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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Will you please post this call for submissions for the CSCMP Academic Research Symposium (ARS) for 2025?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><img width="370" height="232" style="width:3.8583in;height:2.4166in" id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.png@01DB9A52.0C3A1350"></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You are invited to CSCMP’s 2025 Academic Research Symposium (ARS), taking place October 4-5 in National Harbor, Maryland. The ARS is a premier platform for academic collaboration, where scholars and educators
come together to explore groundbreaking research and innovative teaching methodologies. Held in conjunction with CSCMP’s EDGE conference, the ARS offers a unique opportunity to connect academic theory with real-world supply chain practices, fostering meaningful
exchanges between researchers and industry professionals.<br>
<br>
There are multiple ways to participate: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Full-Length Papers </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Submit a research or teaching paper for award consideration and presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Abstracts </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Share ongoing research or teaching innovations at our expanded Poster Session.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Panels</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> – Propose and moderate expert panel discussions on critical supply chain topics.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Reviewers </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Volunteer to review submissions and support the symposium. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/eSites/cscmp-ars-2025/Login">Make a Submission</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Research Submissions<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We invite research submissions in the following formats:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Award Competitive Papers</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> (˜20 pages) – Report original research findings and contributions. Papers will be evaluated on originality,
clarity, research design, and theoretical and practical impact. Accepted papers will be presented in a full session and considered for the <b>E. Grosvenor Plowman Award</b>. Papers not selected for full presentation may be invited for the Poster Session.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Teaching Innovation Papers</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> (˜20 pages) – Share innovative teaching methods, pedagogical techniques, applied case studies, or new
tools. Submissions will be assessed on originality, clarity, and learning outcome value. Accepted papers will be presented in a full session and considered for the <b>Teaching Innovation Award</b>. Papers not selected for full presentation may be invited for
the Poster Session.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Research Abstracts for Poster Presentation</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> (˜5 pages) – Ideal for work-in-progress research or teaching innovations. Abstracts
should include at least one figure illustrating key ideas. Building on the success of last year’s expanded poster sessions, this year’s ARS will feature more posters alongside full paper presentations. Top posters may be displayed during EDGE.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Panel Opportunities<br>
</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The ARS Committee seeks expert panel proposals featuring scholars and industry leaders discussing key supply chain topics. To propose a panel, contact ARS Chair Zac Rogers (<b>zac.rogers@colostate.edu</b>) or a member
of the ARS Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Timeline<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Submission Deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: May 18, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Notification of Acceptance</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: July 1, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Academic Research Symposium</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: October 4-5, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: October 6, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CSCMP's EDGE Conference</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: October 6-8, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Important Note: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Submissions must be completed by the May 18 deadline. No extensions will be granted. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Guidelines for Submissions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Originality Requirement</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Research track submissions must be unpublished and not accepted for publication in any journal or outlet.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Placement</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: The conference committee will assign accepted papers to the appropriate research track based on the primary topic. Papers
spanning multiple topics may be placed in a cross-disciplinary session.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Formatting</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Submissions must follow <b><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/21581592/homepage/ForAuthors.html" target="_blank"><i>The
Journal of Business Logistics</i> style and formatting guidelines</a>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Review Process</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: All submissions undergo a double-blind review. The first page should include only the manuscript title. The second
page should repeat the title, followed by the abstract, body, and visuals. Author profiles will be hidden during the review process.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Revisions & Proceedings</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Authors of accepted submissions must revise their work based on reviewer feedback before presentation
and publication. Non-award winners may opt to publish an abbreviated version in the conference proceedings.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Presentation & Registration</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: Each accepted paper must be presented at the Academic Research Symposium. All presenting authors must
register for the event. Decision notifications will be sent on July 1, 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Additional Support</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: For publishing guidance, refer to <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jbl.12039" target="_blank"><b><i>The Journal
of Business Logistics</i></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Submission Website:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
<a href="https://www.cscmpedge.org/website/81276/ars-call-for-papers/">https://www.cscmpedge.org/website/81276/ars-call-for-papers/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you and best regards!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Zachary S. Rogers Ph.D.<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management<br>
CSU Supply Chain Management Forum Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Colorado State University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Zac.Rogers@colostate.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">Zac.Rogers@colostate.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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