":"scl-spot"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:info@scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Einfo@scl.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675231":{"#nid":"675231","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Post BSIE Offer Rate\/Salary Survey Summary (Spring 2024)","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs we speak to students and alums and companies, many are curious about the next step for our graduates.\u0026nbsp;ISYE surveys this data and I think the Spring details are of note and action:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the post senior design plans from the Spring 2024 cohort (number of respondents = 171):\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOffer rate\u003C\/strong\u003E: 75.6% of job seekers had received an offer by the end of the Spring semester when they completed the survey. This figure has shown a declining trend: Fall \u201923: 80.9%, Spring \u201923: 87.6%, Fall \u201922: 90.4%, Spring \u201922: 91.5%, and Fall \u201921: 88% \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarting annual salary\u003C\/strong\u003E: Median = $85K (Fall \u201923: $84.5K, Spring \u201923: $88K Fall \u201922: $85K, Fall \u201921: $80K, Spring \u201922: $82K). Trend chart below. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIndustry\u003C\/strong\u003E: Reported industry type they are joining: ~37% Consulting (including supply chain consulting), ~18% Financial, 7% Logistics. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPosition\u003C\/strong\u003E: The most common titles are Analyst (40%), Consultant (24%), Engineer (14%). \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompany\u003C\/strong\u003E: Similar to the previous fall semester, Manhattan Associates remains the largest recruiter, with 12% of offer recipients committing to them.. All of MANH recruits have the title: \u003Cem\u003ESoftware or Software Implementation Consultant\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation\u003C\/strong\u003E: Of those who disclosed their job location, 52% will be based in Metro Atlanta, followed by NYC. Only 2 individuals reported positions on the West Coast. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternship\/Co-op\u003C\/strong\u003E: 47.7% have previously interned or participated in a co-op at the company from which they received then accepted an offer. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraduate School\u003C\/strong\u003E: 16.7% (29 respondents) intend to pursue graduate studies. This statistic is consistent with most recent semester. Fall \u201923: 16.4%, SP\u201923: 11%, see trend chart below. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter this spring, one student plans to pursue a PhD at GT, while 27 are pursuing an MS, primarily at GT, with exceptions including 3 at Cornell, 2 at Stanford, and 1 at Minnesota.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is clear that we have seen a dip in the past two years for those with offers moving from 91% to 75%.\u0026nbsp; The data does not capture students with multiple offers but conversation with advisors suggests that more students only had a single offer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe field of consulting is very cyclical so it is not a surprise that our offers are down and we know technology in general have seen a reduction in resources.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have taken a number of actions to support our Fall Recruiting efforts. We have talked to the Metro Atlanta Chamber and have extended our Supply Chain Day Recruiting information to all the Supply Chain companies in the Metro as well as their new working group on Automation and Robotics. The Atlanta area has strong growth with new companies and startups and not all these companies recruit at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would also observe that the traditional operational roles in Supply Chain in Retail and CPG are still hiring many front line supervisors. We have small participation in our recruiting from companies like Walmart and Kroger and their CPG suppliers but there are many out there who do not recruit at Tech. I do think this connects to our discussion with students about first line operations experience as a valuable first step as an ISYE graduate. Many of our Industry Advisory Board members and faculty have noted a heavy shift into analytics by our students at the expense of context.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe plan to schedule sessions with undergraduate and Masters students in the Fall to educate on the reality of the market and the likelihood that these conditions will continue through 2025.\u0026nbsp; We will emphasize the need for traditional supply chain experiences in class projects, internships, coops, student research, and on campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe are also discussing brand image action planning with key companies who view Tech as a long term resource for talent.\u0026nbsp; We encourage them to take a long term view to their actions as students and faculty have long memories for companies who are not consistent in their hiring presence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have thoughts on this topic, please reach out to me and we can discuss additional actions for SCL, ISYE, our affiliated partners, students, faculty, and companies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChris Gaffney, SCL Managing Director\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPost-graduation plans for Spring 2024 ISYE graduates show several trends, including most notably a decline in job offer rates and a heavy shift into analytics. 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In the meantime, we will share some perspective and thoughts on pieces we see that are worth a good read.\u0026nbsp;We will also offer some advice for those who need guidance or an additional data point on their action plans to lead their Supply Chain. The referenced article is a good one. Please scan our summary and if it piques your interest, the article is a good 15-minute read. Here are our thoughts:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn today\u0027s rapidly evolving global landscape, supply chain leaders must adopt a forward-thinking approach to ensure resilience, innovation, and sustainability. As disruption becomes a constant, assessing supply chains from a risk and resiliency perspective is no longer optional\u2014it is essential. This article explores key themes for future-proofing supply chains, offering a self-assessment framework and insights into what leaders are doing to stay ahead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDisruption is now a permanent fixture in supply chains, driven by factors such as geopolitical tensions, climate change, and technological advancements. To navigate this new reality, companies must develop a risk and resiliency capability that informs long-term infrastructure, supplier, and sourcing strategies, as well as supply chain planning. This proactive approach is critical to maintaining operational continuity and competitive advantage in an increasingly unpredictable world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImplementing changes such as nearshoring or reshoring is a complex and costly endeavor that requires a long-term commitment. While these strategies can mitigate risks and enhance supply chain resilience, they involve significant investment and time. Leaders must be pragmatic about the costs and benefits, ensuring that investments align with long-term strategic goals and risk reduction priorities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArtificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies hold immense promise for enhancing supply chain efficiency and agility. However, managing expectations and maintaining discipline around the problems to be solved is crucial. Organizations must realistically assess their current readiness and capability to adopt these technologies, balancing short-term realities with long-term potential benefits. Successful digital transformation requires a clear strategy, substantial investment, and a culture willing to embrace change.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDemographic shifts and skill gaps necessitate a strategic approach to talent management in supply chains. Organizations must be intentional about understanding their current workforce realities and planning for the future. This involves investing in continuous upskilling and reskilling programs to ensure that employees are equipped with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains. Building a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline is also critical for fostering innovation and resilience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESustainability must be embedded in supply chain strategies to create long-term value for businesses and society. While the journey toward sustainability can be challenging and requires a balanced approach, it is essential for future competitiveness. Organizations must objectively assess what is beneficial for both the business and the environment, balancing short-term operational needs with the long-term interests of future generations. This involves setting clear sustainability targets, investing in sustainable technologies, and engaging stakeholders across the supply chain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a competitive marketplace, focusing on a clear and evolving value proposition for customers is crucial. Companies cannot simply cut costs to achieve success; they must continually redefine their value proposition to differentiate themselves from competitors and meet changing consumer demands. This requires a deep understanding of customer needs, continuous innovation, and the ability to swiftly adapt to market changes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo evaluate your organization\u0027s readiness for the future of supply chain management, consider the following questions: How robust is your risk management strategy? Are you proactive in identifying potential disruptions and developing contingency plans? Do you have a clear long-term plan for initiatives like nearshoring, and are you realistic about the costs and benefits? What is your current level of digital maturity, and are you clear about the specific problems AI can solve for you? Are you investing sufficiently in upskilling and reskilling your workforce, and how are you addressing demographic shifts and skill gaps? Do you have measurable sustainability goals, and how do you balance short-term business needs with long-term environmental goals? Finally, how well do you understand your customers\u0027 evolving needs, and are you innovating to maintain a competitive edge?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeading organizations are already taking significant steps to address these challenges. In the realm of risk and resiliency, they are developing comprehensive risk management frameworks and investing in technologies that enhance supply chain visibility and agility. For change management, they are committing to long-term strategic initiatives like nearshoring while being pragmatic about the associated costs and timelines. In the area of AI and digital readiness, companies are implementing AI-driven solutions for demand forecasting and inventory management while continuously refining their digital strategies. Regarding talent strategy, they are creating robust upskilling programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. In sustainability, they are setting ambitious targets and collaborating with suppliers to achieve them. And in terms of customer value, they are leveraging data analytics to gain deeper insights into customer preferences and tailoring their offerings accordingly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe welcome your reaction and thoughts on this article and if you would like to talk about it, let us know and we\u2019ll set up some time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanks,\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChris and the SCL team\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe SCL Industry Advisory Board has asked our team to provide a future perspective on Supply Chain evolution, emphasizing the importance of resilience, innovation, and sustainability. 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Given the rapid pace of change in our field, it\u0027s essential to leverage a variety of resources to maintain a comprehensive and current understanding. Here, I\u2019d like to share some of the resources I find most effective. These include weekly newsletters, podcasts, and key LinkedIn follows. The combination of these resources provides a broad spectrum of insights, covering supply chain, transportation, fulfillment, technology, and the economy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy the Economy Matters\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile supply chain, transportation, and technology are obvious areas to focus on, the inclusion of economic insights might seem less intuitive. However, understanding the economy is critical. Supply chains are fundamentally about balancing supply and demand, justifying investments, and fostering business growth. Many inputs are global, the employment market drives wages and employment quality, and macroeconomic factors like growth and interest rates influence numerous aspects of supply chains. Hence, keeping an eye on economic trends is indispensable for any supply chain professional.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EEssential Supply Chain Newsletters\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2024-07-26\/global-food-roundup-us-farmers-are-aging-as-brazil-s-get-younger\u0022\u003EBloomberg\u2019s Supply Lines\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of my top choices for supply chain news is Bloomberg\u2019s Supply Lines. This multi-weekly newsletter offers concise, high quality updates on global supply chain developments. It\u2019s a free resource from a reputable source, making it an accessible way to stay informed about major trends and events affecting our industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dynamo.substack.com\/\u0022\u003EDynamo Ventures Dispatch\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother excellent resource is Dynamo Ventures\u2019 Monday newsletter. This newsletter aggregates a wealth of information on current supply chain issues, with a particular focus on supply chain technology and venture capital (VC) and investor interest in the field. It\u2019s an invaluable tool for understanding the intersection of innovation and investment in supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMust Listen Podcasts\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/freightvine\u0022\u003EFreightvine with Chris Caplice\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those who prefer podcasts, \u0022Freightvine\u0022 hosted by Chris Caplice is a must listen. Caplice is a legend in the world of transportation, and his podcast covers all the key topics in the industry. From transportation management to logistics challenges, Freightvine provides deep insights and expert perspectives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@wgowshipping\u0022\u003EWhat Is Going On in Shipping?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf global freight movement is your area of interest, \u0022What Is Going On in Shipping?\u0022 on YouTube offers an inside scoop on macro issues in global port and freight flow. The channel provides timely and in-depth analyses of the challenges and trends affecting global shipping, making it an excellent resource for those focused on international logistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mercatus.org\/macro-musings\u0022\u003EMacro Musings\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI like this one because it goes deep into how the Fed makes decisions on economic policy and actions and includes linkage to business conditions and the macro economy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EKey LinkedIn Influencers\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brittainladd\/\u0022\u003EBrittain Ladd\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor fulfillment and ecommerce insights, I recommend following Brittain Ladd on LinkedIn. Although I don\u2019t always agree with all of his views, Brittain provides detailed and thought provoking opinions on all aspects of fulfillment. His posts are well researched and cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable perspectives for anyone involved in ecommerce and order fulfillment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EBridging Supply Chain and Economics\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/oddlots\u0022\u003EBloomberg\u2019s Odd Lots Podcast\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, for the intersection of supply chain and economics, Bloomberg\u2019s \u0022Odd Lots\u0022 podcast is unparalleled. During the pandemic, the podcast delved deep into supply chain issues, and it continues to feature great guests who provide actionable insights on everything from procurement strategies to retail pricing. The discussions on macroeconomic issues are particularly relevant, offering a broader context that helps in understanding the economic forces shaping supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EConclusion\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn conclusion, staying current in the supply chain field requires a multifaceted approach. By leveraging newsletters like Bloomberg\u2019s Supply Lines and Dynamo Ventures, listening to podcasts like Freightvine and Odd Lots, and following industry influencers on LinkedIn, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the trends and issues shaping our industry. Each of these resources brings a unique perspective, helping to ensure that you are well informed and prepared to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also consume many other resources and apologize if I didn\u2019t include your site. I won\u0027t hype my own work, but it is out there to consume. How do you stay current in the world of supply chain? We\u0027d love to hear from you about your go to sources and will do a follow up based on crowdsourcing the audience\u0027s best resources to stay current in all things supply chain. \u003Cstrong\u003EPlease email me at \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:info@scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Einfo@scl.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E with your Go Tos and we\u2019ll create a better list together\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy combining these resources, you can stay ahead of the curve, continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills in this ever evolving field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChris Gaffney, SCL Managing Director\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPeople often ask me how I stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the dynamic world of supply chain management. 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By examining past trends and disruptions, we can glean invaluable insights into what the future might hold and how to navigate it effectively. This article, drawing from \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chris-gaffney\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0027s extensive experience in the beverage industry, explores the inherent challenges of forecasting supply chain trends, reflects on past predictions that didn\u0027t pan out, and suggests proactive strategies to stay ahead of the curve.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPredicting the future of supply chains has always been a challenging endeavor. As someone who has spent more than 25 years in the beverage industry, I\u2019ve witnessed firsthand how even the most well thought out predictions can miss the mark. Yet, understanding where we went wrong in the past can equip us with the tools to better anticipate and adapt to future challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this article, I want to explore the complexities of forecasting in the supply chain realm, reflect on some past predictions that didn\u2019t quite hit the target, and suggest actionable strategies that can help us navigate the uncertainties ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe Challenge of Predicting Supply Chain Trends\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe supply chain, particularly in the beverage industry, is a complex web of interdependencies. As we push for innovation\u2014from new ingredients to advanced packaging\u2014our supply chains often struggle to keep pace. Historically, the challenges of maintaining quality, managing costs, and ensuring timely delivery have been compounded by global disruptions, technological advancements, and evolving consumer expectations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the 1990s, for example, the advent of RFID technology was hailed as a gamechanger, promising unparalleled visibility and efficiency. While RFID has undoubtedly transformed many aspects of supply chain management, its adoption has been slower and less impactful than originally anticipated. Similarly, the introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems was expected to revolutionize the way businesses managed their operations. Yet, the promised seamless integration and real time data accuracy have often fallen short, leading to frustrations and costly implementations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese examples highlight a critical lesson: while technological advancements hold great promise, their real-world application can be fraught with challenges that delay or dilute their impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELessons from Past Predictions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most striking examples of a prediction that didn\u2019t pan out as expected is the Just in Time (JIT) manufacturing model. Initially, JIT was celebrated for its potential to minimize waste and reduce inventory costs. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of this approach. As supply chains were disrupted worldwide, many companies found themselves unable to meet demand due to the lack of buffer stock. This has led to a reevaluation of the JIT model, with many businesses now looking to build more resilience into their supply chains by maintaining higher levels of inventory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother lesson comes from the early 2000s, when global sourcing was predicted to be the ultimate cost saving strategy. While it did lead to significant cost reductions, it also introduced new risks\u2014ranging from quality control issues to geopolitical tensions\u2014that have since prompted companies to reconsider the balance between cost savings and supply chain security.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe Inherent Risks of Relying on Predictions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the inherent risks in predicting supply chain trends is that it often leads to an overreliance on certain strategies or technologies. For instance, the push towards automation and robotics, while offering substantial benefits in terms of efficiency and cost savings, has also led to significant challenges. The initial costs, integration difficulties, and the need for upskilling workers have often been underestimated, leading to delays and unfulfilled promises.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, as we\u2019ve seen with technologies like blockchain and AI, the hype often outpaces the reality. While these technologies have immense potential to transform supply chain management, their implementation has been slower and more complex than initially expected. This lag can create a false sense of security, leading companies to delay the adoption of alternative strategies or to underinvest in more immediately impactful areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStrategies for Navigating the Uncertainty\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the inherent challenges of predicting the future, how can companies better prepare for what lies ahead? Here are a few strategies that can help:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmbrace Flexibility and Resilience\u003C\/strong\u003E: Instead of betting on a single prediction or technology, companies should build flexibility into their supply chains. This might involve diversifying suppliers, maintaining higher inventory levels, or investing in modular production systems that can be quickly adapted to changing circumstances.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInvest in Predictive Analytics\u003C\/strong\u003E: While past predictions have often fallen short, advances in AI and machine learning are making it possible to better anticipate supply chain disruptions and demand fluctuations. By investing in predictive analytics, companies can gain more accurate insights into future trends and make more informed decisions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFoster Stronger Relationships with Partners\u003C\/strong\u003E: As supply chains become more complex and globalized, the importance of strong relationships with suppliers and partners cannot be overstated. By working closely with partners, companies can ensure better alignment of goals, improved quality control, and more effective collaboration in the face of disruptions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrioritize Sustainability\u003C\/strong\u003E: As consumer expectations shift towards more sustainable products, companies that prioritize sustainability in their supply chains will be better positioned to meet future demand. This might involve investing in sustainable sourcing practices, reducing waste, or adopting circular economy principles.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EContinual Learning and Adaptation\u003C\/strong\u003E: Finally, companies should foster a culture of continual learning and adaptation. By staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices, businesses can more effectively navigate the uncertainties of the future and seize new opportunities as they arise.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EConclusion\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPredicting the future of supply chains is a daunting task, but it\u2019s one that we must continually strive to master. By learning from past mistakes and adopting a proactive, flexible approach, we can better navigate the challenges ahead and turn potential disruptions into opportunities for growth and innovation. As we look to the future, let\u2019s remember that while predictions can guide us, it\u2019s our ability to adapt and respond to the unexpected that will ultimately determine our success.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFAQ\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhat are the biggest challenges in predicting supply chain trends?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest challenges include the complexity of global supply chains, the rapid pace of technological change, and the unpredictable nature of global disruptions. These factors make it difficult to accurately forecast future trends and adapt to new developments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EHow can companies build more resilient supply chains?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies can build more resilient supply chains by diversifying their suppliers, maintaining higher inventory levels, investing in flexible production systems, and fostering strong relationships with partners. Additionally, leveraging predictive analytics can help companies anticipate disruptions and respond more effectively.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhat role does technology play in modern supply chains?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology plays a critical role in modern supply chains, offering tools for real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and automation. However, the implementation of new technologies often comes with challenges, such as high costs and integration difficulties, which must be carefully managed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhy is sustainability important in supply chain management?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESustainability is increasingly important as consumers demand more environmentally friendly products. Companies that prioritize sustainability in their supply chains can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and better meet the expectations of consumers and regulators.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EHow can companies stay ahead of future supply chain challenges?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo stay ahead, companies should embrace flexibility, invest in new technologies, foster strong partnerships, prioritize sustainability, and continually adapt to new developments. Staying informed about industry trends and best practices is also crucial.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhat lessons can be learned from past supply chain disruptions?\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPast disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the importance of resilience, flexibility, and strong partnerships. 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Recent challenges such as hurricanes, port strikes, wildfires, and global disruptions like the Suez Canal blockage, Panama Canal delays, and Red Sea freight issues have proven that the risk of major interruptions to business and personal life is no longer hypothetical. With the probability of a disruption higher than ever, the key question becomes: What prudent, no-regrets steps can individuals, families, and businesses take to assess and mitigate risk?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAssessing Risk: The First Step\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA critical starting point for risk management is assessing the risks specific to you or your business. For individuals and small businesses, this process doesn\u2019t have to be exhaustive. Rapid risk assessments can identify the most significant vulnerabilities with minimal effort, like assessing how a hurricane or supply chain disruption might impact access to essentials such as power or food. Larger businesses or municipalities might benefit from more systematic assessments, which can be conducted as part of an annual review.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAppetite for Risk vs. Potential Impact\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce risks are identified, it\u0027s important to balance your appetite for risk with the potential impact. An individual might be able to weather a short-term power outage, but a logistics provider or hospital must maintain continuous operations. For businesses, supply chain vulnerabilities\u2014especially single-source suppliers\u2014present a significant risk. By understanding where dependencies lie and preparing contingency plans, businesses can significantly reduce potential disruptions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ELow or No-Regrets Actions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next logical step is to focus on low or no-regrets actions. These are relatively simple actions that provide immediate benefits with little downside. For individuals and families, this can be as straightforward as ensuring access to working flashlights, batteries, and emergency staples like water, rice, and beans to last at least a week. \u0026nbsp;Developing communication plans with family or neighbors is another critical preparedness step that costs very little but can be lifesaving.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor businesses, conducting an annual risk review is a no-regrets action that can identify critical risks and supply chain weaknesses. For single source suppliers, it may not be easy or practical to find a second supplier. \u0026nbsp;If not, go deep on that supplier and understand their upstream risks and ensure they are focused on risk mitigation. Small businesses can often a risk review in just a few hours, while larger organizations may need a more comprehensive review. Understanding infrastructure risks\u2014such as power, water, and data reliability\u2014is essential for businesses of all sizes. With each major disruption, such as wildfires or hurricanes, we see large companies caught off guard, often due to inadequate preparation for these well-known risks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETools and Resources for Deeper Risk Management\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E1. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFMEA is a widely used tool that helps businesses identify where and how processes might fail. It evaluates the severity, likelihood, and detectability of different failure points, allowing businesses to prioritize actions. In supply chains, FMEA is invaluable for identifying single-source suppliers or fragile logistical routes that could break down under pressure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E2. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBIA assesses the potential effects of a disruption on business processes. By identifying critical functions that must continue during an emergency, BIA helps businesses prioritize resources and plan for worst-case scenarios. This is especially useful for small businesses with limited resources, as it pinpoints where to focus recovery efforts during a crisis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E3. Risk Heat Maps\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA risk heat map offers a visual way to assess risk by plotting the likelihood and potential impact of various disruptions. By color-coding risks, businesses can quickly see which areas require immediate attention. These maps are especially useful when making quick decisions in the face of a crisis, such as prioritizing responses to supply chain issues or extreme weather events.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E4. Scenario Planning\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor businesses with complex supply chains or operations, scenario planning helps explore different risk scenarios and develop flexible response strategies. This approach allows businesses to stay agile, with contingency plans ready for natural disasters, industrial actions, or global supply chain disruptions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStructured Actions: Resources and Support\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those looking to dive deeper into risk management, there are several resources and programs available:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExecutive Education Programs\u003C\/strong\u003E: For supply chain professionals, attending executive education programs such as those offered by Georgia Tech\u2019s Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute can provide in-depth knowledge and strategies for managing risk. These programs often cover real-world case studies and actionable risk management strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFederal and State Resources\u003C\/strong\u003E: Agencies like the CDC provide accessible resources for disaster preparedness, such as the Zombie Survival Guide, a lighthearted yet effective framework for emergency planning. FEMA also offers guides for Business Continuity Planning (BCP), helping organizations design robust continuity strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EState Economic Development Agencies\u003C\/strong\u003E: Many state agencies, chambers of commerce, or small business associations provide business continuity support tailored to specific regions. 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With this funded granted, ISyE professors will have the potential to propel innovative approaches in construction, enhancing efficiency and connectivity across projects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/jihye-jung\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJihye Jung, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJihye Jung\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eis a Research Engineer II in ISyE and has worked on mathematical optimization in supply chain, scheduling, transportation, and quantum computing. She is currently a member of the Physical Internet Center, focusing on hyperconnected distributed construction and advanced optimization methods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/leon-mcginnis\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeon McGinnis, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeon McGinnis\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eis a Professor Emeritus in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, known for his research in discrete event logistics systems, integrated computational tools and performance assessment models.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcGinnis has also led initiatives that secured significant funding, including a $1 million TRP grant and over $2 million from the W. M. 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They might want to figure out where to build a major airline hub. Or to determine how to maximize return while minimizing risk in an investment portfolio. Or to develop self-driving cars that can distinguish between traffic lights and stop signs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMathematically, these problems get translated into a search for the minimum values of functions. But in all these scenarios, the functions are too complicated to assess directly. Researchers have to approximate the minimal values instead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out that one of the best ways to do this is by using an algorithm that Isaac Newton developed over 300 years ago. This algorithm is fairly simple. It\u2019s a little like searching, blindfolded, for the lowest point in an unfamiliar landscape. As you put one foot in front of the other, the only information you need is whether you\u2019re going uphill or downhill, and whether the grade is increasing or decreasing. 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He\u2019ll discuss how these advances help us model and analyze the variations in different stages of manufacturing, making overall production better.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe keynote will delve into the following key areas:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESensor Technology:\u003C\/strong\u003E Collecting vast amounts of data from different stages of the manufacturing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EData Science:\u003C\/strong\u003E Analyzing and interpreting to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and optimize processes\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVariation Modeling: \u003C\/strong\u003ETechniques for modeling variations in manufacturing processes\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI and Machine Learning:\u003C\/strong\u003E Application of AI and machine learning algorithms to solve practical problems in manufacturing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReal-World Examples:\u003C\/strong\u003E Case studies from past and ongoing research projects demonstrating the practical implementation of these technologies in real-life manufacturing systems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShi will also highlight the challenges and opportunities in adopting these advanced technologies in the industry, addressing issues such as data integration, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside his work, Dr. Shi has received various accolades including: the NSF CAREER Award, and is the founding chair of the Quality, Statistics and Reliability (QSR) Subdivision at the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe is also a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE), American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), Institute of Operations Research and the Management Science (INFORMS), an Academician of the International Academy for Quality, and a member of National Academy of Engineering (NAE).\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProfessor Jianjun Shi will give a keynote speech at the IISE Annual Meeting, discussing how sensor technology and data science improve multistage manufacturing processes and the application of AI and machine learning to solve practical manufacturing problems.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"ISyE Professor Jianjun Shi, to give Keynote at the IISE Annual Meeting"}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2025-03-19 21:16:38","changed_gmt":"2025-03-25 19:59:04","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-03-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-03-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676612":{"id":"676612","type":"image","title":"Jianjun Shi","body":null,"created":"1742418911","gmt_created":"2025-03-19 21:15:11","changed":"1742418911","gmt_changed":"2025-03-19 21:15:11","alt":"Jianjun Shi","file":{"fid":"260420","name":"Jianjun-Shi-Headshot.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/19\/Jianjun-Shi-Headshot.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/19\/Jianjun-Shi-Headshot.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1232813,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/03\/19\/Jianjun-Shi-Headshot.jpg?itok=i75reFR-"}}},"media_ids":["676612"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECommunications Manager, Camille Carpenter\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"681043":{"#nid":"681043","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Two ISyE PhD Students Win Awards at the 2025 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETwo outstanding ISyE PhD students were honored for their research at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiactsa.org\/research\/cmdts\/statewide-conference\/2025.html\u0022\u003E2025 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference\u003C\/a\u003E in Pine Mountain, Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe conference brings together researchers from across the southeast to present the best new health-related studies and build collaborative relationships. This year\u0027s conference celebrated the latest advancements in preclinical, clinical, implementation, and population-based research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong the award winners at this year\u2019s conference were ISyE PhD students \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/meghan-meredith\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghan Meredith\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E and Jingyu Li\u003C\/strong\u003E, who each showcased their recent research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghan Meredith earned the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award\u003C\/strong\u003E for her research titled \u0022Identifying Regions that Are Vulnerable to Obstetric Unit Closures in Georgia Using Mathematical Optimization.\u0022 Meghan\u2019s study addressed the growing issue of rural hospital closures, particularly obstetric units, which make it harder for pregnant people in rural areas to access timely maternity care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy using mathematical optimization models, Meghan identified which hospital closures would have the largest impacts on travel distances for rural populations and proposed ways the government could allocate subsidies to keep them open. Her research is crucial for ensuring better access to high-quality obstetric care, especially for those living in rural Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, \u003Cstrong\u003EJingyu won 1st Place Poster in Public Health\u003C\/strong\u003E for her project titled \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.medrxiv.org\/content\/10.1101\/2025.02.14.25322280v1\u0022\u003E\u0022Examining Perinatal Regionalization in Practice: A Network Analysis of Maternal Transport in Georgia.\u0022\u003C\/a\u003E Her work focused on how maternal transport is coordinated in Georgia, particularly for women in rural areas who need to be transferred to hospitals that can provide appropriate care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJingyu analyzed birth records from 2017 to 2022 to map out transport routes between obstetric facilities and discovered that transport rates were highest in certain rural areas, indicating limited access to proper care in those regions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer research also found that the state\u2019s designated perinatal regions didn\u2019t always align with how maternal transport actually occurs in practice. 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His pioneering work includes novel modeling approaches, such as\u0026nbsp;risk-averse optimization\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;distributionally robust Markov decision processes; advancements in\u0026nbsp;duality theory\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;perturbation analysis; and development of solution techniques like\u0026nbsp;sample average approximation\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;robust stochastic approximation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThese innovations have significantly expanded the scope and capabilities of stochastic programming, enabling it to tackle a broader range of practical and theoretical challenges. Building on his foundational contributions, stochastic programming has become a critical tool in emerging fields such as\u0026nbsp;machine learning\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;artificial intelligence. This workshop honors Professor Shapiro\u2019s profound influence on the field and celebrates his remarkable contributions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAlexander Shapiro\u0026nbsp;is the\u0026nbsp;A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor\u0026nbsp;in the\u0026nbsp;H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech. Dr. Shapiro\u2019s research interests are focused on stochastic programming, risk analysis, simulation-based optimization, and multivariate statistical analysis. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIn 2013, he was awarded the\u0026nbsp;Khachiyan Prize\u0026nbsp;of INFORMS for lifetime achievements in optimization, and in 2018, he was a recipient of the\u0026nbsp;Dantzig Prize\u0026nbsp;awarded by the Mathematical Optimization Society and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. In 2020, he was elected to the\u0026nbsp;National Academy of Engineering. In 2021, he was a recipient of the\u0026nbsp;John von Neumann Theory Prize\u0026nbsp;awarded by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EDr. Shapiro served on the editorial boards of a number of professional journals. 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Later on, advanced by Sun, was an established detailed model of poliovirus transmission, sought to balance scientific rigor with practical applicability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team looked at the widespread use of the oral polio vaccine (OPV) in outbreak response, which while effective, has unintended consequences in under-vaccinated communities. The live attenuated virus in OPV could revert to a form that acts and spreads like wild poliovirus. A new novel type vaccine was created which has less risk of reversion, but the role of this new vaccine in outbreak response, was unclear.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe model has several features capturing the complex dynamics of polio transmission, such as varying risk across subpopulations defined by age and geography, waning immunity - induced by prior infections or vaccinations - and virus reversion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey grouped regions based on geographic location, historical vaccination coverage, and accessibility, creating a nuanced framework to understand and predict polio outbreaks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe COVID-19 pandemic further compounded these issues by disrupting routine immunizations and delaying outbreak response campaigns, leaving many individuals unvaccinated and vulnerable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe model also incorporated the decreased population mixing during COVID-19 lockdowns, reflecting the pandemic\u0027s profound impact on public health efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the model is general and can be applied to any country or region, the team used data from northern Nigeria for model calibration, given the outbreaks in the region and under-vaccinated children in hard-to-reach areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn an extensive computational study, the team evaluated various \u201cintervention\u201d scenarios, generating interesting results and insights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy collaborating closely with the CDC and leveraging real-world data, the team aimed to provide actionable insights that could guide strategies to eradicate polio in Nigeria and prevent its resurgence in neighboring countries.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur results emphasized the importance of novel OPV type 2 in reducing the size of outbreaks,\u201d said Sun. The research also highlighted the need for \u201cmore rounds of outbreak supplemental immunization activities during outbreak response in under-vaccinated regions, which exhibit persistent transmission and delay the progress towards stopping outbreaks.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a logistics perspective, \u201ca quicker outbreak response would avert more paralytic cases and require fewer supplemental immunization rounds to stop the outbreaks,\u201d added Sun.