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Supply Chain Design, Digital Twins and Stress Testing for Resilience
November 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Supply chains move materials and goods from origin to consumption. They deliver products that feed us, keep us healthy, and support our daily lives. Efficient supply chains are vital for strong economies and stable communities.
However, designing and managing supply chains is challenging. Today’s world faces frequent disruptions such as extreme weather, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions. These events test how well supply chains can adapt and recover.
On November 24, Professor Chelsea C. White III (Chip) will discuss “Supply Chain Design, Digital Twins, & Stress Testing for Resilience.” He will explain how to design supply chains that deliver quality products efficiently and remain resilient during disruptions.
The presentation will begin with an overview of how supply chains are structured and operated. It will then explore how to manage risks and recover from disruptions effectively. Professor White will use the semiconductor industry as a key example, highlighting its complexity and global challenges.
He will introduce digital twins, virtual models that represent real supply chains. These models help organizations test different scenarios and identify weak points before real disruptions occur. Participants will learn the steps to create digital twins of supply chains, facilities, and manufacturing processes.
The session will also explain the Bullwhip Effect, showing how small changes in demand can cause large fluctuations upstream. Attendees will discover how this effect impacts suppliers and overall performance.
By the end of the presentation, participants will understand how digital tools can strengthen resilience, improve decision-making, and reduce risk in supply chain operations.
About the Speaker
Professor Chelsea C. White III (Chip) is the Schneider National Chair of Transportation & Logistics at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also a Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
He has received multiple IEEE Lifetime Achievement Awards and is a Fellow of IEEE and INFORMS. He has served on several global boards, including Con-way, Inc., the ITS World Congress, and the World Economic Forum Trade Facilitation Council.
His current research focuses on Next-Generation digital twin platforms that improve supply chain performance and resilience. Professor White combines academic insight with industry experience to help build smarter, stronger supply chains.