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6th African Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Rabat, Morocco, April 8-10, 2025
Host and Venue: Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications (INPT), Rabat, Morocco

Website: https://ieomsociety.org/morocco2025/

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=JhOiagf
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=QcAZi4N

"The IEOM Society Conference Proceedings will be submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI). However, indexing acceptance is not guaranteed. Acceptance of previous volumes does not guarantee acceptance of future volumes."

Keynote Speakers

·        Professor Jamal El Baz, Full Professor, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco

·        Dr. Riane Fouad, Full Professor, Supply Chain Analytics & Lean Six Sigma, Directeur de l'Unité Thématique d'Enseignement et de Recherche UTER Génie Industriel, Ecole Centrale Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

·        Issam El Khiyati, Y-EMEA EDS Manufacturing Head and Yazaki Tunisia Country Head, Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa, Tanger, Morocco

·        Najlaa ELGUENNOUNI, Plant Manager, FORVIA, Kénitra, Morocco

·        Soufiane Erraji, Visiting Professor, Ecole Centrale Casablanca, Morocco, IT Director, Business Author & Keynote Speaker, Managing Director, the ES Company and 10-time award winner for "best trainer" or "best coach" within Procter & Gamble Morocco

·        Dr. Ronald MCGARVEY, Full Professor in Operations Management, IESEG School of Management, Paris la Defense, France

·        Dr. Rupa Vasudevan, Chancellor, Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University (BEST IU), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

·        Professor Mohammed BENOUARREK, Director of Strategy, Organization and Human Capital – PROMAMEC Group, Vice- President, Reach Out, Author, lecturer and International Expert in HRM and Change Management

·        Dr. Ilham Kissani, Engineering Management Professor at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco

·        Ing. Imane Boumsisse, Senior Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified QMS ISO 9001: 2015, OHS ISO 45001, EMS ISO 14001, Lead Auditor

Recommended Hotels

§  Flower Town Hotel & Spa, Rabat, 20 Avenue Michlifen - Agdal - Rabat - Royaume du Maroc, Email: contact@flowertown-hotel.com, Phone: +212 537 275 727. Website  https://www.flowertown-hotel.com/

§  Hotel Ibis Rabat Agdal

§  Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses

§  Rabat Marriott Hotel

§  Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr

§  You can use Expedia, booking.com, tripadvisor, hotels.com, etc. for your reservation.

Conference Chairs:

• Dr. Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.ac.ma
• Pr. Omar SOUISSI, Professor, The National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, Rabat, Morocco and AI Technologies Evangelist & IWSIF Founder, souissi@inpt.ac.ma
• Dr. Zoubida Chorfi, Industrial Engineering Department, Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs, Rabat, Morocco, zd.chorfi@gmail.com, chorfi@emi.ac.ma
• Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor and Director of Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International, sali@ltu.edu

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 the 6th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Rabat, Morocco on April 8-10, 2025. 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), Sydney (2024), Hyderabad (2024), Oman (2024) and Singapore (2025).

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.

Tracks:

Each track will have the best track papers and presenters (1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd)

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

All full papers will be subjected to double peer 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).  Accepted papers will be published in the Proceedings and indexed.  SELECTED PAPERS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN IJIEOM (International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management).

Any submission implies that an author will attend the IEOM 2025 Rabat Conference, present the paper or abstract and open it for public discussion.

Templates and Guidelines

§  Paper Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/paper-morocco2025.docx

§  Abstract Template: http://ieomsociety.org/documents/abstract-morocco2025.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

Special Tracks

§  Global Engineering Education (GEE)

§  Global Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence

§  Global Supply Chain and Logistics

§  AI and ML

Panels:

§  Global Engineering Education Panel

§  Global Supply Chain and Logistics Panel

§  Industry 4.0 Panel

§  AI Panel

§  Women in Industry and Academia (WIIA) Panel

§  Diversity and Inclusion Panel sponsored by Ford Motor Company

COMPETITIONS:

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners be selected for online and onsite competitions.

1. Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
2. Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
3. Master Thesis Competition
4. Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
5. Final Year Project (FYP)/Senior Capstone Design Project Poster Competition
6. Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
7. High School STEM Competition
8. AI-ML Competition
9. Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
10. Simulation Competition
11. Lean Six Sigma Competition
12. Supply Chain Management Competition sponsored by aThingz
13. Global Design Competition
14. Poster Competition

IEOM Index (DOI) – 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

§  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 approved full papers will be sent for indexation to world known databases:

§  CrossRef

§  Google Scholar

§  IEOM Index Online Library

§  EBSCO

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 Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.ac.ma

·        Pr. Omar SOUISSI, Professor, The National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, Rabat, Morocco and AI Technologies Evangelist & IWSIF Founder, souissi@inpt.ac.ma

·        Dr Zoubida Chorfi, Industrial Engineering Department, Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs, Rabat, Morocco, zd.chorfi@gmail.com

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

Program Chairs

·        Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International

·        Dr. Ilham Kissani, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI)

Organizing Committee

·        Dr Anass Cherrafi, EST SAFI Université Cadi Ayyad

·        Dr Yassine ERRAOUI, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco

·        Dr Fadoua OUDOUAR, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco

·        Pr Laila Elabbadi, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, Computer sciences, Logistics and Mathematics Department, National School of Applied Sciences Kenitra, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco

·        Amine Amar, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI)

·        Sanae Kouismi, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI)

