INFORMS Open Forum

6th South American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 12-15, 2025

Host and Venue: Facens University, Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Conference Chair: Dr. Rodrigo Luiz Gigante, Coordinator of Production Engineering, FACENS University, Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, rodrigo.gigante@facens.br

https://ieomsociety.org/brazil2025/

Submission Site: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=cCSeb1D

Contact: Prof. Vitor Mendes Caldana, Federal Institute of Sao Paulo (IFSP) – Sorocaba Campus, Sao Paulo, Brazil and Director of IEOM South America Operations, vitor.caldana@ifsp.edu.br

IEOM Society International is organizing the 6th South American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil during April 8-10, 2025. Host is FACENS University. It will be held at the Facens's campus.

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), Hyderabad (2024), Sydney (2024) and Oman (2024).

The IEOM Society currently has 270 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

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.

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). 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 deliver an oral presentation at the conference and open for questions.

Templates, Guidelines and Paper review process

·        Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper-brazil2025.docx

·        Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-brazil2025.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

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

·        Final Year Project (FYP)/Senior Capstone Design Project Poster Competition

·        Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied

·        High School STEM Competition

·        Simulation Competition

·        Lean Six Sigma Competition

·        Supply Chain Management Competition sponsored by aThingz

·        Poster Competition

IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:

1. Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
2. Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
3. Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
4. Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
5. Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
6. Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
7. Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
8. Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
9. 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. Rodrigo Luiz Gigante, Coordinator of Production Engineering, FACENS University, Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil

·        Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor and Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, USA

Program Chairs

·        Vitor Mendes Caldana, Federal Institute of Sao Paulo (IFSP) – Sorocaba Campus, Sao Paulo, Brazil and Director of IEOM South America Operations

·        Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society

Attendance Certificates will be provided for conference participants. Continuous Education Unit (CEU) is available. IEOM Society International will provide fellows, awards and recognition at the 2025 IEOM Brazil event.

6th South American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 8-10, 2025

Host and Venue: Facens University, Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Conference Chair: Dr. Rodrigo Luiz Gigante, Coordinator of Production Engineering, FACENS University, Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil, rodrigo.gigante@facens.br

https://ieomsociety.org/brazil2025/

Contact: Prof. Vitor Mendes Caldana, Federal Institute of Sao Paulo (IFSP) – Sorocaba Campus, Sao Paulo, Brazil and Director of IEOM South America Operations, vitor.caldana@ifsp.edu.br