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19th International Symposium on Inventories Session Chairs’ report
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We are pleased to announce that we had a successful Symposium this year August 22-26, 2016. Please find below the downloadable Session Chairs’ report of the event. |
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The main theme of this summer school is to discuss how advanced inventory management can improve material and capacity efficiency. Inventory management of raw and recycled materials, semi-finished and finished goods affects resource efficiency and improves sustainability. |
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We call for high-quality research on the Conference theme: “Information and Operational Decision Sciences”, and for rigorous research on any of the following tracks and topics. The deadline for submitting full papers and abstracts is January 15th, 2017.
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The Mini-Symposium is organised by the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (MEDIFAS) and ISIR jointly with Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT). Researchers are invited to attend this three-day mini-symposium and to submit papers for presentation on applications and developments of MRP Theory and related topics. |
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Ed Silver, former president of ISIR, is pleased to provide an update on the status of the new edition of his book: Edward A. Silver, David F. Pyke and Douglas J. Thomas, Inventory and Production Management in Supply Chains, Fourth Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
The book is now available for purchase and adoption for teaching and purposes. A link for further information is |
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The book presents an overview of several innovative management concepts and technical solutions for warehouse logistics of the future – Warehousing 4.0. Topics covered in the book include the “Industry 4.0” concept and its impact on automation in warehousing, technical assistance systems for improving workplace ergonomics, pick-by-light and pick-by-vision systems, order picking robots, and drones in the warehouse.
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Mark your calendar!
ISIR Session at ASSA
January 6-8, 2017
13th ISIR Summer School
August 21-25, 2017
Join ISIR!
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