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYuming\u2019s journey from a classroom project to a pivotal public health initiative highlights the importance of hands-on learning activities, demonstrating the power of collaboration and the significant impact of advancing research to addressing real-world problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the battle against polio continues, Yuming Sun and their team\u0027s work serves as a supportive contribution to the ongoing efforts led by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) of which CDC is a partner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile their enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment to public health are commendable, they recognize that there is still much work to be done alongside long-standing collaborators in the fight against infectious diseases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E_______\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECamille Carpenter, ISyE Communications Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn ISyE class project on applying operations research to public health led to rigorous modeling efforts and a multi-year collaboration with the CDC to support the efforts of Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Yuming Sun\u0027s transformative journey from ISyE Master\u2019s student to AAAS Honorable Mention recipient, focused on solutions addressing polio eradication in the Operations Research PhD program."}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-12-06 07:53:57","changed_gmt":"2024-12-06 16:36:40","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675785":{"id":"675785","type":"image","title":"Yuming Sun","body":null,"created":"1733472963","gmt_created":"2024-12-06 08:16:03","changed":"1733472963","gmt_changed":"2024-12-06 08:16:03","alt":"Yuming Sun","file":{"fid":"259451","name":"IMG_0914-2 copy.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/12\/06\/IMG_0914-2%20copy.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/12\/06\/IMG_0914-2%20copy.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":700757,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/12\/06\/IMG_0914-2%20copy.jpeg?itok=jDP1zBGk"}}},"media_ids":["675785"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/yuming-sun","title":"Yuming Sun, PhD Student"}],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193653","name":"Georgia Tech Research Institute"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"678356":{"#nid":"678356","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New Research by ISyE Professor Turgay Ayer Calls for Transparency in Medicare Advantage Operations","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIndustrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/turgay-ayer\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETurgay Ayer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, was recognized with a team of renowned researchers for their work titled \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/msom.2023.0637\u0022\u003E\u201cStrategic Cross Subsidization in Healthcare Capitation Programs: Evidence from Medicare Advantage\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently published in the \u003Cem\u003EINFORMS Journal Manufacturing \u0026amp; 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The practice of strategic cross-subsidization we\u0027ve uncovered could exacerbate socio-economic inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes, highlighting the critical importance of rigorous oversight in capitation payment models.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExamples of this can be seen when individuals become ill or considered high-risk, however the healthcare plan may suggest spending less resources on the patient. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), and dive into his experiences at the LeeAnn and Walter Muller Distinguished Lecture Series.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith great anticipation, From Academia to Industry: Observations of a Traveler, will share Meller\u2019s unconventional career path, and the lessons learned along the way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs technology continues to transform industries like supply chain and logistics, the need for professionals who can translate academic theory into practical solutions is more crucial now than ever.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeller holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. 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Alex and his team are responsible for end-to-end analytics, data science, data architecture, and project management functions for The Home Depot supply chain. This includes optimizing product flow path selection, product stocking location optimization, forecasting and capacity planning in the distribution centers, network optimization, cost and service optimization in our transportation and delivery operations, and SKU productivity in the supply chain network. Alex\u2019s teams apply traditional analytical methods and are actively developing machine learning and AI use cases across the supply chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the last twelve years at The Home Depot, Alex has held roles of increasing responsibility in both operational and analytical functions in both The Home Depot\u0027s online and store businesses. Prior to joining The Home Depot, Alex worked for CHEP in a variety of supply chain roles including network optimization, demand forecasting, and inventory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlex holds a Master\u2019s degree in Economics from the University of Virginia and Bachelor\u2019s degrees in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics from the University of Central Florida. He grew up in Tampa, Florida and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two daughters.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESCL appreciates Alex\u0027s participation and will leverage his expertise in supply chain analytics, data science, and project management to help shape our strategic initiatives into 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESCL will harness Alex\u0027s expertise in supply chain analytics, data science, and project management to help shape our strategic initiatives through 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"SCL will harness Alex\u0027s expertise in supply chain analytics, data science, and project management to help shape our strategic initiatives through 2025."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2024-10-21 12:07:33","changed_gmt":"2024-10-21 14:46:51","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-10-21T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-10-21T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675370":{"id":"675370","type":"image","title":"Alex Hamrick, Vice President of Supply Chain Analytics, Channel Optimization, and PMO at The Home Depot","body":null,"created":"1729513886","gmt_created":"2024-10-21 12:31:26","changed":"1729513886","gmt_changed":"2024-10-21 12:31:26","alt":"Alex Hamrick, Vice President of Supply Chain Analytics, Channel Optimization, and PMO at The Home Depot","file":{"fid":"258984","name":"Alex-Hamrick_676px.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/10\/21\/Alex-Hamrick_676px.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/10\/21\/Alex-Hamrick_676px.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":43494,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/10\/21\/Alex-Hamrick_676px.jpg?itok=sbfopf5C"}}},"media_ids":["675370"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/people\/industry-advisory-board","title":"SCL Industry Advisory Board members"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"178600","name":"Industry Advisory Board"},{"id":"143871","name":"Physical Internet Center"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675304":{"#nid":"675304","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) Announces Gian-Gabriel Garcia, Ph.D., as New Pillar 1-Co Lead","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Children\u0027s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC) is excited to announce that \u003Cstrong\u003EGian-Gabriel Garcia \u003C\/strong\u003Ewill serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead. Pillar 1 focuses on data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In his new role, Garcia\u2019s responsibilities will include setting the pillar\u2019s strategy and vision, selecting and managing projects, overseeing various pillar activities, and working collaboratively across research groups and institutions. He will also identify cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions to implement priority projects while balancing the pragmatism and feasibility of these approaches.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead the full story \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/childrens-healthcare-atlanta-pediatric-technology-center-ptc-announces-gian-gabriel-garcia-phd-new\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Children\u0027s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC) is excited to announce that \u003Cstrong\u003EGian-Gabriel Garcia \u003C\/strong\u003Ewill serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead. Pillar 1 focuses on data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In his new role, Garcia\u2019s responsibilities will include setting the pillar\u2019s strategy and vision, selecting and managing projects, overseeing various pillar activities, and working collaboratively across research groups and institutions. He will also identify cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions to implement priority projects while balancing the pragmatism and feasibility of these approaches.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Gian-Gabriel Garcia will serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead, and will work under the leadership of PTC Co-Directors"}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-07-02 14:20:35","changed_gmt":"2024-10-17 11:59:19","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-06-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-06-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674280":{"id":"674280","type":"image","title":"Gian-Gabriel Garcia","body":null,"created":"1719930049","gmt_created":"2024-07-02 14:20:49","changed":"1719930049","gmt_changed":"2024-07-02 14:20:49","alt":"Gian-Gabriel Garcia","file":{"fid":"257777","name":"Gian-Gabriel Garcia_icon.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/07\/02\/Gian-Gabriel%20Garcia_icon.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/07\/02\/Gian-Gabriel%20Garcia_icon.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1462158,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/07\/02\/Gian-Gabriel%20Garcia_icon.jpg?itok=VXtItVDY"}}},"media_ids":["674280"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/gian-gabriel-garcia","title":"Gian-Gabriel Garcia Profile"}],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"677087":{"#nid":"677087","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Industrial and Systems Engineering Undergraduate Program Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for 2025 ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor over two decades, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE) undergraduate program has been consistently ranked No. 1 by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENotably, the undergraduate program has been ranked best in the nation for 24 consecutive years and 34 years for the graduate program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince inception, ISyE\u0027s program achievements have not only propelled its own growth but have also laid the foundation for broader advancements within the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (CoE). The college had an impressive overall ranking this year placed at No. 4 overall engineering, and No. 2 among public universities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EISyE\u2019s commitment to expanding the programs and workflow within systems has continued to be recognized on a national scale that reflects faculty advancement, student fellowships, and the growth for new building facilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the progression of ISyE\u2019s next home at Tech Square Phase 3, and the school has positioned itself as a leader within the institution to further scale the growth and support of our students and programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ISyE undergraduate program prepares students with the necessary skills and mindset to take on big pharma, finance, logistics and global consulting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENearly 76% of undergraduate students complete the program with an accepted job offer, starting at a median annual salary of $85K.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a detailed breakdown of the CoE rankings, read the full story \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/undergrad-engineering-program-ranks-no-4-us-news-best-colleges\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE Undergraduate and Graduate programs are ranked No.1 by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report national rankings.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Top-Ranked ISyE Programs Continue to Set the Standard"}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-09-24 20:49:17","changed_gmt":"2024-10-17 11:55:03","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-09-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-09-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675086":{"id":"675086","type":"image","title":"Industrial and Systems Engineering","body":null,"created":"1727211307","gmt_created":"2024-09-24 20:55:07","changed":"1727211307","gmt_changed":"2024-09-24 20:55:07","alt":"Industrial and Systems Engineering","file":{"fid":"258679","name":"IMG_8545 copy-2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/09\/24\/IMG_8545%20copy-2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/09\/24\/IMG_8545%20copy-2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":770079,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/09\/24\/IMG_8545%20copy-2.jpg?itok=gBuPNUoN"}}},"media_ids":["675086"],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"677221":{"#nid":"677221","#data":{"type":"news","title":"34 Industry Partners Connect with 400+ Students at SCL Career Fair","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)\u003C\/a\u003E successfully hosted its highly anticipated Fall 2024 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/outreach\/supplychainday\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Career Fair\u003C\/a\u003E, connecting 34 organizations with students from various backgrounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe logistics-centered career fair caters to undergraduate and graduate students from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH. 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His background includes managing enterprise-level programs, strategic planning, and advanced data analysis. At WinShape Foundation, Sean led the Project Management Office, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and achieving outstanding results.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his new role, Sean will oversee all aspects of assigned programs throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they meet scope, quality, and time constraints. His major focus will be on delivering public and private professional education programs. He will also develop financial models and benchmarks for project requests, design and maintain tools for portfolio management and enterprise-level tracking, and assist in creating educational materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESean will engage regularly with faculty, staff, and vendors, offering valuable advice and support. His contributions will be crucial in enhancing our project execution and overall performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith his extensive experience and dynamic approach, Sean is set to bring a fresh perspective and drive to our portfolio management. We are thrilled to welcome Sean to our team and are confident he will make a significant positive impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESean brings a wealth of experience to our team, with 13 years of expertise in project and portfolio management. His background includes managing enterprise-level programs, strategic planning, and advanced data analysis. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE), Delarue\u2019s work extends far beyond theory, focusing on crafting practical solutions that impact everyday life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelarue\u2019s research makes him a pivotal figure in the quest for smarter, more responsive urban environments. His work not only improves efficiency but also fosters more equitable communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Tale of Two Cities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2016, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bostonpublicschools.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBoston Public Schools\u003C\/a\u003E (BPS) initiated a national competition to improve efficiency in bus route construction and realigning school start times.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelarue\u2019s team at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMassachusetts Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (MIT) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/inte.2019.1015\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewon the competition\u003C\/a\u003E by developing an algorithm to optimize bus routes, which led to a 7% reduction in the bus fleet over two years.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis optimization also enabled BPS to assess the financial impacts of transportation-related policy changes more effectively. They further created a mathematical model to propose new school start times that could save $12 million annually and provide more suitable start times for students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The change would have been a net benefit, but there would have been a group of people that would have been worse off. The school system decided it wasn\u2019t worth that cost.\u0022 Delarue recalled.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, BPS didn\u2019t implement the proposed plan.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThree years later, the landscape shifted, and a different city needed help. Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco public schools grappled with even more complex scheduling issues than those of BPS.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey turned to Delarue and his collaborators, who, leveraging the hard-earned lessons from Boston, devised a more flexible, collaborative model. This time, the approach focused on quick iterations and empowering schools with decision-making capabilities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuccessful implementation of new start times. \u0022You don\u2019t get that many chances for do-overs, but that was a memorable opportunity,\u0022 he reflected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStreamlining Learning Visualization\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his teaching in ISyE, Delarue employes innovative methods to make complex concepts tangible.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe uses hands-on activities like Lego simulations in workshops such as iExperience for high school students. These interactive sessions not only engage students but also illustrate practical applications of engineering principles in real-world scenarios.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Visual aids are crucial in my teaching approach. They help students grasp abstract concepts more effectively.\u201d Delarue emphasized, highlighting his commitment to accessibility in education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovative Approaches to Urban Mobility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelarue\u0027s research focuses on addressing modern transportation challenges through experimental approaches.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrawing from his industry experience, including his role at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/drive-with-lyft?utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign=PAID_DAX_SRCH_US_ATL_WEB_ALL_BRND_LYFT_EXACT_202312\u0026amp;adgroup=lyft_NA_NA_202107\u0026amp;utm_term=lyft\u0026amp;device=c\u0026amp;matchtype=e\u0026amp;targetid=kwd-158399963\u0026amp;loc_physical_ms=1015254\u0026amp;loc_interest_ms=\u0026amp;network=g\u0026amp;devicemodel=\u0026amp;adposition=\u0026amp;campaign_id=20887917045\u0026amp;ad_id=685829029345\u0026amp;adgroup_id=165737890068\u0026amp;placement=\u0026amp;ref=\u0026amp;adname=2022-10-noincent\u0026amp;region=ATL\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZSDitDlhgMVVy7UAR10_QpOEAAYASAAEgL-wPD_BwE\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELyft\u003C\/a\u003E, Delarue emphasizes the importance of testing changes in algorithms and user interfaces to understand their practical impacts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, decision-making hinges not only on theoretical models but also on real-world experimentation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy isolating and analyzing the impacts of specific changes using optimization techniques, Delarue\u0027s research informs policymakers and transportation planners, shaping more sustainable and user-centric transportation solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E--\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Nat M. 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The teams worked with a range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, hospitals, warehouses, energy, retail, airlines, and D1 college athletics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo teams completed senior design through the entrepreneurship-focused multi-disciplinary create-x capstone course. Teams explored and delivered solutions involving machine learning-based decision-support tools, system design, and predictive and prescriptive dashboards.\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/dima-nazzal\u0022\u003EDima Nazzal\u003C\/a\u003E, Director of Professional Practice and Senior Design coordinator and projects co-examiner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvery team delivered significant value to their client based on a thoroughly evaluated design solution. Much like every semester, narrowing down the top three is difficult,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/leon-mcginnis\u0022\u003ELeon McGinnis\u003C\/a\u003E, Professor Emeritus and Senior Design projects co-examiner. \u201cThis is a testimony to the quality of the work our students produce, the strength of our curriculum, and the high standards we hold for ourselves and our students.\u201d Nazzal and McGinnis added.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the 24 ISyE teams that were judged at the Capstone Design Expo, three teams placed as finalists for the best of ISyE Senior Design teams: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/improving-coca-colas-concentrate-supply-chain\u0022\u003E\u201cImproving Coca-Cola\u0027s Concentrate Supply Chain\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/grid\u0022\u003E\u201cGeorgia Power \u2018Off the GRID\u2019\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/recruiting-next\u0022\u003E\u201cRecruiting the Next.\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/grid\u0022\u003EGeorgia Power\u2019s \u201cOff the GRID,\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E was the winner for the Spring 2024 Best of ISyE Senior Design.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis team had a great challenge with their project, and they were able to methodically understand the system and provided a range of solutions, including redesigning system aspects.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey were also outstanding in their professionalism and communication and had a strong endorsement from their client sponsor, Mr. Bill Harrop. Collectively, the group was awarded $1,500 with plaque recognition for the 2024 season.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second award category was Design with Implementation and Impact, sponsored by KS2 Technologies, featuring \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/capstone.isye.gatech.edu\/research\/project-pelican\u0022\u003E\u201cProject Pelican Warehouse.\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E Finally, the third category featured ISyE Create-X project \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/expo.gatech.edu\/prod1\/portal\/portal.jsp?c=17462\u0026amp;p=413142918\u0026amp;g=413665329\u0026amp;id=416919602\u0022\u003E\u201cPopUp Spaces\u201d,\u003C\/a\u003E which won Honorable Mention at the Capstone Design Expo.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESenior Design Team, \u201cDelta Tech Ops Pelican Warehouse\u201d will receive $1,250 from the KS2 Technologies Design with Impact Award for their focus on implementable and piloted solutions with millions of dollars in value, at minimal investment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECategory 1: Top 3 Finalists\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClient\u003C\/strong\u003E: Georgia Power\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProject Title\u003C\/strong\u003E: Georgia Power \u201cOff the Grid\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETeam Members\u003C\/strong\u003E: Vaishnavi Duvvuri, Irene Feijoo, Annette Gisella, Shawna Kalladanthyil,\u0026nbsp; Ami Patel, Sreya Srinivas, Clara Wu, Shanru Xu\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClient Sponsor:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EBill Harrop\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvisor\u003C\/strong\u003E: Dr. He Wang\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;ISyE Senior Design team \u201cOff the GRID\u201d collaborated with the Georgia Power GRID Investment Program, a multi-year initiative aimed at enhancing service and reliability across Georgia\u2019s energy grid. The team\u0027s mission was to implement a data-driven solution with both short and long-term strategies to reduce and prevent surplus inventory within the program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrid Investment Program Overview: The initiative focused on improving the reliability of the worst-performing areas, with a goal of eliminating project risks and reducing existing surplus inventory. On average, 105 projects were completed per year, with 57% of the inventory value classified as surplus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESystem Dynamics: The team identified a cyclical process within the program: engineers estimated items for projects, procurement purchased with a buffer, construction-built projects, and the cycle repeated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhase 1: Reducing Existing Surplus Inventory: The team developed an automated inventory cleanup tool with three recommended actions: clean, delete, and as is. 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She developed an analytical model to understand the formation of areas underserved by food supply chains. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EPerez-Guzman\u0027s educational achievements culminated in a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cee.rpi.edu\/graduate\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPh.D. in Transportation Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E from RPI in December 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer doctoral thesis centered on the realm of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.caloes.ca.gov\/office-of-the-director\/operations\/logistics-management\/disaster-logistics\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edisaster response logistics,\u003C\/a\u003E where she created humanitarian (beneficiary-oriented) analytical models for the distribution of relief goods in post-disaster scenarios. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EEmphasizing her unwavering commitment to enhancing the robustness and sustainability of supply chains, Perez-Guzman aims to bridge the divide between traditional responses and visionary foresight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EResearch and Teaching Pedagogy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHer current research explores the societal impact of supply chains, specifically through the lens of freight transportation. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThis work seeks to develop decision-making support tools that address complex societal challenges where freight transportation plays a crucial role\u0026nbsp;in either contributing to societal issues or helps in facilitating solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the classroom, Perez-Guzman translates these complex research themes into digestible, actionable lessons.\u0026nbsp;She is currently instructing an undergraduate course dedicated to Multimodal Transportation and is set to introduce a new graduate course on Freight Transportation in the Spring semester. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Our focus must be on developing research that is not only theoretically robust but also practical and implementable for those deploying these solutions in real-world scenarios. By understanding the needs of end-users and delivering tools that practitioners can readily employ, we move one step closer to making a tangible impact on the field.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransitioning from theory to practice, she envisions her students as future leaders who\u2019ll prioritize long-term sustainability and resilience in their professional endeavors, contributing to the creation of smarter, more adaptable transportation systems and supply chains systems globally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMolding Holistic Supply Chain Leaders \u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmidst these advanced theoretical and practical frameworks, Perez-Guzman encourages her students to further personalize their educational journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor students aiming to propel their career in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupply Chain\u003C\/a\u003E management, Perez-Guzman encourages students to specialize and excel in a specific interest area.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Dive deeper into your studies and seek out academic challenges beyond the syllabus. Engaging in competitions and embracing every learning opportunity your institution offers can equip you with a distinctive advantage. Remember, the aim is to distinguish yourself with specialized knowledge or skills.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, Perez-Guzman emphasized a crucial blend of technical prowess and soft skills for students venturing into supply chain management.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Georgia Tech students boast exceptional technical skills, a point that\u0027s well acknowledged. However, there\u0027s an increasing need for them to also focus on developing their soft skills, like communication, both oral and written. Modern companies seek more than just outstanding coders or data scientists; they require professionals who can translate complex theories, algorithms, and results into digestible content which is essential for decision-making. Therefore, it\u0027s crucial for our students to develop these soft skills to fully meet the interdisciplinary needs of the future.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Atharva Anand Dave\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProfessor Sofia Perez-Guzman advocates for resilient and sustainable engineering through her innovative research and teaching. 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As part of the discussion, the panel addressed issues on globalization, geopolitical tensions, sustainability concerns, and the impact of natural disasters on supply chains. The panelists also provided examples of how AI technologies such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and robotic process automation are being used to optimize various aspects of the supply chain, from demand forecasting to inventory management to logistics. The group stressed the role of AI and how it will be pivotal in shaping the future of supply chain management through fostering agility, sustainability, and competitive advantage. In addition to the panel, more than 20 ATDC companies participated in a showcase to present their solutions to the Georgia Tech startup ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis event was part of ATDC\u0027s Supply Chain vertical, generously supported by The Home Depot. As a key component of this collaboration, Home Depot executives mentor program participants and offer guidance and expertise as they build, test, and bring new products and services to market.\u0026nbsp;The initiative aims to drive innovation and nurture the growth of startups in the supply chain and logistics sector, leveraging the robust expertise and infrastructure available in Georgia. Given the evolving landscape of supply chain and logistics, partnerships with program participants are increasingly vital for early-stage companies, facilitating customer acquisition and business model development. The Supply Chain vertical is the sixth of its kind at ATDC, a globally recognized technology incubator, and follows other targeted programs in health, retail, and financial technologies. Through collaboration with SCL, ATDC fosters the innovation of Georgia-grown supply chain solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EABOUT ATDC\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u2019s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly which funds it each year, ATDC\u2019s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become the longest running and one of the most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;ATDC brings a unique framework that combines its startup curriculum, coaching, connections, and community, as well as direct access to Georgia Tech resources, research expertise, and student talent, to help entrepreneurs learn, launch, scale, and succeed. In this effort, ATDC will offer programming, recruit and evaluate startups, and hire staff to manage the vertical. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\u0022\u003ELearn more at atdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, April 16th, SCL Managing Director Chris Gaffney joined SVP Stephanie Smith and Director Gonzalo Cordova from The Home Depot along with Emilie Schario, Founder and CEO of Turbine, and ATDC Supply Chain Catalyst Alex Rhodeen for a lively panel discussion on the state of Supply Chain, the role of AI, and where we\u0027re headed next.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"ATDC\u0027s Supply Chain vertical hosts panel discussion and supply chain startup showcase"}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2024-04-24 16:01:51","changed_gmt":"2024-04-25 19:21:55","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673827":{"id":"673827","type":"image","title":"The Home Depot \/ ATDC Panel on State of Supply Chain","body":null,"created":"1713974556","gmt_created":"2024-04-24 16:02:36","changed":"1713975155","gmt_changed":"2024-04-24 16:12:35","alt":"Panelists and audience photo","file":{"fid":"257274","name":"THD-ATDC_SCPanelShowcase.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/24\/THD-ATDC_SCPanelShowcase.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/24\/THD-ATDC_SCPanelShowcase.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1755457,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/24\/THD-ATDC_SCPanelShowcase.jpg?itok=Tu1teyQm"}},"673830":{"id":"673830","type":"image","title":"The Home Depot \/ ATDC Panel on State of Supply Chain Event","body":null,"created":"1713977028","gmt_created":"2024-04-24 16:43:48","changed":"1713977078","gmt_changed":"2024-04-24 16:44:38","alt":"The Home Depot \/ ATDC Portfolio Showcase banner","file":{"fid":"257277","name":"thd-atdc1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/24\/thd-atdc1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/24\/thd-atdc1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":167281,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/24\/thd-atdc1.jpg?itok=WLZTM-h3"}}},"media_ids":["673827","673830"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/atdc.org","title":"Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu","title":"Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"groups":[{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"168553","name":"ATDC Startup Showcase"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"674378":{"#nid":"674378","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech SCL Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Charts Future of Supply Chain Education and Research","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn April 12, 2024, Georgia Tech\u0027s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL) hosted a productive meeting of its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/people\/industry-advisory-board\u0022\u003EIndustry Advisory Board\u003C\/a\u003E (IAB), bringing together key stakeholders from industry and academia to shape the future of supply chain education and research. The agenda commenced with a pre-meeting social, fostering networking opportunities among IAB members, faculty, and industry guests. Following a welcome by Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/benoit-montreuil\u0022\u003EBenoit Montreuil\u003C\/a\u003E (SCL Executive Director), the SCL leadership team provided updates on the institute\u0027s progress and addressed common questions, setting the stage for dynamic discussions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERepresentatives from leading companies joined the meeting, reflecting the broad industry interest in shaping the future of supply chain education and research. Attending companies included: Amazon, Americold, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Dematic, Georgia Center of Innovation in Logistics, Graphic Packaging International, The Home Depot, Georgia Ports Authority, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Michelin North America, MiTek, Newell Brands, Steelcase, UPS.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProfessors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/frederick-benaben\u0022\u003EFrederick Benaben\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chris-gaffney\u0022\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/a\u003E (SCL Managing Director) led a session on professional and lifelong supply chain education, seeking input on future strategies. Participants, including representatives from The Home Depot and Steelcase, emphasized the importance of practical application and cohesive program structures to maximize learning outcomes. This emphasis resonates with SCL\u0027s mission to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that educational offerings are not only rigorous but also relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInfrastructure and logistics at a societal level took center stage, with discussions ranging from state-level initiatives in Georgia to novel ideas under ARPA-I. By exploring state-level initiatives, such as responses to the GA Senate Infrastructure Ask and collaborations with organizations like the Georgia Center of Innovation and the Atlanta Regional Commission, participants delved into how strategic partnerships and policy decisions can drive positive outcomes at scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProfessor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alejandro-toriello\u0022\u003EAlejandro Toriello\u003C\/a\u003E (SCL Scientific Director) provided insights into ongoing research efforts, followed by faculty spotlights on AI and machine learning by Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/tuo-zhao\u0022\u003ETuo Zhao\u003C\/a\u003E, shedding light on breakthroughs in natural language AI. Research students \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/dipayan-banerjee\u0022\u003EDipayan Banerjee\u003C\/a\u003E (Topic: Tactical Planning for Same-Day Delivery) and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/lacy-greening\u0022\u003ELacy Greening\u003C\/a\u003E (Topic: E-Commerce Fulfillment Network Planning) gave excellent presentations on innovative approaches to last-mile delivery and e-commerce network design, respectively, garnering interest from practitioners in attendance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChris Gaffney led discussions on the future of partnerships, seeking input on enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. Attendees emphasized the need for deeper engagement and a clearer understanding of the institute\u0027s capabilities. White space discussions highlighted areas for further exploration, including cybersecurity, sustainability, and diversity in the supply chain space. Attendee feedback underscored the importance of diverse perspectives and thought leadership in driving innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe meeting concluded with plans for future engagement and reaffirming Georgia Tech\u0027s commitment to serving as a catalyst for industry advancements.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn April 12, 2024, Georgia Tech\u0027s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL) hosted a pivotal meeting of its Industry Advisory Board (IAB), bringing together key stakeholders from industry and academia to shape the future of supply chain education and research\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute recently held its April Industry Advisory Board meeting"}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2024-04-25 12:35:28","changed_gmt":"2024-04-25 19:21:27","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673846":{"id":"673846","type":"image","title":"SCL Industry Advisory Board Meeting","body":null,"created":"1714048047","gmt_created":"2024-04-25 12:27:27","changed":"1714048242","gmt_changed":"2024-04-25 12:30:42","alt":"Photo taken during April 12, 2024 Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute Advisory Board Meeting","file":{"fid":"257295","name":"20240412_113730.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/25\/20240412_113730.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/25\/20240412_113730.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":7502977,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/25\/20240412_113730.jpg?itok=9V-7TKa_"}},"673847":{"id":"673847","type":"image","title":"Lacy Greening at SCL Industry Advisory Board meeting","body":null,"created":"1714048280","gmt_created":"2024-04-25 12:31:20","changed":"1714048350","gmt_changed":"2024-04-25 12:32:30","alt":"Lacy Greening, ISyE PhD Candidate, presenting research during April 12, 2024 SCL Industry Advisory Board meeting.","file":{"fid":"257296","name":"20240412_142732.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/25\/20240412_142732.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/25\/20240412_142732.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":3801899,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/25\/20240412_142732.jpg?itok=n5AmvJdU"}}},"media_ids":["673846","673847"],"groups":[{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"575381":{"#nid":"575381","#data":{"type":"news","title":"ISyE and SCL Announce the First Four Amazon Fellowship Recipients","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Stewart School of Industrial \u0026amp; Systems Engineering (ISyE) and the Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute (SCL) are proud to announce that the first four students have been selected as Amazon Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering Supply Chain Systems Design Track Fellows. The awarded fellowships are for the amount of $12,000 each. The four students are Gil Malengreaux, Angela Moore, Kiara Moore, and Krithika Srinivasan. In addition to the fellowship, the students receive priority for paid summer internships.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPreference for the fellowships is given to students choosing the new Systems Design track, which incorporates two courses from mechanical engineering \u2013 robotics and mechatronics, in addition to a new ISyE course on supply chain systems design. The purpose of the track is to prepare students for roles in supply chain facilities\u0027 engineering and design, as well as a broader range of supply chain systems design roles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPriority is also given to underrepresented minorities and female students. Amazon is supporting ISyE and the SCL to reach out to students in transfer programs with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or schools that are otherwise are majority minority.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Fellowship Recipients\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGil Malengreaux\u003C\/strong\u003E, who hails from Belgium, did both his undergraduate \u2013 in electromechanical engineering \u2013 and master\u0027s work \u2013 in industrial engineering and operations research (IEOR) \u2013 at Ghent University. He is in ISyE\u0027s in the Master of Supply Chain Engineering (MS SCE) program on a Fulbright scholarship to the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMalengreaux said that he chose the supply chain engineering program because ISyE has one of the top programs internationally. \u0022With a generic, broad master\u0027s degree in IEOR, I wanted to learn how I can apply these techniques within a supply chain setting,\u0022 he explained. \u0022My IEOR background provides me a multidisciplinary view on businesses and industry, but I believe that there\u0027s so much exciting innovation in the world of logistics and fulfilment, that highly specialized profiles are indispensable to optimize these systems, and make them more efficient, durable, and sustainable. The sustainability aspect is what really interests me.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAngela Moore\u003C\/strong\u003E completed her bachelor\u0027s degree in industrial engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I\u0027m fascinated by the interconnectivity of complex systems within the global supply chain,\u0022 Moore said. \u0022From my experience in production, inventory management, system implementation, and procurement, I\u0027ve seen how a small decision in one department can have a large impact on the entire system. I\u0027d like to use my industry experience with the supply chain engineering curriculum to help strategically plan out future supply chain systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022When I graduate from the MS SCE program, I want design innovative supply chain systems that reduce waste while being agile and responsive. I\u0027d like to work with a group of people that are interested in challenging current processes.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKiara Moore\u003C\/strong\u003E received her bachelor\u0027s degree in computer science with a mathematics minor from Atlanta, GA\u0027s Spelman College. Spelman is an all-women\u0027s college and the No. 1-ranked HBCU.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe selected Georgia Tech for her master\u0027s degree because \u0022it has been a dream school for me. Georgia Tech is known for educating some of the top professionals in the industry. Not only is Tech ranked highly for engineering, ISyE is the No. 1 school in its field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Further,\u0022 she noted, \u0022ISyE offers programs that partner with different companies to provide real-world experience. Without hesitation I knew Tech and ISyE would be the best choice for me.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing this dream education experience, Moore\u0027s dream job will be working on the business side of supply chain engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKrithika Srinivasan\u003C\/strong\u003E comes to ISyE from India, where she received her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). Srinivasan said that \u0022VIT is known worldwide for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and its beautiful campus. I enjoyed my four years there, where I made the best of friends and worked with some of the best faculty.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I believe supply chain engineering plays an important role in any industry, as it involves optimization of processes, customer satisfaction, and employee welfare,\u0022 she explained. \u0022It is central to the holistic development of a company, as well as the idea that a small, seemingly insignificant change can change the fortunes of a company. Also, any supply chain connects people around the world, giving it a global reach that enriches numerous cultures.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer dream job, she says, \u0022is one that would let me be creative and provide solutions to problems that would result in the satisfaction of the end user. Supply chain engineering brings together my passion for engineering as well as my problem solving skills, and I hope to help as many people as I can.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on ISyE\u0027s MS SCE program, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/academics\/masters\/supply-chain-engineering\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/academics\/masters\/supply-chain-engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor questions or if you are interested in applying for an Amazon Fellowship, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/outreach\/amazonfellow\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/outreach\/amazonfellow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE and the Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute\u0026nbsp; are proud to announce that the first four students have been selected as Amazon Masters of Science in Supply Chain Engineering Supply Chain Systems Design Track Fellows. 