INFORMS Open Forum

10th North American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Orlando, Florida, USA, June 17-19, 2025

Host and Venue: University of Central Florida (UCF)

Conference Chair: Dr. Luis Rabelo, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Website: https://ieomsociety.org/orlando2025/

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=fXSOS1W

Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=q1w3Mwe

The International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IJIEOM) is a Scopus-indexed journal published by Emerald Publishing. As the official journal of the IEOM Society International, it serves as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and innovative practices in industrial engineering, operations management, and related disciplines. https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijieom/

IEOM Society International is organizing 10th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Orlando, USA. Host is University of Central Florida. Venue at UCF campus. Florida Polytechnic University is a co-host.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Cristian Barria	Universidad Mayor, Chile	Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Barbara Brown	NASA, Kennedy Space Center	Ground Support Systems, Artemis
Homero Escandon	CEO Biotix Inc., San Diego California	Nearshoring
Dr. Ivan Garibay	University of Central Florida, Industrial Engineering and Management Systems	Social Cybersecurity
Rob Kantor	Universal Studios, Vice President	Universal Studios Operations
Dr. Christopher Mejia	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for Transpiration and Logistics	Last Mile Delivery and Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Javad Mockbery	FUTEK, CEO and President	Sensors and Space Exploration
Dr. Lawrence Morehouse	President & CEO of the Florida Education Fund (FEF)	Minorities Education in Florida
Dr. Waldemar Karwowski	University of Central Florida, Industrial Engineering and Management Systems	Human Factors and Workforce Climate
Michael Tanis	Blue Origin, Florida	Systems Engineering, Manufacturing
Dr. Jesus Velasquez	Hypothalamus AI, Florida, CEO	Operations Research and Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Yuehwern Yih	Purdue University, Industrial Engineering	Healthcare and Emergency Management

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), Tokyo (2024) and Sydney (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

1.       Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

2.       Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems

3.       Business Management and Operations Management

4.       Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT

5.       Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement

6.       Engineering Management and Project Management

7.       Entrepreneurship and Innovation

8.       Facility Planning and Layout

9.       Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management

10.   Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence

11.   Manufacturing, Assembly and Design

12.   Quality, Reliability and Maintenance

13.   Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement

14.   Supply Chain and Logistics

15.   Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy

16.   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 260 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-orlando2025.docx

·        Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-orlando2025.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

1.       Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus

2.       Master Thesis Competition

3.       Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation

4.       Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS

5.       Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied

6.       Senior Capstone Design Project Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group

7.       High School STEM Competition

8.       AI-ML Competition

9.       Global Design Competition – Innovation product, part, app, services, ideas, etc.

10.   Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition

11.   Lean Six Sigma Competition

12.   Simulation Competition

13.   Supply Chain and Logistics Competition

14.   Poster Competition – Undergraduate + Graduate

 IEOM Index – Publication Database with DOI: – https://index.ieomsociety.org/

Papers will be published with DOI at IEOM Index

§  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

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. Luis Rabelo, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

·        Dr. Shahram Taj, Chair and Professor, Department of Data Science & Business Analytics, Florida Polytechnic University, USA

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

·        Dr. Ivan Garibay, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Program Chair

·        Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating officer, IEOM Society Internationa

Corporate Partners

·        Airbus

·        Amatrol Inc.

·        aThingz

·        Cintas

·        Daikin Applied

·        Eaton

·        SIEMENS

·        Tooling Tech Group

UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

·        UCF – University of Central Florida

·        Florida Polytechnic University

·        Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU),Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh, India

·        Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA

·        EMI, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco

·        Lawrence Technological University

·        Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

·        Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia

·        Universite De Lorraine, Nancy cedex – France

·        Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

·        University of Derby, UK

·        University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada

·        University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA

·        Wayne State University

ORGANIZATION PARTNERS

·        African Engineering Education Association (AEES)

·        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 Engineers (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.