9th North American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Washington D.C., USA, June 4-6, 2024
Theme: Fostering Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing towards Industry 4.0

Host: University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC
Venue: UDC Campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Workshops – https://ieomsociety.org/washingtondc2024/workshops/

Lean Six Sigma
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
AI and Machine Learning
Social Robotics
Smart and Micro grid

Recommended Accommodation

Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue
4400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 244-5600, Email: ana.lopez@cwhotels.com
www.dcdaysinn.com
Contact Person: ANA G. LOPEZ, CHSP | DIRECTOR OF SALES

Paper Template WORD (*.docx) – TEMPLATES – Abstract Template WORD (*.docx)
Alternative Downloads via Dropbox (Click to Download): PAPER Template and ABSTRACT Template

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=4DOFeoQ
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=rzd9S0y

IEOM Society International is organizing the 9th North American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Washington, DC, USA during June 4-6, 2024. Host is University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, USA. Venue is at UDC Campus, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW.

Keynote Speakers

Eric L. Moore, Ph.D., Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
Javad Mokhbery, CEO, FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc., Irvine, California, United States
Vivek Dwivedi, Associate Division Chief for the Mechanical Systems Division (MSD), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Matthew J. Stepura, Systems Engineering and Test Department Head, Naval Air Systems Command
Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., President, University of the District of Columbia
Jonathan Conradt, Principle AI Researcher – Amazon, Reston, Virginia
Christopher Cox, P.E., Faculty, Construction Management, College of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, USA
Rachel R. Hughes, MBA, Department Manager, Acquisition Strategy and Management, MITRE Corporation
Khershed P. Cooper, Ph.D., FASM, FSME, Program Director, Advanced Manufacturing Program, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI), National Science Foundation, Alexandria, VA, USA
Robert J. Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Victor R. McCrary, PhD, Vice President for Research, Office of University Research and Professor of Chemistry, The University of the District of Columbia and Vice Chair, National Science Board
Wesley L. Harris, Charles Stark Draper Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Vice President of National Academy of Engineering

Sightseeing Opportunities

National Air and Space Museum
United States Capitol and Capitol Hill
The Lincoln Memorial
National Mall and Veterans Memorials
The White House
The Washington Monument
National Gallery of Art
Library of Congress
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of American History
Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
National Zoological Park
Georgetown Historic District
Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
New York City (4 hours by bus)

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, 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, Australia (2023), Dubai (2024), Pretoria (2024) and Bogota (2024). The IEOM Society currently has 248 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 20,000 members.

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). All full papers will be subjected to double peer review. Accepted papers will be published in the Proceedings and indexed. Any submission implies that an author will present the paper or abstract either virtual or oral presentation based on the situation.

Templates and Guidelines

Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper-washingtondc2024.docx
Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-washingtondc2024.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.

Student 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 sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
High School STEM Competition
Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition sponsored by CINTAS
Lean Six Sigma Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
Simulation Competition
Supply Chain and Logistics Competition
Poster Competition

TRACKS: Topics covering industrial issues/applications and academic research include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Business Management and Operations Management
Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT
Engineering Management and Project Management
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Facility Planning and Layout
Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
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

Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission: March 1, 2024
Review Feedback: April 1, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2024
Final Paper: June 1, 2024 (No revision is allowed after this camera-ready copy deadline)
Conference: June 4-6, 2024

Registration Fees

ONSITE RATES

Professional (member): US$ 550
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 600
Speaker Discounted Rate: US$400
Student (member): US$ 275
Student (Non-member): US$ 300
Each Additional Paper: US$ 100
Guest Dinner Ticket: US$ 60
Guest Lunch Ticket: US$ 30

Student registration does not include awards dinner.

ONLINE RATES

Professional (member): US$ 450
Professional (Non-Member): US$ 500
Speaker Discounted Rate: US$300
Student (member): US$ 225
Student (Non-member): US$ 275
Each Additional Paper: US$ 100

Papers Limit: One author can have maximum 4 papers including co-authors with additional paper registration.

University Partner: US$ 1,000
Exhibitor: US$ 2,000

Payment Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=rzd9S0y

Paper will be published with DOI at 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 ISBN and 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

Special Topics and Panels

Global Engineering Education
Industry 4.0 and Cyber Physical System
Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Curriculum Improvement Panel
Diversity and Inclusion Panel sponsored by Ford Motor Company
Women in Industry & Academia (WIIA) Panel

Conference Chairs

Dr. Devdas Shetty, Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA

Program Chair

Professor Don Reimer, Adjunct Professor at LTU and Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society

Organizing Committee

Dr. Anshu Arora
Dr. Amit Arora
Dr. Hossain Azam
Dr. Pradeep Behera
Ms. Uzma Amir
Mr. Mohammad Mannan
Dr. Nian Zhang
Dr. Paul Cotae
Dr. Amir Shahirinia
Dr. Esther Ososanya
Dr. Ji Chen
Dr. Alexander Peebles

University Partners

University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, USA
Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
Eastern Michigan University, USA
Florida Polytechnic University
Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
University of Derby, UK
University of Monterrey, Mexico
University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
Universite De Lorraine, Nancy cedex – France
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
EMI, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco

Corporate Partners

Airbus
Amatrol Inc.
Brasscraft Manufacturing Company
Cintas
Daikin Applied
Eaton Corporation
Ford Motor Company
SIEMENS
Tooling Tech Group

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 at the 2024 IEOM Washington DC event.