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This model belongs to a family of models known as normalizing flows, which excel in quickly creating realistic data, especially when dealing with a large amount of information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn contrast to other models, the authors simplified JKO-iFlow by structuring its components in a way that improves training efficiency. Drawing inspiration from the Jordan-Kinderleherer-Otto scheme, they unfolded the dynamic of the Wasserstein gradient flow. 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discussion.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs Cooper set the stage for the dialogue, she emphasized the importance of representation and perseverance among women at Georgia Tech, prompting a thoughtful reflection on the challenges and opportunities faced by women in engineering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022Women make up less than 15% of CEOs globally; there are more men named \u0027John\u0027 than there are women CEOs. Enjoy being who you are; you will make it.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eisn\u0027t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ejust about getting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E data from point A to point B\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E -- \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECardillo, a Financial Crimes Executive at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.truist.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETruist\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, emphasized the people-oriented nature of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethe field \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand its significance in creating efficient business processes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022Engineering is a male-dominated field, and I am here to help empower the next group of women leaders in engineering. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou\u2019ve\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E got to be able to have someone to look up to that looks like you\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKelly, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECEO of Shebang LLC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eadditionally \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ereflected on her journey from large corporations to entrepreneurship, focusing on the rich connections fostered with Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022There is a certain reality that historically women have been underrepresented, but it is important to have people to look to as examples of what success could look like,\u0022 Kelly remarked, highlighting the ongoing challenge of representation in engineering fields.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDiversity in engineering encompasses more than just gender\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMoore\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EExecutive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Director of the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/stem-funders-network\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESTEM Funders Network\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, w\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eho completed her masters in the\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts school of\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Esubsequent\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E success serve as a powerful reminder of the barriers still faced by women, and particularly women of color, in STEM fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEach of these women\u0027s career paths unfolded in ways they \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehadn\u0027t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eanticipated\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMulaik\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E offered advice that resonated with many: \u0022Be open and willing to take what comes your way \u2013 don\u0027t worry about a clear path. Reality is, nothing works out the way you think \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eit\u0027s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E going to. Let go of perfection and embrace the process.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMulaik\u2019s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E journey from ceramic engineering to a leadership role in healthcare systems and coding strategies underscored the nonlinear paths that careers can take. In addition to the four \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ealumnae\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E contributing to the panel, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E wanted to be sure to include a student leadership perspective as well. For fourth year undergraduate student, Bidkar, voiced that switching to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E was driven by a desire to merge soft skills with hard analytics, offering a broader spectrum of post-graduation opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBidkar\u0027s participation underscored the importance of student perspectives in shaping the future of engineering education and practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis kickoff panelist event was a celebration of progress, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of equality within the engineering discipline.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs we reflect on the powerful stories shared by these remarkable women, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eit\u0027s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E clear that their contributions are not only shaping the future of engineering but are also carving out space for the next generation of women engineers to thrive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMany thanks to the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ealumnae\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, students, and staff who created and attended this seminal event in honor of Women\u2019s History Month.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFive \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ealumna\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and one student leader, spoke at the inaugural women of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E panel event commemorating the beginning of Women\u2019s History Month.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Women\u0027s History in the Making "}],"uid":"36481","created_gmt":"2024-03-12 16:50:05","changed_gmt":"2024-03-14 19:42:02","author":"nesparza7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673372":{"id":"673372","type":"image","title":"WISyE Panel Speakers - 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Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair at the end of the fall semester, completing his second term as chair. During his 10 years of leadership, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;ranked No. 1 among undergraduate and graduate programs every year by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERomeijn will return to his full-time role as professor in January 2025.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEdwin\u2019s decade of leadership has established ISyE as the preeminent industrial engineering program in the nation, often redefining the field itself,\u201d said Raheem Beyah, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair. \u201cHis vision has made the School a prominent leader in fields that include analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. I\u2019m grateful for Edwin\u2019s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to ISyE and the College, and I look forward to continuing to partner with him as he serves out his term.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERead the full story \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/after-10-successful-years-edwin-romeijn-end-role-isye-chair\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/edwin-romeijn\u0022\u003EEdwin Romeijn\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will step down as H. Milton and Carolyn J. 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Erazo\u0027s research interests involve the development of efficient optimization algorithms and heuristics for intelligent decision-making as well as large-scale simulation-optimization procedures. Collaborating with Professor Goldsman, he worked on the efficient computation of Confidence Intervals (CIs) for the difference of probabilities between two populations, with applications in health care, last-mile distribution, and production scheduling. This work is useful for many practical problems such as testing new drugs, evaluating inventory policies, estimating contamination rates, or evaluating the difference in rate of adverse events between generic and brand-name drugs.\u0026nbsp;What is notable about his approach is that it uses fewer observations and generates lower costs.\u0026nbsp;With Professor Toriello, Ignacio focused on problems where orders or items arrive at different times and must be processed or delivered in batches (e.g., e-commerce, machine scheduling). By using mathematical models and proposing new algorithms, the team studied the fundamental trade-offs between waiting for orders and batching them, such as obtaining economies of scale, versus the idleness of resources generated by that strategy. This problem has multiple applications in same-day delivery, machine scheduling, and production environments. This work has been presented at scholarly seminars, at multiple INFORMS Annual Meetings, and at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/connect.informs.org\/tsl\/conferences\u0022\u003ETransportation Science and Logistics (TSL) Conference\u003C\/a\u003E. Notably, Ignacio\u0027s work was recognized with the Best Applied Student Paper Award at Winter Simulation Conference in 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to his doctoral studies at Georgia Tech, Ignacio obtained his degree in industrial civil engineering from the University of Concepcion in 2019. From a very young age, he loved doing math to solve problems and enjoyed participating in math competitions. \u0022Without even recognizing it, I would obsess over taking the \u0027best\u0027 or optimal approach for everything I could. When I took my first optimization class it was obvious to me that this subset of extremely applied math (optimization, but in a broader sense Operations Research) was what I wanted to do in the future, and possibly forever. Essentially, at that point I already knew I wanted to deepen my knowledge, which meant the best course of action was to do a PhD in a university with the best professors.\u0022 Reflecting on his journey, Ignacio shares his admiration for Georgia Tech\u0027s leading position in Operations Research, highlighting the wealth of expertise available within the department. \u0022While Georgia Tech is not as known as other schools in the rest of the world (i.e., Stanford, Harvard, MIT), Georgia Tech leads almost every ranking related to OR. The department is extremely large and there is a professor working in almost every topic. Specific to optimization, logistics, and supply chain, we have a very large number of researchers and professors. That is the reason why GT was one of the only four places I applied to. Knowing what I know today, GT would be second to none.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EErazo\u2019s professional experience includes internships as an applied and research scientist at tech giants Amazon and Apple where he contributed to cutting-edge projects in supply chain management and inventory optimization. At Apple, he was part of the team that develops science-based solutions for its supply chain. In particular, he worked on inventory management for Apple Stores and on \u0022real-time\u0022 carrier selection for Apple\u0027s supply chain. His projects involved building new methodologies to solve those problems and coding prototypes that could serve as a starting point for deployment and production.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecently, Erazo joined Amazon Fulfillment Technologies \u0026amp; Robotics as a Research Scientist II. Amazon operates an extensive and intricate supply chain that constantly advances by integrating robotic tools to boost warehouse efficiency. Within this dynamic framework, the algorithmic tools that enable its warehouses to work at their best need to be continuously modified, improved, and enhanced with new capabilities and use cases. Ignacio will meet the challenge by helping create, pilot, and seamlessly deploy new performance and safety-driven algorithms for Amazon\u0027s robotic-assisted picking warehouses across its entire network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIgnacio\u0027s dedication to problem-solving and his passion for optimization exemplify the spirit of inquiry and innovation that defines our academic community. We congratulate him on this achievement and look forward to witnessing his continued contributions to the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIgnacio Erazo recently defended his thesis titled \u0022Efficient Two-Sample Bernoulli Confidence Intervals and Submodular Dispatching\u0022, earning his PhD in Operations Research with a minor in Machine Learning under the supervision of Professors David Goldsman and Alejandro Toriello. 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With expertise in the field, his return to Georgia Tech welcomes fresh methods and inspiration to enhance the program\u0027s supply chain operations. Having earned both his degrees from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering \u003C\/a\u003E(ISyE), Gaffney\u0027s journey intertwines deeply with the institution\u2019s growth and impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGaffney\u2019s Return\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022For the most part, I\u0027ve only lived in two places in my life\u2026growing up in DC and then living in Atlanta, I was very fortunate to choose Georgia Tech for both my bachelor\u0027s and master\u2019s in industrial engineering.\u0022 Throughout the years, Gaffney was involved in the community serving on the ISyE Advisory Board, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Advisory Board, and the Mentees Program at Georgia Tech. Influenced by the ISyE community, Gaffney aims to reciprocate the school\u2019s impact by leveraging his experiences from the Coca-Cola Company to enhance the program. In his new role, Chris wants to continue driving cross-collaboration with SCL partnerships. \u201cGeorgia Tech is on the leading edge of the advancements in supply chain and logistics, so I\u0027m hopeful that part of what we could do more of in SCL is help companies access more of that, faster.\u201d Additionally, Gaffney believes there\u2019s an increasing urgency to advancing and \u201cbringing people the type of learning in a way that they can grow their own professional capabilities [and become more multidisciplinary].\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership in Logistics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaffney\u0027s professional journey began at Frito-Lay, where he navigated operational intricacies as a logistics analyst, later advancing to operations manager. Subsequently, he honed his expertise in international logistics and strategic supply chain management at AJC International and the Coca-Cola Company. Gaffney\u0027s tenure at Coca-Cola, spanning over two decades as the Director of National Distribution, and then VP of Transportation for US Coke, epitomizes his commitment to collaboration and innovation. \u0022Coca-Cola taught me the importance of understanding how collaboration works within large enterprises and across companies.\u0022 Internally, he also served in positions as President of Coca-Cola Supply, and as the President of the National Product Supplied Group, for the US Bottlers. For Gaffney, the journey wasn\u0027t just about personal success but about paving pathways for others, bridging the gap in the field between inspiration and accessibility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccessibility Through Collaboration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201c-- A big part for me is this idea of, how do you bring the promise of the digital age of supply chain and make it accessible to more and more companies and people?\u201d With the benefit of staying local, Gaffney supported driving academic, and corporate impact through collaboration \u2013 specifically towards initiatives aimed at increasing student co-ops, and full-time employment opportunities between Georgia Tech and the Coca-Cola Company. With mentorship serving as a cornerstone in Gaffney\u2019s professional landscape, he believes in advocating for the transformative power of supportive relationships. \u201c[My mentor] would make sure I was on track\u2026it was a much smaller situation then, but it made a huge difference for me, and I never forgot about that -- I\u0027ve had some really critical mentors early in my career, so I\u0027m a big believer in mentoring and coaching.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYellow Jacket Trajectory\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaffney\u2019s ties to Georgia Tech, spanning decades of investment, characterize a lifelong commitment to growth and service. The motivation and influence instilled during his time at Tech transferred to his life in more ways than one. Chris met his wife at Georgia Tech and has been married for over 30 years; with four adult children, including one being a GT graduate in the field of Supply Chain. Even in hardship, Gaffney\u2019s family is passionate about doing all they can, including relentlessly supporting one of their own as a childhood cancer survivor. They\u2019re also heavily involved philanthropically, specifically in raising money for research on childhood cancer, \u201cwe believe that we have a responsibility to do what we can.\u201d As Gaffney shared his final thoughts, he leaves us with a hopeful view, channeled in the moments where he started the beginnings of his career \u2013 back on Georgia Tech campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE alumnus, Chris Gaffney, returns as Managing Director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL), and leads with charge after 25 years at the Coca-Cola Company. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Alejandro Toriello was appointed Scientific Director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL), on December 1, 2023. As a professor in ISyE, Dr. Toriello brings expertise in the theory and applications of supply chain management, logistics, and transportation, as well as a deep understanding of optimization methodologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Toriello is a two-time ISyE alum (BS \u201803, Ph.D. \u201810), and was the 2023 President of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/connect.informs.org\/tsl\/home\u0022\u003EINFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics Society\u003C\/a\u003E and is on the editorial boards of Transportation Science and Transportation Research Part B, two leading journals in the SCL space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Benoit Montreuil joined Georgia Tech in 2015 and has played a leadership role in SCL since that time. He also serves as Director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.picenter.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPhysical Internet Center\u003C\/a\u003E and Executive Director of SCL. Dr. Montreuil leads the International Physical Internet Initiative, engaging academic, industry, and government leaders worldwide in research and innovation projects on smart, hyperconnected sustainable logistics, supply chains, transportation, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaffney will be managing the execution of the team, nurturing and developing the business ecosystem, and being accountable for SCL training, education curriculum, and delivery.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToriello will lead in nurturing and developing faculty membership, interdisciplinary competency, and engagement in line with strategic orientation. He will also lead strategic planning, and action relative to scientific programming, and steering the development and realization of major scientific\/academic research projects led by SCL.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBenoit will continue to drive the SCL strategic planning and action with Gaffney and Toriello. He will also guide the development and growth of research and innovation partnerships, as well as major projects and consortiums with industry partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs we tap into the new year, Chris Gaffney\u2019s return to Georgia Tech welcomes fresh methods and inspiration to enhance the program\u0027s supply chain operations. Having earned both his degrees from the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), Gaffney\u0027s journey intertwines deeply with the institution\u2019s growth and impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the years, Gaffney was involved in the community serving on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/people\/advisory-board\u0022\u003EISyE Advisory Board\u003C\/a\u003E, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Advisory Board, and the MentIEs Program at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his new role, Chris wants to continue driving cross-collaboration with SCL partnerships, \u201cGeorgia Tech is on the leading edge of the advancements in supply chain and logistics, so I\u0027m hopeful that part of what we could do more of in SCL is help companies access more of that, faster.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, Gaffney believes there\u2019s an increasing urgency to advancing and \u201cbringing people the type of learning in a way that they can grow their own professional capabilities [and become more multidisciplinary].\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaffney\u0027s professional journey began at Frito-Lay, where he navigated operational intricacies as a logistics analyst, later advancing to operations manager. Subsequently, he honed his expertise in international logistics and strategic supply chain management at AJC International and the Coca-Cola Company.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaffney\u0027s tenure at Coca-Cola, spanning over two decades as the Director of National Distribution, and then VP of Transportation for US Coke, epitomizes his commitment to collaboration and innovation. He also served in positions as President of Coca-Cola Supply, and as the President of the National Product Supplied Group, for the US Bottlers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChris met his wife Ellen while attending Georgia Tech and has been married for over 30 years; with four adult children, including one being a GT graduate in the field of Supply Chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven in hardship, Gaffney\u2019s family is passionate about doing all they can, including relentlessly supporting one of their own as a childhood cancer survivor. 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I look forward to working with him in this capacity.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck\u2019s own research complements this new position. His work centers on artificial intelligence, data science, and operations research. His current focus is to develop methodologies, algorithms, and systems for addressing challenging problems in mobility, energy systems, resilience, and privacy. In the past, his research focused on optimization and the design and implementation of innovative optimization systems, including the CHIP programming system (a Cosytec product), the foundation of all modern constraint programming systems, and the optimization programming language OPL (now an IBM Product).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am deeply honored \u2013 and also delighted \u2013 to take on this new role. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E(ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E, alongside the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupply Chain and Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, the excitement is palpable as January 2024 continues. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo honor this event, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/justinbetancourt\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJustin Betancourt\u003C\/a\u003E, an alumnus of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/academics\/masters\/degrees\/ms-supply-chain-engineering\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMaster\u2019s in Supply Chain\u003C\/a\u003E program and former VP of Operations and Finance at the American Production and Inventory Control Society \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/apicsgt#:~:text=The%20APICS%20at%20Georgia%20Tech,supply%20chain%20organization%20on%20campus.\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E(APICS)\u003C\/a\u003E, offered a treasure trove of insights and reflections about his impactful journey that started at ISyE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, Betancourt works at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.delta.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDelta Air Lines\u003C\/a\u003E as a Project Manager in Workforce Planning and Analytics, where he applies his supply chain expertise from ISyE in a distinctive manner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EAutomating the Aviation Workforce\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI like to think of my role as managing the supply chain of manpower. My job revolves around staffing at various airports, ensuring we maintain a harmoniously balanced staffing system throughout the country\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlighting the significant improvements in efficiency brought about by automation, Betancourt believes that removing repetitive and manual tasks from the equation streamlines processes and substantially lowers the chances of human error.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis change allows staff to engage in more meaningful work, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBetancourt shared his insights on the transformative impact of data analytics and automation. \u0022Sometimes, the airline industry is perceived as slow to adapt due to its complexity and regulatory environment, but what\u0027s truly revolutionizing our sector is the investment in data analytics and automation.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his vision, the future of the aviation industry, and indeed many other sectors, lies in the harmonious integration of automation with human ingenuity.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EBetancourt\u2019s insights into APICS\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a founding member of APICS at Georgia Tech, Betancourt\u0027s contributions were instrumental in shaping the then-nascent organization.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile reflecting on his motivation for joining the organization, Betancourt reminisced, \u201cI wanted to be involved in APICS to get people in the same room and get them talking about what they\u0027re learning in school, challenge each other and grow together by networking.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFaced with the unforeseen challenges posed by COVID-19, Betancourt and his team demonstrated remarkable resilience and ingenuity by combining virtual and in-person engagements to adapt to the new circumstances.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring his time at APICS, Betancourt was notably involved in strategic collaborations, particularly with the Supply Chain Institute and its director \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/timothy-brown\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETim Brown\u003C\/a\u003E, under whom he also served as a teaching assistant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir synergy facilitated a series of insightful seminars and discussions, enriching the learning experience for students. APICS capitalized on these opportunities, ensuring students had access to cutting-edge knowledge in supply chain advancements and research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EBetancourt fondly recalls a key event during his APICS tenure: hosting the founder of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EProject Management Institute\u003C\/a\u003E. This seminar, primarily a success due to the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute and Tim Brown, highlighted crucial project management principles \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond academic enrichment, these initiatives served as dynamic platforms for student networking, connecting them with industry leaders, faculty, and fellow students, thereby nurturing a community dedicated to collective learning and development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESCL Career Fair\u2019s Networking Power\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBetancourt recalls the SCL Career Fair, as a standout event for networking, especially for those pursuing careers in supply chain management.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe SCL Career fair is probably the best opportunity to network with Industry professionals. Since it\u2019s specific to supply chain roles and companies, it feels a lot more unique and intimate\u201d Betancourt said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGiving thought on his journey, Betancourt shares how the career fair\u0027s specialized focus on supply chain allowed for engaging, in-depth discussions with company delegates. He credits the fair for facilitating valuable professional relationships, which notably played a role in his eventual position at Delta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegarding guidance for students aspiring to careers in supply chain management, Betancourt stresses the necessity of being forward-thinking and adaptable. He asserts, \u0022Plan ahead, think critically, and stay resilient. 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They accepted the award and presented their research at the MIT Climate CoLab\u0027s Crowds \u0026amp; Climate Conference, September 28-29, 2016, on MIT\u2019s campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pair submitted their proposal, \u201cStrategic Investment to Scale-up Aviation Biofuel,\u201d to the Climate CoLab\u2019s Aviation contest category. They proposed that one large country (the U.S., China, or Brazil) or coordinated region (e.g., the EU) intensely ramp up aviation biofuel production, along with associated coproducts such as diesel fuel, to a level of about 120 million tons of biomass by the year 2030. They specifically focused on the feasibility of China to contribute to this initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmphasizing technology development for aviation biofuel within a particular country would result in gaining expertise in the most efficient pathway. Plausible ways to develop a stable supply and demand for biofuel include the following:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECollaborating with neighboring countries to establish an efficient supply chain.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWorking with suppliers and airlines that are taking initiatives to use biofuel.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA common fuel distribution system can be established in the airports of China, similar to the bioports implemented in Amsterdam, Holland and Oslo, Norway. This way all the operators flying into these airports will be refueled by biofuel.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWith the European Union including the aviation industry in its emission trading system since 2012, a strategic alignment could be made between the EU and China to substantiate the investment.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArulselvan and Thomas\u2019s proposal was particularly commended by the contest judges for its potential impact to considerably reduce carbon dioxide emissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the pair\u2019s proposal, read here: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cJQPjU\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/bit.ly\/2cJQPjU\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWatch a video about the pair\u2019s work here: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/un9Ve3V5w8M\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/un9Ve3V5w8M\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Valerie Thomas and Suriya Arulselvan \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuriya Arulselvan\u003C\/strong\u003E is a process modeling engineer at Aspen Technology in Bedford, MA. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E, reflects on his journey from the academic corridors to the vibrant realm of professional life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn sharing his perspective, he seeks to guide recent graduates on the realities of experiencing their first job postgraduation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOriginating from India, Shah embarked on his academic journey in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vit.ac.in\/school\/course\/smec\/ug\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMechanical Engineering at the Vellore Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E. After dedicating four and a half years to honing his skills in Supply Chain and Network Design he made a strategic decision to further his expertise by pursuing a master\u2019s degree from Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing graduation, Shah embarked on a career at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jobs-us-east.amazon.com\/en\/locations\/atlanta-georgia\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmazon\u003C\/a\u003E, where he is currently flourishing as an Innovation and Design Engineer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis journey at Amazon began with an internship through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/amazonscholarsprogram\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESCL Amazon Scholars Program\u003C\/a\u003E, a pivotal experience that laid the groundwork for his transition to a full-time role.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShah offers the following tips, tricks and insights on how recent graduates can make the most out of their first job:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETake full advantage of company-provided resources for continuous skill enhancement, such as free online certifications and training\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESeize every chance to network within and beyond one\u0027s industry, one can never know which of these connections might offer assistance in the future\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen prompted for insights into prudent financial strategies, Shah recommends:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERead the book \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=%27i+will+teach+you+to+be+rich\u0026amp;hvadid=570454706610\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9060222\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvrand=11849159525261820395\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-1050378285752\u0026amp;hydadcr=6585_13207688\u0026amp;tag=googhydr-20\u0026amp;ref=pd_sl_5oow7yxzne_e\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u201cI Will Teach You To Be Rich\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E by Ramit Sethi, it\u2019s ideal for fresh graduates to start their financial savings journey early\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, when inquired about her networking strategies, Shah suggests:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EApart from the career fairs, students should take advantage of the various ISyE internal and affiliated chapters, they can connect you with working professionals who are able to guide you on your career path or refer you for future opportunities\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETry finding conferences near you, these are the best networking opportunities where you are likely to be able to have conversations with well positioned leadership from multiple companies\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhile networking, keep the conversation light and include mix of both technical and non-technical topics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E__________\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Atharva A. 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Russell Chandler III Chair ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECongratulations to George Lan on his appointment as the esteemed A. Russell Chandler III Chair, effective July 1, 2023!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe search committee recognized George for his outstanding contributions to scholarship and research leadership in the fields of optimization and machine learning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHis impressive \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Etrack record\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, including his trajectory of impactful scholarship, successful acquisition of research funding, and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Enumerous\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E prestigious awards, such as the INFORMS Computing Society Prize, set him apart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. Lan\u0027s research interests lie in the theory, algorithms, and applications of stochastic optimization and nonlinear programming. 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The pilot round \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eidentified\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E 11 projects that feature transformative course redesign through the integration of experiential learning and high-impact practices.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOne of the projects that was selected is co-led by Dima Nazzal from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and Kyla Ross from BME and the Provost\u2019s Office. Nazzal is the primary faculty instructor for the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Senior Design, a capstone design course, and Ross is the Assistant Vice Provost for Advocacy and Conflict Resolution and teaches a BME course in Systems Physiology.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStudent success in both senior design and systems physiology - and many others - relies on team collaborations\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHowever, conflicts that arise within teams negatively \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eimpacting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E student motivation, creativity, and productivity, often leaving students with lasting negative impacts that may bias future group interactions in the classroom and beyond.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAfter attending the TTL kick-off workshop in the summer, Nazzal and Ross decided to join forces to investigate ways in which they can equip students enrolled in their courses with strategies for effective and empathetic interactions within diverse teams. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eskill\u0026nbsp; is\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E essential for creating a positive learning environment, particularly for those students from underrepresented minority groups. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAs one of 11 High Impact Practices, collaborative assignments have the potential to transform students\u2019 ability to solve problems and learn from peers with different life experiences and perspectives. 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Along this remarkable path, she nurtured her skills and expertise through invaluable experiences at renowned organizations like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gsk.com\/en-gb\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGlaxoSmithKline\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.grainger.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGrainger\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAvila currently shines as a Business Operations Analyst in the Global Production Planning department at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDell Technologies\u003C\/a\u003E, contributing her talents to shape the future of supply chain operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAvila\u2019s dedication towards academia was further bolstered when she was awarded a scholarship to pursue her master\u0027s degree at Georgia Tech. Like many of her peers, Avila navigated the intricate path of securing her inaugural job with unwavering determination.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAvila shares some tips, tricks and insights on how recent graduates can make the most out of their first job:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ECreate a list of companies they\u2019re interested in working with\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHaving an open-minded approach and emphasizing that fresh graduates secure multiple learning opportunity\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen prompted for insights into prudent financial strategies tailored for recent graduates, Avila recommends:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EStudying the market average salary for the position that you want\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EBe aware of their self-perceived value and the prevalent industry norms\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, when inquired about her networking strategies, Avila suggests:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ECreate a list of probably attendees and conduct research regarding their research and background\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EStrike up a conversation with them regarding the interests, which will ultimately forging meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAna\u0026nbsp;Melissa Avila, presently employed as a Business Operations Analyst at Dell and a recent MSC in Supply Chain program graduate, recounts her\u0026nbsp;initial\u0026nbsp;job and first paycheck experiences. 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In addition, the winning paper, if not published or under review elsewhere, will be invited for a fast-track review at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/journal\/trsc\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETransportation Science\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDipayan Banerjee\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/trsc.2022.1125\u0022\u003EFleet Sizing and Service Region Partitioning for Same-Day Delivery Systems\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany existing Same-Day Delivery (SDD) studies focus primarily on operational dispatch problems and do not consider system design questions. Furthermore, prior work on SDD system design does not consider the fleet sizing decision when a service region may be partitioned into zones dedicated to individual vehicles (such designs have been shown to improve system efficiency in related vehicle routing settings). Banerjee\u0027s research utilizes a novel approach to addressing two key tactical design challenges when planning an SDD system: figuring out how many delivery vehicles you need and dividing the delivery area into manageable zones.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing continuous approximations to capture average-case operational behavior, the problem of independently maximizing the area of a single-vehicle delivery zone is considered first. The approach then characterizes area-maximizing dispatching policies and leverages the results to develop a procedure for calculating optimal areas as a function of a zone\u0027s distance from the depot, given a maximum number of daily dispatches per vehicle. Using minimal computation, the approach specifies fleet sizes and builds vehicle delivery zones that meet operational requirements, verified by simulation results.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESushil Varma\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2306.10178\u0022\u003EElectric Vehicle Fleet and Charging Infrastructure Planning\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVarma\u0027s research focuses on finding the best way to dispatch electric vehicles to pick up customers while making sure they charge periodically. As customer requests arrive, system operators must determine the minimum number of vehicles and chargers for a given service level, along with a matching and charging policy that maximizes that service level. Varma\u0027s approach provides a sharp characterization of the fleet size and the charging infrastructure requirements as demand grows. The research highlights the fundamental differences between planning for an electric vehicle system and a gas-powered system. To understand the difference, note that serving a customer comprises two steps - \u0026nbsp;pickup and trip, each contributing to the fleet size requirement of the system. As EVs require charging time, they need more vehicles to compensate for the trip part of the service. In turn, the optimal dispatching policy can reduce the EV requirement induced by the pick up part of the service by lowering the pickup times, owing to the extra EVs due to the trip phase. The reduction in the EV requirement depends on the number of charging stations and the size of the EV battery packs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe research proposes the \u0022Power-of-d\u0022 dispatching policy, which achieves this performance by selecting the d closest vehicles to a trip request and choosing the one with the highest battery level. Varma also conducted detailed simulations that verified the scaling results. The paper discusses how the results extend to accommodate demand that increases\/decreases repetitively or cyclically over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Dipayan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDipayan Banerjee is a fifth-year ISyE Ph.D. candidate advised by Professors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alan-erera\u0022\u003EAlan Erera\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alejandro-toriello\u0022\u003EAlejandro Toriello\u003C\/a\u003E. He is broadly interested in optimization for logistics and supply chain management with a focus on modern e-commerce systems. His doctoral research, supported by the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and the Eisenhower Transportation Research Fellowship, studies demand management and delivery optimization for e-retail fulfillment. Dipayan was jointly awarded ISyE\u0027s Atlanta Air Cargo Association Fellowship for Ph.D. Research Excellence in Supply Chain Engineering in 2022. In addition to being named a finalist for the 2023 INFORMS TSL Society Best Student Paper Award, he also was a finalist for the 2019 INFORMS Undergraduate Operations Research Prize.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Sushil\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESushil Varma, also a 5th-year ISyE Ph.D. student, is advised by Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/siva-theja-maguluri\u0022\u003ESiva Theja Maguluri\u003C\/a\u003E. His research interests include queueing theory, game theory, and revenue management with applications in electric vehicles, online marketplaces like ride-hailing, load balancing, and stochastic processing\/matching networks. Sushil was awarded the Stephen. S. Lavenberg Best Student Paper Award in IFIP Performance 2021 and the Alice and John Jarvis Best Student Paper Award in 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWe extend our wishes for success to both of these remarkable students. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to their research have already set them on a remarkable path. Regardless of the outcome, their recognition is a testament to academic excellence.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDipayan Banerjee and Sushil Varma, Ph.D. students in Operations Research at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), were selected as finalists for the 2023 INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics (TSL) student paper competition. The winner receives the TSL Best Student Paper Award which is given once a year to an outstanding paper in the field of transportation science and logistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech students present innovative approaches for solving complex problems in transportation and\/or logistics."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2023-09-26 21:04:12","changed_gmt":"2023-09-28 01:40:59","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-09-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-09-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671849":{"id":"671849","type":"image","title":"INFORMS TSL Best Student Paper Award","body":null,"created":"1695815308","gmt_created":"2023-09-27 11:48:28","changed":"1695815319","gmt_changed":"2023-09-27 11:48:39","alt":"INFORMS TSL Best Student Paper Award","file":{"fid":"254990","name":"informs-tsl_1.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/27\/informs-tsl_1.