The session on “Extending RPA into Supply Chain and Logistics”, organized by IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, will be held on the 17th of May 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST, via Zoom. As a continuation of the Robotics in Industry 4.0: Automation and Smart Manufacturing Workshop Series, this session will explore how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is revolutionizing supply chain and logistics operations through intelligent automation. The session will be delivered by Prof. Amila Thibbotuwawa, a Professor at the Department of Transport and Logistics Management, University of Moratuwa, with expertise in supply chain optimization, logistics, and sustainable transport systems. This session will focus on the deployment of RPA tools to automate and optimize complex workflows in procurement, inventory management, order processing, transportation scheduling, and last-mile delivery. Prof. Thibbotuwawa will demonstrate how RPA, when integrated with data analytics and machine learning, can significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance visibility across the supply chain. Special attention will be given to applications in cold chain logistics, drone-based delivery systems, and energy-efficient transport planning—highlighting the role of automation in building resilient and sustainable supply networks. Participants will gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of adopting RPA in real-world logistics settings, including cost-benefit considerations, system integration, and workforce impacts. A live Q&A segment will follow, encouraging attendees to engage in meaningful discussions and explore innovative use cases with the speaker. Hosted by IEEE YP Sri Lanka, this session is designed for professionals, researchers, and students looking to deepen their understanding of the strategic role RPA plays in transforming modern supply chain ecosystems under Industry 4.0. Speaker(s): Prof. Amila Thibbotuwawa, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484812

IEEE SEM sponsored Robofest invites IEEE members to serve as Technical Judges of the following competition categories: - (https://www.robofest.net/index.php/current-competitions/exhibition) - (https://www.robofest.net/index.php/current-competitions/robomed) After your registration, the event host will contact you to confirm your judging assignment and category. You will be also asked to submit a brief professional bio. Duties of Judges - Review Competition Rules – Familiarize yourself with guidelines and scoring rubrics. - Evaluate Submissions – Watch team videos or live demos and assess performance. - Score Fairly – Apply Robofest rubrics to assign accurate scores. - Engage with Teams – Visit tables, ask questions, and inspect code as needed. - Submit Scores – Enter all evaluations via the Robofest Scoring App. [] Co-sponsored by: CJ Chung Agenda: 8:00am: Check-in & Judge training (Judging app test), Continental breakfast 9:00am: Opening Ceremonies. Each judge will be introduced. 9:15am: Exhibition/RoboMED - Official Team Presentations 11:30am: Lunch break 12:45pm: Exhibition/RoboMED - Official Team Presentations 2:45pm: End of Team Presentations. Move to the Field House (Gym) 3:00pm: Closing & Award Ceremonies. - Raffle and Group Photo - Awards: Judges will be called to line up. 4:20pm: End of the ceremonies Room: S100, Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Lot D), Lawrence Tech University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

[]IEEE Senior Member is the highest IEEE member grade for which IEEE members can apply and does not incur any additional cost or fees. The Senior Member grade is a way for the IEEE members to receive recognition for their professional experience and significant performance in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and the related fields including Computer Science and Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. The advancement to Senior Member provides the IEEE members with significant and distinct benefits. These benefits include the eligibility to hold Executive IEEE Volunteer Positions and getting recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence. Newly elevated senior members will also receive an engraved senior member plaque from IEEE. Senior Member Elevation: IEEE SEM Section Membership Committee will reprise its Senior Member Elevation event, on May 17th, 2025 between 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM (HYBRID - In Person and online). The way it works is: At least a 10 years of significant experience with BS degree needs be be established to initiate the senior membership elevation. (A Ph.D is considered to be 5 years of significant experience and a master degree is considered to be 2 years of significant experience. The remaining 5 (with PhD) to 8 (with MS degree) years of significant experience should be established from the member experience in his/her profession to initiate and submit applications for Senior Member Elevation.) Note: There is no cost to becoming a Senior Member, and this step is a necessary prelude to seeking the IEEE ‘Fellow’ level. For a complete description of the Senior Member process and its benefits, see the link at: https://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/grade_elevation.html To (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461460)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461460)for the event and consider contacting existing senior members/fellows as references; also bring an electronic copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.). []Here is a link to (https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior/deadlines.html) before filing your application. Also you may seek to contact or network with other Southeastern Michigan Section members who were upgraded to senior status. You may find some of them profiled in our monthly newsletter - (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/about-sem/sem-history/wavelengths-magazine-archive/)! Networking: * We recommend that if attendees cannot join us in person (due to weather or traffic conditions) you may join us online, we will create several breakout rooms, one for each reference (at least) Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Mohamad Berri, Sharan Kalwani Agenda: Online Link (TBD) 10:30 AM - Introductions and Elevation processing. 11:30 AM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking. Then we temporarily say 'Good bye' Room: M 218, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1058, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479782