Why Change Management Remains the “Says Easy, Does Hard” Skill Every Supply Chain Leader Must Master
Change management is identified as the most critical skill for supply chain leaders to master, especially amid constant transformations driven by automation, digitalization, and evolving business models. Despite technological advances, 70% of major supply chain transformations fail, primarily due to challenges on the people side rather than technology itself. Effective change leadership significantly improves project success rates, adoption, and time to value.
Amazon's Scott King Joins the SCL Industry Advisory Board
Mr. King brings over 20 years of expertise in global supply chain design, automation, and robotics to the SCL Advisory Board. At Amazon, Scott leads initiatives to transform material handling systems into an integrated ecosystem of advanced equipment and intelligent software, driving breakthroughs in robotics and AI. His career spans leadership roles in supply chain design and engineering at Amazon, The Home Depot, and Office Depot, where he earned recognition for innovation and operational excellence. A Georgia Tech alumnus with degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Scott brings deep expertise in automation, logistics network design, and strategic planning to support SCL’s research and educational mission.
How the US Cut Climate-Changing Emissions While Its Economy More Than Doubled
Countries around the world have been discussing the need to rein in climate change for three decades, yet global greenhouse gas emissions – and global temperatures with them – keep rising.
Less Is More: Communication as the Quiet Differentiator in Supply Chain Leadership
Effective communication is a critical differentiator in supply chain leadership, blending listening, observation, and clear messaging to transform insights into action. This skill is essential for collaboration across complex networks and remains invaluable despite advances in automation and AI.
Dhongde Named President-Elect of International Economic Measurement Association
Shatakshee Dhongde, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of economics at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been named treasurer and president-elect of the International Association for Review of Income and Wealth.
Flying Taxis Are Nearly Here — What’s Still Grounding Them
A new wave of aviation innovation is taking off as advanced air mobility (AAM) , electric air taxis and short-range aircraft, promises to revolutionize urban transportation with faster, cleaner, and quieter travel. Researchers at Georgia Tech are at the forefront, developing the safety, infrastructure, and policy frameworks needed to make AAM a reality. Advances in battery technology, automation, and lightweight materials are driving progress, but certification and public trust remain key hurdles. Experts like Laurie Garrow, Marilyn Smith, and Alex Oettl emphasize collaboration across government, industry, and academia to ensure equitable access and safe integration into U.S. airspace. With its robust research ecosystem and aviation industry, Georgia is poised to become a national leader in sustainable air mobility.
Yu Ding Named 2025 INFORMS Fellow
Yu Ding, Anderson-Interface Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, has been named a 2025 INFORMS Fellow. The recognition honors his pioneering contributions to data and quality science, their impact on wind energy and manufacturing, and his longstanding service to the INFORMS community, reflecting ISyE’s continued tradition of excellence and leadership in the field.
Exploring Global Solutions Through ISyE’s Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars (SURS) Program
2025 ISyE Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars
Xiao Liu Leads $1.5M NSF Project to Address Urban Resilience Challenges
Xiao Liu, Associate Professor in Georgia Tech’s ISyE, is leading a $1.5M NSF-funded project to launch Resilient-NET, an international research network advancing urban resilience. Bringing together U.S. and global partners, the team will study the intersections of technology, people, and the environment to strengthen cities against climate disruptions and technological change. The initiative aims to develop sustainable solutions and train future leaders to build adaptable, livable urban systems.
Unlocking GenAI in the Supply Chain: Georgia Tech’s Lifetime Learning Approach
At Georgia Tech-Savannah, a recent Learners and Leaders seminar brought together over 100 professionals to explore how Generative AI is changing the landscape of supply chain and logistics. Led by Chris Gaffney of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, the session offered practical insights on prompting, AI policy, and applied use cases. As part of Georgia Tech’s College of Lifetime Learning, the Savannah campus continues to deliver relevant, workforce-focused education that helps leaders turn AI curiosity into capability.
If I Were Starting My Supply Chain Career Today, Here’s How I’d Learn GenAI
This year has felt like a lifetime in the Generative AI (GenAI) world. 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&OP in prior decades, GenAI proficiency is quickly becoming a differentiator. The question is not if you’ll integrate GenAI into your workflow, but how quickly and effectively.
