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- [ISIR WEBINAR SERIES](https://isir.hu/isir-webinar-series/) - Replenish or Perish: Stock Control in Retail, with an Emphasis on Short Shelf Life Productsby Stephan Kolassa, Data Science Expert, SAP Switzerland Supermarkets and other retailers face unique challenges to inventory control, from challenging forecasting environments across data quality issues to hard logistical optimization parameters. We will scratch the surface on what goes on behind
- [Søren Glud Johansen (1944–2025)](https://isir.hu/soren-glud-johansen-1944-2025/) - We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Søren Glud Johansen (1944–2025), Associate Professor Emeritus at the Department of Mathematics, Aarhus University. Søren was a cherished colleague, mentor, and friend who devoted over five decades to academia and to the development of the Mathematics-Economics programme at Aarhus. After completing his cand.oecon.
- [ISIR RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES](https://isir.hu/isir-research-webinar-series/) - Based Approximation for Series Inventory Systems by Professor Sean Zhou The author studies inventory management of an infinite-horizon, series system with multiple stages. Random demand with unknown distribution occurs at the most downstream stage. Each stage incurs inventory holding cost while the most downstream stage also incurs demand backlogging cost when it experiences inventory shortage.
- [ISIR's Early Career Researchers' Webinar](https://isir.hu/isirs-early-career-researchers-webinar/) - Navigating the Funding Landscape: Essential Tips for ECRs Securing research funding is a key milestone in the early stages of an academic career. In this panel discussion, three experienced scholars will share their experiences and offer valuable insights into navigating both public and private funding opportunities. An excellent opportunity for early-career researchers to gain guidance
- [Join us in a vibrant academic experience in Eindhoven!](https://isir.hu/join-us-in-a-vibrant-academic-experience-in-eindhoven/) - The next ISIR Summer School will be hosted by the Eindhoven University of Technology in Europe’s high-tech manufacturing hub.
- [IMAMAN (OUP) new issue and 'Insights from Thought Leaders" piece from Sridhar Seshadri and Sripad Devalkar](https://isir.hu/imaman-oup-new-issue-and-insights-from-thought-leaders-piece-from-sridhar-seshadri-and-sripad-devalkar/) - Issue 4 of 2024 of the IMA Journal of Management Mathematics (IMAMAN) was published in early October. We are delighted to announce the new Insights from Thought Leaders opening article of this new issue. The article is contributed by Sridhar Seshadri and Sripad Devalkar who present their mathematical analysis of dual sourcing systems to manage flexibility in
- [Management Mathematics in the Age of AI](https://isir.hu/management-mathematics-in-the-age-of-ai/) - We are delighted to announce the new webinar of IMA Journal of Management Mathematics (IMAMAN) on Management Mathematics in the Age of AI. Join us for a terrific event with presentations by: Ton de Kok (CWI, Netherlands),Joren Gijsbrechts (Esade Business School, Spain),William T. Jamieson (P&G, Cincinnati), andTorkel Andreas Haufmann (SINTEF, Norway). The webinar will explore the interface
- [5th IMA and OR Society Conference on Mathematics of Operational Research - IMA](https://isir.hu/5th-ima-and-or-society-conference-on-mathematics-of-operational-research-ima/) - Dear colleaguesWe are delighted to invite you to the 5th biennial joint conference of the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA) and the UK Operational Research Society, which will take place in Birmingham from the 30th of April to the 2nd of May 2025.5th IMA and OR Society Conference on Mathematics of Operational Research
- [Supply Chain Forecasting: A Special Issue in Memory of Professor John E. Boylan, 1959-2023](https://isir.hu/supply-chain-forecasting-a-special-issue-in-memory-of-professor-john-e-boylan-1959-2023/) - International Journal of Production Research Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a special issue of the International Journal of Production Research entitled “Supply Chain Forecasting: A Special Issue in Memory of Professor John E. Boylan, 1959-2023” (Submission deadline: 25 December 2024). Please find below the details regarding this special issue.Description of
- [IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, Issue 3, 2024](https://isir.hu/ima-journal-of-management-mathematics-issue-3-2024/) - IMAMAN (OUP) new issue and 'Insights from Thought Leaders" piece from James KahnIssue 3 of 2024 of the IMA Journal of Management Mathematics (IMAMAN) was published in mid June. I am very proud to announce the new Insights from Thought Leaders opening article of this new issue. The article is contributed by James Kahn who develops
- [ISIR Webinar: Economics of Supply Chains and Inventories](https://isir.hu/isir-webinar-economics-of-supply-chains-and-inventories/) - Supply chains restructuring and inventory management have been in the center of much of the economic debates in the last few years. For that reason, the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) is organizing an online meeting to bring together economists working on the economics of supply chains and inventories. The meeting will take place
- [IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, Issue 2, 2024](https://isir.hu/ima-journal-of-management-mathematics-issue-2-2024/) - Issue 2 of 2024 of the IMA Journal of Management Mathematics (IMAMAN) was published in early April. Importantly, this issue contains the second piece of the journal's Insights from Thought Leaders initiative. The article is contributed by Professor Nada Sanders of Northeastern University and is entitled "The ‘Inter-AI Period’: how management mathematics can help shape an
- [Recent Advances in Supply Chain Forecasting: A workshop in memory of Professor John E. Boylan](https://isir.hu/recent-advances-in-supply-chain-forecasting-a-workshop-in-memory-of-professor-john-e-boylan/) - Dear Colleague, We’re pleased to announce that we are organising a workshop in memory of John Boylan at Lancaster University on Thursday, 13 June 2024 to Friday, 14 June 2024. Please find all the details below, it would be great if you could attend! Recent Advances in Supply Chain Forecasting: A workshop in memory of
