Dear Colleagues,

It is with great enthusiasm that I extend an invitation to you to participate in the 54th Annual Conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI). The conference will be held in the charming town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” at the Hershey Lodge from March 27-29, 2025. Dr. Dinesh R. Pai, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Penn State – Harrisburg, is the Program Chair for NEDSI 2025.

As you are well aware, the NEDSI conference provides an exceptional forum for scholars and practitioners to present their research and stay current in their fields. Our conference is known for the exchange of ideas and the formation of enduring professional relationships. The collegial and friendly atmosphere of NEDSI gatherings is frequently highlighted by attendees as one of the most enjoyable aspects of our meetings.

The theme for the NEDSI 2025 Conference is “Generative AI To Enhance Supply Chain Resilience.” This theme reflects the critical and transformative role that AI is playing in enhancing the robustness and flexibility of supply chains in our increasingly complex and interconnected world.

On behalf of all NEDSI officers, I warmly invite you to join us at the 54^th Annual Conference in Hershey, PA. We look forward to your participation and to another successful conference!

Sincerely,

Amit Arora, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Supply Chain Management
University of the District of Columbia

President, Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI)