International Hackathon on Supply Chain Management and Logistics

<h4 data-start="242" data-end="318"><strong data-start="248" data-end="316">International Hackathon on Supply Chain Management and Logistics</strong></h4> <p data-start="319" data-end="456">📅 <strong data-start="322" data-end="340">June 6–8, 2026</strong> | <strong data-start="343" data-end="352">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="359" data-end="362" /><strong data-start="362" data-end="379">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up<br data-start="392" data-end="395" /><strong data-start="395" data-end="408">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="458" data-end="461" /> <h5 data-start="463" data-end="493"><strong data-start="467" data-end="493">1] About the Hackathon</strong></h5> <p data-start="494" data-end="760">The <strong data-start="498" data-end="571">International Hackathon on Supply Chain Management and Logistics 2026</strong>, organized by <strong data-start="586" data-end="602">Mastering Up</strong>, is a three-day innovation-driven global event that brings together supply chain professionals, data scientists, business strategists, and tech innovators.</p> <p data-start="762" data-end="1128">The hackathon focuses on building <strong data-start="796" data-end="854">smart, resilient, and sustainable supply chain systems</strong> through data-driven logistics optimization, AI-based forecasting, and digital automation. Participants will develop solutions to improve <strong data-start="992" data-end="1065">transparency, traceability, real-time decision-making, and efficiency</strong> across supply chain networks — from procurement to delivery.</p> <p data-start="1130" data-end="1298">Through this event, Mastering Up aims to empower innovators to transform the global logistics ecosystem with <strong data-start="1239" data-end="1283">technology, strategy, and sustainability</strong> at its core.</p> <hr data-start="1300" data-end="1303" /> <h5 data-start="1305" data-end="1343"><strong data-start="1309" data-end="1343">2] Problem Statements / Tracks</strong></h5> <h4 data-start="1345" data-end="1398"><strong data-start="1350" data-end="1398">Track 1: Smart Inventory Forecasting Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="1399" data-end="1616">Traditional inventory management often leads to overstocking or stockouts.<br data-start="1473" data-end="1476" />💡 <em data-start="1479" data-end="1499">Expected Solution:</em> Develop an AI/ML model that predicts demand fluctuations accurately and automates reorder levels to minimize losses.</p> <h4 data-start="1618" data-end="1679"><strong data-start="1623" data-end="1679">Track 2: Real-Time Logistics Tracking and Visibility</strong></h4> <p data-start="1680" data-end="1893">Lack of real-time shipment data creates inefficiencies and customer dissatisfaction.<br data-start="1764" data-end="1767" />💡 <em data-start="1770" data-end="1790">Expected Solution:</em> Create an IoT-based dashboard or mobile app for end-to-end tracking and predictive delivery estimates.</p> <h4 data-start="1895" data-end="1952"><strong data-start="1900" data-end="1952">Track 3: Sustainable Transportation Optimization</strong></h4> <p data-start="1953" data-end="2155">Carbon emissions from logistics are increasing rapidly.<br data-start="2008" data-end="2011" />💡 <em data-start="2014" data-end="2034">Expected Solution:</em> Design an algorithm to optimize delivery routes using electric or hybrid vehicles, minimizing cost and carbon footprint.</p> <h4 data-start="2157" data-end="2203"><strong data-start="2162" data-end="2203">Track 4: Supply Chain Risk Management</strong></h4> <p data-start="2204" data-end="2414">Supply chain disruptions (due to crises, strikes, or natural disasters) impact global trade.<br data-start="2296" data-end="2299" />💡 <em data-start="2302" data-end="2322">Expected Solution:</em> Build a risk prediction and mitigation platform using data analytics and scenario modeling.</p> <h4 data-start="2416" data-end="2476"><strong data-start="2421" data-end="2476">Track 5: Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Transparency</strong></h4> <p data-start="2477" data-end="2690">Data tampering and lack of trust in supplier networks remain major issues.<br data-start="2551" data-end="2554" />💡 <em data-start="2557" data-end="2577">Expected Solution:</em> Develop a blockchain-based ledger system ensuring product authenticity and traceability across the supply chain.</p> <h4 data-start="2692" data-end="2743"><strong data-start="2697" data-end="2743">Track 6: Warehouse Automation and Robotics</strong></h4> <p data-start="2744" data-end="2939">Manual handling increases operational time and cost.<br data-start="2796" data-end="2799" />💡 <em data-start="2802" data-end="2822">Expected Solution:</em> Design a warehouse automation system integrating robotics, IoT, and AI for optimized space and resource utilization.</p> <h4 data-start="2941" data-end="2996"><strong data-start="2946" data-end="2996">Track 7: Reverse Logistics and Waste Reduction</strong></h4> <p data-start="2997" data-end="3191">Returned goods often result in inefficiencies and waste.<br data-start="3053" data-end="3056" />💡 <em data-start="3059" data-end="3079">Expected Solution:</em> Create a digital reverse logistics model that reuses, recycles, or redistributes returned products effectively.</p> <h4 data-start="3193" data-end="3244"><strong data-start="3198" data-end="3244">Track 8: Cross-Border Logistics Compliance</strong></h4> <p data-start="3245" data-end="3462">Global shipments face delays due to complex documentation and customs processes.