In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu under the leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu concluded its International Conference onNext-Gen Supply Chain: Trends, Innovations, and Best Practices, organized in collaboration with Montpellier Business School, France, and Liverpool Business School, UK. The two-day conference, held from November 22–23, 2024, brought together global scholars and industry experts to discuss innovations and advancements in supply chain management.

Dr.Pratik Maheshwari, Program Chair, welcomed participants to the valedictory ceremony of International Conference on "Next-Generation Supply Chain" at IIM Jammu's Jagti campus, crediting Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, for his visionary leadership. He highlighted the event's scale, with 182 submissions, 109 shortlisted papers, from including IITs, IIMs, and top B Schools.Focusing on supply chain topics aligned with the SDGs, he announced the launch of a conference proceeding. Present on the occasion were Dr. Rajesh Sikka, Dr. Pradeep. K. Tarei, Yashoda. Devi, Dr. Somu Gorai, faculty, IIM Jammu.

The second day of the conference began with an engaging Editors’ Talk by Prof. Subodha Kumar, Deputy Editor of the Production and Operations Management Journal. This session offered insights into the evolving landscape of academic publishing in supply chain research.Another Editors’ Talk was delivered by Prof. Dr.Habil. Dmitry Ivanov, Editor of the International Journal of Integrated Supply Management and Associate Editor for leading journals like International Journal of Production Research, International Transactions in Operational Research, and OMEGA. The session provided a detailed perspective on the intricacies of academic publication and trends in supply chain research.

This was followed by conference paper presentations at Aryabhatta and Arjuna classrooms, where researchers shared innovative ideas and solutions addressing real-world supply chain challenges. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. P. Praveen Vijaya Raj, Program Chair, IIM Jammu.The program concluded with a group photograph of the participants, Program Chair, and Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, setting an inspiring tone for an even more vibrant conference next year.

The conference highlighted emerging trends, innovative strategies, and best practices in supply chain management, reaffirming IIM Jammu’s commitment to global collaboration and academic excellence. The event successfully bridged academic research and industry expertise, setting a benchmark for future initiatives.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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