Unmesh Sharad Wagh
Commissioner of customs, Nhava Sheva–General,
Department of Revenue
Government of India
Registration open · closes 15 Oct 2026
Operations Research and Data Analytics in Transportation and Logistics
Main theme Multi-stakeholder perspectives in transportation and logistics
A two-day workshop at IIT Bombay, 23–24 October 2026, bringing together researchers, faculty, students and industry practitioners. Third program in a series focusing on planning and decision-making in transportation and logistics. The first two (ICLST 2024 and ODTL 2025) were held at NIT Calicut.
- Dates
- 23–24 Oct 2026
- Duration
- 2 days
- Venue
- FC Kohli Auditorium
- Fees from · incl. GST
- ₹500
About the workshop
A workshop on how goods, vehicles and data actually move.
ODTL 2026 is a two-day workshop on operations research and data analytics in transportation and logistics, held at IIT Bombay on 23–24 October 2026. Third program in a series focusing on planning and decision-making in transportation and logistics. The first two (ICLST 2024 and ODTL 2025) were held at NIT Calicut.
The workshop brings together researchers, faculty, students and industry practitioners. Invited talks feature speakers from industry as well as from academia, including IITs and IIMs.
Topics span operations research and optimization, transportation, logistics and supply chain, and data analytics — with discussions on network design and planning, warehouse and fulfillment operations, trade and logistics technologies, digital transformation, first-, middle-, and last-mile logistics, and AI and machine learning for decision-making.
Speakers
Invited talks feature speakers from industry, government agencies and academia. Confirmed speakers are listed below; more will be announced with the programme.
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Madhukar Pandey
Deputy Secretary
Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
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Suvendu Choudhury
Vice President Operations, India
FedEx Express
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Nageswara Reddy Kondreddy
Lead Operations Research Scientist
GreyOrange
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Ashwin Zade
Sr. Operations Research Manager
Optym
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Shripad Salsingikar
Sr. Scientist
TCS Research
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Vikram Khurana
Vice President-Analytics, AI
Delhivery
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Yogesh Sachdeva
Senior Manager
Amazon
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Maharshi Dhada
Mechanical Engineering
IIT Indore
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Prayash Baruah
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration, School of Management Sciences
Tezpur University
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Adnan Pasha
Postdoctoral Researcher
IIT Madras FedEx SMART Centre
IIT Madras
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Sushmita Narayana
Associate Professor
Operations & Supply Chain Management
IIM Mumbai
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Amit Upadhyay
Associate Professor (Operations & Decision Science)
Department of Management Studies
IIT Roorkee
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Debjit Roy
Professor
Operations and Decision Sciences
IIM Ahmedabad
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Tom Mathew
Professor
Civil Engineering
IIT Bombay
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Vinay Panicker
Mechanical Engineering
NIT Calicut
Workshop Schedule
Invited talks and a panel discussion over two days at F.C. Kohli Auditorium, Ground Floor of KReSIT, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai.
Day 1 · Friday, 23 October 2026
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Workshop registration and lunch
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Warehouse Optimization: Bridging Operations Research, AI, and Real-World Decision-Making
Nageswara Reddy Kondreddy · GreyOrange
Day 1 · 14:00
Warehouse Optimization: Bridging Operations Research, AI, and Real-World Decision-Making
Nageswara Reddy Kondreddy · GreyOrange
Modern warehouses are complex, dynamic systems where effective decision-making is critical to improving throughput, storage utilization, and operational efficiency. This talk explores the role of Operations Research (OR) and mathematical optimization in addressing key warehouse challenges, including inventory allocation, put-away planning, storage assignment, replenishment, and order picking. It highlights how optimization models can integrate operational constraints, inventory characteristics, business priorities, and real-time warehouse events to generate efficient and actionable decisions. Particular emphasis will be placed on large-scale optimization models for automated and robotic warehouse environments, where solution quality must be balanced with computational scalability and real-time responsiveness. Drawing on practical industry applications, the talk will discuss the challenges of translating mathematical models into production-ready decision-support systems. It will also explore opportunities for integrating AI with Operations Research to build intelligent, adaptive, and scalable warehouse optimization solutions.