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/27\/informs-tsl_1.png","mime":"image\/png","size":67900,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/27\/informs-tsl_1.png?itok=lx_HSewW"}},"671846":{"id":"671846","type":"image","title":"Dipayan Banerjee","body":null,"created":"1695771198","gmt_created":"2023-09-26 23:33:18","changed":"1695771233","gmt_changed":"2023-09-26 23:33:53","alt":"Dipayan Banerjee","file":{"fid":"254985","name":"dbanerjee_500px.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/26\/dbanerjee_500px.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/26\/dbanerjee_500px.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":15193,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/26\/dbanerjee_500px.jpg?itok=I7NCemHE"}},"671847":{"id":"671847","type":"image","title":"Sushil Varma ","body":null,"created":"1695771273","gmt_created":"2023-09-26 23:34:33","changed":"1695771304","gmt_changed":"2023-09-26 23:35:04","alt":"Sushil Varma","file":{"fid":"254986","name":"svarma_500px.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/26\/svarma_500px.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/26\/svarma_500px.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":31501,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/26\/svarma_500px.jpg?itok=w_EC6PZo"}}},"media_ids":["671849","671846","671847"],"groups":[{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669803":{"#nid":"669803","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Kya Wiggins\u2019 Dedication to Systems Engineering and Social Impact ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKya Wiggins, a transfer student in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, is passionate about improving systems and ensuring access to resources, especially considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains. To some, this goal might seem daunting, but Wiggins thrives when exploring difficult problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cI was that kid who loved math puzzles and Sudoku and was always looking for a little thing to solve, so I\u2019ve always liked a challenge.\u201d Through her insatiable curiosity she developed a fascination with business, communication, mathematics, analytics, computer science, and technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese diverse interests led her to discover a passion for industrial engineering and supply chain management. Once she discovered what she wanted to study, Wiggins knew selecting *Georgia Tech would allow her to tap into the best networking opportunities, research, and internships available.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBuzzing with Potential\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPrior to her Georgia Tech arrival, Wiggins studied Applied Physics \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMathematics\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eat Berry College\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShe was the general manager for Viking Tutoring Services, which pairs Berry students with kids from local middle and high schools. She credits the administrative role with teaching her a lot about solving problems and communicating with faculty, parents and students, and effective methods for setting schedules and handling finances. Throughout this journey at her first college, Wiggins received a lot of support from her family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cMy parents pushed me to do the things I wanted no matter what obstacles came in my way. Or sometimes even things I \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edidn\u2019t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E want to do. I learned that once you overcome a small challenge it is much easier to believe you can overcome larger ones.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs someone who is focused on making an impact, she felt that going to school at Georgia Tech would best prepare her for this goal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt was always the plan to transfer [from Berry to Georgia Tech]\u2013 I liked what they were doing but I wanted to start at a smaller school first. But you always hear about different things the students are carrying out and I wanted to join that community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECreating Bonds and Finding Belonging at Georgia Tech \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEven though transferring to Georgia Tech \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eto get a degree in dual degree Industrial \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEngineering\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ewas always the plan, getting adjusted to a much larger school took some time. To find community, Wiggins joined the influential Black Industrial Engineers connecting with like-minded individuals and pushing her own boundaries.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOne of the ways I coped with being a young black female was going to clubs to find others who are likeminded. It helped me to make those kinds of connections to not feel so alone not just in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E but Georgia Tech as a whole.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWiggins appreciates the collaborative environment of the club and the role models she found there. Additionally, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eshe\u0027s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E actively involved in the Alumni Association and has plans to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eget involved with paper \u0026amp; clay\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201c\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u2019m\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E most proud of all the different opportunities \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u2019ve\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E taken advantage of during my time as a dual degree student. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u2019ve\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E done undergraduate research in physics and psychology. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u2019ve\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E been a part of some data analytics project teams. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u2019ve\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E worked at the Alumni Association and the Tech Square Research Building. And \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI\u2019m\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E currently getting my honors thesis published as an article in Physics Review E.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWiggins\u2019 honors thesis, \u003Ca href=\u0022\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/abstract\/10.1103\/PhysRevE.108.024205 \u0022\u003ETransition in eigenvalue statistics due to tunneling in a simple quantum system\u003C\/a\u003E, is about how the arrangement of energy levels in a quantum system changes when the system\u0027s behavior shifts from being orderly to chaotic. In simple terms, when a system\u0027s behavior changes from being very predictable to more random, the pattern of energy \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Elevels\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E also changes. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAfter finishing her first four years of school, she knew her Zell scholarship would no longer cover her tuition and she needed to find another solution to help offset the cost of education. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEmpowered by the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/amazonscholarsprogram\/bsie\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAmazon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Scholars Program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/amazonscholarsprogram\/bsie\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs Wiggins completed her first four years of school, she faced the realization that her Zell scholarship would no longer cover her tuition expenses. Determined to find a solution, she turned to the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAmazon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Scholars Program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, a scholarship opportunity her mother had shared with her. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAmazon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E scholarships support and encourage under-represented students to consider careers in the transportation, supply chain management and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Elogistics\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E fields. Wiggins received a financial award of $5,000, to be split over two semesters, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E tuition. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWiggins admires \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAmazon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0027s commitment to process improvement and distribution efficiency, making the scholarship a perfect fit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022This scholarship helped me achieve more of a work-life balance to complete my degree instead of worrying about the financial burden that comes with education,\u0022 Wiggins emphasizes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFueled by her interest in analytics and her involvement in the Society of Physics Students, Wiggins aspires to enhance scientific understanding and solve real-world problems. 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Meet the four industrial and systems engineers among other maestros on their work at the International Conference on Machine Learning \u2014 July 23-29, 2023, in Honolulu \u2014 and learn about their work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/yao-xie\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYao Xie\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESequential Predictive Conformal Inference for Time Series |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChen Xu, Yao Xie\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe present a new distribution-free conformal prediction algorithm for sequential data (e.g., time series), called the \\textit{sequential predictive conformal inference} (\\texttt{SPCI}). We specifically account for the nature that time series data are non-exchangeable, and thus many existing conformal prediction algorithms are not applicable. The main idea is to adaptively re-estimate the conditional quantile of non-conformity scores (e.g., prediction residuals), upon exploiting the temporal dependence among them. More precisely, we cast the problem of conformal prediction interval as predicting the quantile of a future residual, given a user-specified point prediction algorithm. Theoretically, we establish asymptotic valid conditional coverage upon extending consistency analyses in quantile regression. Using simulation and real-data experiments, we demonstrate a significant reduction in interval width of \\texttt{SPCI} compared to other existing methods under the desired empirical coverage.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/xiaoming-huo\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EXiaoming Huo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/openreview.net\/forum?id=u1fhtP15l5\u0022\u003EConformalization of Sparse Generalized Linear Models\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEtash Guha, Eugene Ndiaye, Xiaoming Huo\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGiven a sequence of observable variables $(x_1, y_1), \\ldots, (x_n, y_n)$, the conformal prediction method estimates a confidence set for $y_{n+1}$ given $x_{n+1}$ that is valid for any finite sample size by merely assuming that the distribution is permutation invariant. Although attractive, computing such a set is infeasible in most regression problems. Indeed, in these cases, the unknown variable $y_{n+1}$ can take an infinite number of possible values, and generating conformal sets requires retraining a predictive model for each of them. In this paper, we focus on a sparse model with only a subset of variables for prediction, and we leverage numerical continuation techniques to efficiently approximate the solution path. The key property we exploit is that the set of selected variables is invariant under a small perturbation of the input data. Therefore, it is sufficient to enumerate and refit the model only at the change points of the set of active features and smoothly interpolate the rest of the solution via a predictor-corrector mechanism. We show how our path-following algorithm accurately approximates conformal prediction sets and illustrate its performance using synthetic and real data examples.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/tuo-zhao\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuo Zhao\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEffective Minkowski Dimension of Deep Nonparametric Regression: Function Approximation and Statistical Theories |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZixuan Zhang, Minshuo Chen, Mengdi Wang, Wenjing Liao, Tuo Zhao\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExisting theories on deep nonparametric regression have shown that when the input data lie on a low-dimensional manifold, deep neural networks can adapt to the intrinsic data structures. In real world applications, such an assumption of data lying exactly on a low dimensional manifold is stringent. This paper introduces a relaxed assumption that the input data are concentrated around a subset of $\\RR^d$ denoted by $\\cS$, and the intrinsic dimension of $\\cS$ can be characterized by a new complexity notation \u2014 effective Minkowski dimension. We prove that, the sample complexity of deep nonparametric regression only depends on the effective Minkowski dimension of $\\cS$ denoted by $p$. We further illustrate our theoretical findings by considering nonparametric regression with an anisotropic Gaussian random design $N(0,\\Sigma)$, where $\\Sigma$ is full rank. When the eigenvalues of $\\Sigma$ have an exponential or polynomial decay, the effective Minkowski dimension of such an Gaussian random design is $p=\\cO(\\sqrt{\\log n})$ or $p=\\cO(n^\\gamma)$, respectively, where $n$ is the sample size and $\\gamma\\in(0,1)$ is a small constant depending on the polynomial decay rate. Our theory shows that, when the manifold assumption does not hold, deep neural networks can still adapt to the effective Minkowski dimension of the data, and circumvent the curse of the ambient dimensionality for moderate sample sizes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELess is More: Task-aware Layer-wise Distillation for Language Model Compression |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChen Liang, Simiao Zuo, Qingru Zhang, Pengcheng He, Weizhu Chen, Tuo Zhao\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELayer-wise distillation is a powerful tool to compress large models (i.e. teacher models) into small ones (i.e., student models). The student distills knowledge from the teacher by mimicking the hidden representations of the teacher at every intermediate layer. However, layer-wise distillation is difficult. Since the student has a smaller model capacity than the teacher, it is often under-fitted. Furthermore, the hidden representations of the teacher contain redundant information that the student does not necessarily need for the target task\u2019s learning. To address these challenges, we propose a novel Task-aware layEr-wise Distillation (TED). TED designs task-aware filters to align the hidden representations of the student and the teacher at each layer. The filters select the knowledge that is useful for the target task from the hidden representations. As such, TED reduces the knowledge gap between the two models and helps the student to fit better on the target task. We evaluate TED in two scenarios: continual pre-training and fine-tuning. TED demonstrates significant and consistent improvements over existing distillation methods in both scenarios.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELoSparse: Structured Compression of Large Language Models based on Low-Rank and Sparse Approximation |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYixiao Li, Yifan Yu, Qingru Zhang, Chen Liang, Pengcheng He, Weizhu Chen, Tuo Zhao\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransformer models have achieved remarkable results in various natural language tasks, but they are often prohibitively large, requiring massive memories and computational resources. To re- duce the size and complexity of these models, we propose LoSparse (Low-Rank and Sparse ap- proximation), a novel model compression tech- nique that approximates a weight matrix by the sum of a low-rank matrix and a sparse matrix. Our method combines the advantages of both low- rank approximations and pruning, while avoid- ing their limitations. Low-rank approximation compresses the coherent and expressive parts in neurons, while pruning removes the incoherent and non-expressive parts in neurons. Pruning enhances the diversity of low-rank approxima- tions, and low-rank approximation prevents prun- ing from losing too many expressive neurons. We evaluate our method on natural language under- standing, question answering, and natural lan- guage generation tasks. We show that it signif- icantly outperforms existing compression meth- ods. Our code is publicly available at https: \/\/github.com\/yxli2123\/LoSparse\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMachine Learning Force Fields with Data Cost-Aware Training |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAlexander Bukharin, Tianyi Liu, Shengjie Wang, Simiao Zuo, Weihao Gao, Wen Yan, Tuo Zhao\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMachine learning force fields (MLFF) have been proposed to accelerate molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, which finds widespread applications in chemistry and biomedical research. Even for the most data-efficient MLFFs, reaching chemical accuracy can require hundreds of frames of force and energy labels generated by expensive quantum mechanical algorithms, which may scale as $O(n^3)$ to $O(n^7)$, with $n$ proportional to the number of basis functions.To address this issue, we propose a multi-stage computational framework \u2014 ASTEROID, which lowers the data cost of MLFFs by leveraging a combination of cheap inaccurate data and expensive accurate data. The motivation behind ASTEROID is that inaccurate data, though incurring large bias, can help capture the sophisticated structures of the underlying force field. Therefore, we first train a MLFF model on a large amount of inaccurate training data, employing a bias-aware loss function to prevent the model from overfitting the potential bias of this data. We then fine-tune the obtained model using a small amount of accurate training data, which preserves the knowledge learned from the inaccurate training data while significantly improving the model\u2019s accuracy. Moreover, we propose a variant of ASTEROID based on score matching for the setting where the inaccurate training data are unlabeled. Extensive experiments on MD datasets and downstream tasks validate the efficacy of ASTEROID.Our code and data are available at \\url{https:\/\/github.com\/abukharin3\/asteroid}.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScore Approximation, Estimation and Distribution Recovery of Diffusion Models on Low-Dimensional Data |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMinshuo Chen, Kaixuan Huang, Tuo Zhao, Mengdi Wang\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiffusion models achieve state-of-the-art performance in various generation tasks. However, their theoretical foundations fall far behind. This paper studies score approximation, estimation, and distribution recovery of diffusion models, when data are supported on an unknown low-dimensional linear subspace. Our result provides sample complexity bounds for distribution estimation using diffusion models. We show that with a properly chosen neural network architecture, the score function can be both accurately approximated and efficiently estimated. Further, the generated distribution based on the estimated score function captures the data geometric structures and converges to a close vicinity of the data distribution. The convergence rate depends on subspace dimension, implying that diffusion models can circumvent the curse of data ambient dimensionality.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESMURF-THP: Score Matching-based UnceRtainty quantiFication for Transformer Hawkes Process |\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZichong Li, Yanbo Xu, Simiao Zuo, Haoming Jiang, Chao Zhang, Tuo Zhao, Hongyuan Zha\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransformer Hawkes process models have shown to be successful in modeling event sequence data. However, most of the existing training methods rely on maximizing the likelihood of event sequences, which involves calculating some intractable integral. Moreover, the existing methods fail to provide uncertainty quantification for model predictions, e.g., confidence interval for the predicted event\u2019s arrival time. To address these issues, we propose SMURF-THP, a score-based method for learning Transformer Hawkes process and quantifying prediction uncertainty. Specifically, SMURF-THP learns the score function of the event\u2019s arrival time based on a score-matching objective that avoids the intractable computation. With such a learnt score function, we can sample the arrival time of events from the predictive distribution. This naturally allows for the quantification of uncertainty by computing confidence intervals over the generated samples. We conduct extensive experiments in both event type prediction and uncertainty quantification on time of arrival. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), for being celebrated in honor of 40 under 40, class of 2023.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKaran Agrawal, Chris Carter, Jing Li, Kaibo Liu, Kendall Tyson, and\u0026nbsp;Tuba Yilmaz Gozbasi were all recognized for their great achievements. This annual program showcases how Georgia Tech alumni impact every field worldwide and work to improve the way we live through their diligence and expertise from an early age.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKaran Agrawal, IE 19\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Manager, Supply Chain | Peloton Interactive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAn award-winning supply chain practitioner and thought leader with four years of experience across the U.S., U.K., and Canada in Fortune 500 companies and tech startups, Karan Agrawal currently serves as senior manager, supply chain at Peloton. He has led multiple strategic supply chain initiatives, focused primarily on manufacturing and sourcing with multimillion-dollar scale and impact. Prior to Peloton, he worked at Dell, where he played a critical role in its supply chain digital transformation journey and strengthened the corporate brand through numerous external academic and industry partnerships. Passionate about building diverse communities from the ground up, Agrawal initiated the American Production and Inventory Control Society, or APICS, at Georgia Tech, launched an innovative TED-like storytelling platform at Dell called \u201cTalks @ Dell,\u201d and recently founded Toronto\u2019s first supply chain community.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFavorite Tech Memory: Emceeing the largest cultural show on campus in front of 1,200 attendees at the Ferst Center for the Arts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChris Carter, IE 07\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nChief Engineer, Executive GM | Toyota Motor North America (HQ)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nChris Carter has 15 years of experience in portfolio management, leadership, instruction, team building, and people development worldwide. 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She was a four-year letterwinner in swimming at Georgia Tech and the former president of the NorCal GT Alumni network.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFavorite Tech Memory: Standing on the 50-yard line as a finalist for Ms. Georgia Tech in fall 2009.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKaibo Liu, MS Stat 11, PhD IE 13\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nProfessor | University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nKaibo Liu is a professor at UW\u2013Madison\u2019s ISyE department and associate director of UW-Madison IoT systems research center. He received a bachelor\u2019s in industrial engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and a master\u2019s in statistics and PhD in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech. His research focuses on system informatics and industrial big data analytics for quality improvement in complex engineering systems. 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Before joining the Kraken, Tyson led corporate development at Topgolf, where she evaluated mobile apps, entertainment venues, and golf technology. Earlier in her career, she advised state government agencies on business transformations as a management consultant at Accenture. In addition to her degree from Georgia Tech, Kendall holds a bachelor\u2019s from Emory University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. She currently resides in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and two children.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFavorite Tech Memory: Walking on the Great Wall of China while studying abroad in Beijing and Singapore.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuba Yilmaz Gozbasi, MS OR 11, PhD IE 13\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCOO \u0026amp; Cofounder | Optiyol\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTuba Yilmaz Gozbasi worked as an operations research consultant at Solvoyo and an assistant professor of operations management at \u00d6zye\u011fin University Faculty of Business. 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This material is estimated to weigh up to 210 million tons\u2014enough to cover Washington, D.C. four feet deep, or build a mound as tall as Mount Erciyes, a large volcano in T\u00fcrkiye.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/earthquake-debris-could-create-an-environmental-catastrophe-in-tuerkiye-and-syria\/\u0022\u003ERead the article in its entirety within the Scientific American website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFeatured in Scientific American,\u0026nbsp;Pinar Keskinocak warns of a potential environmental catastrophe in Turkey and Syria due to earthquake debris and\u0026nbsp;ongoing conflict in the region.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"After recent earthquakes, T\u00fcrkiye and Syria continue to grapple with a mass of rubble that could pollute, poison and alter the lives of everyone around it."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2023-06-15 19:58:23","changed_gmt":"2023-06-15 20:09:39","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-03-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-03-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"670983":{"id":"670983","type":"image","title":"Scene from earthquake devastation in Antakya, Hatay, T\u00fcrkiye.","body":null,"created":"1686858856","gmt_created":"2023-06-15 19:54:16","changed":"1686859579","gmt_changed":"2023-06-15 20:06:19","alt":"Photo of two men walking through a field of fallen buildings with most taken down to rubble.","file":{"fid":"253965","name":"earthquake-7899120_1280.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/06\/15\/earthquake-7899120_1280.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/06\/15\/earthquake-7899120_1280.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":343946,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/06\/15\/earthquake-7899120_1280.jpg?itok=yFUFd8Xp"}}},"media_ids":["670983"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/chhs.gatech.edu","title":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems"}],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"154","name":"Environment"}],"keywords":[{"id":"80631","name":"debris"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["chhs@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"667865":{"#nid":"667865","#data":{"type":"news","title":"ISyE members received \u0022Best Paper\u0022 awards at 2023 IISE Conference","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE faculty, Ph.D. students, and alumni members took home \u0022Best Paper\u0022 awards at the 2023 IISE Annual Conference and Expo.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGathering together in New Orleans for their exciting achievements, four of our H. 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Both sessions featured representation from members within the Georgia Tech ISyE community, covering various studies ranging from Markov decision processes to cell manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EBest Application Paper Session:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIISE Transactions Focus Issue on Supply Chain and Logistics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EReem Khir, Alan Erera,\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EAlejandro Toriello\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/24725854.2021.1889078?journalCode=uiie21\u0022\u003E\u0022Two-stage sort planning for express parcel delivery\u0022\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIISE Transactions Focus Issue on Design and Manufacturing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EJialei Chen\u003C\/strong\u003E, Zhaonan Liu, Kan Wang, Chen Jiang, \u003Cstrong\u003EChuck Zhang, \u003C\/strong\u003Eand\u003Cstrong\u003E Ben Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/24725854.2020.1856982?journalCode=uiie21\u0022\u003E\u0022A Calibration-free Method for Biosensing in Cell Manufacturing\u0022\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIISE Transactions Focus Issue on Data Science, Quality, and Reliability\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDan Li, Kamran Paynabar, \u003C\/strong\u003Eand\u003Cstrong\u003E Nagi Gebraeel\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/24725854.2020.1802537?journalCode=uiie21\u0022\u003E\u0022A degradation-based detection framework against covert cyberattacks on SCADA systems\u0022\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EBest Paper Session:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIISE Transactions Focus Issue on Operation Engineering and Analytics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003ELauren N. 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His experience includes founder and president of a bespoke building company; senior leadership positions in large private and public construction companies including COO, region president, VP of strategy and operations; and VP of strategy and business development for a technology firm.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETodd has developed more than $2.5 billion in real estate with annual P\u0026amp;L responsibility of more than $500 million and developed turnaround programs for over 50 projects during the financial crisis. He has developed industry leading processes for scheduling, purchasing and trade relationships. Todd created the Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren branded home programs and has developed creative customer centric product designs and selling strategies. He has provided business and technology consulting for more than 200 builders and contractors of all sizes throughout North America. 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He is a former president of the Atlanta Homebuilders Association, was named as one of Seattle\u0026rsquo;s Top Business Executives Under 40 in 1999, received the Lee Evans Award for Management Excellence in 2012, was named America\u0026rsquo;s Best Builder in 2013 and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the non-profit Opportunity International.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGT Alum Todd Ullom lends his vast business, technology, and management experience\u0026nbsp;to the SCL Industry Advisory Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"GT Alum Todd Ullom lends his vast business, technology, and management experience\u00a0to the SCL Industry Advisory Board."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2022-12-01 19:09:04","changed_gmt":"2022-12-06 13:58:27","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-12-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-12-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"663589":{"id":"663589","type":"image","title":"Todd Ullom, Vice President of Modular Building Solutions, MiTek","body":null,"created":"1669921831","gmt_created":"2022-12-01 19:10:31","changed":"1670336707","gmt_changed":"2022-12-06 14:25:07","alt":"","file":{"fid":"251220","name":"todd-ullom-square.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/todd-ullom-square.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/todd-ullom-square.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":177488,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/todd-ullom-square.jpg?itok=uQvqzRKG"}}},"media_ids":["663589"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/people\/industry-advisory-board","title":"SCL Industry Advisory Board members"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"178600","name":"Industry Advisory Board"},{"id":"143871","name":"Physical Internet Center"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"662749":{"#nid":"662749","#data":{"type":"news","title":"ISyE Faculty, Students Recognized for Research at INFORMS 2022 Annual Meeting","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA host of faculty and students from the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) attended the INFORMS annual meeting last month, networking with peers in the field, presenting research, attending keynotes, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe conference, held from Oct. 16-19 in Indianapolis, Indiana, highlights research in the fields of operations research and analytics, proven scientific mathematical processes that enable organizations to turn complex challenges into substantial opportunities by transforming data into information, and information into insights that solve real-world problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce again, ISyE researchers had a number of accomplishments at the meeting, being recognized for research on various topics. Explore the list below to see ISyE\u0026rsquo;s accomplishments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you or someone you know received an award or recognition but did not make the list, please email Communications Manager David Mitchell at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:david.mitchell@isye.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Edavid.mitchell@isye.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMehran Navabi-Shirazi, Mohamed El Tonbari, Natashia Boland, Dima Nazzal, and Lauren N. Steimle were selected as finalists for the Service Science Best Cluster Paper Award for their work\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMulticriteria Course Mode Selection and Classroom Assignment Under Sudden Space Scarcity\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPh.D. student Meghan Meredith received first place in the Minority Issues Forum student poster competition.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPh.D. student Zihan Zhang won the INFORMS QSR Section Best Student Paper Award for work titled\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ETensor-based Temporal Control for Partially Observed High-Dimensional Streaming Data\u003C\/em\u003E. This is a joint work with Shancong Mou, Kamran Paynabar, and Jianjun Shi.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGuanghui Lan, along with colleagues Saeed Ghadimi and Hongchao Zhang, earned the INFORMS Computing Society prize for pioneering work on nonconvex stochastic optimization methods, as detailed in three papers, which have a total of over 1,800 citations:\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStochastic First- and Zeroth-Order Methods for Nonconvex Stochastic Programming\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMini-Batch Stochastic Approximation Methods for Nonconvex Stochastic Composite Optimization\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAccelerated Gradient Methods for Nonconvex Nonlinear and Stochastic Programming\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFormer ISyE Ph.D. student Sebasti\u0026aacute;n P\u0026eacute;rez-Salazar, now an assistant professor at Rice, received an honorable mention in the INFORMS Optimization Society student paper prize. He was co-advised by Alejandro Toriello and Mohit Singh.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHenry Yuchi received a certificate for QSR Best Student Paper award finalist.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA paper co-authored by Debankur Mukherjee and Ph.D. student Dan Rutten was a finalist in the INFORMS JFIG Paper Competition. It was titled\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EOnline Capacity Scaling Augmented with Untrusted Machine Learning Predictions\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe conference, held from Oct. 16-19 in Indianapolis, Indiana, highlights research in the fields of operations research and analytics, proven scientific mathematical processes that enable organizations to turn complex challenges into substantial opportunities by transforming data into information, and information into insights that solve real-world problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A host of faculty and students from the H. 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She was getting up at 4:30 a.m. on weekdays to catch a bus and train to get to her job in downtown Atlanta by 7. She had to walk uphill and several blocks to the bus stop, wearing a brace for a worsening knee issue. Her knee hurt, and on days when the heat descended on Atlanta like a stifling blanket, she\u0026rsquo;d arrive home soaked in sweat. The one-way trip took 45 minutes on a good day but sometimes up to an hour and a half, versus the 15 minutes it would take to drive to work if Ferrell had a car.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMARTA Reach, a six-month pilot launched in March by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, offered both convenience and a shorter commute. Each weekday morning, Ferrell called for a ride through an app on her phone, and a MARTA Reach shuttle picked her up across the street from her home and took her to a MARTA train station.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the way home, she\u0026rsquo;d call for another ride from the train station and usually got picked up in less than five minutes, instead of waiting sometimes an hour for a bus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;MARTA Reach really came in handy for me,\u0026rdquo; says Ferrell, an administrative assistant at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s great for me. It works well.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EImproving Convenience\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMARTA and Georgia Tech launched the pilot to address what\u0026rsquo;s known as the \u0026ldquo;first-mile, last-mile\u0026rdquo; issue facing many residents like Ferrell, who don\u0026rsquo;t have easy access to a bus stop or train station. During the pilot, which ran from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday through August, users could call for a MARTA Reach ride by app or phone. A ride cost $2.50, the same as a regular MARTA fare, and transfers were free. All MARTA Reach vehicles, repurposed from the agency\u0026rsquo;s paratransit service for people with disabilities, are wheelchair accessible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pilot was initially launched in three zones and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.itsmarta.com\/marta-expands-ondemand-pilot.aspx\u0022\u003Eexpanded\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in May to include several other neighborhoods. In collaboration with Georgia Tech, MARTA chose zones that were different from each other, seeking to determine how on-demand transportation would work in a residential area versus a mixed-commercial one or a more industrial location. Would riders be using the service mostly to get to work? To go shopping? Meet friends? The goal was twofold: to improve service for existing MARTA users and ideally, attract new users who might opt for transit over driving if it\u0026rsquo;s convenient enough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDemand grew quickly, from fewer than 100 rides weekly when the pilot launched to more than 600 in early August. By late August, when the pilot ended, MARTA Reach had served more than 8,300 passengers and was projected to hit 1,250 rides weekly if the service had continued into September.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMARTA is now evaluating data from the program to understand how riders used it and determine, as the agency undertakes a redesign of its bus network, whether to extend the pilot or make the service permanent. Anthony Thomas, MARTA\u0026rsquo;s program manager for customer experience innovation, says preliminary data showed that many riders, like Ferrell, were using the service regularly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;People are really excited about the program,\u0026rdquo; he says. \u0026ldquo;And we have been very excited about the uptake in service. We see lots of riders as well as very committed riders, individuals that were taking multiple rides a day, every day.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd though MARTA Reach was designed to carry passengers relatively short distances, that convenience can make a profound difference in people\u0026rsquo;s daily lives, Thomas says.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;On paper it might look like, oh, that bus is pretty close. It\u0026rsquo;s only a 10-minute walk,\u0026rdquo; Thomas says. \u0026ldquo;But when you\u0026rsquo;re on the ground and it\u0026rsquo;s 95 degrees or you have groceries or you have kids with you or a stroller, that 10-minute walk becomes a barrier for folks, and they might just decide to hop into a car.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For people who are on the lower-income spectrum, having to afford a car is a big burden. So being able to replace that trip with a $2.50 trip with MARTA is, I think, something that is extraordinarily powerful and very beneficial to the communities we operated the service in.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EThinking Bigger\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe origins of MARTA Reach date back a decade, when\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/pascal-van-hentenryck\/\u0022\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck\u003C\/a\u003E, now a Georgia Tech professor of engineering and computer science, was leading a group of researchers in Australia focused on using data science to solve major challenges in areas including public transportation. Working in Canberra, Australia\u0026rsquo;s capital, the team at NICTA\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;Australia\u0026rsquo;s national information and communications technology research center\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;noticed taxis going back and forth from the airport to the Parliament building and many buses that were running empty or with few passengers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers envisioned a system that would remove some of the empty buses and instead use taxis to connect passengers with high-frequency buses. The group did some early planning, and when Van Hentenryck returned to the U.S. to work at the University of Michigan, he launched a ride-share pilot that offered free transportation on shuttle vans around campus and to several surrounding neighborhoods. Van Hentenryck and a team of students built an app for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.engin.umich.edu\/2018\/01\/u-m-becomes-first-test-bed-for-on-demand-transportation-system\/\u0022\u003Eservice\u003C\/a\u003E, which ran for four months in 2018.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It was amazingly successful,\u0026rdquo; says Van Hentenryck, now the A. Russell Chandler III chair and a professor of industrial and systems engineering at Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;It was only running from 6 p.m. to midnight, but we had 400 students using the system every day.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat success led Van Hentenryck to think bigger\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;about combining public transit with an on-demand ride-share service for Atlanta residents lacking access to transit. A sprawling metropolis with the ninth largest metro area population in the country, Atlanta has a network of MARTA bus routes linked to a rapid transit train system with 38 stations. But providing transit access for the region\u0026rsquo;s nearly 6.1 million residents is a pressing challenge as Atlanta continues to grow. Buses don\u0026rsquo;t serve the entire region, and some routes are underutilized.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELeaders at MARTA had been thinking about how to address the first-mile, last-mile issue when Van Hentenryck approached the agency in 2021 with a potential solution. He and his students had secured a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop an on-demand ride-share system. Drawing on the University of Michigan pilot, Van Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s team would build out the technology and apps needed for the service and partly subsidize its operation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Clearly, it was a no-brainer at that point,\u0026rdquo; Thomas says. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s something that we\u0026rsquo;d wanted to test out in our system for a while. The stars had aligned, and it was a great opportunity to explore it at this time.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBuilding a Solution\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck and a team of about seven Ph.D. students developed an Azure-based suite of technology for the pilot, including a routing system and separate apps for riders, drivers, and the administrative system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team started with the app developed for the Michigan pilot but building out technology designed for a college campus to serve a complex urban transit system spread out over a much larger geographic area proved challenging.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo the students worked closely with Microsoft to implement and optimize the app on Azure. They leveraged several key Azure capabilities to quickly build apps, improve data processing, and enhance the security of user data. Azure allowed the Ph.D. students to quickly set up and scale their app so they could focus on what mattered most\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;building a solution to increase mobility in metro Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAzure enabled the automation of some tasks that would have been difficult to build from scratch, but since the system was new, there was no data to inform machine learning algorithms. The team quickly learned there were variables they hadn\u0026rsquo;t accounted for\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;in particular, driver behavior.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor one thing, MARTA Reach drivers drove more slowly\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Emuch\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;more slowly\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;than Van Hentenryck had anticipated. That was great from a safety perspective, but it required the team to adjust the system accordingly. And in the early days of the pilot, drivers had few passengers and would sometimes not be paying attention to alerts about ride requests, so the team added functionality to quickly reallocate another vehicle when a driver was unresponsive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s human nature that if you\u0026rsquo;re sitting idle for 20 minutes, you\u0026rsquo;re going to zone out,\u0026rdquo; says Connor Riley, a former Georgia Tech student who worked on the pilot with Van Hentenryck and fellow Ph.D. student Anthony Trasatti and has since graduated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We had to do things to make sure that when a request came in, a driver had the information and was alerted to that request so that performance didn\u0026rsquo;t suffer,\u0026rdquo; Riley says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the pilot got underway and drivers got to know their regular passengers, another wrinkle developed. Drivers would sometimes drop passengers off at home or at non-designated stops, providing exemplary service while inadvertently mucking up the system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The drivers will go a long way to make sure the riders are happy. But at the same time, obviously that completely changed the optimization,\u0026rdquo; Van Hentenryck says. \u0026ldquo;At the end of the day, these are systems that are operated by people, and who are serving people in a human environment. And those factors are really difficult to predict.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn response to feedback from passengers and MARTA, Van Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s team added additional shuttle stops to the system and several new features, including a trip history so riders can easily repeat a route by clicking a button, and the ability to enter an address and find the nearest stop. The team also developed functionality for MARTA dispatchers to request rides for passengers who wanted to call rather than using the app.