·        Dr. Jabir Arif, Associate Professor of Logistic & SCM, Science and Management Techniques Department, Ecole Supérieure De Technologie, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez, Fez, Morocco

·        Dr. Ahmed Aboutajeddine, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Innovation Methodologies, Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez, Fez, Morocco

Submissions received from the countries

1.      Bangladesh

2.      Canada

3.      Colombia

4.      Egypt

5.      Ethiopia

6.      France

7.      Germany

8.      Ghana

9.      India

10.   Jordan

11.   Latvia

12.   Malaysia

13.   Mexico

14.   Morocco

15.   Nigeria

16.   Oman

17.   Peru

18.   Philippines

19.   Saudi Arabia

20.   South Africa

21.   Spain

22.   Thailand

23.   Turkey

24.   United Arab Emirates

25.   United Kingdom

26.   United States

27.   Zimbabwe

IEOM African Country Representatives

SL.	Country	Name	University
1	Algeria	Hitham Ali Yami	University of Sfax
2	Angola	N. Armando	Universidade Kimpa Vita
3	Benin	Osatohanmwen Enehizena	University of Benin
4	Botswana	Michael Mutingi	University of Botswana
5	Burkina Faso	M.T. Dandjinou	Nazi BONI University/LAMDI, Bobo-Dioulasso
6	Burundi	Mikerego Emmanuel and Jeremie Ndikumagenge	University of Burundi
7	Cameroon	Jean-Claude Mbianda	University of Yaoundé I
8	Cape Verde	Sónia Semedo	University of Cape Verde
9	Central African Republic	F.A. Muvundja	Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB)
10	Chad	J. Mbainaibeye	Université de DOBA
11	Comoros	Said Soudjay	University of Comoros, Moroni
12	Congo	Clarimon Georges Kiakondo	Faculté des sciences et technologies, Brazzaville
13	Côte d'Ivoire	M.M. Wielfrid	Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouët-Boigny (INPHB), Yamoussoukro
14	Democratic Republic of the Congo	G.-N.T. Longandjo	Université Nouveaux Horizons, Lubumbashi
15	Djibouti	Abdoulkader Ibrahim Idriss	University of Djibouti
16	Egypt	Noha Mostafa	The British Univeristy of Egypt
17	Equatorial Guinea	G.A. Mboro Nchama	Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (UNGE), Malabo
18	Eritrea	R. Kumar	Eritrea Institute of Technology, Asmara
19	Eswatini	Sandile Motsa	University of Eswatini, Kwaluseni
20	Ethiopia	Befekadu Zeleke	Bahir Dar Textile Share Company
21	Gabon	Jean Brice MANDATSY Moungomo	Ecole Normale Supérieure de l'Enseignement Technique (ENSET)
22	Gambia	M. Minteh	Ministry of Agriculture, Gambia
23	Ghana	Kwame Osei	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
24	Guinea	Sekou Traore	Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry
25	Guinea-Bissau	Amará Jaurá	CENFI Centro de Formaçao Industrial
26	Kenya	Joseph Onyango	Kenyatta University
27	Lesotho	Khobatha Setetemela	National University of Lesotho, Roma
28	Liberia	G. Nallo	University of Liberia Pacific, Monrovia
29	Libya	Omar Elmabrouk	Benghazi University
30	Madagascar	Marni Lafleur	University of Madagascar
31	Malawi	C. Mikeka	University of Malawi (UNIMA), Zomba
32	Mali	C.O. Bagayoko	USTTB, Bamako
33	Mauritania	A.M. Idriss	Al Aassriya Nouakchott University, Nouakchott
34	Mauritius	Devkumar Callychurn	University of Mauritius
35	Mayotte	Thibaut L'Honoré	Université de Mayotte
36	Morocco	Abdelaziz Berrado	The Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs, Mohammed V University
37	Mozambique	Carlos Manuel	Eduardo Mondlane University
38	Namibia	Michael Mutingi	Namibia University of Science and Technology
39	Niger	N.D. Lamso	Université de Abdou Moumouni, Niamey
40	Nigeria	Paul Amaechi Ozor	University of Nigeria, Nsukka
41	Reunion	Eric Fock	University of Reunion
42	Rwanda	Shyaka Gilbert	University of Rwanda
43	São Tomé and Príncipe	Eurídice Helga Aguiar	Universidade de São Tomé e Príncipe
44	Senegal	Mamadou Diouf	Université Cheikh Anta Diop
45	Seychelles	Paul Kang'Ethe	University of Seychelles
46	Sierra Leone	H. Wurie	University of Sierra Leone, Freetown
47	Somalia	Eng. Abdirahman Ismail Dhaqane	Mogadishu University
48	South Africa	Henry Ncube	University of Johannesburg
49	South Sudan	F.N. Osman	University of Medical Sciences and Technology, South Sudan
50	Sudan	Ahmed Hassan	Sudan University of Science and Technology
51	Tanzania	Elisha Kibona	University of Dar es Salaam
52	Togo	Komi Mawuli	University of Lomé
53	Tunisia	Salah BENABDALLAH	University of Tunisia
54	Uganda	Sam Kabugo	Makerere University
55	Western Sahara
56	Zambia	Bupe Getrude Mwanza	University of Zambia
57	Zimbabwe	Tawanda Mushiri	University of Zimbabwe

6th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Rabat, Morocco, April 8-10, 2025

Host and Venue: Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications (INPT), Rabat, Morocco

Website: https://ieomsociety.org/morocco2025/

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

Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=QcAZi4N

Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International

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