Dear Colleague:
Happy New Year!
We hope you are doing well.
You are invited to submit a paper at the 2024 IEOM South Africa Conference. Your students can join various competitions.
You can enjoy pre-conference or post-conference safari tour:
Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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We look forward to seeing you in Pretoria/Johannesburg.
Thank you
The organizing Team
Conference Chair: Dr. Anthea Amadi-Echendu, University of South Africa (UNISA), amadiap@unisa.ac.za
The Fifth African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Pretoria / Johannesburg, South Africa, April 23-25, 2024
Venue: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research International Convention Center (CSIR ICC)
Host: University of South Africa in collaboration with Society of Operations Management in Africa (SOMA)
ISBN 979-8-3507-0549-2, ISSN 2169-8767
http://ieomsociety.org/southafrica2024/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=6QVTEVt
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=f77eJZv
Templates and Guidelines
· Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/paper-southafrica2024.docx
· Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/abstract-southafrica2024.docx
· Paper Checklist – http://ieomsociety.org/paper-checklist.pdf
· IEOM Reference Format – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom-reference-format.docx
IEOM Society International is organizing the 5th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Pretoria, South Africa, April 23-25, 2024. The conference aims to provide a forum for academics, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. Authors can submit full paper(s) or abstract(s) only for presentations. Abstracts without full academic paper submissions should give opportunities for projects and industrial representatives to share their knowledge and experiences. IEOM encourages submission of full paper(s). All full papers are subjected to double peer review. Accepted papers will be published in proceedings and indexed.
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) and Melbourne (2023).. The IEOM Society currently has 220 student chapters in 54 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 20,000 members.
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 and EBSCO
Manila 2023 (13th Annual) Proceeding papers are added in the IEOM Index recently.
Tracks: Topics covering industrial issues/applications and academic research include, but are not limited to:
· Artificial Intelligence
· Automation and Control
· Business Management
· Case Studies
· Computers and Computing
· Data Analytics and Big Data
· Decision Sciences
· Design and Analysis
· E-Business and E-Commerce
· Energy
· Engineering Education
· Engineering Management
· Entrepreneurship and Innovation
· Facilities Planning and Management
· Financial Engineering
· Healthcare Systems
· Human Factors and Ergonomics
· Industrial Management
· Industry 4.0
· Information Technology/Information Systems
· Inventory Management
· IoT
· Lean and Six Sigma
· Logistics Management
· Mechatronics
· Modeling, Simulation and Visualization
· Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
· Operations Management
· Operations Research
· Product Design and Development
· Product Lifecycle Management
· Production Planning and Management
· Project Management
· Quality Control and Management
· Reliability and Maintenance
· Service Systems and Service Management
· Statistics and Empirical Research
· Supply Chain Management
· Sustainability and Green Systems
· Sustainable Manufacturing
· Systems Dynamics
· Systems Engineering
· Technology Management
· Total Quality Management
· Transportation and Traffic
· Waste Management
· Work Design, Measurement and ISO
Panels
· Diversity and Inclusion
· Global Engineering Education
· Global Project Management
· Global Supply Chain and Logistics
· Globally Competitive Rail Manufacturing
· Industry Solutions and Industry 4.0
· Innovation and Entrepreneurships
· Lean Six Sigma
· Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
· Sustainability
· Women in Industry & Academia
Competitions
· Undergraduate Student Paper Competition
· Undergraduate Research Competition
· Senior Design Project Competition
· Graduate Student Paper Competition
· Master's Thesis Competition
· Doctoral Dissertation Competition
· Lean Six Sigma Competition
· SCM Competition
· Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
· Simulation Competition
Conference Chairs
· Dr. Anthea Amadi-Echendu, University of South Africa (UNISA) - Chairperson
· Prof. Ahad Ali, LTU and Executive Director of IEOM Society, USA
· Prof. Clinton Aigbavboa, University of Johannesburg
· Prof. Didibhuku Wellington Thwala, University of Johannesburg
