Research, Policy & Journals

Original research on India's supply economy.

Whitepapers, the Materials Management Review journal, policy briefs and applied research from IIMM faculty, students and innovation labs.

whitepaper

AI in Indian Procurement: 2026 Outlook

How GenAI copilots, predictive sourcing and control-tower analytics are reshaping CPO offices across BFSI, manufacturing and PSUs.

IIMM ResearchDownload
policy

The GeM Ecosystem: A 2026 Policy Reader

A field guide to GFR 2017, PPP-MII, MSME order and GeM portal workflows for buyers and sellers.

IIMM GeM AcademyDownload
whitepaper

EV Supply Chains in India: Battery to Bharat

Cell sourcing, gigafactory build-out, reverse logistics, charging infra and policy levers.

IIMM Innovation LabsDownload
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Pharma Cold Chain Resilience 2026

Lessons from vaccine logistics, GDP compliance and rare-disease drug supply for Indian distributors.

IIMM Pharma LabDownload
journal

Materials Management Review — 2026 Q1

Quarterly journal featuring research, case studies and interviews with India's leading SCM leaders.

MMR EditorialDownload
policy

Circular Supply Chain Playbook for India

ESG-aligned reverse logistics, EPR compliance and second-life material flows.

IIMM SustainabilityDownload