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Topic to be announced
Sushmita Narayana · IIM Mumbai
Day 1 · 14:35
Topic to be announced
Sushmita Narayana · IIM Mumbai
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Air Cargo Transhipment in India
Adnan Pasha · IITM-FedEx SMART
Day 1 · 15:10
Air Cargo Transhipment in India
Adnan Pasha · IITM-FedEx SMART
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Tea break
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PanelRecent developments and challenges in cross-border logistics and transhipments in India
Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Madhukar Pandey, Suvendu Choudhury, Kaushik Das · Moderator: Vinay V Panicker
Day 1 · 16:15 · Panel discussion
Recent developments and challenges in cross-border logistics and transhipments in India
Panelists
- Unmesh Sharad Wagh · Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
- Madhukar Pandey · Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
- Suvendu Choudhury · FedEx Express
- Kaushik Das · Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya – Central University
Moderator
Vinay V Panicker · NIT Calicut
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Logistics Compliances
Yogesh Sachdeva · Amazon
Day 1 · 17:25
Logistics Compliances
Yogesh Sachdeva · Amazon
The abstract will be posted soon.
Day 2 · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Registration and tea
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Inland Water Transport — A multi-stakeholder perspective
Prayash Baruah · Tezpur University
Day 2 · 09:45
Inland Water Transport — A multi-stakeholder perspective
Prayash Baruah · Tezpur University
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Topic to be announced
Vikram Khurana · Delhivery
Day 2 · 10:20
Topic to be announced
Vikram Khurana · Delhivery
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Tea break
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Coordination and optimisation in container supply chains
Amit Upadhyay · IIT Roorkee
Day 2 · 11:15
Coordination and optimisation in container supply chains
Amit Upadhyay · IIT Roorkee
Container transportation requires multiple entities to manage diverse resources under complex regulations and contracts. We present a multidisciplinary cross-functional analysis of container haulage pricing and operations in India. We discuss coordination games and optimisation opportunities in transportation networks. With completion of dedicated freight corridors, new optimisation models are expected to save one billion Indian rupees annually due to reduced haulage costs, increased rolling stock utilisation, and improved service levels.
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From Optimization Models to Real-Time Decisions: Building Intelligent Train Dispatch Systems
Ashwin Zade · Optym
Day 2 · 11:50
From Optimization Models to Real-Time Decisions: Building Intelligent Train Dispatch Systems
Ashwin Zade · Optym
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Lunch
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Recent developments in modeling container and dry bulk terminal operations
Debjit Roy · IIM Ahmedabad
Day 2 · 14:00
Recent developments in modeling container and dry bulk terminal operations
Debjit Roy · IIM Ahmedabad
The abstract will be posted soon.
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From Land Ports to Border Economic Hubs: Catalysing Developments in India’s Border Regions
Madhukar Pandey · Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
Day 2 · 14:35
From Land Ports to Border Economic Hubs: Catalysing Developments in India’s Border Regions
Madhukar Pandey · Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Some case studies in Logistics Optimization
Shripad Salsingikar · TCS Research
Day 2 · 15:10
Some case studies in Logistics Optimization
Shripad Salsingikar · TCS Research
This talk will highlight how advanced analytics and optimization can improve logistics and transportation operations. It presents real-world applications in long-haul optimization, last-mile delivery, vehicle routing, distribution network design, and workforce scheduling. The solutions combine mathematical optimization, metaheuristics, and AI techniques to address large-scale logistics challenges. Case studies demonstrate significant improvements in operational parameters and decision-making for parcel and distribution networks. The work emphasizes the growing role of data-driven automation and intelligent optimization in the future of logistics and supply chain management and highlights implementation related challenges.
