ANNOUNCEMENT, CFP Rapid Modelling Conference 09

[Ralf Lippold <ralf_lippold@we]

Posted by Ralf Lippold <ralf_lippold@web.de>

Dear Friends,

via the THENEXOM network the following has reached me and I think there i=
s some
connectiveness to our field of interest.

Perhaps some of you are interested to participate or shape new connection=
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Best regards

Ralf

Dear colleagues and friends,

Please find enclosed a Call for Papers for the:
1st rapid modelling conference
""Increasing Competitiveness - Tools and Mindset""
June 29 - July 1, 2009
Neuch?tel - Switzerland

Best regards.

Jose A. D. Machuca.
Thenexom Coordinator
THENEXOM European Thematic Network (http://www.thenexom.net/)

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CALL FOR PAPERS

1st rapid modelling conference
""Increasing Competitiveness - Tools and Mindset""
June 29 - July 1, 2009
Neuch?tel - 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 cha=
in?
- 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 Neuch?tel, Switzerland,
Prof. Djamil A?ssani, LAMOS, University of B=AE=B6jaia, Algeria,
Prof. Michel Bierlaire, EPFL, Switzerland,
Prof. B=AE=B6namar 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,
Prof. Jose Antonio Dominguez Machuca, University of Sevilla, Spain
Dr. Boualem Rabta, University of Neuch?tel, Switzerland

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Prof. Gerald Reiner, University of Neuch?tel
Dr Jeffrey Petty, Lancer Callon
Dr Boualem Rabta, University of Neuch?tel

The conference will be supported by the SEVENTH
FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME - THE PEOPLE PROGRAMME -
Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways
Project (No. 217891) =B0=83Keeping jobs in Europe=B0=B1

The conference will be held at the University of
Neuch?tel, located in the heart of the city of
Neuch?tel. The canton of Neuch?tel is one of the
six French-speaking cantons in Switzerland. The
city of Neuch?tel 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 Z=AE=BCrich
and Geneva, Neuch?tel is an ideal place for
high-level research work, in an idyllic setting
at the heart of Europe. Additional information
about Neuch?tel, 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 Neuch?tel
Rue A.-L. Breguet 1
CH-2000 Neuch?tel
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 Sprin=
ger.

The organizers of RMC09 are looking forward to welcoming you in Neuch?tel

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