· Prof. Joke Buhrmann, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
· Prof. Khumbulani Mpofu, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
· Dr. Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju, Durban University of Technology (DUT)
· Prof. Sarma Yadavalli, University of Pretoria (UP)
· Prof. Thomas Tengen, Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
· Prof Nita Sukdeo (University of Johannesburg)
Conference General Chairs
· Professor Charles Mbohwa, Visiting Distinguished Professor at UNISA and Past Pro-Vice Chancellor Strategic Partnerships and Industrialisation, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
· Professor Don Reimer, Adjunct Professor, Lawrence Tech University and President, The Small Business Strategy Group, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Conference Website: http://ieomsociety.org/southafrica2024/
IEOM Society International
21411 Civic Center Dr., Suite 205
Southfield, Michigan, MI 48076, USA
http://ieomsociety.org/
Phone: 1-248-450-5660
Email: info@ieomsociety.org
Tentative Program
WEDNESDAY 24th APRIL 2024 - REGISTRATION AND WELCOMING - THE FOYER
07:00 - 08:30 REGISTRATION (in the Foyer) - Tea and Coffee - THE MAIN HALL
08:30 - 09:00 Facilitator: WELCOME ADDRESS - Dr Anthea Amadi-Echendu: Conference chair
09.00 - 09:30 OPENING ADDRESS
Prof Lenkabula
Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa
Introduction by Prof M. Mogale
Executive Dean of the College of Economic and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
9:30 - 09:45
Conference Brief, Prof Ahad Ali
IEOM Society Brief, Prof. Don Reimer
09:45 - 10:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Industry 4.0
10:30 - 11:00 - REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE FOYER
11:00 - 11:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS -
Dr. James J. Cochran
Professor of Applied Statistics and the Mike and Kathy Mouron Chair
Culverhouse College of Business
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
11:40 - 13:00: Parallel Sessions
Venue 1: Venue 2: Venue 3: Venue 4:
13:00 TO 14:00: LUNCH AT RESTAURANT
TUESDAY 24 APRIL 2024
AFTERNOON SESSION, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue 1: Venue 2: Venue 3: Venue 4:
WORKSHOP 1
WORKSHOP 2
WORKSHOP 3
WORKSHOP 4
TUESDAY 24 APRIL 2024
AFTERNOON SESSION, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Operations Management
Quality Management
Project Management
Safety Management
END OF DAY 1
WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL 2024
MORNING SESSION - MAIN HALL
08:30 - 08:45
WELCOME + RECAP OF PREVIOUS DAY:
Facilitator:
08:45 - 09:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Topic: The application of renewable energy in the context of railway technology evolution
Name: Ms Portia Nkuna
Fazi Rail
09:30 - 10:30
Panel Session: Leonie Louw
Topic: Safety and risk management in the context of 4IR and 5IR –African challenges and opportunities
10:00 - 11:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK - IN THE FOYER
WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL 2024
MORNING SESSION
Venue 1: Venue 2: Venue 3: Venue 4:
Operations Research
Automation
Industry 4.0 / IoT
Data Analytics
13:00 TO 14:00 - LUNCH AT RESTAURANT
WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL 2024
AFTERNOON SESSION
INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS
Venue 1: Venue 2: Venue 3: Venue 4:
(Please return promptly for the Cocktails and the Gala Dinner – Awards Ceremony)
END OF DAY 2
COCKTAILS and GALA Dinner – at 18:00
Dress: Office wear or Traditional
THURSDAY 26th APRIL 2024
MORNING SESSION
Main Hall
08:30 - 08:45 WELCOME + RECAP OF PREVIOUS DAY:
Facilitator:
08:45 - 09:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
10:30 - 11:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE FOYER
11:00 - 11:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
11:40 - 12:20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
12:20 - 13:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mr. Roland Rohrs
Chairman
Wispeco Aluminium
THURSDAY 26th APRIL 2024
AFTERNOON SESSION: Venue 1: Venue 2: Venue 3: Venue 4:
Manufacturing
AI
Sustainability
Quality Engineering
SCM
2:00 – 4:00 pm – Parallel Sessions – Technical presentations
END OF DAY 3
5th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Johannesburg, South Africa, April 23-25, 2024
Venue: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research International Convention Center (CSIR ICC)
Host: University of South Africa in collaboration with Society of Operations Management in Africa (SOMA)
ISBN 979-8-3507-0549-2, ISSN 2169-8767
http://ieomsociety.org/southafrica2024/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=6QVTEVt
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=f77eJZv