[Logprofs] CALL FOR PAPERS - RMC09

[REINER Gerald]

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 at 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