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OSCM Division - Register for the factory tour at the AOM 2024 Annual Meeting (Update)

  • 1.  OSCM Division - Register for the factory tour at the AOM 2024 Annual Meeting (Update)

    Posted 9 days ago
    Edited by Anand Nair 8 days ago

    Update # 3 (Final Update): FACTORY TOUR at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2024)
    9-13 August 2024 | Chicago, IL, USA


    As of 17th June 2024, we have exceeded the minimum number of registered participants for this tour. Hence, the factory tour will be scheduled as planned.

    Note: This tour will be limited to the first 50 people who will register for the tour. Please ensure that you register for the tour as soon as possible by clicking the following link and submitting your information:

    OSCM Factory Tour - Registration

    Information about the Factory: The Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) division is planning to organize a factory tour during the upcoming 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2024)
    9-13 August 2024 | Chicago, IL, USA
    . We plan to visit a 22,000-square-foot research factory set up by MxD (an organization that quips U.S. manufacturers with the digital manufacturing tools and expertise). This research factory is used to test and demonstrate new technology; train the workforce on these new systems and tools; and demonstrate the need for cybersecurity in manufacturing. There is no additional cost for this factory tour; however, pre-registration is rquired.

    Session day: Tuesday (13th August)

    Session timing: 16:00 – 17:30

    Location: 1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 (about 3 miles from the conference hotel). Registered members will be responsible for their own transportation from the conference site to the factory location.

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    Anand Nair
    Professor
    Northeastern University
    Boston MA
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