2MIL'26: Managing Mutations in Industry and Logistics Paris, France, October 23, 2026

Conference website	https://aimil.org/2mil26-conference/
Abstract registration deadline	May 18, 2026
Submission deadline	September 1, 2026

Thematic Background

In a global context characterised by increasingly frequent and complex disruptions, whether economic crises, geopolitical conflicts or climate crises, industry and supply chains are at a crossroads where operational resilience must now go hand in hand with strategic intelligence (Kieu et al., 2025; Grondys and Kot, 2025; Kalla et al., 2025). The integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is essential for improving visibility, anticipating disruptions and automating decisions across all supply chain operations and processes. The use of AI, for example, can strengthen the resilience of supply chains (Kassa et al., 2023: Jackson et al., 2024) through machine learning and predictive analytics approaches. Furthermore, the digital transformation of industrial systems and supply chains also presents new challenges and risks related to cyberattacks, the vulnerability of digitally controlled physical infrastructures (IoT, embedded systems) and the fragility of information systems (Takpah and Oriakhi, 2025). This digital transformation must therefore not only incorporate the potential gains but also take into account the security of the systems and solutions adopted.Furthermore, geopolitical tensions (trade sanctions, wars, reconfiguration of alliances, etc.) are forcing companies to reconsider their sourcing strategies, diversify their suppliers, and even bring production closer to home (nearshoring) in order to limit risks and mitigate the vulnerability of their value chains (Sheth and Uslay, 2023; İncekara and İncekara, 2024). Finally, growing environmental and social requirements are increasing pressure on supply chains to transition to sustainable models. Today’s green supply chains are based on a dual dynamic that aims to reduce the carbon footprint or waste throughout the product life cycle, but also relies on appropriate technological solutions and, increasingly, on AI to optimise industrial processes with a view to sustainability (Li et al., 2024; Nozari, 2024; Zejjari and Benhayoun, 2024).The conference Managing Mutations in Industry and Logistics provides an essential intellectual space for exploring how technological, geopolitical and ecological changes are combining to reshape the industrial and logistical paradigms of tomorrow. It aims to bring together academic research, feedback from professionals and public policy recommendations to guide transformations towards a more resilient, efficient and sustainable industry and supply chains.

Referneces 

Grondys, K. & Kot, M. (2025). Impact of global supply chain complexity on the individual performance of companies. Engineering Management in Production and Services, 17(2), 2025. 63-77.

İncekara, R., & İncekara, B. (2024). EFFECTS OF ECONOMIC AND GEOPOLITICAL RISKS ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN: AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS. Journal of Management Marketing and Logistics, 11(2), 131-141.

Jackson, I., Ivanov, D., Dolgui, A., & Namdar, J. (2024). Generative artificial intelligence in supply chain and operations management: a capability-based framework for analysis and implementation. International Journal of Production Research, 62(17), 6120–6145. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2024.2309309

Kalla, C., Scavarda, L. F., Caiado, R. G. G., & Hellingrath, B. (2025). Adapting sales and operations planning to dynamic and complex supply chains. Review of Managerial Science.

Kassa, A., Kitaw, D., Stache, U., Beshah, B., & Degefu, G. (2023). Artificial intelligence techniques for enhancing supply chain resilience: A systematic literature review, holistic framework, and future research. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 186, Article 109714.

Kieu, M.-K., Nayak, R., George, M., Akbari, M., & Panwar, T. (2025). Exploring trajectories in supply chain integration: a systematic analysis of emerging themes. Management Review Quarterly.

Li, L., Zhu, W., Chen, L., & Liu, Y. (2024). Generative AI usage and sustainable supply chain performance: A practice-based view. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 192, Article 103761.

Nozari, H. (2024). Green Supply Chain Management based on Artificial Intelligence of Everything. Journal of Economics and Management, 46(1), 2024. 171-188. https://doi.org/10.22367/jem.2024.46.07

Sheth, J. N., & Uslay, C. (2023). The geopolitics of supply chains: Assessing the consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian war for B2B relationships. Journal of Business Research, 166, Article 114120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114120

Takpah, N.E.A. and Oriakhi, V.N. (2025) Cybersecurity Challenges and Technological Integration in Military Supply Chain 4.0. Journal of Information Security, 16, 131-148.

Submission Guidelines

Papers written in English or French may be submitted in the form of short papers (2 to 4 pages) or full papers, in accordance with the instructions for authors provided on the conference website. The manuscript should clearly present the research problem, the methodological approach, and, when applicable, preliminary results or future directions. Contributions may report on ongoing research, exploratory studies, or practical feedback. 

Communications must be submitted exclusively via the dedicated forms available on this page. 

The best papers accepted and presented at the conference will be invited for submission for possible publication in partner journals.Authors who wish to have their papers considered for publication must submit a full paper instead of a short paper.

List of Topics

• Artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digitization of supply chains
• Organizational resilience, disruption anticipation, and risk management in supply chains
• Industrial developments and transformations linked to technological change
• Geopolitical dynamics, globalization, and the reconfiguration of industrial and logistics systems
• Cybersecurity, digital security, and vulnerabilities of connected industrial infrastructures
• Sustainable and environmentally responsible supply chain management
• Circular economy, reverse logistics, and responsible sourcing practices
• Managerial innovations, emerging organizational models, and new practices in industry and logistics
• Role of public policy, regulatory frameworks, and territorial strategies in industrial transformations
• Methodological approaches, analytical models, and interdisciplinary perspectives for the study of industrial and logistical changes

Committees

Organizing committee

• ALOUI Adel, ISTEC Business School Paris / AIMIL, France
• BARUEL-BENCHERQUI Dominique, ISTEC Business School, France
• DANG Rey, ISTEC Business School, France
• WEHBI SLEIMAN Manal, AIMIL, France 

Invited Speakers

• Samuel FOSSO-WAMBA
• Gilbert GIACOMONI
• Venkatesh VG

Venue

The conference will be held in Paris on October 23, 2026.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to : contact@aimil.org