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6th African International Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Conference
Rabat, Morocco, April 7-10, 2025
Venue: École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=JhOiagf
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=QcAZi4N
Conference Chairs: Dr. Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.ac.ma and Dr. Zoubida Chorfi, Industrial Engineering Department, Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs, Rabat, Morocco, zd.chorfi@gmail.com
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IEOM Society International is organizing the 6th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Rabat, Morocco during April 7-10, 2025. Host is École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs (EMI). Venue is at EMI campus in Rabat. The conference will provide an opportunity for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and explore recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration, and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
The IEOM Society International, a nonprofit professional organization registered in Michigan, USA, is a premier global platform dedicated to the advancement of industrial engineering and operations management discipline for the betterment of humanity. IEOM is a global platform for academics, researchers, scientists, and practitioners to exchange ideas. Most importantly, it provides insights into the latest technologies, tools and advancements in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The IEOM Society has successfully planned and organized international conferences around the world including Dhaka (2010), Kuala Lumpur (2011), Istanbul (2012), Bali (2014), Dubai (2015), Orlando (2015), Kuala Lumpur (2016), Detroit (2016), Rabat (2017), Bristol, UK (2017), Bandung (2018), Paris (2018), Washington DC (2018), Pretoria (2018), Bangkok (2019), Pilsen (2019), Toronto (2019), Riyadh (2019), Dubai (2020), Detroit (2020), Harare (2020), Singapore (2021), Sao Paulo (2021), Haiti (2021), Harbin (2021), Rome (2021), Bangalore (2021), Indonesia (2021), Monterrey (2021), Istanbul (2022), Nigeria (2022), Orlando (2022), Paraguay (2022), Rome (2022), India (2022), Sydney (2022), Manila (2023), Zambia (2023), Peru (2023), Houston (2023), Lisbon (2023), Vietnam (2023), New Delhi (2023), Melbourne (2023), Dubai (2024), Pretoria (2024), Bogota (2024), Washington, DC (2024), Germany (2024) and Tokyo (2024). The IEOM Society currently has 255 student chapters in 55 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 25,000 members.
Topics / Tracks:
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Business Management and Operations Management
- Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
- Engineering Management and Project Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Facility Planning and Layout
- Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
- Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
- Manufacturing, Assembly and Design
- Quality, Reliability and Maintenance
- Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy
- Case Studies and Best Practices
All full papers will be subjected to double peer review.
Authors can submit full paper(s) or abstract(s) only. Authors MUST use the conference template to prepare papers or abstracts. IEOM Society encourages to submit full paper(s). Accepted papers will be published in the Proceedings and indexed. SELECTED PAPERS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN IJIEOM (International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management).
Any submission implies that an author will attend the IEOM 2025 Rabat Conference, present the paper or abstract and open for public discussion.
Templates and Guidelines
- Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper-morocco2025.docx
- Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-morocco2025.docx
- Paper Checklist – http://ieomsociety.org/paper-checklist.pdf
- IEOM Reference Format – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom-reference-format.docx
- Publication Ethics – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/ethics-malpractice-statement/
- Paper Review Process – http://ieomsociety.org/paper_review_process.pdf
Sample IEOM Papers can be followed to prepare a quality paper:
Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4, Paper 5, Paper 6, Paper 7, Paper 8, Paper 9, Paper 10 and a sample review paper.
Special Tracks
- Global Engineering Education (GEE)
- Global Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
- Global Supply Chain and Logistics
- AI and ML
Panels:
- Global Engineering Education Panel
- Global Supply Chain and Logistics Panel
- Industry 4.0 Panel
- AI Panel
- Women in Industry and Academia (WIIA) Panel
- Diversity and Inclusion Panel sponsored by Ford Motor Company
COMPETITIONS:
- Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
- Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
- Master Thesis Competition
- Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
- Final Year Project (FYP)/Senior Capstone Design Project Poster Competition
- Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
- High School STEM Competition
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
- Simulation Competition
- Lean Six Sigma Competition
- Supply Chain Management Competition sponsored by aThingz
- Poster Competition
IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:
- Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
- Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
- Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
- Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
- Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
- Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
- Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
- Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
- Technical Writing Quality: Ensure the paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and follows a clear, logical structure.
Each paper and its abstract must strictly adhere to the IEOM Template for consistent formatting, including fonts, headings, and layout.