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We wanted to make sure that people who either can\u0026rsquo;t afford a smartphone or maybe prefer not to use technology have access to the system as well,\u0026rdquo; Thomas says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EEmerging Patterns\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver time, patterns emerged. Rising before 6 a.m. to monitor MARTA Reach rides real-time on a dashboard, the Georgia Tech team noticed many passengers traveling the same routes daily; Van Hentenryck estimates about 60% to 70% of MARTA Reach trips were commutes to work. Other regulars used the service for shopping, with Walmart and Kroger stores among the most popular destinations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith MARTA Reach, \u0026ldquo;People don\u0026rsquo;t have to wait a long time for a bus and also don\u0026rsquo;t have to walk from the grocery store, carrying their packages to the bus stop,\u0026rdquo; says Hongzhao Guan, a member of the Georgia Tech team. \u0026ldquo;They could take their shopping cart to the parking lot, then take their bags and move right onto a shuttle. It\u0026rsquo;s very convenient.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETransit agencies around the country have grappled with a shifting landscape impacted by competition from ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft, lower ridership during the Covid-19 pandemic, and labor shortages. Agencies in several other cities, including\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/micro.metro.net\/\u0022\u003ELos Angeles\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rideuta.com\/Services\/UTA-On-Demand\u0022\u003ESalt Lake City\u003C\/a\u003E, have also launched on-demand ride-share services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck believes the MARTA Reach model could be replicated in other cities to connect riders with rapid transit bus or train service, in large part because it was achieved by just a handful of students working in cooperation with Microsoft. The application architecture is ready to scale to other metro systems if and when needed, without the need for a huge investment in staff or infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I think the biggest potential is going to be in mid-size cities, where you can connect people with a backbone of rapid transit using shuttles,\u0026rdquo; Van Hentenryck says. \u0026ldquo;I think that\u0026rsquo;s where the market is.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Guan, seeing how people used MARTA Reach, and the service the pilot provided, was gratifying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As Ph.D. students, normally we spend our days in front of a computer, running computational experiments and checking our results,\u0026rdquo; he says. \u0026ldquo;But MARTA Reach gave us an opportunity to test our idea in the real world. We received a lot of positive feedback from customers and see that they really rely on this service. I feel really proud that we helped local communities.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFerrell, for her part, hopes MARTA Reach will continue. She became friendly with her drivers, who would sometimes drop her inside her housing complex. She was an informal ambassador for MARTA Reach, putting flyers around the complex and in her office break room to let people know about it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I told a lot of people about it,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;I love the service.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMARTA Reach is a program designed to\u0026nbsp;help minimize waiting and walking, eliminating the inconvenience of users having to walk a mile or more to their nearest MARTA station. 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Diamonds and Distribution: Improving the Order Fulfillment Process\u0026quot; won 1st place\u003C\/strong\u003E, which also comes with a monetary award of $2,000 split among the students on the team.\u0026nbsp;The team worked on a project to improve Tiffany\u0026#39;s\u0026nbsp;domestic and international order fulfillment goals. After the students identified a cause for delays in the value-added services station of warehouses, they created an optimization model and a heuristic to dynamically find the most efficient location for each item. The student team also created an application\u0026nbsp;that the client can utilize\u0026nbsp;themselves to run the models annually.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EStudents:\u003C\/strong\u003E Shreya Desai | Ozashwee Ghimire | Fares Hasan | Saman Muhammad | Neha Srivatsa | William Reich | Asli Yucebilgin\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EClient Sponsor:\u003C\/strong\u003E Stephanie Brumby\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EFaculty Advisor:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/gunter-sharp\u0022\u003EDr. Gunter Sharp\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETeam \u0026quot;SAIA. 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The system model provides Saia with proactive, data-driven insight to the impacts on their network during their terminal expansion.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Joey Abi-Sarkis | Abhishek Mattipalli | Maya Menon | Jay Patel | Santhosh Saravanan | Abhinav Sehgal | Pooja Sharma | Yashovarman Singh\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EClient Contact: \u003C\/strong\u003ERyan Madura\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EFaculty Advisor:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/users\/anton-kleywegt\u0022\u003EDr. Anton Kleywegt\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCongratulations to both teams, their clients, and their faculty advisors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE students excel in\u0026nbsp;Capstone Design competition organized by the Material Handling Industry (MHI) and College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Students recognized at Material Handling Industry (MHI) and College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) event."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2022-08-23 22:00:26","changed_gmt":"2022-08-31 19:25:53","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-08-08T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-08-08T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"660475":{"id":"660475","type":"image","title":"Team Tiffany ISyE Capstone","body":null,"created":"1661293399","gmt_created":"2022-08-23 22:23:19","changed":"1661293399","gmt_changed":"2022-08-23 22:23:19","alt":"Groups photo of Team Tiffany ISyE Capstone","file":{"fid":"250280","name":"TiffanyTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/TiffanyTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/TiffanyTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":379507,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/TiffanyTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG?itok=oJvxJSre"}},"660474":{"id":"660474","type":"image","title":"Team SAIA ISyE Capstone","body":null,"created":"1661293359","gmt_created":"2022-08-23 22:22:39","changed":"1661293359","gmt_changed":"2022-08-23 22:22:39","alt":"Group photo of Team SAIA ISyE Capstone","file":{"fid":"250279","name":"SaiaTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/SaiaTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/SaiaTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":399421,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/SaiaTeam-ISyE_Capstone.JPG?itok=pl2Ynyg7"}}},"media_ids":["660475","660474"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/top-isye-team-rings-capstone-design-expo-fulfillment-solution-tiffany-and-co","title":"Top ISyE Team Rings in Capstone Design Expo with Fulfillment Solution for Tiffany and Co."},{"url":"https:\/\/www.mhi.org\/cicmhe\/competition","title":"Material Handling Capstone Design Competition"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/about\/partnerships\/isye-partners-program\/senior-design","title":"Senior Design at ISyE"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/about\/partnerships\/isye-partners-program\/masters-capstone-projects","title":"Master\u0027s Capstone Projects"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[{"id":"174392","name":"ISyE Best of Senior Design"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dima.nazzal@gatech.edu?subject=ISyE%20Senior%20Design\u0022\u003EDr. Dima Nazzal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"660716":{"#nid":"660716","#data":{"type":"news","title":"SCL Welcomes Dematic\u0027s Chris Shaver to its Industry Advisory Board","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EChris Shaver serves as the Vice President of Global Product Management for Dematic.\u0026nbsp;He joined Dematic in 2020, leading the Global Vertical Strategy team before transitioning to lead the Global Product Management organization in early 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMr. Shaver brings a wide array of executive supply chain experience to SCL. 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Expanding this program in 2022 will equip students not only in Chatham County, but now in Bibb and Muscogee Counties with the knowledge, skills, and credentials for careers in the fast-growing Supply Chain and Logistics industry. All the funding for the LEAP program comes from industry partners like the GA Power Foundation, Schneider Foundation and JP Morgan Chase \u0026amp; Co. In addition, DJJ also contributed funding for this successful partnership with the ETCs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe LEAP program initially covers understanding with the Supply Chain Management Principles course and then the various domains within the supply chain through three other optional courses (i.e., Customer Service, Warehousing Operations, and Transportation Operations). 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As a result, our students view themselves as productive citizens with credentials for quality jobs or careers in their future,\u0026rdquo; said ArtLisa Alston-Cone, Lead Teacher, DJJ Chatham ETC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of Supply Chain and Logistics and will be immediately prepared for internships and job opportunities. Two students completed more than one course, indicating their interest and aptitude in this field. One student who was already working in a distribution operation actually completed four courses, earning a Logistics Fundamentals Program Certificate. After the program in December of 2019 with the DJJ\u0026rsquo;s Chatham ETC, seven of the eleven graduates received job offers, and another two were scheduled for interviews, making the program a great success. The students in the ETC\u0026rsquo;s have completed all requirements from the juvenile system. They are in transition to becoming productive members of society. At this point, many students are completing their High School Diploma requirements for graduation or getting their GED. They are typically living with family, a guardian or in a transition home.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve all had times in our lives when someone has discounted us, intentionally or unintentionally. There will always be that student in the corner who you think couldn\u0026rsquo;t care less, but given the proper attention and care, they can become a star. 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Students were also taken to Gulfstream in Savannah and The Georgia Fair where they participated in a hands-on project to map out the supply chain process for food.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the LEAP Program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGTSCL created LEAP in 2015 through a grant from JPMorgan Chase \u0026amp; Co. to further the financial services firm\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;New Skills at Work\u0026rdquo; initiative that promotes workforce development to bridge the gap between the talent employers need and the qualifications of the local talent pipeline. The curriculum and content were developed by The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech. In August 2018, JPMorgan Chase \u0026amp; Co. continued once again committed to supporting LEAP with an additional grant. The Georgia Tech LEAP program has been delivered throughout Georgia to Schools, Cohorts, and Individual Students in 18 School Districts or Systems, at 46 different schools public and private, in 13 colleges and universities, and across several well-known organizations and employers. This includes schools like Maynard Jackson HS, Grady HS, North Atlanta HS, Effingham College Career and Career Academy, Fulton Schools College and Career Academy, Newton College and Career Academy, Social Circle HS, Griffin Region College \u0026amp; Career Academy, New Manchester HS; non-profit organizations like Goodwill, United Way(Career Rise), Scouts BSA(Crew 2421), The Latin American Association; and businesses like Sysco, and Mohawk Industries. The program has been continuously supported by generous donations from schools, civic organizations including Effingham College and Career Academy, Fulton Schools College and Career Academy, foundations including Home Depot Foundation, Fulton Education Foundation, Schneider Foundation, Georgia Power Foundation, Regions Foundation, and employers including companies like HMTX Industries, Inc.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (GT-SCL) residing in and supported by the Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), in coordination with Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE), is expanding its Logistics Education And Pathways (LEAP) program with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Reentry Program to implement services for eligible participants in Chatham, Bibb, and Muscogee Education Transition Centers 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Upon examination, the team, cheekily named \u0026ldquo;Put a Ring on It\u0026rdquo; after the hit Beyonc\u0026eacute; song, identified a cause for delays in the value-added services station of their warehouse where orders go through necessary alterations such as laser engraving and price-tagging.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the project, the team proposed a proposed two solutions: re-slotting items in the warehouse and wave planning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We created an optimization model with 1.6 million decision variables and 1.7 million constraints, and a heuristic model to allow the client to dynamically find the most optimal location for each item,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShreya Desai\u003C\/strong\u003E, a senior Industrial Engineering student on the team. \u0026ldquo;After re-slotting items based on their frequencies of getting picked, we created an application for the client to run these models themselves once a year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Alongside re-slotting in the picking zones of the warehouse, we recommended additional criteria for the waves of items moving through the warehouse at a time such as grouping by shipping carriers and adding a capacity on the number of items that need to go through value-added services.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach of these conditions were consolidated into a simulation that mimicked the current warehouse setup, and the team found that models would reduce the cycle time by 21 percent, with an average reduction in the queue at value-added services at 1.5 hours.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This senior design project truly allowed us to amalgamate what we have learned for the past four years as industrial engineers at Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; Desai said. \u0026ldquo;Even with the ups and downs of the project, having a great team and supportive advisor allowed us to push through and provide our client with results that we are very proud of.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGunter Sharp\u003C\/strong\u003E, an ISyE professor emeritus, was the advisor for the team\u0026rsquo;s project. The project was titled\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/expo.gatech.edu\/prod1\/portal\/portal.jsp?c=17462\u0026amp;p=413142918\u0026amp;g=413665329\u0026amp;id=416289917\u0022\u003EDiamonds \u0026amp; Distribution: Improving the Order Fulfillment Process\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to Desai, the full team included\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAsli Yucebilgin\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFares Hasan\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENeha Srivatsa\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOzashwee Ghimire\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESaman Muhammad\u003C\/strong\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWilliam Reich\u003C\/strong\u003E. For their school win, the team was awarded $1000.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe overall winner for the expo was Tired Techies, a team comprised of computer, electrical, and mechanical engineers who created a sleep-monitoring mask and smart alarm that reduces drowsiness by waking the sleeper during the correct stage of the sleep cycle. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) and the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL) are proud to announce this year\u0026#39;s Amazon Supply Chain Systems Design Track Fellows: Ajinkya Rege, Yesh Shah, Pavitra Tagore, Jamel Thompson, L\u0026eacute;o Pham Van, and Benjamin Fan. These students will each receive a $12,000 fellowship; they may also have the opportunity to complete an internship at Amazon, in addition to being strong candidates for full-time employment at the company.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo be awarded one of these fellowships, applicants must apply and be accepted into the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/academics\/masters\/supply-chain-engineering\u0022\u003EMaster of Science in Supply Chain Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (MSCCE) program on the Supply Chain Systems Design Track, which prepares students for roles in supply chain facilities\u0026rsquo; engineering and design, as well as a broader range of supply chain systems design roles. Amazon recognizes the importance of developing a demographically diverse leadership team, and thus priority for the fellowship is given to underrepresented minorities and female students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAbout the Fellowship Recipients\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ajinkyaarege\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAjinkya Rege\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the Vellore Institute of Technology in Vellore, India. He was exposed to the transportation and freight logistics industry while working at Volvo-Eicher Commercial Vehicles. In one of his roles as a business analyst in process and IT, he primarily developed data-driven solutions to optimize vehicle performance and customer productivity, including differentiated service delivery for e-commerce vehicles based on driving patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorking with Volvo Eicher is what initially triggered his interest in supply chain. \u0026ldquo;With the evolution of e-commerce, the expectations of customers have changed, and reduced delivery timelines have drastically altered the landscape of the quintessential supply chain,\u0026rdquo; Rege explained. \u0026ldquo;It has now become imperative for organizations to focus on a higher level of customer orientation.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked about his career goals, Rege said, \u0026ldquo;My dream job is one where I would be able to work on new technologies, innovate, and explore new solutions to satisfy the changing needs of the end user. I believe the business exposure that I have gained during my work tenure, coupled with the academic knowledge I will gain at Georgia Tech, will help me deliver customer-centric solutions in line with the mission and vision of the industry.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yeshshah\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYesh Shah\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E also completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the Vellore Institute of Technology and has several years of experience in supply chain working at Decathlon.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Decathlon gave me an opportunity to explore the intricacy and depth of global retail supply chain, all the way from component sourcing to finally getting the product on shelves of the retail stores,\u0026rdquo; said Shah. \u0026ldquo;From my experience in production, procurement, supplier management, and demand planning, it was fascinating to understand the interconnectedness of supply chain functions and the far-reaching impact on the entire ecosystem of the company. With a focus to make supply chain systems more resilient and sustainable, every day was an exciting challenge to be solved and an opportunity to learn.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith supply chain being a key focus for companies, Shah says now is a critical time to be in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The supply chain engineering program at ISyE provides the right opportunity to partner with distinguished companies and gain real-world experience,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;After graduation, I look forward to being a part of a creative and challenging space where I am able to design and optimize supply chain systems, making them more sustainable and adaptable to the growing needs of the customer.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pavitra-tagore\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPavitra Tagore\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E earned her undergraduate degree in industrial engineering and management from the RV College of Engineering in Bangalore, India, and she previously worked at Intel as a supply chain solutions analyst.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;ve always been fascinated with how large, complex systems function,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Through my industrial engineering and supply chain management background, I\u0026rsquo;ve analyzed global supply chain systems and investigated the interactions between their constituent elements. I thoroughly enjoyed discovering how the elements influence each other, and how their interactions could be optimized to produce agile, responsive supply chains.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlways on the lookout for ways to improve her supply chain knowledge, Tagore has also earned her Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification, which she chose to improve her knowledge on essential technology, concepts, and strategies in end-to-end supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The CSCP modules ensured I am equipped with the required skills to work on various aspects of today\u0026rsquo;s supply chains \u0026ndash; design, planning, execution, and improvement \u0026ndash; all of which came in handy during my work at Intel, where I was involved in improving various aspects of diverse supply chains,\u0026rdquo; said Tagore. Her future goal is to design, build, and manage global supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamel-thompson\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJamel Thompson\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\/strong\u003Ewho is finishing up his undergraduate degree at ISyE, decided to enroll in the MSSCE program because he found supply chain classes to be the most fulfilling. \u0026ldquo;I enjoy the interactive classroom style many of the classes have,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;We have visited warehouses and had many guest speakers, which helps because we get to see what we are being taught in the classroom actually put the practice. Through MSSCE program, I want to broaden my understanding of the field and better understand the global supply chain and ways I can impact it.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThompson likes interacting with people and wants to eventually work in the business side of supply chain. In addition to the Amazon fellowship, he is also a recipient of the Matson Scholarship for Leadership Diversity, designed to encourage underrepresented students to consider careers in the transportation, supply chain management, and logistics fields, increasing diversity in leadership positions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn campus, Thompson is president of the Men\u0026rsquo;s Club Basketball team, the director of professional development for the Society of Health Systems, and a member of the Sports Business Club. He\u0026rsquo;s also involved with Mission Possible, an organization that introduces industrial engineering to high school students through summer camps, workshops, and outreach programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leophamvan\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EL\u0026eacute;o Pham Van\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who hails from France, completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical and industrial engineering at the \u0026Eacute;cole Nationale Sup\u0026eacute;rieure d\u0026rsquo;Arts et M\u0026eacute;tiers in Paris. He also earned a master\u0026rsquo;s degree in innovation, design, and engineering with a concentration in interaction design. 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With the MSSCE offered by Georgia Tech, I will also develop further skills and knowledge in supply chain engineering that will help me become a great supply chain engineer.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing able to work on real-world cases at Georgia Tech is important to Pham Van, who aims to work at a company in the U.S. that has challenging and innovative projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I would like to work on the optimization of systems for the supply chain to help my company reach their business objectives while becoming more sustainable and efficient,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjamin-fan-gt\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenjamin Fan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E studied at ISyE as an undergraduate student and knew that he wanted to continue his education at Georgia Tech because of ISyE\u0026rsquo;s rigorous and practical education in supply chain engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;My passion for supply chain made me choose to further pursue a master\u0026rsquo;s degree to be able to make the best supply chain decisions backed by mathematical principles,\u0026rdquo; said Fan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis past experience in supply chain includes interning at H\u0026ouml;gan\u0026auml;s Taiwan, where he worked on a demand forecasting project. \u0026ldquo;I analyzed company sales data and modeled the trendlines in Python,\u0026rdquo; Fan explained. \u0026ldquo;On top of that, I also researched and utilized a Python library to automate Python scripts in Excel VBA to make the results presentable for managers. 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Total closure in favor of remote learning, however, offers little additional advantage over that hybrid option.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis research will help decision-makers in the event of another Covid-19 outbreak or one from a similar infectious disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Early in the pandemic when school closures were becoming the norm, many debated the pros and cons of this measure,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EPinar Keskinocak\u003C\/strong\u003E, the William W. George Chair and Professor in ISyE and the principal investigator on the study. \u0026ldquo;Do we get enough benefit to offset the social costs and impacts on education? This research shows that there is a benefit in infection reduction, especially in the absence of effective pharmaceutical interventions, and most of the benefits can be attained with a hybrid approach.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis study is particularly relevant for the early days of an infectious disease outbreak when policymakers face the difficult decision of enacting school closures in their respective districts. Using an agent-based simulation model of Covid-19 spread, researchers projected the impact of various school reopening strategies: complete closure, alternating school days where one cohort attended in person twice a week and another cohort on the opposite days, younger children only, and regular (i.e. all students return to in-person learning).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResults showed that compared to schools reopening with regular attendance, the percentage of the population infected reduced by 13, 11, 9, and 6 percent with each respective strategy. The conclusions were that some level of closure \u0026ndash; younger children only, alternating days, and completely remote \u0026ndash; offers significant reduction in community-wide infections. The benefit of complete closure over a hybrid approach, however, was minimal.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe assumption in all cases was that individuals who contracted the virus would remain at home.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The additional benefit of complete school closure compared to hybrid was relatively small,\u0026rdquo; Keskinocak said. \u0026ldquo;The implementation of an alternating day model can be challenging but could have public health benefits early in the pandemic or during a new wave, providing social and learning benefits as well.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther challenges remain that were not investigated in this particular research \u0026ndash; costs on families in the event of school closures, learning tradeoffs, properly equipping students for virtual learning, and others. This is just one element of many for policymakers to consider, Keskinocak said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECITATION:\u0026nbsp;Arden Baxter, Buse Eylul Oruc, John Asplund, Pinar Keskinocak, Nicoleta Serban.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-022-12910-w\u0022\u003EEvaluating Scenarios for School Reopening under Covid-19\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBMC Public Health\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. 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That money will fund fellowships that will be awarded to students on an annual basis for years to come. It\u0026rsquo;s an appropriate way to honor Nemhauser, who said it\u0026rsquo;s the students who have been his greatest accomplishment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;All of my Ph.D. students, there\u0026rsquo;s no doubt about that,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;The whole career, having all these great students and seeing that they\u0026rsquo;ve appreciated me as well \u0026ndash; that\u0026rsquo;s what it\u0026rsquo;s all about.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 60 years of experience in research and higher education, Nemhauser has served various roles and committed his career to the betterment of his students, staff, and community. Throughout his career, he supervised almost 90 Ph.D. students and continued to explore his research in solving large-scale mixed-integer programming problems.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENemhauser\u0026rsquo;s career is connected with some of the best top-performing institutions and partnerships in the industry, including John Hopkins University, Cornell University, Oregon State University, University of Leeds (U.K.), University of Louvain (Belgium), University of Melbourne, (Australia), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the National Research Council (NRC). Along with his long-term academic investment, Nemhauser has over 200 publications on topics such as optimization, programming, algorithms, transportation, structural properties, and operations research.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter nearly 40 years of dedicated service to Georgia Tech, Nemhauser decided it was time for him to retire and was honored for his achievements by the school. Many of his students and colleagues highlighted their most memorable moments with Nemhauser and expressed their gratitude for his continued contribution to ISyE and beyond.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs for Nemhauser, aside from staying in touch with his students, he said he plans on taking his retirement day by day.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information or interest in contributing to the fellowship fund, please contact Senior Director of Development Nancy Sandlin at nancy.sandlin@isye.gatech.edu.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Industrial and Systems Engineering celebrated the retirement of one of its long-tenured faculty, George Nemhauser, on April 30.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The School of Industrial and Systems Engineering celebrated the retirement of one of its long-tenured faculty, George Nemhauser, on April 30. 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Nazzal will be presented with the award on May 23, at the annual conference and expo in Seattle, Wash.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to participating in the honors and awards banquet, Nazzal\u0026rsquo;s award will be published in the ISE magazine, as well as be featured on the IISE website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award is for developing an early design course, titled Cornerstone Design, which focuses on \u0026ldquo;framing the problem\u0026rdquo; without solving it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The course lays out the foundation for design thinking using a project\u2010based learning approach, interactive sessions with instructors, and a goldmine of past capstone senior design projects that ISyE has kept for years organized in a database,\u0026rdquo; Nazzal explained. \u0026ldquo;That includes all the relevant data files, original team notes, deliverables, and code.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesign aims to address the engineering design skill gaps by offering a learning environment that utilizes multiple past capstone senior design projects complemented with lessons on key engineering design and industrial engineering principles, Nazzal said of the study.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Through multiple diverse projects, students develop the skill to structure the way they approach complex undefined problems that are fraught with data gaps, uncertainty and ambiguity in objectives, and conflicting priorities,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Students learn how to communicate the motivation effectively and succinctly for solving a problem and the scientific evidence supporting their design solution hypothesis.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENazzal has additional research that focuses on the control of discrete event logistics systems such as distribution systems, healthcare delivery systems, and manufacturing systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENazzal will be presented with the award on May 23, at the annual conference and expo in Seattle, Wash.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Senior academic professor wins first place for developing an early design course."}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2022-05-07 14:14:50","changed_gmt":"2022-05-16 18:24:19","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-05-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-05-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"658022":{"id":"658022","type":"image","title":"Dima Nazzal Wins 1st Place for IISE Innovation in Education Competition","body":null,"created":"1651933039","gmt_created":"2022-05-07 14:17:19","changed":"1651933039","gmt_changed":"2022-05-07 14:17:19","alt":"","file":{"fid":"249431","name":"Dima Nazzal.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Dima%20Nazzal.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Dima%20Nazzal.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":133768,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Dima%20Nazzal.jpeg?itok=WxyPYYy7"}}},"media_ids":["658022"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECamille C. 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George Chair and Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EPinar Keskinocak\u003C\/strong\u003E, advisor to all four students. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a competitive program and for all four to be recognized in consecutive years, it says a lot about their work.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBaxter, who will graduate in the summer, plans to join the ORISE program immediately and work with the CDC for the next year. Her work has included Covid-19 disease modeling and evaluating intervention strategies, as well as modeling for decision-making in humanitarian systems such as emergency response for resource coordination.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKim will take a year off for the fellowship before returning to finish his thesis. He, too, has recent work on Covid-19. 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Now, Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJianjun Shi\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eforever has his name attached to the celebrated scholar.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi, the Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), was awarded the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/enbis.org\/awards\/george_box_medal\/\u0022\u003EGeorge Box Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Industrial Statistics\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/enbis.org\/\u0022\u003EEuropean Network for Business and Industrial Statistics\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(ENBIS). 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His breakthroughs have gained widespread attention in the manufacturing and automotive communities, being implemented in over 40 steel mills worldwide and numerous major auto companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The impacts of his work on industrial practice and financial savings are enormous,\u0026rdquo; Wu wrote in a recommendation letter for the award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi is a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering, the American Society of Mechanical Engineering, and the Institute of Operations Research and the Management Science, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. 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To learn how to get involved, contact ISyE\u0026rsquo;s Senior Director of Development Nancy Sandlin at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:nancy.sandlin@isye.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Enancy.sandlin@isye.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore all award winners below.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraduate Awards for Excellence in Research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Shabbir Ahmed Research Excellence Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJiaming Liang (Optimization)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESebastian Perez-Salazar (Optimization)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Atlanta Air Cargo Association Research Excellence Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJana Boerger (Supply Chain Engineering)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Robert Goodell Brown Research Excellence Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELiyan Xie (Data Science and Statistics)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Anderson-Interface Research Excellence Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmin Gholami (Energy and Sustainable Systems)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Thos and Clair Muller Research Excellence Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EZhaowei She (Health Analytics and Health Systems)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Angela P. and Reed J. 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From the standpoint of application domains, his general interests lie in manufacturing, power generation, and service-type industries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGabraeel leads the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pais.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPredictive Analytics and Intelligent Systems research group\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe award recognizes a senior member of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/Home\/\u0022\u003EInstitute of Industrial and Systems Engineers\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(IISE) community with impactful contributions in innovation and service to industrial engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Nagi Gabraeel, the Georgia Power Professor in the H. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering was named the top graduate program of its kind in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-graduate-schools\/top-engineering-schools?int=top_nav_Engineering\u0022\u003Elatest U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report annual rankings\u003C\/a\u003E released on March 29.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is the 32\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;consecutive year ISyE has topped the rankings in the industrial, manufacturing, and systems category.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s an honor to be recognized as a leader amongst such prestigious schools throughout the country,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Cstrong\u003EEdwin Romeijn\u003C\/strong\u003E, the H. Milton and Carolyn J. 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All 11 of the College of Engineering\u0026rsquo;s schools were ranked in the top 10 in their respective programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/03\/georgia-tech-jumps-7th-national-engineering-graduate-school-rankings\u0022\u003EComplete rankings for Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s College of Engineering can be found here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE was named the top graduate program of its kind in the latest U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report annual rankings released on March 29.\u0026nbsp;It is the 32\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;consecutive year ISyE has topped the rankings in the industrial, manufacturing, and systems category.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering was named the top graduate program of its kind in the latest U.S. News \u0026 World Report annual rankings released on March 29."}],"uid":"33939","created_gmt":"2022-03-29 18:34:07","changed_gmt":"2022-04-01 13:18:28","author":"David Mitchell","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-03-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-03-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"656771":{"id":"656771","type":"image","title":"ISyE Grad Rankings 2022","body":null,"created":"1648578467","gmt_created":"2022-03-29 18:27:47","changed":"1648578467","gmt_changed":"2022-03-29 18:27:47","alt":"ISyE Named No. 1 Graduate Program for 32 Consecutive Years","file":{"fid":"248957","name":"MicrosoftTeams-image (8).png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%288%29.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%288%29.png","mime":"image\/png","size":289635,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%288%29.png?itok=AgiFvtc4"}}},"media_ids":["656771"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"594","name":"college of engineering"},{"id":"1875","name":"U.S. News \u0026 World Report"},{"id":"2448","name":"Graduate Rankings"},{"id":"426","name":"isye"},{"id":"190281","name":"ISyE Graduate Rankings"},{"id":"516","name":"engineering"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDavid Mitchell\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunications Manager\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:david.mitchell@isye.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Edavid.mitchell@isye.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"656188":{"#nid":"656188","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Jing Li and Turgay Ayer Named Virginia C. and Joseph C. Mello Chairs in ISyE","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s H. Milton School of Industrial Systems and Engineering announced two new appointments to the Virginia C. and Joseph C. Mello Chair. Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EJing Li\u003C\/strong\u003E and Associate Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ETurgay Ayer\u003C\/strong\u003E both earned the designation earlier this year, which recognizes faculty leaders in the field of health care delivery operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELi, also core faculty in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ml.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECenter for Machine Learning at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E, currently focuses on the developments of machine learning algorithms for precision medicine specifically with regards to the brain. She leverages collaborations with radiologists and neurologists to investigate brain diseases like cancer, Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s, and post-traumatic headache after brain injury.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, technology advances have produced more data than ever before, imaging, genomics, mobile health data, etc., which allow researchers to develop more personalized algorithms for diagnosis and prognosis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What disease do they have? How severe is it? How will the disease change in the future? Are they on the track of recovery, or are they going to get worse,\u0026rdquo; Li said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing the available datasets from imaging, genomics, clinical records, and mobile apps \u0026amp; wearables, they are building personalized models for diagnosis and treatment in each of these areas that can lead to early detection and more effective outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAyer, who also holds an appointment from Emory Medical School and serves as a senior advisor to CDC, focuses on health care analytics and socially responsible business analytics with an emphasis on practice-focused research. In recent work, he has attempted to build up more robust and effective virtual trials for medical screening, diagnosis and treatment using large-scale mathematical models.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you look at the gold standard in medicine and clinical science \u0026ndash; randomized control trials \u0026ndash; it generally utilizes A\/B testing strategies. But what if there are thousands of strategies to compare, not just Strategy A and Strategy B?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In a recent study, we looked at multi-modality cancer screening strategies for cancer detection in gene mutation carriers,\u0026rdquo; Ayer said. \u0026ldquo;You ask questions like: Should you use ultrasound screening or MRI screening? How about mammography screening? Or maybe mammography plus ultrasound screening? At what age should you start \u0026ndash; 25 to 30? Or 35?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;At what age should you transfer from a less intensive screening to another? Is that cost effective? And what if we are solving this problem for the United States versus sub-Saharan Africa where resources are more limited? There are millions and billions of scenarios, and you can\u0026rsquo;t design a randomized control trial that would effectively compare those.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAyer\u0026rsquo;s work has spanned long-term chronic disease, both communicable and non-communicable \u0026ndash; diseases like COVID-19 for the former and different cancers for the latter.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth Li and Ayer said the chair appointment would assist in their work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a great honor and recognition,\u0026rdquo; Li said. \u0026ldquo;I think going forward this will help me to pursue bigger efforts and initiatives, engaging people with a variety of expertise. This research needs collaboration across different descriptions. \u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It helps to bring more visibility to the work,\u0026rdquo; Ayer echoed. \u0026ldquo;This will also help us scale up the resources that we have within our communities and reach out to more collaborators.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProfessor \u003Cstrong\u003EJing Li\u003C\/strong\u003E and Associate Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ETurgay Ayer\u003C\/strong\u003E both earned the designation earlier this year, which recognizes faculty leaders in the field of health care delivery operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Virginia C. and Joseph C. 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First and last mile,\u0026rdquo; Van Hentenryck said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, during the pandemic, Van Hentenryck decided to contact MARTA officials directly, and, with his team of student researchers at Georgia Tech, he developed a system to make MARTA more efficient and able to better serve communities that have a vital need for reliable transit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u0026rsquo;s how MARTA Reach was born.