IIM Nagpur to Host XXVIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM 2025)
Theme: Reimagining Operations – Agility, Analytics, and Sustainability
Dates: December 19–21, 2025 | Venue: IIM Nagpur Campus
Call for Abstracts Deadline: 31st October 2025
Nagpur: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur will host the 28th Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM 2025) from December 19 to 21, 2025. The three-day academic and industry forum will bring together leading scholars, practitioners, and experts to deliberate on the future of operations and supply chain management.
The conference will be held under the central theme: “Reimagining Operations – Agility, Analytics, and Sustainability.” With organizations worldwide navigating global disruptions, digital transformation, and sustainability imperatives, operations management is entering a transformative era.
Conference Focus
SOM 2025 will invite research papers and discussions on how agility, advanced analytics, and sustainable practices are redefining operations across industries. The theme highlights the growing importance of:
- Agile operations to manage market volatility and supply chain disruptions.
- Analytics and AI-driven decision-making for optimizing responsiveness and efficiency.
- Sustainability as a new benchmark for operational excellence, focusing on ethical sourcing, circular economy, and green logistics.
Objectives
The conference aims to provide a platform to explore emerging challenges, untapped opportunities, and strategic capabilities that are shaping the future of operations and supply chains. It seeks to foster dialogue that contributes to the development of adaptive, data-driven, and environmentally responsible operational practices.
Conference Topics
Research contributions are invited across diverse domains, including:
- Agility & Resilient Operations
- Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
- AI/ML Applications in Operations & Supply Chains
- Smart Manufacturing, Warehousing & IoT
- Sustainable & Ethical Operations (ESG, modern slavery, circular economy)
- Healthcare & Humanitarian Logistics
- Project Management & Global Supply Chains
- Lean, Six Sigma & Quality Management
- Food & Agriculture Supply Chains
- Behavioral Operations and Interdisciplinary Research
Call for Papers
Researchers, academicians, and industry professionals are invited to submit papers through the EasyChair Submission Portal.
📩 Queries may be directed to: som2025@iimnagpur.ac.in
🌐 More details available at: www.iimnagpur.ac.in/som2025/