[Logprofs] Posting of CfP CERR 2024: Artificial intelligence in the service of consumers and retail

Sat Mar 2 08:02:04 EST 2024

Good morning,
would you mind posting our CfP

many thanks,
Herbert

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Dear colleagues,

we are pleased to confirm that the ninth edition of the Colloquium on  
European Research in Retailing will take place on
10-12 JULY 2024 IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA.

This colloquium will be dedicated to the ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN  
THE SERVICE OF CONSUMERS AND RETAIL.
The retail landscape is constantly evolving, driven by digital  
transformation, changing consumer behavior, and unforeseen  
disruptions, such as COVID-19 or other calamities. Retailers are  
increasingly investing in automation, digital technology, digital  
community, data analytics, and/or personalization to improve their  
customers” experience and optimize their supply chains.

The "Artificial Intelligence in the service of consumers and retail"  
theme explores how retailers can adapt, innovate, and thrive in the  
face of these challenges, reflecting the need for retailers to become  
nimble, adaptable, and customer-centric in an era of constant change.  

CERR 2024 under this theme aims to provide a platform for researchers,  
scholars, and practitioners to share insights and strategies for  
adapting AI tools so as to build successful retail and customer  
experience in an increasingly digital and dynamic environment.

“Artificial Intelligence in the service of consumers and retail”  
encourages the exploration of different aspects and we welcome  
submissions on, but not limited to the following themes and related  
tracks:

   *   DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Strategies for leveraging AI,  
e-commerce, and omnichannel approaches to improve retail operations  
and customer experiences.
   *   CONSUMER-CENTRICITY: How retailers can deepen their  
understanding of consumer behavior and preferences in an increasingly  
digital and data-driven world.
   *   SUPPLY CHAIN AGILITY: Building AI-driven retail supply chains  
that can withstand disruptions, from global crises to supply chain  
shortages.
   *   INNOVATION AND ADAPTATION: Fostering a culture of innovation  
within retail organizations, from new business models to store formats  
and marketing approaches.
   *   DATA ANALYTICS: The role of data analytics, artificial  
intelligence, and machine learning in improving decision-making and  
personalization in retail.
   *   SUSTAINABILITY: Integrating sustainability practices and values  
into retail operations and products to meet the growing demand for  
environmentally friendly options.
   *   CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: Strategies for creating exceptional and  
memorable customer experiences, both online and in physical stores.
   *   RETAIL WORKFORCE: Addressing opportunities in workforce  
reskilling in an evolving retail landscape.
   *   ETHICAL RETAILING: Exploring the importance of ethics,  
transparency, and corporate social responsibility in retail operations.
   *   EMERGING RETAIL TRENDS: Examine emerging trends such as virtual  
reality shopping, social commerce, and quick commerce.
   *   POLICY AND REGULATION: Examine the impact of regulatory changes  
on the retail industry, including data privacy, sustainability  
regulations, darkstore regulations, and e-commerce taxation.

SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATION

Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts in electronic form in  
one of the following formats

o   A short paper with up to 12 pages – excluding author details and  
references – which will be considered for publication in Springer’s  
“Advanced Studies in Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain  
Management” with an ISBN. This book series is indexed by Scopus, Web  
of Science (ISI), ACM DL, DBLP. Such papers will be double-blind  
peer-reviewed.
o   An abstract (for presentation only) with up to 1000 words –  
including author details and references – which will be published in  
the Book of Abstracts that will be available for the participants at  
the colloquium and on the colloquium website.

All papers must be written in English and present original research.  
Submission of material that has already been published elsewhere or  
simultaneous submission to other conferences with proceedings is not  
allowed.  Use the following templates for your submissions:

Short paper template[1]
Abstract template[1]

Please note that the review process is double blind. Therefore, do not  
include your name in the paper itself (Word/pdf) until the review  
process is complete. The names and affiliations of all authors will be  
required for the publishable version.

Papers are to be submitted via the CERR website[2] (see top right hand  
corner). If you have participated in previous editions or if you have  
previously participated in conferences supported by this sciencesconf  
platform, you should use the same credentials.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Submission deadline of short papers:                               
March 30th, 2024
Submission deadline of extended abstracts:                    April 30th, 2024
Notification of acceptance for presentation:                    May 13th, 2024
Submission of revised abstracts and short papers:           May 27th, 2024
Deadline for early bird registration and fee payment:       June 1st, 2024

On behalf of the CERR Senior Advisory Board

Links:
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[1] https://cerr.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/3
[2] https://cerr.sciencesconf.org/
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Prof. Dr. Herbert Kotzab

Universität Bremen
Fachbereich 07 I ABWL und Logistikmanagement
LogDynamics - Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics
WiWi2, Raum F 3110
Max-von-Laue-Straße 1
28359 Bremen

TEL. 0421 218-66981
kotzab at uni-bremen.de
www.uni-bremen.de/lm[1]
Area Editor-in-Chief Logistics Research 
http://www.editorialmanager.com/lore/default.aspx

Links:
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[1] http://www.uni-bremen.de/lm
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