Generative AI in Operations: Exploring the Road Ahead at SDMIMD

On June 19, 2025, Dr. Anand Ellur, Associate Professor – Operations & Quantitative Methods at SDMIMD, delivered an insightful talk on “Use of Generative AI in Operations and Supply Chain Management.” The session delved into how emerging AI technologies are transforming operational efficiency and supply chain dynamics.

The talk was followed by a panel discussion on “Have Companies Started Leveraging AI and Gen AI in their Operations and Supply Chain Management? If Yes, How? If No, What Should Be the Roadmap (Use Cases)?”, The panel included:

  • Dr. Anand Sasikumar, Assistant Professor – Operations, SDMIMD
  • Mr. Kaustubh Sinha, Manager – Customer Success and Tech Account Management, Zycus, Bengaluru & Alumnus of SDMIMD
  • Dr. Navin Shankar Patel, Convenor, CII IT Panel, Mysuru & In-charge, AI Automation Initiative at Infosys, Mysuru
  • The discussion was moderated by Mr. Naren P.S, PGDM student at SDMIMD.
The session offered valuable perspectives on the current adoption and future roadmap of AI in operational strategies, supported by real-world use cases.