<br data-start="3325" data-end="3328" />💡 <em data-start="3331" data-end="3351">Expected Solution:</em> Develop an AI-powered platform that automates compliance checks and documentation for international logistics.</p> <h4 data-start="3464" data-end="3510"><strong data-start="3469" data-end="3510">Track 9: Cold Chain Monitoring System</strong></h4> <p data-start="3511" data-end="3731">Temperature-sensitive goods like vaccines and perishables require consistent cold storage.<br data-start="3601" data-end="3604" />💡 <em data-start="3607" data-end="3627">Expected Solution:</em> Design a sensor-based system to monitor temperature, humidity, and location with alerts for deviations.</p> <h4 data-start="3733" data-end="3781"><strong data-start="3738" data-end="3781">Track 10: Individual Student Innovation</strong></h4> <p data-start="3782" data-end="4035">Open category for individual participants to propose original solutions within <strong data-start="3861" data-end="3914">Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Technology</strong> domains.<br data-start="3923" data-end="3926" />💡 <em data-start="3929" data-end="3949">Expected Solution:</em> Innovative concept, prototype, or platform addressing unique supply chain challenges.</p> <hr data-start="4037" data-end="4040" /> <h5 data-start="4042" data-end="4079"><strong data-start="4046" data-end="4079">3] Event Schedule (Three-Day)</strong></h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4081" data-end="4467"> <thead data-start="4081" data-end="4109"> <tr data-start="4081" data-end="4109"> <th data-start="4081" data-end="4091" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4083" data-end="4090">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="4091" data-end="4109" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4093" data-end="4107">Activities</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4140" data-end="4467"> <tr data-start="4140" data-end="4254"> <td data-start="4140" data-end="4167" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4142" data-end="4166">Day 1 (June 6, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4167" data-end="4254">Inaugural Ceremony, Team Onboarding, Problem Statement Selection, Mentor Networking</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4255" data-end="4348"> <td data-start="4255" data-end="4282" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4257" data-end="4281">Day 2 (June 7, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4282" data-end="4348">Design & Development Phase, Mentorship Support, Mid-Evaluation</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4349" data-end="4467"> <td data-start="4349" data-end="4376" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4351" data-end="4375">Day 3 (June 8, 2026)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4376" data-end="4467">Final Submission, Project Presentations, Jury Evaluation, Valedictory & Awards Ceremony</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="4469" data-end="4472" /> <h5 data-start="4474" data-end="4518"><strong data-start="4478" data-end="4518">4] Eligibility & Participation Rules</strong></h5> <ul data-start="4520" data-end="4871"> <li data-start="4520" data-end="4550"> <p data-start="4522" data-end="4550"><strong data-start="4522" data-end="4536">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 Members</p> </li> <li data-start="4551" data-end="4633"> <p data-start="4553" data-end="4633">Open to <strong data-start="4561" data-end="4620">students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and researchers</strong> worldwide.</p> </li> <li data-start="4634" data-end="4713"> <p data-start="4636" data-end="4713">All submissions must be original and developed during the hackathon period.</p> </li> <li data-start="4714" data-end="4793"> <p data-start="4716" data-end="4793">Teams must maintain <strong data-start="4736" data-end="4790">professional conduct, integrity, and collaboration</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="4794" data-end="4871"> <p data-start="4796" data-end="4871">Any form of plagiarism or code duplication will lead to disqualification.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="4873" data-end="4876" /> <h5 data-start="4878" data-end="4908"><strong data-start="4882" data-end="4908">5] Evaluation Criteria</strong></h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4910" data-end="5375"> <thead data-start="4910" data-end="4945"> <tr data-start="4910" data-end="4945"> <th data-start="4910" data-end="4926" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4912" data-end="4925">Criterion</strong></th> <th data-start="4926" data-end="4945" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4928" data-end="4943">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4983" data-end="5375"> <tr data-start="4983" data-end="5063"> <td data-start="4983" data-end="5013" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4985" data-end="5012">Innovation & Creativity</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5013" data-end="5063">Original thinking and problem-solving approach</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5064" data-end="5152"> <td data-start="5064" data-end="5108" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5066" data-end="5107">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5108" data-end="5152">Real-world applicability and scalability</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5153" data-end="5226"> <td