Conference Topics

Conference topics

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence & Optimisation for Data-driven Production Management

Advanced Modelling, Simulation and Optimization Techniques
Hybridization of Operations Research and Artificial Intelligence techniques for Decision Aid
Advances in Machine Learning
Big Data Analytics
Blockchain Technologies
IIOT and Interoperability
Data-driven Manufacturing and Services Operations Management
Novel Production Planning & Control Approaches
Supply Network Planning, Optimization and Finance
Distribution Management

Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Manufacturing System Engineering: Agile, Flexible and Reconfigurable
5G-enabled Manufacturing
Connected, Smart Factories of the Future
Cyber-Physical Cognitive Systems
Cyber-Physical Production Systems and Digital Twins
Mass Customization and Mass Individualization
Cyber Security and Data Protection in Smart Industries
Digital Assistance Systems: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Industrial, Collaborative, Mobile and Software Robots
Intelligent Maintenance Systems
Lean Manufacturing and Innovation

Digital Supply Networks

Digital and Smart Supply Chain Management
Intelligent Logistics Network Management
Risk Analysis, Resilience and Disruption Management
Strategies for Supply Network Digitalization
Technology Implementation in Digital Supply Network
Organization and Culture in Digital Supply Network
Information Sharing in Platform Supply Chains
Digital and Virtual Quality Management Systems
Product-Service Systems

Sustainable Production Management

Additive and Hybrid Manufacturing
Sustainable Product Design and Engineering
Green Manufacturing
Remanufacturing and Disassembly Systems
Socio-Cultural Aspects in Production Systems
Circular Economy and Closed Loop Supply Chains

Cloud and Collaborative Technologies

Emerging Digital Manufacturing Platforms
Value Co-creation in Manufacturing and Service Systems
Collaborative Design and Collaborative Engineering

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