3rd GCC International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, December 1 -3, 2025

Host and Venue: University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

The IEOM Society Conference Proceedings will be indexed in EBSCO, CrossRef with DOI, Google Scholar, Open Access in IEOM INDEX, ISSN, ISBN, and will be submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI).

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=7v4USiq
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=O1lLs2m

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Poster Template

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IEOM Society International is organizing the 3rd GCC Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Conference, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, December 1 -3, 2025. The host is the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. 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), Tokyo (2024), Detroit (2024), Sydney (2024), Hyderabad (2024), Oman (2024), Singapore (2025), Brazil (2025), Orlando (2025), Paris (2025) and Bali (2025).

The IEOM Society currently has 293 student chapters in 56 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 44,000 members.

Tracks – Each track will have one best track paper award

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

Competitions – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded for each category

Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
Master’s Thesis Competition
Doctoral Dissertation Competition – sponsored by Airbus
Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
High School STEM Competition
AI-ML Competition
Global Design Competition
Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
Lean Six Sigma Competition
Simulation Competition
Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
Poster Competition – undergraduate and graduate

IEOM Competition Rubrics

Overall content: 1-5 points
Data analysis and results: 1-5 points
Presentation skills: 1-5 points
Knowledge of the topic / confident: 1-5 points
Answering questions: 1-5 points

Guidelines

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.

Registration

ONLINE Payment Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=O1lLs2m

The Conference Registration Fee includes the following:

Three lunches
One dinner (Award dinner)
Conference Technical Sessions
Keynotes
Plenary
Global Engineering Education
Industry Solutions
Industry 4.0
Participation and Presentation Certificates
Workshop certificates

Registration Fees

Category	Onsite Rate	Local (Residence on Saudi Arabia Only)	Online
Professional (member)*	US$ 500	$300	$400
Professional (Non-Member)	US$ 600	$400	$500
Student (member)**	US$ 300	$150	$250
Student (Non-member)**	US$ 350	$200	$300
Additional Paper (Maximum 2 additional papers)	$150	$150	$150

*Members of IEOM Society International
**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 October 1, 2025. A processing fee will be charged for withdraw/cancellation before due date.

Registration Policy for the IEOM Conference:

Registration Policy for the IEOM Conference:

Single Author Registration: Each attendee must register and pay the registration fee individually.
Multiple Authors for One Article: If a paper has multiple authors (e.g., three authors) and all wish to attend, each author must register separately.
Each Registration: Each registration allows only one person to attend.
Accompanying Persons (Guest): Any accompanying persons must also register and pay the registration fee to attend.
Student and Professor Registration:
- If an article (paper, abstract or poster) has both student and professor as 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.

Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission: September 30, 2025
Review Feedback: within 1-2 weeks from the submissions received
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025
Final Paper: November 15, 2025
Conference: December 1-3, 2025

Workshops

Six Sigma with yellow belf
AI and Machine Learning
TBD

SPECIAL TRACKS

Global Engineering Education (GEE)
Industry 4.0
Industry Solutions

IEOM Index – 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

IEOM Paper Review Process

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.

Conference Chairs

Dr. Fares Almehmadi, Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Tabuk
Dr. Jasim Alnahas, SSBB, Chairman – Industrial Engineering Department, University of Tabuk
Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hijry, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor and Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International

Program Chairs

Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International, USA
Dr. Mohammad Khadem, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Organizing Committee

Dr. Muidh Algahtani, University of Tabuk
Dr. Shahbaz Khan, University of Tabuk

Program Committee

Prof. Khaled Ail Abuhasel, Bisha University
Dr. Abdulaziz Almaktoom, Effat University
Dr. Abdulhadi Altherwi, Jazan University
Dr. Basem Alkhaleel, King Saud University
Dr. Mohammed Al Awadh, King Khalid University
Dr. Ali AlArjani, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Dr. Yasser Adel Almoghathawi, KFUPM
Dr. Ammar AlKahtani, Fahad Bin Sultan University
Dr. Awad Al-juaid, Taif University
Dr. Abderrahim Lakhouit, University of Tabuk
Dr. Husam Samkari, University of Tabuk
Dr. Zubairu Abubakar, University of Tabuk
Dr. Abderraouf Gherissi, University of Tabuk
Dr. Jihen Landolsi, Northern Border University
Dr. Husam Alrehaili, University of Tabuk

Faculty Advisors – IEOM Student Chapters in Saudi Arabia

Alfaisal University – Dr. Abdalla Alrashdan
Effat University – Dr. Abdulaziz T. Almaktoom
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) – Dr. Ammar Al-Qahtani
King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Rabigh – Dr. Raed Naebulharam
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) – Dr. Anas Al-Ghazi
King Saud University (KSU), Jeddah – Dr. Mohammed Alkahtani
Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) – Dr. Ayman Alfaleh
Princes Nourah University (PNU) – Dr Kaouther Ghachem
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) – Dr. Ali S. AlArjani
Prince Sultan University (PSU) – Dr. Abdelhakim Abdelhadi
Taibah University – Dr. Rayan Omar
University of Tabuk – Dr. Salah Elaskari
University of Business and Technology – Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Attia
King Khalid University, Abha – Dr. Ali Saeed Almuflih
University of Bisha – Mohammed M. Alquraish
Taif University – Dr. Farhan Atallah Salem
Al-Yamamah University – Dr. Wadea Ameen
Al Yamamah University, Al Khobar – Dr. Osama T. Al Meanazel

Corporate Partners

University Partners

University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Lawrence Technological University
Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Florida Polytechnic University
Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
University of Derby, UK
University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Organization Partners

African Engineering Education Association (AEEA)
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 Engineering (PSIE)
Operations Excellence Society
the lean mag

Attendance Certificates will be provided for conference participants. Continuous Education Unit (CEU) is available. IEOM Society International will provide some awards and recognition.