Supply Chain Management Centre

IIMB has been actively pursuing Supply Chain Management as a major area of teaching and research. With a distinguished faculty line-up including world-class scholars and a talented pool of researchers and doctoral students (Fellow Programme in Management), IIMB has carried out dedicated research, teaching and consulting activities in different aspects of Supply Chain Management covering logistics management, inbound/outbound transportation, network design, modeling and optimization, partnership and negotiation, information technology and e-commerce and end-to-end Supply Chain Management strategies.

Recognizing the need for an effective mechanism to promote closer and enduring industry-institute collaboration, IIMB has started the SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CENTRE (SCMC), a strategic multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence within IIMB, dedicated to carrying out specialized theoretical and applied research on Supply Chain Management with participation from a multidisciplinary faculty and industry practitioners. The Centre builds on the strengths of IIMB in research, education, and integration of inter-functional business disciplines to serve as a valuable knowledge-generating resource, and contributes to the development of cutting-edge strategies and practical solutions to problems encountered by organizations in the management of end-to-end supply chains.

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About SCMC

OUR VISION

To be an internationally recognized Centre for Supply Chain Management, dedicated to the creation and dissemination of new knowledge in the field.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Supply Chain Management Centre is to bring together practitioners from leading organizations and IIMB faculty and students to identify, document, research, develop and disseminate best practices in Supply Chain Management.

The mandate of the Centre includes:

Conducting research that contributes significantly to the theory and practice of Supply Chain Management
Acting as a forum to initiate interaction and dialogue on supply chain related issues, challenges and solutions between industry and academia
Educating and training practicing executives, increasing the pool of Supply Chain Management professionals and developing future industry leaders in the area
Increasing visibility of the Supply Chain Management discipline among the management student community
Helping organizations achieve world-class supply chain practices and performances

Activities

The following activities are being conducted towards the fulfilment of the Centre’s mission:

RESEARCH

Conceptual research for developing theory
Research on SCM strategies and practices
Sponsored research
Research on specific issues faced by client companies

EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

Conduct Biennial International Conference
Bring out SCM Centre newsletter
Host SCM Centre website

CORPORATE PARTNER RELATIONS

Share information with eligible partner companies
Research Advisory Council meetings to set research directions and priorities
Company Day at SCM Centre
Conduct peer group exchange meetings for experience sharing

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Case studies of SCM strategies and practices
Network with peer groups and focused industry
Specialized Executive Development Programmes on SCM for practicing executives

ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRIES

Carry out benchmarking studies
Offer SCM assistance and diagnostic studies to companies for SCM strategies and improvements
Student projects

Research Area

The centre conducts research in wide range of topics such as:

Supply Chain Risk Management
Sustainable Supply Chain
Supply Chain 4.0
Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Design, Capacity & Sourcing Decisions
Sourcing Strategy
Buyer-Supplier Relationship and Vendor Management
Labour/Service Supply Chains

Responsive Supply Chains
Supply Chain in Modern Retail
Supply Chain Coordination, Information Sharing, Incentives, Contracts & Control
E-Business & Supply Chain Management
Impact of Technology.
Transportation & Warehousing
Value Chain Management
Activity Based Cost Management and Supply Chain

Message from the Chairperson

Professor Rajeev R. Tripathi

Chairperson, Supply Chain Management @ IIMB

Greetings from the Supply Chain Management Centre, a Centre of Excellence at IIM Bangalore!

At IIM Bangalore, we take immense pride in being at the forefront of supply chain management education and research. In a world where supply chains are increasingly shaped by sustainability imperatives, technological disruptions, and geopolitical shifts, the Supply Chain Management Centre (SCMC) stands committed to addressing these complex challenges through world-class research, education, and industry engagement.

Dr. Aditya Gupta is the Chief Operations Officer of the Supply Chain Management Centre (SCMC) and the TCI–IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). He brings 29 years of experience spanning supply chain management, ESG and sustainability, general management, finance, and sales, across industry and academia.

He holds a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, an MBA, and a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, and is certified in ESG Investing by the CFA Institute. He is also an IICA-certified Independent Director under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, with expertise in board-level ESG oversight, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining IIM Bangalore, Dr. Gupta held senior leadership roles with leading Indian and multinational organizations, including the TVS Group, Tata Group, Virgin Group, Moser Baer, Jindal Group, Essar Group, and SRF Ltd., gaining extensive experience across logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, telecom, and international trade.

At IIM Bangalore, Dr. Gupta plays a key role in institution-building, applied research, and industry engagement, with a focus on integrating sustainability into supply chain systems. He led the development of the Transportation Emissions Measurement Tool (TEMT)—the only India-specific freight emissions tool certified under ISO 14083—which has been adopted and is hosted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. He has also led the development of a Carbon Accounting Tool supporting Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions measurement and BRSR Core reporting, with particular relevance for Indian industry and MSMEs.

He actively collaborates with government bodies, industry, and academia on sustainability research, standards, and policy initiatives, contributing to national efforts on emissions measurement, disclosure, and green logistics. Dr. Gupta is the author of a Harvard Business Publishing case study on India’s first Green Steel initiative and has authored multiple white papers and thought leadership articles on ESG, carbon management, and sustainable supply chains.

Deeply engaged in capacity building and executive education, Dr. Gupta leads a 12-week ESG and Sustainability programme hosted on the Government of India’s SWAYAM platform, designed for industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners. The course is offered in both English and Hindi, enabling wider national access and impact.

Dr. Gupta serves on several national and international committees and expert groups, including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/TC 344) as an Indian expert representative, the Expert Advisory Committee for Karnataka’s Voluntary GHG Disclosure Scheme, and NITI Aayog’s E-FAST platform, contributing to the development of standards and policy frameworks for sustainable and low-carbon logistics.

Advisory Council

The SCMC functions under the direction of a senior faculty member of IIMB and is supported by an Advisory Council consisting of corporate sponsors’ representatives and the Institute’s nominees.

The Advisory Council is responsible for identifying and determining the research agenda of the Centre. It also formulates the Centre's policies and provides direction for research areas and research priorities.