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We were contacted by Pascal in late 2020 about the possibility of an on-demand network,\u0026rdquo; said MARTA Interim General Manager and CEO\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECollie\u0026nbsp;Greenwood\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck describes MARTA Reach as an on-demand multimodal transportation solution \u0026mdash; smartphones and shuttles outfitted with tablets connected to an app that helps riders find a quick route to their nearest MARTA station. Think ridesharing platforms like Lyft or Uber \u0026mdash; except this ride is a flat, low-cost fee. MARTA says this program is meant to work with the city of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s existing transportation services and will help minimize waiting and walking, eliminating the inconvenience of users having to walk a mile or more to their nearest MARTA station.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Public transit is the most cost-effective way to move people,\u0026rdquo; says Van Hentenryck.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;But in Atlanta, some people may face challenges getting to the MARTA station.\u0026rdquo; Thanks to this new pilot program, they can download the smartphone app and request a ride.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn March 1, MARTA and Georgia Tech will begin pilot testing this program in three strategic neighborhoods: West Atlanta, Belvedere Park, and Fort Gillem. Van Hentenryck says there\u0026rsquo;s never been a piloted on-demand public transit system like this in a major U.S. metropolitan area like Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe chosen neighborhoods were selected not only because they are lacking in transportation options but because of the different communities they serve. Fort Gillem is an area with a high number of distribution centers with employees who could use more efficient transportation. West Atlanta is highly residential, with roads often too narrow for MARTA\u0026rsquo;s full-sized buses. And Belvedere Park is a mixed-use neighborhood that combines business and residential zoning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the pilot test, folks in these areas can use the MARTA Reach app to call for a shuttle to pick them up and take them to the nearest MARTA transportation hub.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen users call for a pickup, their requests will be routed through a server at Georgia Tech that connects to the drivers on MARTA\u0026rsquo;s new fleet of Reach vehicles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We developed the cloud computing platform, connected riders and drivers, and we\u0026rsquo;re making sure the whole system is synchronized,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We couldn\u0026rsquo;t be happier they are willing to study our ridership to see what the needs are and tailor a solution,\u0026rdquo; said Greenwood.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the Georgia Tech researchers, it\u0026rsquo;s a perfect partnership as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve been thinking about transportation for years. It connects people to everything from jobs and education to groceries,\u0026rdquo; explained Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s amazing that a large agency like MARTA would allow us to come in and test this.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pilot has been funded by a grant from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nsf.gov\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E, and from March until August, the service will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. every weekday.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s mission calls us to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u0026nbsp;To\u0026nbsp;use our research and\u0026nbsp;expertise\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;improve lives\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;livelihoods.\u0026nbsp;That\u0026rsquo;s why we\u0026rsquo;re here. We\u0026rsquo;re grateful for\u0026nbsp;the opportunity, for the support of MARTA and the National Science Foundation, and for the great work\u0026nbsp;by Professor Van\u0026nbsp;Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;team.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMARTA officials will be looking to see how many users take advantage of this new first-and-last-mile option. Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s researchers will be watching closely, too, analyzing data including how long it takes to fulfill riders\u0026rsquo; requests.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMARTA officials say if the data shows positive impacts, the pilot could expand to other parts of the city. Georgia Tech researchers say this on-demand project could also serve as a model for more major metropolitan areas to follow.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We can take on projects that are not just technologically cool and exciting, but at the same time they also have a big impact on society,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.itsmarta.com\/reach.aspx\u0022\u003ELearn more about the MARTA Reach program and download the app here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGreat solutions often start with a simple idea. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering received CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), recognizing early-career contributions in both research and education. Assistant Professors\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/he-wang\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHe Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/siva-theja-maguluri\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESiva Theja Maguluri\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Ereceived the award, the most prestigious of its kind awarded by the NSF, which carries a five-year term.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to $500,000 in funding, which will help support the faculty member as well as their team of Ph.D. students, Wang said it provided recognition and validation for their respective research agendas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s great because it helps fund our work and will provide opportunities to support our students in this continued research,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;But it also helps us to build connections with industry partners, who see the importance of our work, and allow us to implement some of it into the real world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWang\u0026rsquo;s research focuses on supply chain and logistics in transportation. This particular award will fund research that seeks to design digital marketplaces for the freight industry. Describing it as a rideshare, like Uber, for trucking, Wang said that the goal of the research is to design online digital marketplaces that help truckers connect with shippers, eliminating a brokerage process plagued by inefficiency that can cost drivers both time and money.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The idea here is to improve supply chain efficiencies and also the earning reliability of these truck drivers,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor an industry that is among the largest in the country, and indeed the most popular in more than half the country\u0026rsquo;s states, the research could have far-reaching implications.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMaguluri\u0026rsquo;s research, meanwhile, addresses optimization challenges in reinforcement learning and cloud computing, both of which are key areas of progress in the ongoing artificial intelligence revolution. The revolution is powered by the development of novel algorithms and breakthroughs in cloud computing infrastructure that can collect, store, and process large amounts of data.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Even though neural networks were known about 50 years ago, AI breakthroughs only happened in the last 15 years,\u0026rdquo; Maguluri said. \u0026ldquo;This is because computers weren\u0026rsquo;t powerful enough earlier, and it was hard to get access to large computing power.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow, AI researchers can utilize massive data centers run by companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or Google.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDespite the progress, however, there are tradeoffs that affect optimal performance, and theory often lags behind practice. With this award, Maguluri and his lab will pursue studies in both reinforcement learning and cloud computing to develop optimal scheduling algorithms for cloud computing data centers that make both more efficient and, thus, further advancement in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo read more about Wang\u0026rsquo;s and Maguluri\u0026rsquo;s research, follow the links below:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHe Wang:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=2145661\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMarketplace Design for Freight Transportation and Logistics Platforms\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESiva Theja Maguluri:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=2144316\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELyapunov Drift Methods for Stochastic Recursions: Applications in Cloud Computing and Reinforcement Learning\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"ISyE Assistant Professors He Wang and Siva Theja Maguluri earn NSF CAREER Award."}],"uid":"33939","created_gmt":"2022-02-18 14:37:32","changed_gmt":"2022-02-23 18:53:33","author":"David Mitchell","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-02-18T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-02-18T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"655580":{"id":"655580","type":"image","title":"ISyE CAREER Award 2022 - He Wang and Siva Theja Maguluri","body":null,"created":"1645194346","gmt_created":"2022-02-18 14:25:46","changed":"1645194346","gmt_changed":"2022-02-18 14:25:46","alt":"He Wang and Siva Theja Maguluri","file":{"fid":"248542","name":"CAREER - He Wang and Siva Theja Maguluri.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CAREER%20-%20He%20Wang%20and%20Siva%20Theja%20Maguluri.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CAREER%20-%20He%20Wang%20and%20Siva%20Theja%20Maguluri.png","mime":"image\/png","size":805199,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/CAREER%20-%20He%20Wang%20and%20Siva%20Theja%20Maguluri.png?itok=zvibbhcC"}}},"media_ids":["655580"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDavid Mitchell\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunications Manager\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:david.mitchell@isye.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Edavid.mitchell@isye.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"655356":{"#nid":"655356","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Trio of Faculty Join Alums Named to National Academy of Engineering","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThree Georgia Tech faculty members are among the newest members of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/people\/christopher-w-jones\u0022\u003EChristopher Jones\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/04\/georgia-tech-welcomes-sandy-magnus\u0022\u003ESandra Magnus\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/nsahinidis\u0022\u003ENick Sahinidis\u003C\/a\u003E have been elected to the NAE, one of the highest professional distinctions awarded to an engineer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the three faculty members, two additional alumni were honored. Nick Lappos (AE \u0026rsquo;73), was also elected to the NAE Class of 2022. Lappos is a senior technical fellow (emeritus) of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp and serves on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/about\/advisory-board\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Aerospace Engineering School Advisory Council (AESAC)\u003C\/a\u003E. He was honored for \u0026ldquo;improving rotary wing flight performance and serving as test pilot, engineer, inventor, technologist, and business leader.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENathan Meehan (Phys \u0026#39;75), a member of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/about\/advisory-board\u0022\u003ECollege of Sciences Advisory Board\u003C\/a\u003E, was also elected. He is president of CMG Petroleum Consulting Ltd. and was recognized for \u0026quot;technical and business innovation in the application of horizontal well technology for oil and gas production.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey are among this year\u0026rsquo;s 133 new members (including international selections).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;On behalf of Georgia Tech, I extend my sincere congratulations to Chris, Sandy, and Nick for this incredible honor, which highlights a lifetime of achievement,\u0026rdquo; said Raheem Beyah, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair. \u0026ldquo;Chris and Nick\u0026rsquo;s research have advanced their respective fields and left an indelible mark on their peers at Georgia Tech and around the world. Sandy, in addition to her service with NASA, is a tireless advocate of raising awareness of STEM and diversity within the aerospace industry in an effort to grow the next generation of the AE workforce. The College of Engineering is tremendously proud of this trio.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJones is the John F. Brock III School Chair in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Chemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. He has been a faculty member at Georgia Tech since 2000, leading a ChBE research group that works in catalysis and adsorption, with a strong emphasis in materials chemistry. 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She is currently a principal at\u0026nbsp; AstroPlanetview LLC and is being recognized by the NAE for \u0026ldquo;national accomplishments in the U.S. civil space program and in Department of Defense engineering and technology integration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a NASA astronaut, Magnus flew to space three times and spent 157 days in orbit. Before joining NASA, Magnus worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company as a stealth engineer. After retiring as an astronaut, she served as executive director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). She is now one of three Georgia Tech women in the NAE, joining Marilyn Brown and Susan Margulies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESahinidis is the inaugural\u0026nbsp;Gary C. Butler Family Chair\u0026nbsp;in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, with a joint appointment in ChBE. In the NAE announcement, Sahinidis was selected for \u0026ldquo;his contributions to global optimization and the development of widely used software for optimization and machine learning.\u0026rdquo; His research activities are at the interface between computer science\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;operations research, with applications in various engineering and scientific areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring his career, Sahinidis developed \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sahinidis.coe.gatech.edu\/software?q=baron\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBARON\u0026nbsp;(Branch-and-Reduce Optimization Navigator)\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;global optimization software system that solves\u0026nbsp;challenging,\u0026nbsp;nonconvex optimization\u0026nbsp;problems, including continuous, integer, and mixed-integer nonlinear problems. 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As a critical part of the UPS Smart Logistics Network Strategy, the NPT Program provides visibility across its transportation network by utilizing predictive analytics, simulation, and operations research algorithms. These capabilities help provide the needed insight to make better, faster decisions as well as provide cost effective results at a high quality of service.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Wan has demonstrated intrapreneurship by building a profitable start-up department and mobilizing top-tier talent to create high performing cultures that consistently achieve business goals in a dynamic and volatile business environment. His primary responsibilities are to (a) improve network planning processes, (b) generate network efficiencies, and (c) support strategic initiatives across the enterprise through institution of an elastic and self-healing network optimization platform. Yentai joined UPS in 2007 as an Enterprise Network Planning Manager in Corporate Transportation and also served as Director of Transportation Operations Research \u0026amp; Analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYentai was born and raised in Taipei City, Taiwan. He came to the United States in 2000 to advance his education and later earn a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (ISyE) from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to joining UPS, he served as investigator of research projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation and as an R\u0026amp;D Scientist in an industry-leading supply chain software company. Dr. Wan lives in Alpharetta, Georgia and when not working, enjoys traveling across North America and Northeast Asia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute is honored to have part of the Georgia Tech and ISyE family rejoin us to help shape our future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDr. Wan\u0026nbsp;brings extensive transportation planning and optimization experience as well as intrapreneurship leadership skills to the board.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"We are very happy to have part of the Georgia Tech and ISyE family rejoin us to help determine SCL\u0027s future direction."}],"uid":"27233","created_gmt":"2022-02-15 14:59:43","changed_gmt":"2022-02-16 13:55:18","author":"Andy Haleblian","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-02-16T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-02-16T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"655489":{"id":"655489","type":"image","title":"Yentai Wan, Lead Director\u2013Network Planning \u0026 Optimization Program, UPS Corporate Industrial Engineering Group","body":null,"created":"1644936844","gmt_created":"2022-02-15 14:54:04","changed":"1645018963","gmt_changed":"2022-02-16 13:42:43","alt":"Yentai \u0022Vincent\u0022 Wan","file":{"fid":"248504","name":"Vincent-Wan.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Vincent-Wan.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Vincent-Wan.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":23367,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Vincent-Wan.jpg?itok=FRaL9G5J"}}},"media_ids":["655489"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/people\/industry-advisory-board","title":"SCL Industry Advisory Board members"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"178600","name":"Industry Advisory Board"},{"id":"143871","name":"Physical Internet Center"},{"id":"581","name":"advisory board"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@scl.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"653874":{"#nid":"653874","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Fall 2021 Senior Design Teams Find Solutions to Real-World Problems","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Capstone Design Expo returned to McCamish Pavilion on December 7, 2021, for the first time since the fall of 2019. Many of the participants were in-person, but teams also included online representatives who were available to talk to online judges from all over the world. Of the 118 teams participating, 23 teams were from the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It was wonderful to see the senior design students develop and present their projects in person. They endured another stressful semester, but remarkably balanced quality and rigor with health and wellbeing,\u0026rdquo; said Director of Professional Practice \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/dima-nazzal\u0022\u003EDima Nazzal\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;Kudos to them for overcoming the challenges and delivering excellent work for a wide range of clients including government agencies, small non-profits, and large corporations. Congratulations to the faculty advisors, who coached the teams and kept them motivated and focused. A special recognition and appreciation to our Director of Technical Communication,\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/brandy-blake\u0022\u003E Brandy Blake\u003C\/a\u003E, for teaching the students how to communicate their engineering designs clearly and succinctly\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESenior Design team \u0026ldquo;Provision with a Vision\u0026rdquo; won the Capstone Expo award for Best ISyE Project. They worked with the on-board services group at Delta Air Lines to develop a data-driven methodology that determines the optimal amount of beverage items to load on a flight. The project motivation came from unused items adding extra weight to the aircraft resulting in excess fuel costs and carbon emissions. The team delivered an optimization model that takes into consideration passenger demand as well as an impact analysis tool which allows Delta to visualize how small changes in beverage quantities can have significant economic and environmental impact across the system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team included Anneliese Conrad, Carolina Howell, Niral Jagtap, Ellie Johnson, Nico Knutzen, Sofia Laval, Brad Peterson, and Libbee Stallone. They were advised by Associate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/anton-kleywegt\u0022\u003EAnton Kleywegt\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom among the ISyE teams, three were selected as finalists for the Best of ISyE Senior Design Competition, which was held on December 14, 2021. 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With this new tool, Novelis can dramatically increase their operational efficiency and save millions of dollars per year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam Members included Tobin Abraham, Joseph Abrokwa, Elvin Chirackal, Joseph Cochran, Lorenzo Guerrero, Grace Anne Muller, and Tim Ryan. They were advised by Part-Time Lecturer and Tennenbaum Institute Principal Research Engineer\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/douglas-bodner\u0022\u003E Douglas Bodner\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinalist team \u0026ldquo;Can\u0026rsquo;t Stop, Won\u0026rsquo;t Stop, Bus Stop\u0026rdquo; worked with the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), a recently formed government entity tasked with promoting transportation infrastructure. The team worked to provide ATLDOT with a data-driven methodology to allocate funding to bus stop improvements and a platform for closer collaboration with MARTA. Only 7% of bus stops (out of nearly 4,000) in Atlanta have shelters, which provide riders with proper seating, protection from weather, and ADA accessibility. The team\u0026rsquo;s solution combines process design with an interactive web tool and a greedy heuristic web app. Through the team\u0026rsquo;s solution, an additional 1.5 million trips per year will now originate at a sheltered stop. The City of Atlanta voted to back the project with a $3.4 million non-fungible funding source, and the team will present their design to the new mayor in January.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam members included Soobin Baek, Aaron Brown, Ananya Ghose, Sanghwa Lee, Sung Kyu Lee, Alea Legg, Hetu Patel, Tejas Santanam. They were advised by ISyE Lecturer \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/gamze-tokol-goldsman\u0022\u003EGamze Tokol-Goldsman\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinalist team \u0026ldquo;Keep it Simply\u0026rdquo; worked with The Coca-Cola Company to minimize the overall cost of the distribution network of two recently acquired dairy brands: Fairlife and Simply Oat \u0026amp; Almond. The team provided a data-driven method of formulating network expansion plans and determining safety stock levels by building and validating a mathematical optimization model that recommends not only the optimal distribution center (DC) opening location and timeline, but also the capacity expansion and safety stock level at each DC over a given horizon. This provided an annual value of several million dollars across the two dairy brands. To help Coca-Cola design the network expansion of any brand in the future, the team generalized the model to a standardized template wrapped within a user-friendly graphical user interface with three different model options.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam Members included Joseph Chanin, Yizhi Huang, Minrui Liang, Yufei Liu, Naren Reddy, Xinran Yu, and Emily Zhang. They were advised by Leo and Louise Benatar Early Career Professor and Associate Professor\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alejandro-toriello\u0022\u003E Alejandro Toriello\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, two teams received honorable mentions and were contenders for the Best of ISyE Senior Design.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam \u0026ldquo;Panic! at the Cisco\u0026rdquo; worked with Cisco on its Printed Circuit Board Assembly Component Allocation. Team Members included Anjana Anandkumar, Udisha Bhattacharyya, Grace Gilpatric, Katie Landers, Kat Pospichel, Briana Sims, Tan Tanthien, and Anna (Tu) Vu. They were advised by William W. George Chair and Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pinar-keskinocak\u0022\u003EPinar Keskinocak\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam \u0026ldquo;The Bee\u0026rsquo;s Knees\u0026rdquo; worked with Smith + Nephew on its production planning. Team Members included Leon Breaux, Sara Costello, Emma Jones, James McGregor, Georgia Warnock, and Delaney Wastler. 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The reason? Supply chain disruptions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile many people have heard the term \u0026ldquo;supply chain\u0026rdquo; and know it is the reason behind many product delays, most do not realize the complexity \u0026mdash; and fragility \u0026mdash; of our global supply chains. Problems like these are at the heart of industrial engineering, and the experts at the No. 1-ranked H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech are sharing their expertise with companies and federal and state leadership to help remedy the current problem and help ensure it does not happen again.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Supply chains are incredibly complex and completely international,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pascal-van-hentenryck\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor in ISyE. \u0026ldquo;They include container ships, warehousing, docking, trucks, trains, and planes, in addition to first- last- and middle-mile transportation. The current situation affects all these aspects. It is a massive problem. It\u0026rsquo;s not just one element.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBehind the many systems involved, there are people making decisions and collaborating to ensure each segment is operating effectively and efficiently to keep the supply chain operating smoothly. This includes production, sourcing of raw materials, supply replenishment, and logistics. If one of these segments breaks down, the entire system will collapse. This process occurs for nearly every product available, leading to millions of supply chain transactions occurring globally each day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy are we Still Experiencing Delays?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the world in 2019, there were multiple disruptions to the system in addition to a dramatic increase in ecommerce, which created significant first- and last-mile issues. According to Van Hentenryck, this put additional strain on factories, ports, ships, and logistics companies that were already experiencing workforce shortages. In addition, many supply chains were highly optimized, just-in-time systems which allowed very little room for error or disruption. Nearly two years later, we are still feeling the impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Everybody at every layer of the supply chain was hit by the pandemic in some manner,\u0026rdquo; adds \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/benoit-montreuil\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenoit Montreuil\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Coca-Cola Material Handling \u0026amp; Distribution Chair and professor and co-director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESupply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E at ISyE. \u0026ldquo;Some companies still do not have enough employees to get the work done, while others have depleted their reserves or cannot source the necessary materials to manufacture their products. We have now seen that the lean approach has proven to be extremely dangerous.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile this holds true for all supply chains, fresh foods and complex electronics are even more fragile.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe short shelf life of fresh goods, like meat and produce, collapses the entire process into the span of just a few weeks and adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Montreuil says that, for products like these, empty shelves are not necessarily due to a lack of supply, but rather a breakdown in processing plants or shipping.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComplex products have more complicated supply chains. For example, when it comes to electronics and cars, many of the components are being manufactured in different sites around the world before being sent to another location for assembly. If one of the many parts is missing, the product cannot be manufactured. This is the case with the current computer chip shortage that is affecting the supply of phones, appliances, computers, and other everyday items we take for granted. The shortage is a result of increased demand, depleted reserves, and lack of the manufacturing plants and workers to increase production.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Like many other items, the demand for computer chips was increasing before the pandemic, and the industry was struggling to keep up,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chelsea-white\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChelsea White\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Schneider National Chair in Transportation and Logistics and professor at ISyE. \u0026ldquo;The increased demand for personal computers, video conferencing equipment, and other electronics that use hundreds of computer chips put an even greater strain on production. Unfortunately, this industry requires a large capital expenditure for a new foundry and is not agile. It takes years and billions of dollars of investment to build the specialized plants required to make more chips. This mismatch of demand and supply will not be remedied quickly.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to production issues, there is also an extreme worker shortage in shipping and logistics, making it difficult to get products to consumers once they are assembled. For example, the American Trucking Association said the industry has a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.trucking.org\/news-insights\/ata-chief-economist-pegs-driver-shortage-historic-high\u0022\u003Eshortage of 80,000 drivers and estimates this number could more than double by 2030\u003C\/a\u003E. Similar issues at the ports and on container ships are also causing significant shipping delays. Lack of integration among the many shipping components intensifies the problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Containers are coming into the ports, but there are no trucks there to pick them up, because they are not ready for them,\u0026rdquo; explained Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;Meanwhile, these containers are taking up space in the storage yard, so additional containers cannot be unloaded, because there is nowhere to put them. These are the kinds of issues the lack of integration causes.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolving the Problem\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the intricacy of the current supply chain problem is making it difficult to fix, experts believe it can be done. Companies will need to look at their processes through a new lens and modify them to resolve the current situation and prevent similar disruptions from happening in the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Historically supply chains were organized around cost, but that is probably going to change,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;They will be built for resilience and flexibility so that they do not get stuck so easily. My intuition is that organizations will start moving away from the just-in-time systems to become more reliable and resilient.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMontreuil agrees. To increase resiliency, he says companies may want to keep additional stock of key resources, but that the solution is more about changing production capacity and finding creative ways to address transport, warehousing, and resource shortages. \u0026ldquo;All of this is shaping the \u0026lsquo;new normal\u0026rsquo; in supply chain, which I believe will ultimately be much stronger than in the past.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETechnology, including automation, machine learning and optimization techniques, will also be an important tool to address the worker shortages, to increase efficiencies, and to integrate processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Automation allows businesses to create new business models,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;It can increase efficiency at factories, warehouses, ports, and on the roads while addressing the labor shortages. And, while it will eliminate some jobs, it will also create new, higher paying jobs in their place.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck is currently collaborating with Ryder System, Inc. on the trucking \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/newsroom.ryder.com\/news\/news-details\/2021\/Ryder-Teams-Up-with-Georgia-Tech-for-Industrys-First-Data-Driven-Study-on-Impact-of-Autonomous-Trucking\/default.aspx\u0022\u003Eindustry\u0026rsquo;s first data-driven study of the potential impact of autonomous trucking\u003C\/a\u003E and expects similar studies to take place in other areas of the supply chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;People are looking for easy solutions, but that is not how supply chains work,\u0026rdquo; said Montreuil. \u0026ldquo;The good thing is that the current situation has increased the awareness of the problem, so we can work toward a solution.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Will the Future Look Like? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth Montreuil and Van Hentenryck believe that organizations now understand how fragile the current system is and are working to prepare for future catastrophic events like floods, hurricanes, and other disasters that will also disrupt the flow of goods. 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This award is given by the Women in OR\/MS (WORMS) Forum of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) to celebrate and recognize a person who has significantly contributed to the advancement and recognition of women in OR\/MS.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am truly grateful and humbled for this huge honor,\u0026rdquo; said Keskinocak. \u0026ldquo;I am thankful to all my colleagues, students, friends, and family who have supported me and many others over the years, and it is the greatest gift for me to support others, even if only in a small way.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout her career, Keskinocak has been a leader in her field and has advocated for the advancement of women and minorities in engineering. She is an INFORMS Fellow, has served as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/pinar-keskinocak-assumes-informs-presidency\u0022\u003Epresident of INFORMS\u003C\/a\u003E and the WORMS Forum, established the WORMS Award, and served as the co-founder and president of the INFORMS Junior Faculty Interest Group to help junior faculty develop their networks and grow professionally. During her term as INFORMS president, she helped further diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. She also spearheaded the establishment of a DEI Ambassadors Program to create a culture of inclusivity for all members within the INFORMS community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech, Keskinocak is the co-founder and director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chhs.gatech.edu\/about\/chhs\u0022\u003ECenter for Health and Humanitarian Systems\u003C\/a\u003E, and she has served as a College of Engineering (COE) \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/advance.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EADVANCE Professor\u003C\/a\u003E and interim associate dean for faculty development and scholarship. She has also made significant contributions to numerous programs at COE and the Institute, which include the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/advance.gatech.edu\/demystifyingtech\u0022\u003EDemystifying Tech Series\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.advance.gatech.edu\/adaptive-leadership-workshop\u0022\u003EAdaptive Leadership Workshop\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/DIFellowsProgram\u0022\u003EDiversity and Inclusion Fellows Program\u003C\/a\u003E. In addition, she was instrumental in the establishment of the COE diversity and inclusion council, resume speed meeting workshops, and other initiatives focused on equity, diversity, and excellence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeskinocak has made a lasting impression on many of the people she has worked with.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I don\u0026rsquo;t know how my career and life would have turned out had I not had the chance to meet and work with Dr. Keskinocak,\u0026rdquo; said one person in their nomination letter. \u0026ldquo;I do know how grateful I am I did have that chance. She is and always will be a role model for me in servant leadership, an extraordinary mentor, and an exceptional teacher.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am just an example of all the lives and careers of women in OR\/MS who Pinar has touched, as an advisor, as a professor, as a colleague, and as a leader and role model in OR\/MS,\u0026rdquo; said another. \u0026ldquo;Pinar represents exactly what this award is about.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeskinocak\u0026rsquo;s research focuses on the applications of operations research and management science with societal impact, particularly health and humanitarian applications, supply chain management, and logistics\/transportation. 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This is an honor given to individuals \u0026ldquo;who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession,\u0026rdquo; with 20 or more years of dedication and service to the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the letter nominating Shi for this honor, it was noted that he pioneered data-enabled manufacturing \u0026ndash; an accomplishment for which he was also \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/isyes-jan-shi-elected-national-academy-engineering\u0022\u003Eelected to the National Academy of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E in 2018. He has developed quality improvement algorithms implemented in over 40 steel plants globally, with hundreds of millions of dollars saved and over one billion KWh in saved energy, as well as tens of thousands of CO\u003Csub\u003E2 \u003C\/sub\u003Eemissions reduced.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi\u0026rsquo;s selection as an SME Fellow is the latest in a series of signal distinctions conferred in 2021: He received the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/jan-shi-awarded-asq-shewhart-medal\u0022\u003EWalter Shewhart Medal\u003C\/a\u003E from the American Society for Quality, an award given \u0026ldquo;to individuals who have made outstanding technical contributions and leadership in the field of modern quality control and improvement.\u0026rdquo; He was also awarded the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/jan-shi-receives-sm-wu-research-implementation-award\u0022\u003ES.M. 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His work has also been honored with, among others, 11 best paper awards and nine international research awards.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi said, \u0026ldquo;I am honored to receive this recognition, and I greatly appreciate all my students, colleagues, and sponsors for their support throughout my many years of research in and implementation of complex manufacturing systems.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe award honors individuals \u0026ldquo;who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The award honors individuals \u201cwho have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession.\u201d"}],"uid":"35757","created_gmt":"2021-11-03 01:22:28","changed_gmt":"2021-11-15 17:51:23","author":"goberst3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-11-10T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-11-10T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"643629":{"id":"643629","type":"image","title":"Jan Shi","body":null,"created":"1611936752","gmt_created":"2021-01-29 16:12:32","changed":"1611936752","gmt_changed":"2021-01-29 16:12:32","alt":"Jan Shi","file":{"fid":"244362","name":"Jan Shi Headshot_2018_Square.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Jan%20Shi%20Headshot_2018_Square_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Jan%20Shi%20Headshot_2018_Square_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":539679,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Jan%20Shi%20Headshot_2018_Square_0.jpg?itok=hAn3tIgA"}}},"media_ids":["643629"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pascal-van-hentenryck\u0022\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck\u003C\/a\u003E is collaborating with \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ryder.com\/about-us\u0022\u003ERyder System, Inc.\u003C\/a\u003E on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/newsroom.ryder.com\/news\/news-details\/2021\/Ryder-Teams-Up-with-Georgia-Tech-for-Industrys-First-Data-Driven-Study-on-Impact-of-Autonomous-Trucking\/default.aspx\u0022\u003Eindustry\u0026rsquo;s first data-driven study of the potential impact of autonomous trucking\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck and his team have spent years developing an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sam.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/demand-multimodal-transit-solution-bring-equitable-affordable-transportation-atlantas\u0022\u003EOn-Demand Multimodal Transit System (ODMTS) \u003C\/a\u003Eto address the first- and last-mile problems in public transportation and provide equitable, efficient, and low-cost public transportation options. The multimodal approach uses small on-demand vehicles to take riders to and from their locations to high-frequency bus and rail hubs. Increasing the use of public transit will not only decrease reliance on personal vehicles and reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions; it will also increase accessibility to jobs, healthcare, education, and fresh food.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, when executives from Ryder, a leading logistics and transportation company with more than 235,000 vehicles and 8,600 professional truck drivers, reached out to Van Hentenryck about a collaboration, the research team began to look at the model through a different lens.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We have been focusing on people mobility and had not looked at other types of transportation,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;So when Ryder came to us, we were very interested to see if the techniques that we were using for people could apply more generally to freight. In this project specifically, we are looking at how adding autonomous vehicles could unlock additional value.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck, who also serves as associate chair for innovation and entrepreneurship and leads the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sam.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESocially Aware Mobility (SAM) Lab\u003C\/a\u003E in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), and his team met with Ryder to better understand the company\u0026rsquo;s goals and to determine if this multimodal approach could be applied to another system. Working with a company like Ryder gave the team access to large amounts of data and to logistics experts who understand the industry\u0026rsquo;s current and future challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There is a lot of back-and-forth between researchers and company representatives in a project like this,\u0026rdquo; explained Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;Sometimes the solutions we come up with in the lab will not work in the field, and so you have this iterative process in transforming the research idea into something that is applicable in the field.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERyder operates a network of dedicated fleets for its customers, and even with high levels of performance, inflexible transportation lanes and schedules often lead to inefficiencies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We learned that sometimes these trucks are traveling many miles completely empty, which is not cost effective,\u0026rdquo; Van Hentenryck said. \u0026ldquo;We started looking at how we can avoid these \u0026lsquo;empty miles.\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo meet customer needs, Ryder must execute a large number of freight movements across the country. The team realized that by breaking each trip into three sections \u0026mdash; origin-to-hub, hub-to-hub, and hub-to-destination \u0026mdash; it could organize a network using both regular and autonomous trucks. The first and last segments would rely on smaller human-operated vehicles, since these will typically occur in more densely populated locations. Connections between hubs would rely solely on autonomous trucks (those without a human driver), generally in sparsely populated, controlled environments like highways and exit ramps.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Safety is especially important to our researchers and to Ryder, and we take it very seriously,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;Keeping the autonomous trucks on the longer-haul middle leg, and human drivers in the first and final legs, schedules autonomy on lengthy, often overnight trips, and places drivers in dense environments where there are many other variables at play like left-hand turns, stop signs, pedestrians, etc.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe autonomous hub-to-hub aspect allows Van Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s model to be optimized in a whole new way because it doesn\u0026rsquo;t depend on having drivers available \u0026mdash; autonomous trucks are extremely flexible. This can deliver significant projected savings for Ryder if the model is implemented.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The whole team was stunned by the projected savings from this project,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;I have worked on many different transportation problems during my career, and 1% improvement is magical. In this case, improvement goes from 29% to 40%, depending on the price of autonomous trucks and the cost of operating them. Also, the flexibility to move these autonomous trucks around gave us the ability to optimize the business model in ways people didn\u0026rsquo;t even consider before.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe agility of the new model also provides better reactions to supply chain disruptions, because it can adapt more quickly to a new situation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Autonomous driving technology is poised to be incredibly disruptive to our industry in safety, service, and cost. As such, it was clear to us that this was not something we could wait to figure out or be handed a playbook. This collaboration with Georgia Tech was an advancement in our commitment to becoming a leader in fostering innovation and bringing it to our customers,\u0026rdquo; said Michael Plasencia, group director of new product strategy at Ryder.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are designing a much more resilient supply chain logistics system, and that is because we are thinking differently,\u0026rdquo; Van Hentenryck added. \u0026ldquo;This technology provides more resilience, more flexibility, and is more affordable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This project is only a first step. The whole field of transportation, logistics, and supply chains is being transformed by technology, automation, and the changes in attitudes and expectations that emerged during Covid-19. We are looking forward to working with Ryder on many of these.