The University of Memphis Division of Research & Innovation FedEx Institute of Technology recently issued a call for proposals for the Next Generation Supply Chain Technologies and Innovation Challenge. This call challenged the entire University ecosystem to think broadly about the role of research in improving the supply chain, and proposal topics were welcome from all disciplines. This call was highly competitive and the eight proposals funded show great potential for further funding from federal agencies and alignment with the National Science Foundation’s Dear Colleague Letter call for proposals in Next Generation Supply Chain.

Awardee Proposals/PIs:

• Xiaolei Huang (Computer Science): Empowering Intelligent Navigation and Communication: Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency with Large Language Models

• Bentuo Zheng (Mathematical Sciences): Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions for Supply Chain Risk Management: A Data-Driven Approach

• Susana Jaramillo (Marketing and Supply Chain Management): Developing Biodiversity Credit Platform to Manage Supply Chain for Ag-based Biodiversity Credits: A Market-based Incentive Structure to Encourage Farmer Adoption of Conservation Practices that Restore Biodiversity, Soil Health, and Ecosystem Resilience

• Leigh Boardman (Biological Sciences): Using Insect Physiology to Optimize Biosecurity Risk in Cold Treated Commodities

• Firouzeh Sabri (Physics and Materials Science): Improved Packaging Solution for Supercapacitor Distribution and Logistics

• Huigang Liang (Management Information Systems): Fortifying Frontiers: The Dual Impact of AI Investments on Supply Chain Resilience and Data Security

• Yafang Li (Management Information Systems): Enhancing Machine Learning in Supply Chain Demand Forecasting Through Change Point Analysis

• Joanna Golden (School of Accountancy): Can Corporate Supply Chain Benefit from Data Breach Disclosure Laws

For more information on this initative, contact fedex@memphis.edu or research@memphis.edu.

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