ISyE Earns No. 1 Undergraduate Ranking for 25th Consecutive Year
Georgia Tech’s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering has been named the nation’s top undergraduate program in its field for the 25th consecutive year, as part of the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Postdoctoral Researcher Jiaqi Wang Earns 2025 TSL Best Paper Award
Congratulations to postdoctoral researcher Jiaqi Wang, recipient of a prestigious 2025 Best Paper Award from the Freight Transportation and Logistics Special Interest Group of the INFORMS Transportation Science & Logistics Society, for his paper titled “D-Optimal Orienteering for Post-Earthquake Reconnaissance Planning.”
Geotab funds $223K Traffic Data Research Project at Georgia Tech
Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected vehicle solutions and asset management, today announced a significant research investment of up to $223,000 (USD) to support a doctoral project at Georgia Tech.
Mathieu Dahan and Kamran Paynabar Join Inaugural Cohort of Georgia Tech’s Research Leadership Academy
Two ISyE faculty members, Mathieu Dahan and Kamran Paynabar, have been named to the inaugural cohort of Georgia Tech’s Research Leadership Academy.
SCL Study Shows Savannah Beats West Coast on Cost, Reliability for Atlanta Cargo
Researchers at GTs Supply Chain and Logistics Institute found shippers save money, boost reliability and achieve comparable average transit times when they land Atlanta-bound cargo at the gateway port of Savannah, instead of a West Coast port. The study, Shipping Variability and Trade Route Decision-Making, evaluated shipping performance from 10 major Asian ports to Atlanta. The research accounted for complete end-to-end shipping costs and times—including both ocean and inland transportation.
Srinivas Peeta Named Co-Editor-in-Chief of Transportation Research Part B: Methodological
The appointment recognizes Professor Peeta’s longstanding contributions to transportation research and his leadership in advancing methodological innovation within the field.
Pascal Van Hentenryck Invited as Plenary Speaker at 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting
Pascal Van Hentenryck, the A. Russell Chandler III Chair at Georgia Tech's H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and director of AI4OPT, will deliver a plenary address at the 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting on how machine learning is transforming optimization in critical real-world systems.
Don’t Get Left Behind: Climbing the AI Ladder in Your Supply Chain Career
AI has evolved from earlier machine learning in supply chains to now driving real-time analytics across industries, streamlining tasks from content creation to demand planning.
Professor Jianjun Shi Receives 2025 Deming Lecturer Award
Jianjun Shi, Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and Professor in Georgia Tech’s 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. Edwards Deming’s lasting influence on the global quality movement and introduced his own framework for in-process quality improvement (IPQI).
Don’t Outsource Your Thinking: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI and Supply Chain Complexity
In an era dominated by AI and rapid information delivery, critical thinking is more essential than ever—especially for supply chain professionals. While AI tools offer speed and scale, they must be used intentionally to avoid dulling human judgment.
The Human Edge in the Age of AI: What Technology Can’t Replace—And How to Build Your Advantage
As AI transforms the workplace, lasting success will belong to those who sharpen the human edge—judgment, collaboration, adaptability, and leadership—while embracing technology as a partner, not a replacement.
Dr. Jianjun Shi Awarded the Shainin Medal by the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Dr. Jianjun Shi, the Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech's H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 Shainin Medal by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). This recognition celebrates his pioneering "In-Process Quality Improvement" (IPQI) methodologies, which integrate data science and systems theory to enable real-time process monitoring, root cause diagnosis, and defect prevention.
A Summer Read for Supply Chain Learners: 'How the World Ran Out of Everything' by Peter Goodman
A grounded look at what happens when supply chains break — and what it teaches us about how we build them.
Dematic's Sowmya Ananthachary Joins the SCL Industry Advisory Board
Ms. Ananthachary brings a wealth of experience in enterprise software and cloud technologies to the SCL Advisory Board. She has a proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing global engineering teams and driving large-scale strategic initiatives. Her leadership has played a key role in delivering transformative, cloud-based enterprise applications and advancing digital solutions in the supply chain space.
ISyE Assistant Professor Debankur Mukherjee Receives ACM SIGMETRICS Rising Star Research Award
Assistant Professor Debankur Mukherjee of Georgia Tech’s ISyE has been honored with the 2025 ACM SIGMETRICS Rising Star Research Award for his groundbreaking work on scalable algorithms and performance evaluation in complex systems, a recognition highlighting his profound impact on both theory and practice.