ARS – 2026 Call for Papers
Submission Period: March 16 – May 17, 2026

Overview

You are invited to CSCMP’s 2026 Academic Research Symposium (ARS), taking place October 3-4 in Nashville, Tennessee. 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 the 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.

There are multiple ways to participate:

• Full-Length Papers – Submit a research or teaching paper for award consideration and presentation.
• Abstracts – Share ongoing research or teaching innovations at our expanded Poster Session.
• Panels – Propose and moderate expert panel discussions on critical supply chain topics.
• Reviewers – Volunteer to review submissions and support the symposium.

All submissions must follow CSCMP’s Academic Research Symposium guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality in contributions. More details on these opportunities are below. Thank you for being part of CSCMP’s 2026 ARS—we look forward to seeing you in Nashville!

 

Research Submissions

We invite research submissions in the following formats:

• Award Competitive Papers (≤40 pages including references, tables, and figures) – 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 E. Grosvenor Plowman Award. Papers exceeding 40 pages will not be considered for awards. Papers not selected for full presentation may be invited for the Poster Session.
• Teaching Innovation Papers (≤40 pages including references, tables, and figures) – 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 Teaching Innovation Award. Papers exceeding 40 pages will not be considered for awards. Papers not selected for full presentation may be invited for the Poster Session.
• Research Abstracts for Poster Presentation (≤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.

 

Panel Opportunities

The ARS Committee seeks expert panel proposals featuring scholars and industry leaders discussing key supply chain topics. To propose a panel, contact ARS Chair Adriana Rossiter-Hofer (arossite@uark.edu) or a member of the ARS Committee.

 

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026 (no extensions)
  
• Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2026
• Academic Research Symposium: October 3-4, 2026
• Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium: October 5, 2026
• CSCMP's EDGE Conference: October 5-7, 2026

Portal Account Setup / Log In

To get started submitting your paper, click below on “New User?” – you will be prompted to create an account. If you already created an account, simply log in. 

NOTE: This Portal account is separate from your CSCMP membership or CSCMP account. If you've submitted to past Academic Research Symposiums, you'll still need to create a new account.