1st International Operations Conference on Re-engineering Business Ecosystem: Synergies and Innovations in Operations and Beyond (SIOB-2025)

August 18, 2025, Mysore, India – The SDMIMD is currently hosting the 1st International Operations Conference on Re-engineering Business Ecosystem: Synergies and Innovations in Operations and Beyond (SIOB-2025). The one-day conference has brought together industry leaders, academic scholars, and students to discuss the evolving role of operations management in organizational transformation and technological innovation.
 
The conference began with a formal lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and progress. The lamp was lit by Dr. Anand Sasikumar, Conference Chair; Dr. S. N. Prasad, Director, SDMIMD; and Mr. Sreekanth Murugan, Chief Guest. Dr. Prasad invited the Chief Guest to inaugurate the event, after which the dignitaries jointly unveiled the conference slides. Dr. Anand Sasikumar introduced the theme “Integrating Operations Management with Emerging Trends and Disciplines,” emphasizing the growing significance of interdisciplinary approaches in today’s business landscape.
 
In his keynote address, Mr. Sreekanth Murugan spoke on “Collaborative Ecosystems: Aligning Operations with Open Innovation”. He highlighted open innovation, integration strategies, and advances in warehouse automation and robotics. The session also featured insights from UPS’s client onboarding process and a video demonstration of its highly automated warehouse system.
 
A research workshop on AI tools for research and writing was conducted by Dr. Binju Saju, Assistant Professor, Adi Shankara Institute of Technology and Engineering. The technical session on “Transforming Supply Chains with IoT, Robotics, and 5G” will feature insights from Mr. Rohit Agarwal (Ericsson), Mr. Shrini Sarangapani (The Timken Company), and Mr. Bhupinder Singh Chawla (Infosys), moderated by Mr. Sunil Bhardwaj, Managing Partner, ImpactEazer Consulting. The day will conclude with a valedictory address by Dr. Subramani Ramakrishnan, Vice President, UPS India Technology Center, followed by closing remarks from Dr. (Lt. Col.) S. N. Prasad, and the vote of thanks by Dr. Kannadas S.
 
During the inaugural session, 26 research papers were registered for presentation, covering a wide spectrum of contemporary topics in operations management. These presentations are expected to encourage lively discussions and the exchange of practical and research-driven insights among participants. 
 
The 1st International Operations Conference reaffirms SDMIMD’s position as a leading academic institution committed to advancing research, fostering innovation, and encouraging global knowledge exchange in the field of operations management. The event continues to set high standards for academic discourse and industry engagement in India and beyond.