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6th African International Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Conference
Rabat, Morocco, April 8-10, 2025
Host and Venue: Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications (INPT), Rabat, Morocco
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- Paper Review Process – http://ieomsociety.org/paper_review_process.pdf
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Conference Chairs:
- Dr. Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.ac.ma
- Pr. Omar SOUISSI, Professor, The National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, Rabat, Morocco and AI Technologies Evangelist & IWSIF Founder, souissi@inpt.ac.ma
- Dr. Zoubida Chorfi, Industrial Engineering Department, Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs, Rabat, Morocco, zd.chorfi@gmail.com, chorfi@emi.ac.ma
- Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor and Director of Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International, sali@ltu.edu
Recommended Hotels
- Flower Town Hotel & Spa, Rabat, 20 Avenue Michlifen – Agdal – Rabat – Royaume du Maroc, (CLICK HERE FOR EXPEDIA RESERVATION), Email: contact@flowertown-hotel.com, Phone: +212 537 275 727. Website https://www.flowertown-hotel.com/
- Hotel Ibis Rabat Agdal
- Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
- Rabat Marriott Hotel
- Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr
You can use Expedia, booking.com, TripAdvisor, hotels.com, etc. for your reservation.
About Rabat and Travel
- Rabat is Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities. It is located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Wadi Bou Regreg, opposite the city of Salé. The history of Rabat is closely connected to that of Salé, the site of which was first occupied by the Roman settlement of Sala (Shella). During the 10th century, Salé was established by the Zanātah Imazighen (Berbers), who were Sunni Muslims, to house the nonconformist Barghawāṭah Imazighen.
- Hassān Tower – Hassān Tower The half-completed Hassān Tower (minaret) looming above the pedestals of the unfinished mosque, Rabat, Morocco.
- The old town, still surrounded by ramparts, lies near the coast. Within its fortifications are the medina (old Muslim town). To the north, on a cliff above the Bou Regreg, stands the 17th-century fortress of Casbah des Oudaïa, with a splendid 12th-century Almohad gateway, an Andalusian garden, and an adjoining madrasah (religious college) that houses a museum of Moroccan art. Southeast of the old town are a number of outstanding historical structures, including the Tower of Hassān and the foundations of its never-completed mosque, across from which is located the mausoleum of Muḥammad V.
- Rabat is connected to Casablanca (57 miles [92 km] to the southwest) and Tangier (174 miles [280 km] to the northeast) by road and railway, and it has an international airport. When you visit Rabat, it’s very convenient to also visit Fez and Marrakech as they are all major cities in Morocco, easily accessible by train.
- Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) – The airport is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) east-northeast of Rabat and there are many direct flights from Europe including Paris, Brussels, Madrid, Barcelona, Lyon, Dusseldorf, Tunis, London, Rome, Geneva, and Istanbul.
- Being in the top northeast of the African continents and only a few kilometers from Europe, made Morocco a very important destination for travelers that are attracted to its varied landscapes and unique culture. Traveling to Morocco by air becomes easy last few years, in addition to its important ports that are connected with Europe, and over 20 important airports.
- Casablanca Airport – Mohamed V international airport (CMN): The largest Airport in Morocco with over 27 airlines and over 87 destinations. You can use train or taxi to travel to Rabat. It is about 57 miles from Rabat.
- The Hassan II Mosque is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second-largest functioning mosque in Africa and the 14th-largest in the world. Hassan II mosque is the highlight of Casablanca day tours with hundreds of visitors every day.
- Marrakech is the best city that offers short desert tours in Morocco, as well as vacation packages to different attractive touristic sights, so you can explore Morocco in every way. It is about 200 miles from Rabat. Easy access by train from Rabat.
IEOM Society International is organizing the 6th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Rabat, Morocco during April 8-10, 2025. 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.
Tracks:
Best papers (1st, 2nd and 3rd) will be selected from each presentation session.
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Business Management and Operations Management
- Digital Transformation, 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
Competitions:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected for online and onsite competitions.
- Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
- Master Thesis Competition
- Doctoral Dissertation Competition
- Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
- Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
- Undergraduate Paper Competition sponsored by Siemens
- High School STEM Competition
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
- Lean Six Sigma Competition
- Simulation Competition
- Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
- Poster Competition
- AI-ML Competition
- Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol
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.
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
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: March 1, 2025
Review Feedback: Ongoing, as papers are being submitted.
Registration Deadline: March 20, 2025
Final Submission: April 1, 2025
Conference: April 7-10, 2025
IEOM Index (DOI) – https://index.ieomsociety.org/
IEOM Index – Publication Database
- This unique database is dedicated to research and achievements in the “Industrial Engineering and Operations Management” disciplines
- Each paper will have its unique DOI (Digital Object Identified) from CrossRef.
- Check all previous conference papers in the IEOM Index Publication Database Library – https://index.ieomsociety.org/.
- IEOM Conference DOI – https://index.ieomsociety.org/index.cfm/conference/list/
- Conference Proceedings will be published with an ISSN (2169-8767) in a soft form – OPEN ACCESS.
- All accepted papers will be published with an ISBN Number.
- All full papers submitted for conference proceedings will be evaluated using a double-blind review process and published electronically in proceedings with a DOI number.
- All approved full papers will be sent for indexation to world known databases:
- CrossRef
- Google Scholar
- IEOM Index Online Library
- EBSCO
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 and Chief Executive Officer, IEOM Society International
- Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International
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
- Competitions
- Panel Sessions
- Workshops
- Three Lunches
- Coffee Breaks
- Conference bag
- Program book
- Publication and indexing
- 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$ 225 |
| Additional Paper (each) | US$ 150 | US$ 150 |
Moroccan Student (Residence of Morocco only) – $100
Moroccan Professional (Residence of Morocco only) – $250
Conference registration does not include dinner. Participants can purchase a separate dinner ticket ($50). Conference dinner will be at a local Moroccan restaurant.
University Partner – $2,000
Exhibitor – $2,000
*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
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Sponsors and Corporate Partners
- Amatrol Inc.
- aThingz
- Daikin Applied
- Eaton
- Ford Motor Company
- SIEMENS
University Partners
- Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications (INPT), Rabat, Morocco
- Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
- Florida Polytechnic University, USA
- Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
- Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
- University of Derby, UK
- University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
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
ISSN / E-ISSN: 2169-8767: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
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