Center for Supply Chain Analytics

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Supply chain excellence through analytics.

The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Supply Chain Analytics is a multidisciplinary research hub applying best practices in cutting-edge supply chain analytics across industries, government and society. Our focus is on advancing the state of practice in supply chain analytics and operations by:

Collaborating with industry leaders and academic scholars to research, identify and disseminate best practices
Providing transformative education to students through project-based experiential learning opportunities
Generating economic and social impacts that improve quality of life by contributing to improved supply chain execution policy and practice

Collaboration and Opportunities

Industry professionals can collaborate with faculty to investigate pressing supply chain analytics questions
Undergraduate and graduate students from any School of Management major who are interested in supply chain may apply to one of 10 positions available annually
- Develop business cases for new market entry and expansion
- Identify candidate supply chain companies
- Publish case studies documenting results from supply chain research projects

Current Projects

The School of Management’s Center for Supply Chain Analytics is leading UB’s involvement in this $40 million initiative to grow semiconductor manufacturing, research, and education in New York State.

Principal Investigator
Ananth Iyer, PhD
Dean and Professor of Operations Management and Strategy

Affiliated Faculty and Staff:

Partners

Sponsor
The NY Smart I-Corridor Tech Hub: Supply Chain Activation Network project is supported by a grant from the Economic Development Administration and matching funds from the University at Buffalo’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.

Center for Supply Chain Analytics teams are investigating diversification opportunities for manufacturers of internal combustion engine parts and components, to reduce the risk of future obsolescence and capitalize on growth of electric vehicle markets.

EV Growth in Western New York

The Center for Supply Chain Analytics is incorporating information from multiple data sets to consider the impact of external factors on container shipping prices and port utilization.

Resources

NY SMART I-Corridor

New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Tech Hub

News

Where connections become supply chains
6/26/26
Most trade shows are built around suppliers pitching their products and services to potential customers. At the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit, that formula was flipped.
EV supply chain opportunities and risks for New York State industries
4/13/26
UB faculty, students and industry partners gathered to examine the future of electric vehicle manufacturing in New York State.
UB secures funding for cross-border supply chains
4/1/26
With $1M in federal funding, the initiative will help small- and medium-sized businesses navigate the challenges of cross-border trade.
UB joins global semiconductor network
10/27/25
Through its membership in SEMI, UB is now connected directly to education, research and industry collaborators.
UB semiconductor summit drives collaboration, economic opportunity
7/30/25
“Bridging the Gap” focused on building a stronger, more coordinated semiconductor ecosystem across NYS.
UB School of Management and NY SMART I-Corridor to host semiconductor summit
6/3/25
Leaders in technology, policy and academia will come together July 15-16 for the “Bridging the Gap: Activating the Semiconductor Supply Chain Network” conference.
UB School of Management launches MS in Supply Chain Management
2/7/25
Applications are now being accepted for summer 2025.
UB School of Management to partner in $40 million effort to boost semiconductor industry
7/3/24
The Tech Hub award will support manufacturing, research and education.
New book helps nonprofits increase supply chain efficiencies
6/25/26
Edited by Milind Sohoni, professor and chair of operations management and strategy, and director of the Center for Supply Chain Analytics, Nonprofit Operations and Supply Chain Management: Theory and Practice offers an innovative look at how operational strategies and supply chain principles can drive greater efficiency and impact in the nonprofit sector.
In the news: Buffalo News – Semiconductor jobs in the spotlight
6/25/26
Jennifer Flagg, director of the Center for Supply Chain Analytics, spoke at the April 3 Buffalo Niagara Partnership meeting about opportunities in the semiconductor industry. She also announced a conference on July 15-16 to help local companies connect with buyers and become suppliers for major firms like Micron Technology.
Department of Commerce Announcement
6/25/26
Tech Hub receives grant funding of approximately $40 million to implement four projects.