New Delhi, September 15, 2025: Jaipuria Institute of Management hosted its flagship Round Table Conference (RTC) on “AI, Automation & The Future of Supply Chains” at Andaz Delhi by Hyatt, Aerocity.
The conference brought together 20 senior leaders representing some of the most respected organizations, including Amazon, Diageo, Mondelez International, Zepto, WNS, AIT Global, Welspun New Energy, Airports Authority of India, S&P Global, Stanley Group, Imperial Auto Industries, Newtimes Group of Companies, IBM, Grasim Industries, EV Motors India Pvt. Ltd, Safexpress Pvt. Ltd., DHL Supply Chain, Zypp Electric, ShipGlobal, and Compass Group.
The RTC was inaugurated under the guidance of Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria Jaipur, and Dr. Subhajyoti Ray, Director, Jaipuria Noida, who emphasized the importance of industry–academia partnerships in shaping future-ready supply chain professionals.
“This round table conference on AI and Automation is a testament to Jaipuria’s legacy of bridging the industry–academia gap. As educators, our role is to empower students not just for employment, but for leadership in a rapidly evolving business landscape. As India’s first AI-Native Business School, Jaipuria is deeply committed to integrating artificial intelligence into every aspect of management education, from curriculum design to experiential learning. Our focus on AI-driven decision-making ensures that our students are equipped to lead in a future defined by intelligent technologies,” said Dr. Subhajyoti Ray, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida.
The forum featured five thematic discussions on:
● Optimizing Costs & Resources
● Robotics, IoT & AI Integration
● AI for Risk & Crisis Management
● Ethical Supply Chains
● AI-Augmented Decision Making in Operations
“I am honoured to be a part of Jaipuria’s round table, where both academic and industry professionals converged to discuss not just technology, but the human and ethical dimensions of supply chain transformation. AI is at the cornerstone of building agile and resilient supply chains by enabling predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and real-time decision-making. Its integration in risk and crisis management is helping organisations anticipate disruptions and swiftly adapt in complex global environments. I look forward to continued collaboration to explore innovative solutions for addressing contemporary global challenges,’’ said Col. Angad Reyar, Head of Global Inventory Optimisation at Amazon.
Each table comprised senior industry leaders, Jaipuria faculty experts, and student coordinators. The format combined focused round table dialogues with plenary presentations to capture actionable insights.
“In the era of Industry 4.0, it is imperative that our students are not only tech-savvy but also proficient in values and strategic thinking. This round table on AI and Supply Chains is a strategic platform to exchange ideas and explore the future of smart operations. AI is rapidly transforming supply chain ecosystems by driving operational efficiency, optimising costs, and enabling intelligent resource allocation. As businesses transform, the integration of AI into supply chain processes will be crucial to achieving agility, resilience, and scalability. I firmly believe that such dialogues will lead to meaningful innovation and impact,” said Mr. Manish Gupta, Founder & CEO, D2C Ecommerce.
The deliberations underscored how AI and automation are driving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in global supply chains. Participants collectively called for greater collaboration between academia and industry in curriculum design, research, and consulting to strengthen management education in India.
The event concluded with the message that the next generation of supply chain leaders must combine analytical capability, ethical grounding, and technological fluency to thrive in the evolving business landscape.