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SOM-2025: XXVIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
Nagpur, India, December 19-21, 2025
Submission linkhttps://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=som2025
Abstract registration deadlineDecember 1, 2025
Submission deadlineDecember 1, 2025

The XXVIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM 2025) will be hosted by IIM Nagpur on December 20–21, 2025.

Theme: Reimagining Operations—Agility, Analytics, and Sustainability. 

In an era of global disruptions, digitalization, and sustainability issues, operations management is undergoing a profound transformation. The SOM 2025 Conference welcomes research papers under the theme “Reimagining Operations: Agility, Analytics, and Sustainability.” As today’s dynamic environments demand a shift from efficiency-focused operations, this conference invites research that demonstrates the integration of agility, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable practices across manufacturing, services, and global supply networks. 

Agile operations have become essential to strategic planning, allowing organizations to adapt swiftly to market shifts, supply chain disruptions, and customer volatility. Concurrently, advanced analytics—from real-time dashboards to AI-driven models—are empowering firms to optimize responsiveness and performance. Beyond traditional metrics, sustainability is now a key indicator of operational excellence, encouraging firms to embrace circular economy principles, ethical sourcing, and green logistics. This convergence is reshaping how operations are conceived, managed, and delivered in a volatile, digitally enabled, and socially conscious world.

SOM 2025 seeks to explore emerging challenges, untapped opportunities, and strategic capabilities shaping the future of operations and supply chains. The conference aims to foster thought-provoking dialogue that contributes to the evolution of adaptive, data-informed, and environmentally responsible operational practices.

Submission Guidelines

Participants may choose to submit in one of the following categories: Abstract, Extended Abstract, or Full Paper. Research scholars submitting papers for the Doctoral Colloquium Best Paper Awards should submit in the Extended Abstract or Full Paper category.

1. Abstract Submission

Length: 250–500 words (excluding title, author details, and keywords).

Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, single spacing, 1-inch margins.

Content: Should clearly outline the purpose, theoretical background, methodology/approach, key findings/expected results, and implications.

Keywords: 3–5 keywords.

2. Extended Abstract Submission

Length: 1,000–1,500 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).

Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, single spacing.

Structure of the Paper:

Title

Introduction / Research Problem

Theoretical Background / Literature Review

Methodology / Approach

Findings / Expected Results

Implications for theory and practice

References (free format submission, maintain the consistent referencing style)

Keywords: 3–5 keywords.

3. Full Paper Submission

Length: 6,000–8,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).

Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spacing, consistent referencing style.

Structure:

Title page (with author details, affiliations, and contact information)

Abstract (250–300 words) + Keywords

Introduction

Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

Methodology

Results / Findings

Discussion and Implications

Conclusion and Future Research Directions

References (free format submission, maintain the consistent referencing style)

4. General Guidelines

  • Submissions must be original.
  • Authors should indicate the preferred track (e.g., Future-Ready Operations, Behavioural Operations, Healthcare, etc.) or select General Submissions.
  • Doctoral scholars may opt for the Doctoral Colloquium.
  • All submissions will undergo peer review by the conference track chairs/committee.
  • Accepted submissions will be scheduled for oral presentation at the conference.

Doctoral Colloquium Best Paper Awards

The Doctoral Colloquium of SOM-2025 will be held on December 19, 2025. Doctoral scholars are invited to submit their research work in either the Extended Abstract or Full Paper category for consideration in the Best Paper Awards.

Awards and Prize Money

  • First Prize: INR 50,000
  • Second Prize: INR 35,000
  • Third Prize: INR 25,000

Eligibility: Only registered doctoral scholars are eligible for these awards. The prize money will be transferred directly to the doctoral scholar.

Selection Criteria: The Doctoral Colloquium Review Committee will evaluate submissions based on:

  • The academic quality and originality of the paper, and
  • The clarity and effectiveness of the oral presentation during the colloquium.

Doctoral researchers from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to Operations and Supply Chain Management, are invited to participate and present their emerging research contributions at the Doctoral Colloquium.

Committees

Conference Patron

Prof. Bhimaraya MetriDirector, IIM Nagpur

Conference Chairs

Prof. Nikunj Kumar Jain

Prof. Alok Kumar Singh

Conference Committee

Prof. Prakash Awasthy

Prof. Aditya Kumar Sahu

Venue

The conference will be held at the Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to som2025@iimnagpur.ac.in

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