Deadlines
Abstract/Paper Submission: January 15, 2025
Review Feedback: January 30, 2025
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2025
Final Submission: April 1, 2025
Conference: April 7-10, 2025
Conference Chairs
- Dr. Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.ac.ma
- Dr. Zoubida Chorfi, Industrial Engineering Department, Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs, Rabat, Morocco, zd.chorfi@gmail.com
- Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor and Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, USA
- Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society
Conference Registration
ONLINE Payment Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=QcAZi4N
The Conference Regular Registration Fee includes the following:
- Conference Technical Sessions
- Keynote Presentations
- Global Engineering Education Sessions
- Global Supply Chain and Logistics
- Global Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
- Industry Solutions and Industry 4.0 Sessions
- Competitions
- Panel Sessions
- Workshops
- Lunches
- ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE
- Presentation Certificate
- Workshop Certificates
Registration Fees
| Registration Rate (Onsite) | Registration Rate (Virtual) | |
| Professional (non-member) | US$ 600 | US$ 500 |
| Professional (member)* | US$ 550 | US$ 450 |
| Student (non-member)** | US$ 300 | US$ 250 |
| Student (member)** | US$ 275 | US$ 220 |
| Additional Paper (each) | US$ 150 | US$ 150 |
*Members of IEOM Society
**Students are required to email a student verification letter from the department head to info@ieomsociety.org.
***There will be no refund for registration withdrawal/cancellation by authors after March 1, 2024. A processing fee of $50 will be charged for withdraw/cancellation before due date.
Each registration can publish one paper or abstract. For additional paper(s), each additional paper registration rate is $150.
Limit 3 papers per registration with maximum of two additional papers (Each additional paper – $150)
- For three papers with professional non-member rate will be $600 + $150 + $150 = $900 (one paper with your registration and fees for two additional papers).
- For two papers with student non-member rate will be $300 + $150 = $450. (one paper with your registration and one additional paper fee).
Registration Policy for the IEOM Conference:
- Individual Registration: Each attendee must register and pay the registration fee individually.
- Multiple Authors for One Paper: If a paper has multiple authors (e.g., three authors) and all wish to attend, each author must register separately.
- Single Admission per Registration: Each registration allows only one person to attend.
- Accompanying Persons: Any accompanying persons must also register and pay the registration fee to attend.
- Co-Authors: All co-authors who plan to attend must register individually.
- Student and Professor Registration:
- If a paper has both student and professor authors, only one person may attend per registration.
- Professors cannot attend using a student registration; they must register with the professional category.
- If both or more authors (e.g., student and professor) are attending, each must complete separate registrations and pay according to their respective student or professional category.
Registration Payment Methods:
Method 1: ONLINE (Preferable)
Online registration and payment: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=QcAZi4N
Method 2: Bank Wire Transfer
BY BANK TRANSFER (TT, not Bank Draft): The registrant is requested to pay all handling fees charged by his or her bank(s).
Please ask for an invoice for payment by bank wire transfer (info@ieomsociety.org).
You can send your registration form with wire transfer document by email.
Method 3: BY CHECK / MONEY ORDER
Payable to: IEOM Society International
Address:
IEOM Society International
21411 Civic Center Dr., Suite # 205
Southfield, MI 48076, USA
in memo, write for IEOM 2025 Rabat
IEOM Society International – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID # 81-1537444
Sponsors / Corporate Partners
- Airbus
- Amatrol Inc.
- aThingz
- Daikin Applied
- Eaton
- Ford Motor Company
- SIEMENS
- Tooling Tech Group
University Partners
- EMI
- Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
- Center for Advanced Systems Research and Education (CASRE), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
- Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Eastern Michigan University, USA
- EMI, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
- Florida Polytechnic University, USA
- Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
- Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Universitas Mercu Buana
- Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
- Universite De Lorraine, Nancy cedex – France
- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
- University of Derby, UK
- University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
- University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Organization Partners / Affiliates
- Operational Research Society of Singapore (ORSS)
- African Engineering Education Association (AEES)
- BKSTI: Agency for Cooperation of Higher Education of Industrial Engineering, Indonesia
- Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIIE)
- International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES)
- Pakistan Society of Industrial Engineers (PSIE)
- Society of Cost and Quality Engineers (SCQE)
Exhibitors
Attendance Certificates will be provided for conference participants. Continuous Education Unit (CEU) is available. IEOM Society International will provide awards and recognition at the 2025 IEOM Rabat Conference.
Contact: info@ieomsociety.org
IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
IEOM Society International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, registered with the State of Michigan and tax exemption status approved by IRS.
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Partners
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