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/newsroom.ryder.com\/news\/news-details\/2021\/Ryder-Teams-Up-with-Georgia-Tech-for-Industrys-First-Data-Driven-Study-on-Impact-of-Autonomous-Trucking\/default.aspx\u0022\u003EView Ryder\u0026rsquo;s press release\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ai4opt.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/2021-10-27-ryder-white-paper.pdf\u0022\u003EThe Impact of Autonomous Trucking: A Case Study if Ryder\u0026#39;s Dedicated Transportation Network\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA. 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Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), offers her perspective on energy efficiency in the home.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The biggest mistake consumers make is to think that the first step is to buy new equipment or technology,\u0026rdquo; said Thomas in the Q\u0026amp;A. \u0026ldquo;People can run their homes with energy efficiency in mind. Some big energy-saving tips: heating and air conditioning use a lot of energy, so look for ways to turn that way down.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked if the government should continue to incentivize consumers and businesses to invest in energy-efficient projects, Thomas explained that energy efficiency standards for buildings should be included in building codes and appliance standards, but that government subsidies can support the testing and adoption of new technological innovations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Energy utilities can subsidize energy efficiency improvements because it saves money for the utilities,\u0026rdquo; said Thomas in the article. \u0026ldquo;By reducing demand, utilities do not have to buy the most expensive energy and they can save money and provide better service even in very hot or very cold weather.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can read the full interview \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/most-and-least-energy-efficient-states\/7354#expert=Valerie_Thomas\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this Q\u0026amp;A,\u0026nbsp;Valerie Thomas, professor and Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems, offers her perspective on energy efficiency in the home.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Valerie Thomas, professor and Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems, offers her perspective on energy efficiency in the home."}],"uid":"35757","created_gmt":"2021-10-14 02:35:35","changed_gmt":"2021-10-18 16:39:58","author":"goberst3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"651681":{"id":"651681","type":"image","title":"Valerie Thomas","body":null,"created":"1634178201","gmt_created":"2021-10-14 02:23:21","changed":"1634178201","gmt_changed":"2021-10-14 02:23:21","alt":"Valerie Thomas","file":{"fid":"247236","name":"Valerie Thomas.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Valerie%20Thomas_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Valerie%20Thomas_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":3264990,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Valerie%20Thomas_0.jpg?itok=H0DxystC"}}},"media_ids":["651681"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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Her work in humanitarian logistics explores how to allocate scarce resources to meet the most demand, specifically in disaster management scenarios where different resource types must work in coordination.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In a hurricane setting, you could have flooding in an area but also people who are hurt and need EMS [emergency medical services], necessitating coordination between water rescue services and EMS to get those people out of their homes and treated,\u0026rdquo; Baxter explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe has also been involved in disease modeling for Covid-19, studying the benefits and consequences of nonpharmaceutical interventions, such as voluntary quarantine and school closure, and how they affected the people who were homebound.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I knew that I wanted to do something where I felt like I was making a difference,\u0026rdquo; said Baxter. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026#39;ve always had this passion for service, and operations research is a great way to combine math and service into one.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHENRY YUCHI\u003C\/strong\u003E \/\/ Ph.D. student, Machine Learning\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter studying at the University of Cambridge to earn his undergraduate and master\u0026rsquo;s degrees in engineering, Henry Yuchi was drawn to Georgia Tech by the diversity of ISyE research and his interest in the interface of engineering, data science, and statistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Across the country, and Europe as well, it is very rare to find a data science or machine learning program in the engineering department,\u0026rdquo; said Yuchi.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe is studying low-rank matrix completion as well as computer experiments with multiple mesh density variables \u0026mdash; work that earned him a student paper award from the American Statistical Association. His research tackles the engineering problem of using computer simulation software to separate a very large model into mesh cells, or boxes, to make estimates of items such as flow speed and velocity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m trying to find a scheme where we can use different sizes of cells to run different experiments, then combine all the solutions together to improve the accuracy of the experiments, while using fewer computational resources,\u0026rdquo; Yuchi explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJIALEI CHEN\u003C\/strong\u003E \/\/ Ph.D. 2021, Industrial Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJialei Chen has been a research assistant at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute, taking part in interdisciplinary research focused on data analytics and its applications to manufacturing and healthcare. One of his projects, a collaboration with Piedmont Heart Institute, proposes a surgical planning framework to treat aortic stenosis, a severe heart disease caused by the narrowing of the aortic valve. The current procedure, which involves inserting a stent, is a standardized treatment with limited customization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our ambition is to personalize this surgery procedure for the specific patient,\u0026rdquo; said Chen. \u0026ldquo;We try to understand through computer simulations and 3D printing experiments which surgery procedure is the best for the patient.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis work across multiple research areas has earned him the Ellis R. Ott Scholarship from the American Society for Quality, as well as many first-place awards at student paper competitions. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u0026rsquo;s (ISyE\u0026rsquo;s) ability to attract and retain graduate students to pursue their degrees and facilitate their work at the Stewart School.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvisor: Assistant Professor Mathieu Dahan\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFocus area: Operations Research\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHaden Boone is researching optimization techniques to solve a network inspection problem where a defender places a number of sensors according to a probability distribution to detect attacks on targets of varying criticality from a strategic opponent.\u0026nbsp;The assumption is that detection is imperfect, and that detectors have a probability of failure associated with both the location of the sensor and the monitored target.\u0026nbsp;To put it into perspective, this research could be used to devise a police patrol routing system with limited resources that minimizes the number of undetected crimes or attacks on critical targets such as banks, schools, or other high value\/populated areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The furthering of math and statistics, and in particular their practical application to unintuitive areas, has always been an aspiration of mine.\u0026nbsp;From the moment I took my first ISyE class I fell in love with the major, and after realizing that I had the potential and the opportunity to make an impact in the field, the decision to stay at Georgia Tech \u0026mdash; the most prestigious institution in optimization \u0026mdash; was a no-brainer,\u0026rdquo; said Boone.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Perhaps more impactful, however, is my desire to teach at the collegiate level. After spending four years surrounded by some of the best and brightest engineers, how could I not want to stick around if it meant I had the chance to shape the most brilliant minds in the industry?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Receiving the inaugural Beerman Fellowship is a huge honor, and it serves to validate my hard work over the past four years at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;This fellowship will give me the opportunity to bring my passions and ambitions in the ISyE field to reality, and I hope to give back to the industry, the Institute, and the ISyE program what it has given to me tenfold.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJorge Huertas, Ryder Fellow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EThe Ryder Fellowship supports graduate students working on innovative ISyE efforts to analyze and address problems and challenges that affect the safety of autonomous vehicles\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvisor: A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor Pascal Van Hentenryck\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFocus area: Operations Research\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJorge Huertas is analyzing how to optimize middle-mile freight transportation with autonomous vehicles and coordinate it with first- and last-mile logistics. To accomplish this, potential transportation costs are reduced by using real-operations data as input to an optimization model that minimizes total empty driving miles. Research currently underway focuses on decomposing this optimization model into a column-generation algorithm that obtains high-quality solutions efficiently, and the ability to scale them nationwide.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHanyu Zhang, Seth Bonder Fellow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cem\u003EThe Bonder Fellowship supports graduate and postdoctoral students working with Dr. Pascal Van Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s outreach programs in ISyE, including the Seth Bonder Cam\u003C\/em\u003Ep in Computational and Data Science for Engineering and associated activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdvisor: A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor Pascal Van Hentenryck\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFocus area: Machine Learning\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHanyu Zhang is interested in modeling and forecasting large dynamic systems, particularly transportation systems and electrical grids. Her research includes ridership prediction and traffic flow prediction, capturing the intrinsic spatiotemporal behavior of transportation systems. She is currently working on forecasting renewable energy production for electrical grids.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPh.D. students Haden Boone, Jorge Huertas, and Hanyu Zhang are the recipients of three ISyE\u0026nbsp;fellowships. You can learn more about them in the profiles published here.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Ph.D. students Haden Boone, Jorge Huertas, and Hanyu Zhang are the recipients of three ISyE fellowships. 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Xie, who is also the associate director for machine learning and data science in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ml.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Machine Learning\u003C\/a\u003E, will study \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=2134037\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022\u003EBridging Statistical Hypothesis Tests and Deep Learning for Reliability and Computational Efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There have been enormous changes in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence, with deep learning algorithms developed that have been quite disruptive,\u0026rdquo; Xie said. \u0026ldquo;But in theoretical terms, we don\u0026rsquo;t understand very well how and why these algorithms, which use complex neural networks, work the way they do.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer project aims to build a bridge between statistical hypothesis testing and modern machine learning, leveraging deep learning to develop efficient, powerful testing tools for high-dimensional and complex data (akin to the role hypothesis testing has played in previous decades), and also use-testing to develop principled validation tools for machine learning models and provide the foundation of deep models themselves. It\u0026rsquo;s essential to push the theoretical understanding of deep learning algorithms, so they have what Xie calls \u0026ldquo;proof of reliability\u0026rdquo;; in other words, users can know whether or not these algorithms will be reliable in practical situations, such as with stochastic power systems or supply chain issues. Other end-use cases include disease outbreak detection and healthcare systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe research tasks are built on multidisciplinary expertise and strong collaborations between the project\u0026rsquo;s co-PIs: These include ISyE faculty members \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/george-lan\u0022\u003EGeorge Lan\u003C\/a\u003E, A. 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Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pascal-van-hentenryck\u0022\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck\u003C\/a\u003E to pilot an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sam.isye.gatech.edu\/projects\/demand-multimodal-transit-systems\/atlanta-pilot\u0022\u003EOn-Demand Multimodal Transit System (ODMTS) in Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E. The goal of the project is to make public transportation in Atlanta faster, more convenient, and more equitable for the city\u0026rsquo;s residents, especially in underserved communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Van Hentenryck, who also leads the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sam.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESocially Aware Mobility Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, mass transit has a significant first- and last-mile problem: Most people will only walk a quarter of a mile to and from public transportation. If the distance exceeds this threshold, ridership decreases by more than 90%. To address this, Van Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s team has created an ODMTS, which uses small on-demand vehicles, in addition to buses and light rail, to take riders to and from their destinations. The on-demand vehicles act as feeders to and from the fixed routes, allowing the transit system to be essentially door-to-door.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck, a world leader in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, and operations research, began to tackle the first- and last-mile problems in mobility eight years ago in Canberra, Australia. He then conducted another successful case study in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In both midsized cities, the multi-modal approach resulted in a significant reduction in both cost and passenger wait times. In 2018, Van Hentenryck joined ISyE, shifted his focus to Atlanta, and began a collaboration with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). This winter, after more than three years of preparation, the team plans to pilot ODMTS in Atlanta areas with limited public transportation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile ODMTS will improve the performance and efficiency of public transportation for everyone in Atlanta, the main objective is to provide cost-effective transportation to underserved communities and connect residents in underserved communities to jobs, healthcare, education, and healthy food. The ODMTS pilot will run in MARTA\u0026rsquo;s four jurisdictions: Clayton, DeKalb, and Fulton counties, and the City of Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is almost impossible to do this with a traditional system, because these areas are very large and sparsely populated,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;It is not feasible to put buses in these areas, because they would run empty most of the time, and they require significant capital expenditures. On-demand vehicles, however, are inexpensive to operate and can reach a larger population, because they can be deployed as needed rather than following a set route.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThough this is not the team\u0026rsquo;s first pilot, tackling a city like Atlanta is no small feat. Most of the algorithms used in Canberra and Ann Arbor had to be completely rewritten to account for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s size and rail system, a component not part of the previous pilots. This creates a four-level system \u0026mdash; trains, buses, on-demand vehicles, and walking \u0026mdash; to get passengers to and from their locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Atlanta is also a complicated city because it has multiple job centers. In addition to downtown, there are centers in Midtown, Gwinnett, Alpharetta, Buckhead, and near the airport,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;This makes for a much more complex design since we are taking people from their homes to one of many locations for work.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets will cost the same as the traditional MARTA system, just $2.50 each way, and riders will be able to purchase fare using the Breeze system. The team is also using a combination of machine learning and optimization techniques to predict rider behavior and ensure the system can scale accordingly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;If we decrease transit time by 40%, more people will adopt transit because now it is much faster and more convenient than it used to be,\u0026rdquo; explained Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;This will increase the demand, so it is important that we size the system correctly to account for this.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EODMTS will also help decrease traffic congestion in Atlanta and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by enabling more people to use public transportation in place of personal vehicles. The addition of on-demand vehicles will also create jobs since additional drivers will be necessary to operate them. No existing bus routes will be eliminated during the pilot.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollaboration Leads to Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;MARTA\u0026rsquo;s leadership is very forward thinking, and they are working to determine the future of public transportation,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;They have been extremely collaborative throughout the process and provided us with vast amounts of data and insights to drive the process.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are grateful to the National Science Foundation for this grant and proud to partner with Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; said MARTA Deputy General Manager Collie Greenwood. \u0026ldquo;Exploring first- and last-mile connectivity options is important in providing transit service that meets the needs of everyone in metro Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to Van Hentenryck, the Georgia Tech team that will pilot ODMTS in Atlanta includes Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/subhro-guhathakurta\u0022\u003ESubhrajit \u0026ldquo;Subhro\u0026rdquo; Guhathakurta\u003C\/a\u003E in the School of City and Regional Planning, Executive Director for Partnership and Inclusive Innovation \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ipat.gatech.edu\/people\/debra-lam\u0022\u003EDebra Lam\u003C\/a\u003E, Associate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/christopher-le-dantec\u0022\u003EChristopher Le Dantec\u003C\/a\u003E in the School of Interactive Computing, and Frederick Law Olmsted Associate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/5861\/overview\u0022\u003EKari Watkins\u003C\/a\u003E in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe research team will partner directly with residents in pilot communities, as well as with the transportation advocacy organization \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantabike.org\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Bicycle Coalition\u003C\/a\u003E, to ensure transit services and access address the real-world needs of underserved locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our long history of working directly with Atlanta communities, and with local partners like the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, will help us embed local expertise into the design of last-mile transit service for underserved locations in the city,\u0026rdquo; said Le Dantec.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Stage 2 Civic Innovation Challenge grant is the latest in a series of awards to bring ODMTS to Atlanta. The team received the NSF Leap HI (Leading Engineering for America\u0026rsquo;s Prosperity, Health, and Infrastructure) grant in 2019 in collaboration with the School of Civil Engineering, School of Urban Planning, MARTA, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the City of Atlanta to scale the algorithms used in Canberra and Ann Arbor with hopes to eventually pilot the program in Atlanta. They were then awarded a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/news\/https-innovate-gatech-edu-news-georgia-tech-researchers-awarded-100k-in-civic-innovation-challenge-grants\/?utm_source=rss\u0026amp;utm_medium=rss\u0026amp;utm_campaign=https-innovate-gatech-edu-news-georgia-tech-researchers-awarded-100k-in-civic-innovation-challenge-grants\u0022\u003EStage 1 Civic Innovation Challenge planning grant\u003C\/a\u003E in January 2021 to model the mobility patterns in Atlanta in preparation for a pilot in Stage 2.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Professor Van Hentenryck deserves much credit for having the foresight to bring multidisciplinary, applied research and external partners together to catalyze innovative responses to regional and urban mobility,\u0026quot; Lam said. \u0026quot;We are excited to explore how this can be modeled for other communities for greater economic and social growth.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOf the 52 teams selected for Stage 1, only 17 were chosen to move forward with pilot projects in Stage 2. 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For students in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), this means spending a semester on what amounts to a part-time job. Teams of six to eight students tackle a real-world problem faced by companies that often are household names \u0026ndash; UPS, The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, Waffle House, Chick-fil-A, and The Coca-Cola Company.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring a typical semester, the teams devote\u0026nbsp;12 to 15 hours a week making multiple visits to their clients\u0026rsquo; headquarters, defining the problem they will address with their industrial engineering skills, gathering data in order to devise a solution, and modeling and testing their solution. Clients frequently implement some or all of their team\u0026rsquo;s solution, saving considerable time and money as a result.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, with shelter-in-place orders implemented by state and local governments, and businesses and academia moving online, this is hardly a typical semester. So, how have this semester\u0026rsquo;s 30 ISyE Senior Design teams successfully adapted?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs it turns out, communication and flexibility \u0026ndash; two qualities necessary for a successful Senior Design team during a normal semester \u0026ndash; are even more crucial in the current situation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;For Brice Edelman, whose team client is Kinaxis, a Canadian supply chain management software company, the adjustments made by his group have been close to home \u0026ndash; literally.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I live 40 minutes north of Atlanta, so my \u0026lsquo;isolation\u0026rsquo; meant a short drive home to be with my family,\u0026rdquo; he says. \u0026ldquo;But I have groupmates whose closest family members are thousands of miles away \u0026ndash; in India, in Brazil, or scattered across the U.S. \u0026ndash; who have had to figure out what to do, where to go, and otherwise handle things that were easy for me. They are in stressful, scary situations, but even so, they\u0026#39;ve continued to exceed the standard and create excellent results.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Earlier in the semester, we found that structure was important for our project \u0026ndash; now, it\u0026rsquo;s absolutely critical,\u0026rdquo; Edelman continues. \u0026ldquo;Scheduling and adhering to regular check-ins, double-clarifying expectations, and setting deadlines for work are prerequisites to success in this new work environment. Our group is full of hard workers, but this structure and extra communication ensures that we\u0026#39;re all doing the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eright\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ework.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKatie Neil\u0026rsquo;s team, which worked with Buffalo Wild Wings, had a similar experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;At the beginning of the semester, our team discussed what we wanted to achieve in Senior Design,\u0026rdquo; Neil explains. \u0026ldquo;Once we were all safely settled at home, we had an open and honest discussion about the ensuing changes. While it was a tough conversation, I think being candid about the situation and discussing its repercussions was important. Additionally, I think we\u0026#39;ve become quite creative when it comes to being productive and motivated - whether that\u0026#39;s FaceTime calls to silently do work to stay accountable, BlueJeans meetings with our advisor so we all remain on the same page, and even Discord meetings to chat and remind ourselves that social distancing doesn\u0026#39;t mean emotional isolation!\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team recognized the extremely unusual nature of the current situation, and in response, they built additional flexibility into the product they created for the restaurant chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We have focused on what \u0026lsquo;sustainability\u0026rsquo; means in a corporate setting, in other words the longevity of a product or model,\u0026rdquo; Neil says. \u0026ldquo;At the end of this project, our product needs to be useable years into the future. Our final deliverable is a demand forecasting and product mix optimization tool, which means the models are trained on historical data. Obviously, there\u0026rsquo;s a question as to the validity of historical data for the first few months \u0026ndash; if not longer \u0026ndash; of 2020 and how it could skew forecasts. In response, we built our product to be flexible when it comes to selecting which data to train our models on. That way, if the client chooses to forgo selecting certain time periods of data, they can do so.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother Senior Design team was able pivot in a few short days to address their client\u0026rsquo;s needs that arose specifically because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They worked with Goodr, a food waste management startup that recovers leftover food from food businesses and delivers it to either non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or farms.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYoungjoon Lim, the team leader, says, \u0026ldquo;Our team helped Goodr with three main deliverables: a logistics routing tool to reduce driving time for food pickups and deliveries, a new pricing strategy to maximize revenue and profit, and a carbon footprint tool to increase the visibility of Goodr\u0026#39;s environmental impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In this pandemic situation, Goodr has been delivering groceries to families in need in the Atlanta area. They reached out to our team and asked for a variation of the routing tool that could be used for these deliveries, as they had hundreds of different stops. We were able to shift gears in a couple days and provide a routing tool specifically for this situation. It was great to see one of our tools in action, especially in a way that was able to help the Atlanta community in this time of need.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EISyE Director of Professional Practice and Senior Design Coordinator Dima Nazzal\u0026nbsp; says, \u0026quot;The hardships of delivering Senior Design projects during a pandemic equipped our students with a valuable skill; they\u0026rsquo;re more prepared today to deal with distant collaborations in the workplace, which could very well be a defining feature of future business operations.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, these Senior Design teams are doing exactly what they\u0026rsquo;ve been trained for: creating efficiencies and optimizing under constraints -- just what you would expect for students in the No. 1-ranked industrial engineering program in the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Kinaxis team includes Nosrat Chowdhury, Brice Edelman, Osman Ghandour, Aniruddh Hari, Yash Lunagaria, Alice Pagoto, and Maria Yagnye.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Buffalo Wild Wings team includes Diego Granizo, Ashwin Haritsa, Selin Karaoguz, Philip Murray, Katie Neil, Katie Wah, and Wilson Pu. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Goodr team includes Efe Birkan, Sarah Hamer, Youngjoon Lim, Ji Won Kim,\u0026nbsp; Ji Won Kim, Alejandro Sosa, and Da El Um.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe COVID-19 pandemic has also resulted in the cancellation of the spring Capstone Expo, where Senior Design teams from across the Institute present their projects to the public. ISyE additionally hosts its own Best of Senior Design competition, which will still take place virtually on Tuesday, April 28. Three to five ISyE teams will be chosen to give their project presentation via BlueJeans to faculty and students, with one team selected as the semester\u0026rsquo;s most outstanding.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EISyE\u0026#39;s Senior Design teams have successfully completed their projects despite extremely challenging circumstances.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"ISyE\u0027s Senior Design teams have successfully completed their projects despite extremely challenging circumstances. 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Furthermore, repairing these materials and structures is both time-consuming and expensive due to the complexity of composite parts and lack of experience or knowledge and data.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBased at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUxO67g7vyAhXfAZ0JHSXBAxkQtwJ6BAgOEAM\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjRH7vIYlWcc\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1tIvHobKrTdZXz2Frbv5SN\u0022\u003ECenter for Composite and Hybrid Materials Interfacing\u003C\/a\u003E (CHMI) intends to dramatically improve how composite and hybrid structures are joined and repaired. The Center is one of four active NSF Industry\/University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRCs) at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFunded for five years with an NSF IUCRC grant, the Center will work closely with an industry consortium of leading manufacturers and government organizations that will underwrite research projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHoused in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (GTMI), the Center incorporates three university research teams from Georgia Tech, Oakland University, and University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT). Each research and development partner brings decades of composite and hybrid materials research focus in specific industries: Georgia Tech in aerospace, Detroit-based Oakland University in automotive composite systems, and UT in infrastructure and medical devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The study of the interface between composite, metallic and other electronic materials is really the future of manufacturing,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ben-wang-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBen Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of GTMI. \u0026ldquo;The Center amplifies the thought leadership of Georgia Tech advancement in composites. It also puts us in the nexus of three areas -- advanced manufacturing, innovative materials and data analytics.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImproving Composite Repair Efficiency with Analytics and Automation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECenter director \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chuck-zhang\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChuck Zhang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Harold E. Smalley Professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), will drive CHMI\u0026rsquo;s vision to transform the current labor-intensive, experience-based joining and repair practice into fast, automated and reliable processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Using advanced computation, experimental data analytics, and digital techniques and tools, we hope to reduce by 50% the overall cost, cycle time and variation of these processes in the next 10 years,\u0026rdquo; Zhang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs an IUCRC, the Center will engage Georgia Tech and partner faculty and researchers and students, in addition to industry partners. Each university partner will rotate hosting in-person briefings with the consortium every six months, with the first meeting set for October at GTMI.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe frequent engagement between researchers and industry partners will \u0026ldquo;help ensure a strong understanding of the challenges and possible solutions. The outcome is really a very robust research agenda,\u0026rdquo; said Wang.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Center will solve key challenges facing industries that rely on composite materials. To illustrate, a bird striking a plane can damage a composite structure on the wing of the aircraft. The airline company or maintenance provider must then deploy specialized, expensive patches \u0026ndash; often to remote locations. There are training challenges with technicians, as well as the high cost of grounding a plane. Pulling an Airbus A350 out of service for a single day costs an airline an estimated $100,000 or more in lost revenue.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERepairing composites represents a supply chain challenge beyond one company\u0026rsquo;s capabilities to solve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;No company can do this on their own \u0026ndash; it\u0026#39;s too multidisciplinary,\u0026rdquo; said Rob Maskell, chief scientist of global composite manufacturer Solvay Materials. \u0026ldquo;Solving this challenge is critical to the increased adoption of composites, and I think Georgia Tech brings a lot of competencies that, when combined with Solvay\u0026rsquo;s expertise, gives us credibility.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolvay Materials: Finding Solutions to a Multi-Disciplinary Challenge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESolvay Materials has been involved from the beginning and is one of the Center\u0026rsquo;s eight founding consortium members. The Belgium-headquartered company is the leading supplier of structural adhesives for composite bonding on aircraft. It is estimated that 55% of all twin-aisle commercial jets contain composites.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Joining industry and academia in this Center is an essential piece on the road to the increased commercialization and adoption of composites,\u0026rdquo; Maskell said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMaskell noted that the current manual repair process for composites could be replaced with analytics, automation, and digital technologies. He also sees additive manufacturing \u0026ndash; or 3D printing of composite parts \u0026ndash; as a future key efficiency driver.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding Future Workforce while Enhancing Skills of Current Engineers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Center also will help support workforce development in the composite area, both to educate graduate and undergraduate students and create a funnel for future workers in the industry once they graduate. Wang said the Center will also create a technology and knowledge database of new tools for companies to use in their production lines. Georgia Tech leadership sees it as a win-win for researchers and industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Getting this Center approved will benefit quite a few faculty members. We have expertise in trends and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning,\u0026rdquo; said Edwin Romeijn, ISyE H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair and professor. \u0026ldquo;The Center also touches on issues of supply chain design and management, and transportation and autonomous vehicles, which are very big strengths of ISyE as well.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoining Zhang from Georgia Tech are co-principal investigators \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/people\/christopher-muhlstein\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher Muhlstein\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/people\/donggang-yao\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDonggang Yao\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, both professors in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Yao focuses on creating materials and developing material systems to make and join composites together, while Muhlstein studies the mechanical behavior of these materials. Zhang\u0026rsquo;s background in multifunctional composites, additive manufacturing, and applications of data analytics ties it all together.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As an engineer of composites, you need all these pieces,\u0026rdquo; explained Muhlstein, who strives to create a more predictable, reliable, and high-confidence bond between the composites and the structures. \u0026ldquo;The moment that you can use the composite all the way to its limit, and do that with confidence, now you enable whole new classes of airplanes and cars \u2015 or even completely new applications.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGuided by Technology Roadmap, Industry Engagement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CHMI launches with a well-defined technology roadmap, having benefited from earlier grant and collaborative discussions with industry partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Zhang, the concept for the Center originated in 2015, when Georgia Tech received a National Institute of Standards and Technology grant to identify top challenges and R\u0026amp;D needs facing aerospace companies and then develop a 10-to-15-year technology roadmap focused on research in that area. More than 50 companies and government organizations, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and component manufacturing suppliers were polled on their top five technology challenges, and \u0026ldquo;composite joining and repair was one of the top three technology areas cited,\u0026rdquo; Zhang recalled.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech principal investigators consider the deep materials and analytics expertise at Georgia Tech a key strength of the Center. Having industry involvement ensures that \u0026ldquo;we as researchers get great problems to work on,\u0026rdquo; said Muhlstein. \u0026ldquo;This Center allows us to create a convergent platform where industry comes together with academia in both a structured and targeted way to advance manufacturing in the U.S.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe CHMI\u0026rsquo;s founding industry coalition members are Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Boeing, Corvid Technologies, Hexcel, RUAG Space USA, Spirit AeroSystems, Solvay, and Top Flight Aerostructures.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*Editor\u0026#39;s note: All photos and video for this story were taken in July\u0026nbsp;2021, prior to updated mask\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/institute-operations\u0022\u003Eguidance\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;issued by Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Center for Composite and Hybrid Materials Interfacing, led by ISyE\u0026#39;s Chuck Zhang,\u0026nbsp;intends to dramatically improve how composite and hybrid structures are joined and repaired.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech Center for Composite and Hybrid Materials Interfacing (CHMI) intends to dramatically improve how composite and hybrid structures are joined and repaired."}],"uid":"35757","created_gmt":"2021-08-23 21:33:50","changed_gmt":"2021-08-27 14:17:48","author":"goberst3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"650002":{"id":"650002","type":"image","title":"Chuck Zhang (Credit: Candler Hobbs)","body":null,"created":"1629753858","gmt_created":"2021-08-23 21:24:18","changed":"1629753858","gmt_changed":"2021-08-23 21:24:18","alt":"Chuck Zhang (Credit: Candler Hobbs)","file":{"fid":"246712","name":"Chuck Zhang 2_photo credit_Candler Hobbs (1).jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Chuck%20Zhang%202_photo%20credit_Candler%20Hobbs%20%281%29.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Chuck%20Zhang%202_photo%20credit_Candler%20Hobbs%20%281%29.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1561176,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Chuck%20Zhang%202_photo%20credit_Candler%20Hobbs%20%281%29.jpg?itok=HzJbniZx"}}},"media_ids":["650002"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"426","name":"isye"},{"id":"40791","name":"Chuck Zhang"},{"id":"81901","name":"GTMI"},{"id":"188712","name":"CHMI"},{"id":"1325","name":"aerospace"},{"id":"188713","name":"composite materials"},{"id":"363","name":"NSF"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:asargent7@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAnne Wainscott-Sargent\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"649392":{"#nid":"649392","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Chen Zhou on Aligning Supply Chains with Human Needs","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIndustrial engineering focuses on efficiency and cost reduction, which can lead to unintended consequences when optimization is not aligned with social and environmental issues. That\u0026rsquo;s why engineers should also serve human needs, as stated in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/about\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s mission\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026ldquo;to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition\u0026rdquo; and focus on \u0026ldquo;making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn an article published in\u0026nbsp;a recent issue of the \u003Cem\u003EISE\u003C\/em\u003E magazine from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, the moral complications of supply chain optimization are discussed by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chen-zhou\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChen Zhou\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, associate chair for undergraduate studies and associate professor in the H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Over the years, ISE has developed many tools for logistics and supply chain, analytics, manufacturing, ergonomics, quality improvement and work system design,\u0026rdquo; Zhou wrote in the article. \u0026ldquo;However, the challenge in modern society is that improvements in cost reduction and efficiency improvement are not sufficient to supply human needs.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis misalignment is easily visible in the case of food deserts, where convenience stores and fast-food restaurants thrive because of their low costs and high efficiency. They do not provide sufficient nutrition, but supermarkets and family restaurants cannot compete against them because fresh produce has a shorter shelf life and is difficult to transport and store.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother key example is the healthcare system, which is filled with invisible contracts that lead to high healthcare costs when pricing information is not transparent. Between hospitals and patients, there are other players \u0026ndash; value added networks, group purchasing organizations, and pharmacy benefit managers \u0026ndash; who are all optimizing their interests.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Senior Design students have found a lot of waste in hospitals that arises when insurance companies are not concerned about product charges if their costs are covered by premiums, leading to potential overconsumption of medical services. This case of supplier-induced demand is just one instance of many moral hazards in the healthcare system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo create supply chains designed to meet human needs, industrial engineers need to lead the way. \u0026ldquo;ISEs have an advantage to supplement their tools on cost and efficiency with a few more tools, such as a deterrent to moral hazards and the internalization of externalities, to address some of the most important social and environmental issues,\u0026rdquo; Zhou noted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iise.org\/iemagazine\/2021-07\/html\/zhou\/zhou.html\u0022\u003ERead the\u0026nbsp;article in its entirety\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article is provided for informational purposes only with permission of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers from the July 2021 issue of ISE magazine, Copyright\u0026copy;2021. All rights reserved.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn an article published in the \u003Cem\u003EISE\u003C\/em\u003E magazine from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Chen Zhou discusses the moral complications of supply chain optimization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In an article published in the ISE magazine from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Chen Zhou discusses the moral complications of supply chain optimization."}],"uid":"35757","created_gmt":"2021-08-11 04:50:56","changed_gmt":"2021-08-25 18:08:31","author":"goberst3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-11T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-11T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"649391":{"id":"649391","type":"image","title":"Chen Zhou","body":null,"created":"1628657136","gmt_created":"2021-08-11 04:45:36","changed":"1628657136","gmt_changed":"2021-08-11 04:45:36","alt":"Chen Zhou","file":{"fid":"246548","name":"Chen Zhou (1).jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Chen%20Zhou%20%281%29.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Chen%20Zhou%20%281%29.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":74867,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Chen%20Zhou%20%281%29.jpg?itok=fXS_uIN0"}}},"media_ids":["649391"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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Like last year, the camp was held online due to Covid-19, but Van Hentenryck leveraged the virtual format to significantly increase the number of students reached, especially among underrepresented minorities. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe camp\u0026rsquo;s curriculum featured several modules that were offered in four levels ranging from basic to advanced. The first module offered an introduction to the visual programming language Snap! and was followed by units in more advanced programming as well as computational data science, optimization, machine learning, and computational biology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck used a Marvel theme for the course material, which included a movie trailer-style introduction, the Avengers theme song as an intro to each lecture, and even wearing a Nick Fury costume while teaching. \u0026ldquo;The students become superheroes by learning how to code,\u0026rdquo; he explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThanks to the flexibility of the online format, the program expanded to include five different versions of the camp. Two were were open specifically to students attending minority and rural high schools \u0026ndash; one with Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta and a high school in Puerto Rico, and one with Banneker High School in Fulton County and Savannah High School.