Conference Topics

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

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Special sessions will be organized to have focused discussions on the cutting edge topics