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

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

PAPER Template Paper Dropbox Download ABSTRACT Template ABSTRACT Dropbox Download

Authors must follow the exact IEOM Template and the IEOM Reference Style i.e.
Last name, first initial. and last name, first initial., Title of the paper, Journal/Conference Name, vol., no., pp, year.

IEOM Society International is organizing 3rd GCC Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Conference Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, December 1 -3, 2025. Host is 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) and Washington, DC (2024). The IEOM Society currently has 250 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

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

Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
Master 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
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Lean Six Sigma Competition
Simulation Competition
Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
Global Design Competition
Poster Competition

IEOM Society, a nonprofit professional organization, 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. IEOM Society organizes conferences in six continents. IEOM has 250 student chapters in 55 countries and has more than 25,000 members from 151 countries.

Templates and Guidelines

Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper.docx
Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract.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.

Registration Fees

Onsite

Professional (member): US$ 500
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 550
Student (member): US$ 250
Student (Non-member): US$ 300
Each Additional Paper: US$ 100

Online

Professional (member): US$ 400
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 450
Student (member): US$ 200
Student (Non-member): US$ 250
Each Additional Paper: US$ 100

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

SPECIAL TRACKS

Global Engineering Education (GEE)
Global Business Management Education
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, COO, IEOM Society

Organizing Committee

Muidh Algahtani, University of Tabuk
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

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

Sponsors / Corporate Partners

Airbus
Amatrol Inc.
aThingz
Daikin Applied
Eaton
SIEMENS

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
EMI, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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

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