Call for Papers - Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium
27 and 28 September 2018, Møller Centre, Cambridge, UK
www.cimsymposium.eng.cam.ac.uk
Supply chain transformation enabled by advanced technologies: implications for producers, consumers and society.
The annual Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium includes keynote speakers from the world's leading companies and universities, mixed with informal networking opportunities. It aims to create a growing community of international manufacturing enthusiasts and to inspire 'thought leadership' in this exciting field.
Confirmed academic speakers include:
Dr Sandeep Kapur, Punjab Agricultural University Professor Jan Olhager, Lund University Professor Fabrizio Salvador, IE Business School
The scope for papers is broad, building on recent issues in the management of international manufacturing and supply networks, and the areas of interest identified in previous Symposia. Selected themes are listed here, but submissions are encouraged in any discipline or subject area related to the Symposium topic.
Key themes: Supply chain transformation enabled by advanced technologies Digital supply chain design, analysis and operation Sustainability, circular economy and industrial ecosystems Collaborative supply chain models, crowdsourcing, and the sharing economy Risk and resilience of global supply networks Digitally-enabled consumer-centric supply chains Global manufacturing and emerging countries: repositioning of MNCs Reshoring and Distributed Manufacturing: new paradigms Smart cities, urbanisation and eCommerce
Important dates for abstracts and papers
2 July (Mon): submission of abstracts (1000 words)
16 July (Mon): notification of abstract acceptance
20 August (Mon): full paper final submission for accepted abstracts
For further information, or to submit an abstract, please visit the website or if you have any queries, please contact Lisa Barnett (
lab82@eng.cam.ac.uk).