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Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Supply Chains through Analytics and AI
Selvaprabu (Selva) Nadarajah
An Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences
University of Illinois Chicago Selvaprabu (Selva) Nadarajah, Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago Selvaprabu (Selva) Nadarajah is an Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences and the Bielinski Family Endowed Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He also leads Decision Intelligence R&D at the Discovery Partners Institute and collaborates with Argonne National Laboratory. His research focuses on operations research, decision intelligence, and machine learning, earning recognition such as the 2024 INFORMS Harvey J. Greenberg Research Award and UIC’s Global Scholar honor. He holds a PhD and MS in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University and an MASc from the University of Waterloo.
Jeff Jewett
Assistant Dean for Business Recruitment
University of Illinois Chicago Jeff Jewett is an accomplished higher education professional with extensive experience in graduate business education. Currently serving as Assistant Dean for Graduate Business Programs at the University of Illinois Chicago, Jeff oversees graduate student services for the College of Business, driving enrollment growth, enhancing student experiences, and fostering academic excellence.
An Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences
University of Illinois Chicago Selvaprabu (Selva) Nadarajah, Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago Selvaprabu (Selva) Nadarajah is an Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences and the Bielinski Family Endowed Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He also leads Decision Intelligence R&D at the Discovery Partners Institute and collaborates with Argonne National Laboratory. His research focuses on operations research, decision intelligence, and machine learning, earning recognition such as the 2024 INFORMS Harvey J. Greenberg Research Award and UIC’s Global Scholar honor. He holds a PhD and MS in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University and an MASc from the University of Waterloo.
Assistant Dean for Business Recruitment
University of Illinois Chicago Jeff Jewett is an accomplished higher education professional with extensive experience in graduate business education. Currently serving as Assistant Dean for Graduate Business Programs at the University of Illinois Chicago, Jeff oversees graduate student services for the College of Business, driving enrollment growth, enhancing student experiences, and fostering academic excellence.Analytics and AI are transforming supply chains by optimizing operations, improving efficiency, and promoting sustainability. These technologies enable real-time data analysis, demand forecasting, route optimization, and resource management, helping businesses reduce waste, minimize costs, and enhance decision-making while supporting eco-friendly practices and sustainable supply chain models.
Data-Driven Decision Making
AI-Powered Automation
Sustainability Optimization
Predictive Analytics
Resource Management
Collaboration and Integration
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UIC Business, part of the University of Illinois Chicago, is a top-ranked, research-driven business school with a global reputation for excellence. From its humble beginnings offering accounting, economics, and general business programs, UIC Business has evolved into a dynamic institution serving over 3,700 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students annually. With six academic departments—accounting, finance, information and decision sciences, managerial studies, marketing, and real estate—UIC Business offers a robust range of nine undergraduate and seven master’s programs, including an MBA and specialized master’s degrees in fields such as business analytics, marketing, and supply chain management. Situated in the heart of Chicago, UIC Business thrives in a vibrant urban setting, reflecting the city’s hardworking, resourceful ethos. With a global perspective, diverse student body, and 52,000+ alumni, the college continues to make a lasting impact, empowering the next generation of business leaders to excel in a rapidly changing world.
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