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Tea break
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Topic to be announced
Maharshi Dhada · IIT Indore
Day 2 · 16:15
Topic to be announced
Maharshi Dhada · IIT Indore
The abstract will be posted soon.
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Road Network Design
Tom Mathew · IIT Bombay
Day 2 · 16:50
Road Network Design
Tom Mathew · IIT Bombay
The abstract will be posted soon.
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OR in urban transport/logistics and concluding remarks
Anoop K P · NIT Calicut
Day 2 · 17:25
OR in urban transport/logistics and concluding remarks
Anoop K P · NIT Calicut
The abstract will be posted soon.
Who should attend
Academicians, faculty, researchers, students, and industry professionals working in operations research and optimization, transportation, logistics and supply chain, and data analytics.
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Academicians & Faculty
Teaching and research faculty across operations research, transportation, logistics and analytics.
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Researchers
Research staff and postdoctoral researchers working on optimization and decision science.
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Students
Postgraduate students and research scholars, with a dedicated registration rate.
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Industry Professionals
Practitioners in transportation, logistics, supply chain and data-driven operations.
Registration & fees
All fees are inclusive of 18% GST and include workshop kit, lunch and refreshments on both days. One flat rate per category, until registration closes on 15 Oct 2026.
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Category 01
IIT Bombay / NIT Calicut Student
₹500
Inclusive of 18% GST
Flat rate · until 15 Oct 2026
Register at the institute rate -
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All Other Delegates
₹1,500
Inclusive of 18% GST
Flat rate · until 15 Oct 2026
Register
Every category includes
Workshop kit, lunch and refreshments on both days.
Registration window
Closes 15 Oct 2026
One flat rate per category — it does not change before the deadline. 3 days until registration closes.
Fees are provisional and subject to final confirmation.
How payment works
- 01 Complete the registration form and receive a registration ID by email.
- 02 Pay through the IIT Bombay OnlinePay gateway using the link in that email.
- 03 A payment receipt is emailed once the gateway confirms the transaction.
Registration ID format
AM_odtl26_483920
Your initials, then the workshop tag, then a six-digit reference.
Venue
The workshop is held in person on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai, north-east Mumbai.
Address
FC Kohli AuditoriumIndian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai
Maharashtra 400076
India
- Venue
- FC Kohli Auditorium
- Coordinates
- 19.1304885, 72.9159779
- Format
- In person
Schematic locator · interactive map loads if available
19.1304885, 72.9159779
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic. Confirm your route before travelling.
Accommodation
Limited on-campus accommodation available for students only
On campus
Limited accommodation for students only is available in IIT Bombay hostels on sharing basis (2 per room) with basic facilities including a mattress and shared washrooms. There are no charges for accommodation for registered students. Meals, travel and other expenses will not be covered by the workshop. Students who have registered for the workshop should fill up this form before October 15 to get more details.
Email for hostel related queries: Shashank Jain, shashank_jain@iitb.ac.in or Tisha Ghosh, 25d1145@iitb.ac.in
Staying nearby
The venue is in Powai, north-east Mumbai, which has hotels and serviced apartments within a short drive of the campus. Book early — October is busy.
Organising committee
ODTL 2026 is organised by IIT Bombay in collaboration with NIT Calicut.
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Ashutosh Mahajan
Professor
IEOR · IIT Bombay
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Narayan Rangaraj
Professor
IEOR · IIT Bombay
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Anoop K P
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering & Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management · NIT Calicut
Host & support
Supported by
Hosted by
Register
Registration closes on 15 Oct 2026.
23–24 October 2026 · FC Kohli Auditorium, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. Workshop kit, lunch and refreshments on both days.
Contact
- Convener
- Prof. Ashutosh Mahajan
- IEOR · IIT Bombay
- amahajan@iitb.ac.in
- Telephone
- +91 22 2576 9418
- Venue
- FC Kohli Auditorium, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400076