CALL FOR PAPERS
1st rapid modelling conference
"Increasing Competitiveness - Tools and Mindset"
June 29 - July 1, 2009
Neuchâtel - Switzerland
http://www.unine.ch/rmc09
CONFERENCE TOPICS
We invite researchers in the fields of operations management, production
management, supply chain management, operations research, or industrial
engineering, as well as practitioners (Executive Managers as well as
Consultants) with any connection to either manufacturing or service
operations, and PhD students to participate at the conference and to present
their papers in the following areas:
- Improving competitiveness of manufacturing companies as well as service
companies by successful lead time reduction: What are the enablers of quick
response and what is the value for the whole supply chain?
- Rapid Modelling based on queuing theory, other mathematical modelling
techniques, or simulation models to facilitate the transfer of knowledge
from theory to application.
- Reconciling of approaches such as Quick Response Manufacturing, lean
production, agile manufacturing etc. to pave the way toward a unified theory
of lead time reduction
- Behavioural aspects of the change in mindset such as motivation,
leadership, or decision making
- Economic or strategic analysis of the impact of lead time reduction at the
firm, supply chain, or regional level
- Teaching implications
We welcome papers that contribute to these themes, in the form of:
- Models
- Case study research, survey research, action research
- Theory pieces
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for abstract submission: December 15, 2008
Notification of abstract acceptance: January 15, 2009
Deadline for early registration: March 15, 2009
Full paper submission: March 15, 2009
Full paper acceptance: April 1, 2009
Conference: June 29 - July 1, 2009
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
Prof. Gerald Reiner (Chair), University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland,
Prof. Djamil Aïssani, LAMOS, University of Béjaia, Algeria,
Prof. Michel Bierlaire, EPFL, Switzerland,
Prof. Bénamar Chouaf, University of Sidi Bel Abes, Algeria,
Prof. Lawrence Corbett, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand,
Prof. Krisztina Demeter, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary,
Prof. Suzanne de Treville, University of Lausanne, Switzerland,
Prof. Gerard Gaalman, University of Groningen, The Netherlands,
Prof. Petri Helo, University of Vaasa, Finland,
Prof. Werner Jammernegg, Vienna University of Economics and Business
Administration, Austria,
Prof. Matteo Kalchschmidt, University of Bergamo, Italy,
Dr. Doug Love, Aston Business School, UK,
Dr. Boualem Rabta, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Prof. Gerald Reiner, University of Neuchâtel
Dr Jeffrey Petty, Lancer Callon
Dr Boualem Rabta, University of Neuchâtel
The conference will be supported by the SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME - THE
PEOPLE PROGRAMME - Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways Project (No.
217891) Keeping jobs in Europe
The conference will be held at the University of Neuchâtel, located in the
heart of the city of Neuchâtel. The canton of Neuchâtel is one of the six
French-speaking cantons in Switzerland. The city of Neuchâtel lies on the
shores of the largest Swiss inland lake at an altitude of 430 metres,
located between the Jura Mountains and the Alps. Ideally located half-way
between Zürich and Geneva, Neuchâtel is an ideal place for high-level
research work, in an idyllic setting at the heart of Europe. Additional
information about Neuchâtel, accommodation, and conference venue are
available online,
http://www.unine.ch/rmc09
CONTACT
Prof. Dr. Gerald REINER
Professor of Operations Management and Logistics
Enterprise Institute, Faculty of Economics
University of Neuchâtel
Rue A.-L. Breguet 1
CH-2000 Neuchâtel
Phone: +41-32-718-1360
Fax. +41-32-718-1361
E-Mail:
rmc09@unine.ch
ABSTRACT
Abstracts can be submitted via the Conference web page -
http://www.unine.ch/rmc09
REGISTRATION FEES
Regular early (before March 15, 2009): 390 CHF
Regular late (after March 15, 2009): 470 CHF
PhD - student early (before March 15, 2009): 220 CHF
PhD - student late (after March 15, 2009): 280 CHF
THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES
- Conference proceedings,
- Participation in the welcome reception,
- Conference dinner,
- Midday meals,
- Excursion
- Sightseeing tour.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Final versions of all presented papers will be posted on the conference
website. Selected papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings
Volume to appear at Springer.
The organizers of RMC09 are looking forward to welcoming you in Neuchâtel