data-start="5153" data-end="5184" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5155" data-end="5183">Technical Implementation</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5184" data-end="5226">Depth, accuracy, and execution quality</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5227" data-end="5298"> <td data-start="5227" data-end="5259" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5229" data-end="5258">Scalability & Feasibility</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5259" data-end="5298">Business or industrial adaptability</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5299" data-end="5375"> <td data-start="5299" data-end="5326" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5301" data-end="5325">Presentation Quality</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5326" data-end="5375">Clarity, structure, and demonstration quality</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="5377" data-end="5380" /> <h5 data-start="5382" data-end="5413"><strong data-start="5386" data-end="5413">6] Prizes & Recognition</strong></h5> <p data-start="5415" data-end="5533">🏆 <strong data-start="5418" data-end="5443">Top 10 Winning Teams:</strong><br data-start="5443" data-end="5446" />Receive <strong data-start="5454" data-end="5480">USD 1000 Worth Voucher</strong> under <strong data-start="5487" data-end="5531">“Idea to Startup Scheme” by SUKISH GROUP</strong></p> <p data-start="5535" data-end="5687">🥇 <strong data-start="5538" data-end="5557">Top 3 Projects:</strong><br data-start="5557" data-end="5560" />Will be recommended to leading <strong data-start="5591" data-end="5652">Supply Chain & Logistics companies/research organizations</strong> for seed funding and incubation:</p> <ul data-start="5688" data-end="5874"> <li data-start="5688" data-end="5712"> <p data-start="5690" data-end="5712"><strong data-start="5690" data-end="5710">DHL Supply Chain</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5713" data-end="5737"> <p data-start="5715" data-end="5737"><strong data-start="5715" data-end="5735">Maersk Logistics</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5738" data-end="5789"> <p data-start="5740" data-end="5789"><strong data-start="5740" data-end="5787">Amazon Web Services (Supply Chain Division)</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5790" data-end="5810"> <p data-start="5792" data-end="5810"><strong data-start="5792" data-end="5808">IBM Research</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="5811" data-end="5874"> <p data-start="5813" data-end="5874"><strong data-start="5813" data-end="5872">Tata Consultancy Services (Supply Chain Innovation Lab)</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="5876" data-end="5910">🎖️ <strong data-start="5880" data-end="5908">Additional Recognitions:</strong></p> <ul data-start="5911" data-end="6226"> <li data-start="5911" data-end="5976"> <p data-start="5913" data-end="5976">Certificates of Participation for all registered participants</p> </li> <li data-start="5977" data-end="6062"> <p data-start="5979" data-end="6062"><strong data-start="5979" data-end="6019">Special Category – Innovation Awards</strong> at <em data-start="6023" data-end="6060">MU International Awards 2026 Series</em></p> </li> <li data-start="6063" data-end="6144"> <p data-start="6065" data-end="6144">Opportunity to showcase solutions at related <strong data-start="6110" data-end="6142">MU International Conferences</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6145" data-end="6226"> <p data-start="6147" data-end="6226">Selected ideas to be published as abstracts in the <strong data-start="6198" data-end="6226">MU International Journal</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6228" data-end="6231" /> <h5 data-start="6233" data-end="6264"><strong data-start="6237" data-end="6264">7] Registration Section</strong></h5> <p data-start="6266" data-end="6292">💡 <strong data-start="6269" data-end="6290">Registration Fee:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6293" data-end="6537"> <li data-start="6293" data-end="6397"> <p data-start="6295" data-end="6397"><strong data-start="6295" data-end="6329">Indian Team (up to 4 members):</strong> ₹499<br data-start="6334" data-end="6337" />👉 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6342" data-end="6395">Register Here (Indian)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="6398" data-end="6537"> <p data-start="6400" data-end="6537"><strong data-start="6400" data-end="6441">International Team (up to 4 members):</strong> USD 50<br data-start="6448" data-end="6451" />👉 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6456" data-end="6537">Register Here (International)</a></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6539" data-end="6589">🕒 <strong data-start="6542" data-end="6572">Deadline for Registration:</strong> <strong data-start="6573" data-end="6589">May 30, 2026</strong></p> <hr data-start="6591" data-end="6594" /> <h5 data-start="6596" data-end="6626"><strong data-start="6600" data-end="6626">8] Contact Information</strong></h5> <p data-start="6628" data-end="6746">📧 <strong data-start="6631" data-end="6641">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="6642" data-end="6665">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="6665" data-end="6668" />🌐 <strong data-start="6671" data-end="6683">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/event" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6684" data-end="6746">www.masteringup.com/event</a></p>