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6th Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Conference
Rabat, Morocco, April 8-10, 2025
Venue: École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, 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."
Conference Chairs:
Dr. Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.ac.ma
Dr. Zoubida Chorfi, Industrial Engineering Department, Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs, Rabat, Morocco, zd.chorfi@gmail.com, chorfi@emi.ac.ma
Registration Fee
§ Moroccan Student Discounted Rate (Residence of Morocco only) - $100
Moroccan Professional Discounted Rate (Residence of Morocco only) - $250
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
If you are interested to join in the technical committee, you can send an email to Dr. Zoubida Chorfi, Conference Co-Chair at chorfi@emi.ac.ma.
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/ (Walking distance from EMI)
§ Hotel Ibis Rabat Agdal (Walking distance from EMI)
§ 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.
IEOM Paper Template (*.docx) PAPER TEMPLATE IEOM Abstract Template (*.docx)
Alternative Download from Dropbox: Paper Template (CLICK HERE) and Abstract Template (CLICK HERE)
IEOM Society International is organizing the 6th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Rabat, Morocco on April 8-10, 2025. Host is École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI). Venue is at EMI campus in Rabat. 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) 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 / Tracks:
- 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
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:
- 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
- AI-ML Competition
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
- Simulation Competition
- Lean Six Sigma Competition
- Supply Chain Management Competition sponsored by aThingz
- Global Design Competition
- 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.
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
§ EBSCO
Conference Chairs
§ Dr. Abdelaziz Berrado, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, berrado@emi.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 and Chief Executive Officer, IEOM Society International
§ Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International
Organizing Committee
§ Dr. Anass Cherrafi, EST SAFI Université Cadi Ayyad
§ Dr. Yassine ERRAOUI, EMI
§ Dr. Fadoua OUDOUAR, EMI
§ Pr Laila Elabbadi, Ibn Tafail University in Kenitra
IEOM African Country Representatives
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Country
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Name
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University
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1
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Algeria
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Hitham Ali Yami
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University of Sfax
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2
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Angola
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N. Armando
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Universidade Kimpa Vita
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3
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Benin
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Osatohanmwen Enehizena
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University of Benin
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4
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Botswana
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Michael Mutingi
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University of Botswana
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5
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Burkina Faso
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M.T. Dandjinou
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Nazi BONI University/LAMDI, Bobo-Dioulasso
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6
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Burundi
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Mikerego Emmanuel and Jeremie Ndikumagenge
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University of Burundi
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7
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Cameroon
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Jean-Claude Mbianda
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University of Yaoundé I
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8
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Cape Verde
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Sónia Semedo
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University of Cape Verde
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9
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Central African Republic
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F.A. Muvundja
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Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB)
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10
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Chad
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J. Mbainaibeye
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Université de DOBA
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11
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Comoros
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Said Soudjay
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University of Comoros, Moroni
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12
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Congo
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Clarimon Georges Kiakondo
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Faculté des sciences et technologies, Brazzaville
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13
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Côte d'Ivoire
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M.M. Wielfrid
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Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouët-Boigny (INPHB), Yamoussoukro
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14
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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G.-N.T. Longandjo
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Université Nouveaux Horizons, Lubumbashi
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15
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Djibouti
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Abdoulkader Ibrahim Idriss
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University of Djibouti
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16
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Egypt
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Noha Mostafa
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The British Univeristy of Egypt
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17
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Equatorial Guinea
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G.A. Mboro Nchama
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Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (UNGE), Malabo
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18
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Eritrea
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R. Kumar
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Eritrea Institute of Technology, Asmara
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19
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Eswatini
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Sandile Motsa
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University of Eswatini, Kwaluseni
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20
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Ethiopia
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Befekadu Zeleke
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Bahir Dar Textile Share Company
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21
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Gabon
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Jean Brice MANDATSY Moungomo
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Ecole Normale Supérieure de l'Enseignement Technique (ENSET)
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22
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Gambia
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M. Minteh
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Ministry of Agriculture, Gambia
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23
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Ghana
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Kwame Osei
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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24
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Guinea
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Sekou Traore
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Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry
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25
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Guinea-Bissau
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Amará Jaurá
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CENFI Centro de Formaçao Industrial
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26
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Kenya
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Joseph Onyango
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Kenyatta University
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27
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Lesotho
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Khobatha Setetemela
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National University of Lesotho, Roma
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28
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Liberia
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G. Nallo
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University of Liberia Pacific, Monrovia
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29
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Libya
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Omar Elmabrouk
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Benghazi University
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30
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Madagascar
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Marni Lafleur
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University of Madagascar
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31
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Malawi
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C. Mikeka
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University of Malawi (UNIMA), Zomba
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32
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Mali
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C.O. Bagayoko
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USTTB, Bamako
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33
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Mauritania
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A.M. Idriss
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Al Aassriya Nouakchott University, Nouakchott
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34
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Mauritius
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Devkumar Callychurn
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University of Mauritius
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35
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Mayotte
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Thibaut L'Honoré
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Université de Mayotte
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36
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Morocco
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Abdelaziz Berrado
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The Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs, Mohammed V University
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37
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Mozambique
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Carlos Manuel
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Eduardo Mondlane University
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38
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Namibia
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Michael Mutingi
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Namibia University of Science and Technology
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39
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Niger
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N.D. Lamso
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Université de Abdou Moumouni, Niamey
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40
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Nigeria
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Paul Amaechi Ozor
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University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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41
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Reunion
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Eric Fock
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University of Reunion
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42
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Rwanda
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Shyaka Gilbert
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University of Rwanda
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43
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São Tomé and Príncipe
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Eurídice Helga Aguiar
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Universidade de São Tomé e Príncipe
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44
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Senegal
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Mamadou Diouf
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Université Cheikh Anta Diop
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45
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Seychelles
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Paul Kang'Ethe
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University of Seychelles
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46
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Sierra Leone
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H. Wurie
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University of Sierra Leone, Freetown
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47
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Somalia
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Eng. Abdirahman Ismail Dhaqane
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Mogadishu University
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48
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South Africa
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Henry Ncube
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University of Johannesburg
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49
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South Sudan
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F.N. Osman
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University of Medical Sciences and Technology, South Sudan
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50
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Sudan
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Ahmed Hassan
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Sudan University of Science and Technology
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51
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Tanzania
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Elisha Kibona
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University of Dar es Salaam
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52
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Togo
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Komi Mawuli
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University of Lomé
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53
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Tunisia
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Salah BENABDALLAH
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University of Tunisia
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54
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Uganda
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Sam Kabugo
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Makerere University
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55
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Western Sahara
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56
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Zambia
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Bupe Getrude Mwanza
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University of Zambia
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57
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Zimbabwe
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Tawanda Mushiri
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University of Zimbabwe
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Submissions received from the countries
1. Bangladesh
2. Colombia
3. Egypt
4. France
5. India
6. Indonesia
7. Jordan
8. Latvia
9. Malaysia
10. Morocco
11. Nigeria
12. Oman
13. Peru
14. Philippines
15. Saudi Arabia
16. South Africa
17. Turkey
18. United Kingdom
19. United States
20. Zimbabwe
6th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Rabat, Morocco, April 8-10, 2025
Host and Venue: École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (EMI)
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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