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo other camps were offered in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kidsteachtech.com\/\u0022\u003EKids Teach Tech\u003C\/a\u003E, a non-profit founded by Arjun Mulchandani, a student from California passionate about teaching other kids how to code. His team encompasses a community of children who create and teach programming classes to their peers, both in person and online, reaching youth not only across the United States but also internationally.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first camp \u0026ndash; exclusively for students from Kids Teach Tech \u0026ndash; prepared them to deliver the material themselves. In the following camp session, those same students hosted their own Seth Bonder Camp, in conjunction with the Georgia Tech team, UC Berkeley Engineering and the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area. The camp was a huge success, and over 80% of the attendees were underrepresented students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The partnership with Kids Teach Tech enabled us to reach students in California and leverage the existing ecosystem there, indicating that the Seth Bonder Camp model is replicable and can grow organically,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe final Seth Bonder Camp was open to all high school students. Total enrollment across all five camps reached 150 students, a huge leap from previous years that averaged 20-30 participants. To help with the camp, Van Hentenryck has a team of post-docs, Ph.D. students, and undergraduate students who serve as teaching assistants and are supported by Seth Bonder Fellowships.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlready, the camp has inspired high schoolers to pursue engineering. Neil Barry, who attended the camp in 2019, is now a rising second-year ISyE student conducting research with Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;The Seth Bonder camp was a great experience for me because it showed me how useful and rewarding ISyE can be,\u0026rdquo; said Barry. \u0026ldquo;I grew more interested in the power of using data to make informed decisions, especially with computer programming. 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He is also working on offering the camp throughout the school year and says that partnering with high schools and organizations like Kids Teach Tech is key to the future success of the camp.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETo learn more about the Seth Bonder Camp in Computational and Data Science for Engineering and to partner with the camp, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sethbondercamp.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Esethbondercamp.isye.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck leveraged the virtual format of the camp to partner with high schools and the nonprofit Kids Teach Tech, reaching 150 students across all five camps.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Pascal Van Hentenryck leveraged the virtual format of the camp to partner with high schools and the nonprofit Kids Teach Tech, reaching 150 students across all five camps. 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He served as the previous chair of the National Materials and Manufacturing Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe panel\u0026rsquo;s topic: \u0026ldquo;\u003Cem\u003ECan the Biden Administration Improve the Manufacturing Sector?\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther panelists included: \u003Cstrong\u003EDavid Cicilline\u003C\/strong\u003E, member of the U.S. House of Representatives; \u003Cstrong\u003EMonica Gorman\u003C\/strong\u003E, deputy assistant secretary, manufacturing industry \u0026amp; analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce; \u003Cstrong\u003EElisabeth Reynolds\u003C\/strong\u003E, special assistant to the President for manufacturing and economic development, National Economic Council, the White House; \u003Cstrong\u003EDarrell West\u003C\/strong\u003E, vice president and director governance studies, the Brookings Institution; and \u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Hazen White, Jr\u003C\/strong\u003E., executive chairman, Taco Family of Companies Trustee, the Brookings Institution.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the panel\u0026rsquo;s second session, Wang emphasized, \u0026ldquo;advanced manufacturing is foundational to our [nation\u0026rsquo;s] economic prosperity, resilience and the national security.\u0026rdquo; He was previously involved with President Obama administration\u0026rsquo;s advanced manufacturing partnership from 2011 to 2013.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Building a strong manufacturing base in the U.S. is a national imperative,\u0026rdquo; said Wang. \u0026ldquo;We know that technology-based innovation is the dominant driver of economic growth in the 21st century. 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As it turned out, not only did we lose our ability to produce high tech products, we began to lose our ability to innovate.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;If we want to compete well globally, we must maintain both the technological innovation leadership and advance manufacturing leadership [in the United States],\u0026rdquo; said Wang.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe need was also stressed to support small and medium-sized manufacturers who contribute to the nation\u0026rsquo;s supply chain and overall GDP in a significant way, but lack resources to evaluate and adopt new, state of the art manufacturing technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENational and state Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP) can play a critical role in helping these smaller entities with technology adoption.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Wang, regional ecosystem actors must work together to identify common manufacturing challenges and common opportunities. And then co-innovate around those common challenges and opportunities. This type of regional approach will push local companies to rethink how they should interact with one another and help ensure that benefits are shared by all.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWang\u0026rsquo;s entire presentation and the full panel discussion which was sponsored and moderated by the Brookings Institution can be \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/events\/can-the-biden-administration-improve-the-manufacturing-sector\/\u0022\u003Efound here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Brookings Institute recently convened a virtual panel of manufacturing experts that included ISyE\u0026#39;s Ben Wang.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Brookings Institute recently convened a virtual panel of manufacturing experts that included Ben Wang"}],"uid":"28766","created_gmt":"2021-08-09 13:34:56","changed_gmt":"2021-08-23 22:30:14","author":"Shelley Wunder-Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-07-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-07-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"649154":{"id":"649154","type":"image","title":"Ben Wang - Brookings Institute Panelist","body":null,"created":"1627670437","gmt_created":"2021-07-30 18:40:37","changed":"1628604675","gmt_changed":"2021-08-10 14:11:15","alt":"Ben Wang - Brookings Institute Panelist","file":{"fid":"246532","name":"Ben-Brookingsv2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Ben-Brookingsv2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Ben-Brookingsv2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":70423,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Ben-Brookingsv2.jpg?itok=NBKDLCRc"}}},"media_ids":["649154"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"186857","name":"go-gtmi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:walter.rich@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EWalter Rich\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["walter.rich@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"649763":{"#nid":"649763","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Valerie Thomas Named Chair of National Academies Committee to Study Life Cycle Analysis of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERenewable and low-carbon fuel standards, such as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/renewable-fuel-standard-program\u0022\u003EFederal Renewable Fuel Standard\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/our-work\/programs\/low-carbon-fuel-standard\u0022\u003ECalifornia Low Carbon Fuel Standard\u003C\/a\u003E, are major U.S. programs for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels. These standards rely on life cycle assessment as a method to estimate fuel greenhouse gas emissions. However, current life cycle assessments differ notably in how they are implemented, with disagreements pertaining to data quality, modeling approaches, and key assumptions.\u0026nbsp;Now, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) committee will study\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nationalacademies.org\/our-work\/current-methods-for-life-cycle-analyses-of-low-carbon-transportation-fuels-in-the-united-states?utm_source=Division+on+Earth+and+Life+Studies\u0026amp;utm_campaign=272559c8cf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_05_06_00_COPY_01\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_term=0_3c0b1ad5c8-272559c8cf-233933165\u0026amp;mc_cid=272559c8cf\u0026amp;mc_eid=78b2985366\u0022\u003ECurrent Methods for Life Cycle Analyses of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/valerie-thomas\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EValerie Thomas\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been appointed to chair the committee, which will meet through April 2022 to do its work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThomas, who holds a joint appointment in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Public Policy, is an expert in\u0026nbsp;life cycle assessment, sustainability, and science and technology policy.\u0026nbsp;Her current research projects include life cycle assessment of biofuels made from algae, of carbon dioxide captured from air, of chemicals made from biomass, and of alternative technologies for conventional and urban agriculture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder Thomas\u0026rsquo; leadership, the committee will consider direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions; that is, direct greenhouse gas emissions from producing feedstock for fuel and making and using the fuel, and emissions from indirect effects such as land use change. Indirect effects can occur, for example, when land used for one purpose \u0026ndash; such as growing corn for food \u0026ndash; instead is used to grow feedstock for biofuel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe committee will also consider key assumptions and the quality of the data used to estimate greenhouse gas emissions, and may assess needs for additional data and model development. The group also will consider methods used to evaluate biofuels, electricity as a transportation fuel, hydrogen fuels, low-carbon diesel fuels, and aviation and maritime fuels, among others.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, and multiple alternative-fuel technologies are being developed to address this challenging problem,\u0026rdquo; said Thomas. \u0026ldquo;Our committee has been tasked with providing recommendations for potential use in a national low-carbon fuels program.\u0026nbsp;Our aim is to provide policy makers and the public with a robust, useful set of findings on the state-of-the-science in evaluating greenhouse gas emissions of low-carbon transportation fuels.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThomas, an expert in\u0026nbsp;life cycle assessment, sustainability, and science and technology policy, will lead the committee\u0026#39;s considerations of\u0026nbsp;direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Thomas, an expert in\u00a0life cycle assessment, sustainability, and science and technology policy, will lead the committee\u0027s considerations of\u00a0direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions."}],"uid":"28766","created_gmt":"2021-08-17 13:58:55","changed_gmt":"2021-08-23 22:29:32","author":"Shelley Wunder-Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-17T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-17T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"649762":{"id":"649762","type":"image","title":"Human use of fossil fuels, especially for transportation, is a major producer of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.","body":null,"created":"1629208434","gmt_created":"2021-08-17 13:53:54","changed":"1629208434","gmt_changed":"2021-08-17 13:53:54","alt":"Car exhaust pipe with fumes coming out of it","file":{"fid":"246634","name":"Human use of fossil fuels, especially for transportation, is a major producer of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere..jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Human%20use%20of%20fossil%20fuels%2C%20especially%20for%20transportation%2C%20is%20a%20major%20producer%20of%20greenhouse%20gases%20in%20the%20atmosphere..jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Human%20use%20of%20fossil%20fuels%2C%20especially%20for%20transportation%2C%20is%20a%20major%20producer%20of%20greenhouse%20gases%20in%20the%20atmosphere..jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":527849,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Human%20use%20of%20fossil%20fuels%2C%20especially%20for%20transportation%2C%20is%20a%20major%20producer%20of%20greenhouse%20gases%20in%20the%20atmosphere..jpg?itok=yMIvJ3Oj"}},"649761":{"id":"649761","type":"image","title":"Valerie Thomas","body":null,"created":"1629208349","gmt_created":"2021-08-17 13:52:29","changed":"1629208349","gmt_changed":"2021-08-17 13:52:29","alt":"Headshot of Valerie Thomas","file":{"fid":"246633","name":"Valerie Thomas_Square.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Valerie%20Thomas_Square_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Valerie%20Thomas_Square_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":455435,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Valerie%20Thomas_Square_0.jpg?itok=wDzEhNnY"}}},"media_ids":["649762","649761"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187577","name":"NASEM"},{"id":"1135","name":"valerie thomas"},{"id":"10402","name":"life cycle assessment"},{"id":"843","name":"greenhouse gas emissions"},{"id":"7508","name":"carbon dioxide"},{"id":"86041","name":"Center for Business Strategies for Sustainability"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) are meeting this challenge through their Senior Design projects. With these projects, ISyE students typically solve complex problems presented by real-world clients, and for the Spring 2021 semester, two teams produced solutions that have made a direct community impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech ISyE students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to tackle opportunities in public service with the same passion and rigor they apply to private companies,\u0026rdquo; noted ISyE Director of Professional Practice and Senior Design Coordinator Dima Nazzal. \u0026ldquo;The impact of the data-driven solutions they devise can be measured not only by monetary savings but also -- more importantly -- societal impact.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne such team, nicknamed \u0026ldquo;Watt-lanta,\u0026rdquo; was led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jordi-sabria-12b338112\/\u0022\u003EJordi Sabria\u003C\/a\u003E (IE 2021). After meeting with a handful of companies, the team chose to work with the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) because they would not only be helping the client but the local community as well. ATLDOT tasked the team with identifying specific neighborhoods and streets that could benefit from streetlights.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We looked at multiple studies showing that increasing lighting actually reduced crashes and crime by a significant amount, so our client believed there was a big opportunity here,\u0026rdquo; said Sabria.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccordingly, team Watt-lanta identified the neighborhoods, most of which were located in the south and west areas of Atlanta, and the streets in most need of lighting.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This was not just a technical problem; this was also a social problem,\u0026rdquo; Sabria said. \u0026ldquo;We had to take into account the city\u0026rsquo;s people, society, constituents, public safety, and equity.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWatt-lanta\u0026rsquo;s work was so impactful that its results garnered \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/atlanta-news\/atlanta-plans-to-install-10000-streetlights-to-bolster-public-safety\/S3PVJISPQBHHDFWHJSBDQT74FU\/\u0022\u003Elocal\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/local\/new-lights-coming-to-atlantas-streets\/85-86a4d490-e25d-418a-b4bd-f7896d037a64\u0022\u003Emedia\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fox5atlanta.com\/news\/atlanta-crime-crashes-street-lights-plan\u0022\u003Ecoverage\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our team had the chance to present to the transportation committee of the City of Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Sabria. \u0026ldquo;Immediately that afternoon, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/13691\/1338\u0022\u003Ethe mayor announced a historic expansion of 10,000 streetlights\u003C\/a\u003E. This was exciting news for us, because it means that it\u0026rsquo;s going to get done.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother team that made a significant social impact was \u0026ldquo;Improving the Children\u0026rsquo;s Condition,\u0026rdquo; led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/morgan-knowlton\/\u0022\u003EMorgan Knowlton\u003C\/a\u003E (IE 2021).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving experiences with foster care in their own families, Knowlton and her teammates reached out to the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Reducing the burden on caseworkers improves outcomes for both the caseworkers and children under the care of the state, an idea the team used as the basis for their project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One of the main conclusions we reached was that it\u0026rsquo;s beneficial for neighboring counties to share case managers,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mannyjonson\/\u0022\u003EManny Jonson\u003C\/a\u003E (IE 2021). \u0026ldquo;Not only did we give DFCS specific numbers on how many caseworkers we suggest they hire, but we also targeted smaller counties specifically, where it wouldn\u0026rsquo;t take much investment for them to dramatically reduce employee workloads.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom their conclusions, the team created a deliverable that provided explicit information to help DFCS equally distribute caseloads now and in the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The experience itself was encouraging -- it is reassuring to know the future of the world is in the hands of such an impressive group of young men and women,\u0026rdquo; said DFCS Division Director Tom Rawlings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKnowlton was inspired by the Institute\u0026rsquo;s new mission statement to choose this risky and unique project, reflected by her team\u0026rsquo;s name.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I saw the new mission statement as a call to action, a challenge, given by Georgia Tech to its students. I felt like this was the direction that Georgia Tech wanted to go, and that gave me the final push of confidence that I needed to pursue this project,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;I had an amazing team, and I hope that our project encourages future teams to prioritize selecting a project with a social good aspect. If we\u0026rsquo;re going to be engineers who improve the human condition, we\u0026rsquo;ve got to get into these spaces.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough their projects, Senior Design teams \u0026quot;Watt-lanta\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;Improving the Children\u0026#39;s Condition\u0026quot; produced solutions that have made a direct -- local -- community impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Through their projects, Senior Design teams \u0022Watt-lanta\u0022 and \u0022Improving the Children\u0027s Condition\u0022 produce solutions that have made a direct community impact."}],"uid":"35866","created_gmt":"2021-07-15 00:19:03","changed_gmt":"2021-08-03 19:41:58","author":"afu34","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-07-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-07-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"648773":{"id":"648773","type":"image","title":"Team \u0022Watt-lanta\u0022 (top) and Team \u0022Improving the Children\u0027s Condition\u0022 (bottom)","body":null,"created":"1626307470","gmt_created":"2021-07-15 00:04:30","changed":"1626308819","gmt_changed":"2021-07-15 00:26:59","alt":"Team \u0022Watt-lanta\u0022 (top) and Team \u0022Improving the Children\u0027s Condition\u0022 (bottom)","file":{"fid":"246266","name":"Senior Design Article Official.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Senior%20Design%20Article%20Official.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Senior%20Design%20Article%20Official.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1962398,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Senior%20Design%20Article%20Official.png?itok=D1c9k-C9"}}},"media_ids":["648773"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:afu34@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAngeline Fu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunications Assistant\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nH. 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AI4OPT will focus on bringing together the fields of artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization to achieve research breakthroughs in automated decision making that could not be attained separately.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;AI4OPT, with its focus on AI and optimization, will create new pathways for novel tools that allow better engineering applications to benefit society,\u0026rdquo; said Raheem Beyah, dean of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair. \u0026ldquo;This will allow engineers to build higher-quality materials, more efficient renewable resources, new computing systems and more, while also reinforcing the field as a career path for diverse students. The new institute complements the College\u0026rsquo;s commitment to the integration of AI in engineering disciplines.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe interinstitutional team includes researchers and faculty from Georgia Tech, as well as the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Southern California (USC); Clark Atlanta University; the University of Texas at Arlington; and Spelman College.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Optimization is now ubiquitous in society. Without it, the world would come to a halt,\u0026rdquo; said Van Hentenryck. \u0026ldquo;It is also at the core of the machine learning revolution. But as the world becomes increasingly interconnected, and also more uncertain, optimization problems have become daunting and incredibly challenging. Our institute will fuse AI and optimization to push the frontiers in decision making at massive scales.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The vision is to merge AI and optimization to create intelligent agents that predict and quantify uncertainty, reason and optimize, continuously learn, and coordinate and collaborate. So, in a sense, the institute will transform optimization solutions into networks of intelligent systems.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team is driven by use cases in several areas of significant societal impact: energy systems and the use of massive, distributed renewable resources and demand response programs; green supply chains to support the growth of e-commerce; resilience and sustainability, particularly in how to develop local food production; and circuit design and control for accelerating the development of new computing systems that can solve these evermore challenging problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Van Hentenryck, a second significant component of the institute is to \u0026ldquo;democratize access to AI education, research, and jobs\u0026rdquo; for underrepresented minority and female students and teachers. Van Hentenryck brings experience to this task through his design and delivery of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sethbondercamp.isye.gatech.edu\/online-camp\u0022\u003ESeth Bonder Camp in Computational and Data Science for Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;an online course and on-campus summer camp designed to increase awareness of the fields of data science and operations research among high school students.\u0026nbsp;AI4OPT will build on this initiative by offering longitudinal camps to engage middle and high school students in these topics for the entirety of their secondary school education. The institute will also bring new AI education and research programs to HBCUs and Hispanic-serving colleges throughout the U.S., addressing the widening gap in job opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVan Hentenryck\u0026rsquo;s co-PIs are\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/george-lan\u0022\u003EGeorge Lan\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;ISyE A. Russell Chandler III Associate Professor;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jrom.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJustin Romberg\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Schlumberger Professor; Professors Alper Atamturk and Dorit Hochbaum at UC Berkeley; Associate Professor Bistra Dilkina at USC; and Professor Charles Pierre at Clark Atlanta University. A significant number of faculty from computer science, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and industrial and systems engineering across the various institutions are also involved, fostering the interdisciplinary nature of the institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the first time, this year\u0026rsquo;s program includes major corporations, and the NSF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute for Advances in Optimization is partially funded by Intel Corporation. Van Hentenryck noted that industry collaborations represent a key constituency for AI4OPT: They drive the methodology research with use cases that represent fundamental societal challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science \u0026amp; Technology Directorate, and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/news\/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=303176\u0022\u003ENSF is funding 11 centers within its National AI Research Institutions program\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-joins-us-national-science-foundation-advance-ai-research-and-education\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech has been awarded two of the grants\u003C\/a\u003E: AI4OPT and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/649114\/new-ai-institute-builds-tech-support-aging\u0022\u003EAI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsiveness Interaction for Networked Groups (AI-CARING)\u003C\/a\u003E, led by College of Computing Associate Professor Sonia Chernova to support aging-related issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am delighted to announce the establishment of new NSF National AI Research Institutes as we look to expand into all 50 states,\u0026rdquo; said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. \u0026ldquo;These institutes are hubs for academia, industry, and government to accelerate discovery and innovation in AI. Inspiring talent and ideas everywhere in this important area will lead to new capabilities that improve our lives from medicine to entertainment to transportation and cybersecurity and position us in the vanguard of competitiveness and prosperity.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the NSF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute for Advances in Optimization, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ai4opt.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.ai4opt.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAI4OPT is\u0026nbsp;bringing together the fields of AI and mathematical optimization to achieve research breakthroughs in automated decision making that separately are unattainable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"AI4OPT is\u00a0bringing together the fields of AI and mathematical optimization to achieve research breakthroughs in automated decision making that separately are unattainable."}],"uid":"28766","created_gmt":"2021-07-29 14:15:58","changed_gmt":"2021-08-03 19:40:31","author":"Shelley Wunder-Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"649123":{"id":"649123","type":"image","title":"Pascal Van Hentenryck","body":null,"created":"1627567329","gmt_created":"2021-07-29 14:02:09","changed":"1627567329","gmt_changed":"2021-07-29 14:02:09","alt":"Pascal Van Hentenryck","file":{"fid":"246442","name":"Pascal_AI4Opt_sq.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Pascal_AI4Opt_sq.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Pascal_AI4Opt_sq.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1355381,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Pascal_AI4Opt_sq.png?itok=fM91aJSf"}},"649124":{"id":"649124","type":"image","title":"The use cases AI4OPT will focus on are in these four areas of social impact.","body":null,"created":"1627567832","gmt_created":"2021-07-29 14:10:32","changed":"1627568779","gmt_changed":"2021-07-29 14:26:19","alt":"The use cases AI4OPT will focus on are in these four areas of social impact.","file":{"fid":"246443","name":"ISyE_AI4OPT_graphic-final.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/ISyE_AI4OPT_graphic-final.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/ISyE_AI4OPT_graphic-final.png","mime":"image\/png","size":3390453,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/ISyE_AI4OPT_graphic-final.png?itok=nbqRJq8V"}},"649125":{"id":"649125","type":"image","title":"AI4OPT Logo","body":null,"created":"1627567922","gmt_created":"2021-07-29 14:12:02","changed":"1627567922","gmt_changed":"2021-07-29 14:12:02","alt":"AI4OPT logo","file":{"fid":"246445","name":"Ai4OPT logo.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Ai4OPT%20logo.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Ai4OPT%20logo.png","mime":"image\/png","size":68681,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Ai4OPT%20logo.png?itok=fp8ZqN4m"}}},"media_ids":["649123","649124","649125"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"1377","name":"optimization"},{"id":"7011","name":"NSF grant"},{"id":"188370","name":"AI4OPT"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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The goal of HOME is to develop autonomously functioning habitats known as SmartHab that are essentially self-maintained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat this means, according to Nagi Gebraeel, Georgia Power Early Career Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, is that NASA wants to initially build a lunar-based habitat that is \u0026ldquo;self-aware and self-sufficient\u0026rdquo; in its surroundings, much like a highly amplified Amazon Alexa or Google Home.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce lunar habitats have been perfected, NASA will turn its attention to Mars. For this phase of development, Gebraeel says that \u0026ldquo;the habitat will be able to determine its own state of health, particularly its physical systems \u0026mdash; ranging from environmental control and life support system (ECLSS) to electric power systems (EPS) -- to ensure that the habitat can remain operational.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESuch autonomy is necessary because Mars-to-Earth communication (and vice versa) will have a high degree of latency. The SmartHab needs to be able to make decisions on its own without waiting for instructions from human beings on Earth (which is how, for example, the International Space Station operates).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENASA has said that its experts will use \u0026ldquo;early-stage technologies related to autonomous systems, human and automation teaming, data science, machine learning, robotic maintenance, onboard manufacturing, and more\u0026rdquo; in order to accomplish this \u0026mdash; all fields tailor-made for an industrial engineer, even though space issues may seem atypical.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of meeting this challenge, HOME needed an expert in predictive analytics and machine learning for asset management and optimization. Gebraeel has done such work extensively with power and manufacturing systems and is ready to turn his skills to space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re so used to developing analytical models for systems that operate with a significant human-in-the-loop component,\u0026rdquo; Gebraeel noted. \u0026ldquo;But this problem requires a wholly new perspective, because we are totally removing the human element and are designing analytical algorithms as well as decision optimization models that are completely independent and autonomous.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As far as industrial engineering is concerned, deep space is a new and unique application domain, and we are excited about the opportunity to be first-movers in this area,\u0026quot; Gebraeel added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGebraeel is joined by an interdisciplinary team of Georgia Tech faculty: Associate Professor Joseph Saleh in the Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering; Professor Thomas Orlando in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Assistant Professor Matthew Gombolay in the College of Computing; and Stephen Balakirsky at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough his expertise in predictive analytics and machine learning, Professor Gabraeel is helping NASA develop autonomously functioning habitats for use on the moon and Mars.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Through his expertise in predictive analytics and machine learning, Professor Gabraeel is helping NASA develop autonomously functioning habitats for use on the moon and Mars."}],"uid":"28766","created_gmt":"2020-04-10 16:25:54","changed_gmt":"2021-08-01 15:03:10","author":"Shelley Wunder-Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"634269":{"id":"634269","type":"image","title":"Mars, where NASA plans to eventually establish a base for astronauts to live long-term.","body":null,"created":"1586535458","gmt_created":"2020-04-10 16:17:38","changed":"1586535458","gmt_changed":"2020-04-10 16:17:38","alt":"Mars, where NASA plans to eventually establish a base for astronauts to live long-term.","file":{"fid":"241350","name":"mars-11012_1280.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/mars-11012_1280.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/mars-11012_1280.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":355772,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/mars-11012_1280.jpg?itok=cwpoyIz1"}},"634270":{"id":"634270","type":"image","title":"Georgia Power Early Career Professor Nagi Gabraeel","body":null,"created":"1586535581","gmt_created":"2020-04-10 16:19:41","changed":"1586535581","gmt_changed":"2020-04-10 16:19:41","alt":"Georgia Power Early Career Professor Nagi Gabraeel","file":{"fid":"241351","name":"Nagi Gebraeel_Square.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Nagi%20Gebraeel_Square_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Nagi%20Gebraeel_Square_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":456510,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Nagi%20Gebraeel_Square_0.jpg?itok=vt53ixiy"}}},"media_ids":["634269","634270"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"7930","name":"Nagi Gabraeel"},{"id":"426","name":"isye"},{"id":"9167","name":"machine learning"},{"id":"408","name":"NASA"},{"id":"7057","name":"Mars"},{"id":"184429","name":"SmartHab"},{"id":"89731","name":"predictive analytics"},{"id":"177378","name":"power systems"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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Through these interests, he\u0026nbsp;discovered\u0026nbsp;optimization and its many applications.\u0026nbsp;Then, when he was in graduate school\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;earning\u0026nbsp;a doctorate in chemical engineering \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;at Carnegie Mellon, Sahinidis\u0026nbsp;encountered\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;academic journals\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EOperations Research\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EManagement Science\u003C\/em\u003E,\u0026nbsp;and he read every\u0026nbsp;past\u0026nbsp;issue he could get his hands on.\u0026nbsp;He\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;took business classes\u0026nbsp;in mathematical programming, which led him to integer and linear programming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I tried out optimization, and I loved it, so I stuck with it.\u0026nbsp;By the end of my graduate studies, I was firmly entrenched in systems engineering, and my first\u0026nbsp;faculty appointment\u0026nbsp;was at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the industrial engineering\u0026nbsp;program,\u0026nbsp;where I taught basic operations research classes,\u0026rdquo; Sahinidis reflected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe\u0026nbsp;had\u0026nbsp;learned\u0026nbsp;that optimization\u0026nbsp;was helpful for efficiently planning and scheduling chemical processes\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; and much more: supply chain management, airline scheduling, and device designs.\u0026nbsp;He explained, \u0026ldquo;The math underneath is the same. Application agnostic algorithms can be applied by many people in different domains, and that was what particularly\u0026nbsp;fascinated\u0026nbsp;me.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESahinidis\u0026nbsp;spent 13\u0026nbsp;years\u0026nbsp;as a professor at his alma mater as the\u0026nbsp;John E. Swearingen Professor of Chemical Engineering.\u0026nbsp;During his tenure at Carnegie Mellon (where he still holds a courtesy appointment),\u0026nbsp;he\u0026nbsp;continued the development of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sahinidis.coe.gatech.edu\/software?q=baron\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBARON\u0026nbsp;(Branch-and-Reduce Optimization Navigator)\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;global optimization software system. BARON solves\u0026nbsp;challenging\u0026nbsp;nonconvex optimization\u0026nbsp;problems, including continuous, integer, and mixed-integer nonlinear problems. Sahinidis also\u0026nbsp;created\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sahinidis.coe.gatech.edu\/software?q=alamo\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EALAMO (Automated Learning of Algebraic Models)\u003C\/a\u003E, which is a black-box\u0026nbsp;modeling tool that generates simple yet accurate algebraic\u0026nbsp;models\u0026nbsp;from data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGiven his\u0026nbsp;unstinting interest in optimization, it is perhaps unsurprising that Sahinidis would eventually\u0026nbsp;arrive\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;the No. 1-ranked\u0026nbsp;Stewart School, with its renowned optimization\u0026nbsp;researchers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;ISyE has the world\u0026rsquo;s best\u0026nbsp;optimization group \u0026ndash; and\u0026nbsp;a top\u0026nbsp;machine learning\u0026nbsp;group,\u0026nbsp;too.\u0026nbsp;I\u0026nbsp;am excited that I am working with [Institute Emeritus\u0026nbsp;Professor]\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/george-nemhauser\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorge Nemhauser\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and [A. Russell Chandler III Professor]\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/santanu-dey\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESantanu Dey\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on some problems \u0026ndash; linear, mixed, and nonlinear \u0026ndash; that our field has struggled for decades to solve,\u0026rdquo; said Sahinidis.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;There\u0026rsquo;s a famous collection of\u0026nbsp;challenging\u0026nbsp;test problems in this area that originate from applications, including nuclear reactor management, facility location, pipeline design, and other engineering\u0026nbsp;problems.\u0026nbsp;When I first started working on them, we were able to solve about 5-10% of them. Now, we can solve about two-thirds of those problems, and I\u0026rsquo;m hoping that what we\u0026rsquo;re researching with\u0026nbsp;Santanu\u0026nbsp;and George will push the capabilities of\u0026nbsp;optimization\u0026nbsp;solvers\u0026nbsp;for these problems\u0026nbsp;close to 100%.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, Sahinidis\u0026rsquo;\u0026nbsp;current research activities\u0026nbsp;are at the intersection between computer science and operations research, with applications in various engineering and scientific areas, including theory, algorithms,\u0026nbsp;and software;\u0026nbsp;informatics\u0026nbsp;problems in chemistry and biology;\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;process and energy systems engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ability to perform significant interdisciplinary work with other Georgia Tech faculty members also drew Sahinidis to ISyE, and his\u0026nbsp;affiliate appointments at the Institute\u0026nbsp;underscore this:\u0026nbsp;He\u0026nbsp;is also involved with\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization Program; the Institute for Data Engineering and Science; the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience;\u0026nbsp;the Manufacturing Institute;\u0026nbsp;and the Strategic Energy Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Optimization is ubiquitous in applications in science and engineering. With the recent advances in machine learning, optimization is fueling developments in areas we never imagined we could address before. It is truly exciting to be at Georgia Tech, where I can\u0026nbsp;collaborate with world-class colleagues and graduate students on optimization and its applications,\u0026rdquo; Sahinidis concluded.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESahinidis joins ISyE as the inaugural Gary C. 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One of these exciting opportunities is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-initiatives\/tiger\/index.html\u0022\u003ETI:GER\u0026reg;\u003C\/a\u003E (Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results), a 12-credit, three-semester program that pairs Tech MBA and Ph.D. students with Juris Doctor (JD) students from the Emory University School of Law to transform ideas into successful technology innovations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETI:GER offers participants an immersive, practical educational opportunity through a combination of classroom instruction, innovation projects, and real-world experience. 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In this interview, they talk about their experience with the program, how their perspectives of entrepreneurship have shifted, and their future plans.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat motivated you to apply for the TI:GER program?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB\u003C\/strong\u003E: I was always interested in entrepreneurship, and more recently, how to get from an idea to an actual business. When I saw the program and that they take Ph.D. students, I thought it sounded perfect.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEW\u003C\/strong\u003E: I talked to one of my mentors, who is a Georgia Tech alumna, and she told me that the program is awesome and that it has benefitted her a lot during her job \u0026ndash; that\u0026rsquo;s why I decided to apply. I would like to expand my horizons with TI:GER and learn more about entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuring the program, Ph.D. students can use their own research for their team\u0026rsquo;s innovation project. Were you interested in commercializing your research?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB\u003C\/strong\u003E: Actually, Emma and I both brought an idea. For me, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t exactly my research question but very similar. My team worked on an algorithm that improves decision making in warehouses, and we found that there is a need for it. It\u0026rsquo;s very difficult to implement because every client has their own warehouse management system, so we need to adjust the product for each client \u0026ndash; that\u0026rsquo;s a big finding we had.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEW\u003C\/strong\u003E: My research is about machine learning in quantitative trading strategies. 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So, I also got the opportunities to touch the business side of my research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDo you see yourself building your own startup in the future?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJB\u003C\/strong\u003E: Yes, absolutely. I could see myself founding a company down the road; it\u0026rsquo;s definitely something that I don\u0026#39;t want to miss \u0026ndash; maybe when the perfect idea comes around.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEW\u003C\/strong\u003E: I\u0026#39;m very passionate about starting my own firm, but I probably wouldn\u0026#39;t do it very early. I figured out that the main reason I quitted the first startup attempt was lack of experience. I would prefer to go to an investment firm first to equip myself with more knowledge about markets and technology, as well as network with talented people who have the same goals. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), including \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pinar-keskinocak\u0022\u003EPinar Keskinocak\u003C\/a\u003E, William W. George Chair and professor, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/dima-nazzal\u0022\u003EDima Nazzal\u003C\/a\u003E, Director of Professional Practice. They worked alongside Ph.D. students Akane Fujimoto and Tyler Perini in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There is a lot variability in different regions of the state, so we wanted to take a closer look from an equity perspective,\u0026rdquo; said Keskinocak in the article.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs of June 3, the dashboard indicated that vaccination rates among white residents are higher than those of Black residents in all large metro counties as well as around 70% of all Georgia counties. In addition, vaccination coverage among adults was lower among those living in counties with lower socioeconomic status and with higher percentages of households with children, single parents, and persons with disabilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can read the entire article about their findings \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-covid-19-vaccine-dashboard-breaks-down-vaccination-trends-race-county-level\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENew findings say that although Covid-19 vaccinations are gradually increasing nationwide, disparities exist among vaccination rates across race and geographic areas among Georgia\u0026rsquo;s counties.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New findings say that although Covid-19 vaccinations are gradually increasing nationwide, disparities exist among vaccination rates across race and geographic areas among Georgia\u2019s counties."}],"uid":"35757","created_gmt":"2021-06-29 19:31:29","changed_gmt":"2021-07-08 14:06:24","author":"goberst3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-06-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-06-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"648448":{"id":"648448","type":"image","title":"Dima Nazzal, Akane Fujimoto, and Tyler Perini","body":null,"created":"1624994932","gmt_created":"2021-06-29 19:28:52","changed":"1624994932","gmt_changed":"2021-06-29 19:28:52","alt":"Dima Nazzal, Akane Fujimoto, and Tyler Perini","file":{"fid":"246172","name":"Covid-19 Dashboard.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Covid-19%20Dashboard.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Covid-19%20Dashboard.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":368731,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Covid-19%20Dashboard.jpg?itok=l-Zen8kL"}}},"media_ids":["648448"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EH. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), as well as Julie Swann, department head of North Carolina State University\u0026rsquo;s Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearchers evaluated how many Covid-19 cases could be avoided in North Carolina if more people get vaccinated and continue to follow mask and physical distancing guidelines. They used an agent-based model originally developed at Georgia Tech for pandemic flu that was later adapted to Covid-19 and modified to test additional scenarios.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The main takeaway from the paper is that while the increasing vaccine coverage in the U.S. has a positive impact, we are not really there yet. 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