- [Hot off the press – 383 pages of amazing insights on the future of warehousing!](https://isir.hu/hot-off-the-press-383-pages-of-amazing-insights-on-the-future-of-warehousing/) - Christoph Glock and Eric Grosse (Eds.), 2024: Warehousing 5.0 - Managing the transition from techno-focused to human-value-centric intralogistics ISBN: 979-8873704354 This new book highlights the innovative and emerging research stream of Warehousing 5.0 and offers guidance to managers aiming to improve their warehousing processes. Key topics covered in this book include: Conceptualization of Warehousing 5.0Implementing
- [Call for abstracts - ISIR Webinar: Economics of Supply Chains and Inventories](https://isir.hu/call-for-abstracts-isir-webinar-economics-of-supply-chains-and-inventories/) - Supply chains restructuring and inventory management have been in the center of much of the economic debates in the last few years. For that reason, the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) is organizing an online meeting to bring together economists working on the economics of supply chains and inventories. The meeting will take place
- [ISIR Symposium - Submit your abstract!](https://isir.hu/isir-symposium-submit-your-abstract/) - The online abstract submission system is open! 31 March 2024 is the deadline for submitting your abstract for the coming ISIR Symposium! Share this email with interested colleagues and students! Join ISIR community at Linkedin! 22nd International Symposium on Inventories 19-23 August 2024 – Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest, Hungary The International Society for Inventory Research
- [IMA Journal of Management Mathematics 2024 / 1 issue](https://isir.hu/2923-2/) - Dear Colleagues,First, I wish all the best for you and all your loved ones for 2024. I want to bring to your attention issue 1 of 2024 of IMAMAN (IMA Journal of Management Mathematics), which was published just before Christmas. I encourage you to have a look! Volume 35 Issue 1 | IMA Journal of Management Mathematics
- [ISIR Symposium - Save the date and submit session proposal](https://isir.hu/isir-symposium-save-the-date-and-submit-session-proposal/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) organizes its 22nd International Symposium on Inventories, the only scholarly forum in the world focusing directly on inventories in Budapest, Hungary between August 19 and 23 in 2024. The professional objective of organizing this event is to provide a forum for an international exchange of ideas on various
- [ISIR Early Career Researchers Event: ‘Navigating the Changing World of Academic Publishing Successfully’.](https://isir.hu/isir-early-career-researchers-event-navigating-the-changing-world-of-academic-publishing-successfully/) - ISIR Early Career Researchers Event: ‘Navigating the Changing World of Academic Publishing Successfully’.Date: 11 December 2023, 14:30-16:00 (CET) Location: Online On December 11 (14:30-16:00 CET), we are hosting the next online ISIR Early Career Researchers event on ‘Navigating the Changing World of Academic Publishing Successfully’. Professor Bart MacCarthy from Nottingham University Business School will highlight the
- [Leading minds in inventory research gather at PhD summer school](https://isir.hu/leading-minds-in-inventory-research-gather-at-phd-summer-school/) - Cardiff Business School recently hosted the 16th International Society for Inventories Research (ISIR) PhD Summer School, bringing together PhD students and experts in the field of inventory management. The International Society for Inventories Research (ISIR) is a community of scientists interested in all aspects of inventory management, from inventory modelling and pricing to financial research
- [In memory of Professor John Edward Boylan, 1959 – 2023](https://isir.hu/in-memory-of-professor-john-edward-boylan-1959-2023/) - It is our sad duty to report on the death of our former ISIR President Professor John E. Boylan. John has been a regular participant of ISIR events in the last three decades. He initiated the establishment of the greatly successful Forecasting Section of ISIR and chaired it until he was elected President of our
- [ISIR 2023 Summer School – Call for Papers](https://isir.hu/isir-2023-summer-school-call-for-papers/) - Mitigating inventory uncertainty through whole systems thinking UPDATE REGARDING REGISTRATIONS Both Ph.D. students and senior researchers are kindly asked to register beforeMonday, 19th June 2023. Please use this link to register: https://www.eventsforce.net/cbs/579/home. Information on the venue, travel and accommodation can also be found on this page. The registration fee of £155 will cover participation, lunches and two
- [TWENTY-THIRD INTERNATIONAL WORKING SEMINAR ON PRODUCTION ECONOMICS](https://isir.hu/twenty-third-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics/) - FEBRUARY 14-18, 2024 INNSBRUCK AUSTRIA Objective The purpose of this conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to meet, present and develop ideas on subjects within the field of Production Economics, which treats the interface between engineering and economics/management. The ultimate objective is to create and develop knowledge for improving industrial practice
- [ISIR Early Career Researchers Event: International Research Visits](https://isir.hu/isir-early-career-researchers-event-international-research-visits/) - ISIR Early Career Researchers Event: International Research Visits Date: 16 March 2023, 15:00-16:30 (CET) Location: Online For many early career researchers, international research visits offer a great opportunity to expand their horizons, collaborate with new colleagues and to take a look behind the scenes at a different university. However, planning and organizing such a visit may
- [ISIR Best Student Paper Award – Announcing the Winner 2022](https://isir.hu/isir-best-student-paper-award-announcing-the-winner-2022/) - The Best Student Paper Award Committee has evaluated the submitted papers and chosen the three finalists of the BSPA competition. The BSPA Committee consisted of six members and was chaired by Sandra Transchel, Kühne Logistics University, Germany Rene Haijema, Wageningen University and Research, Operations Research and Logistics Group, NetherlandsAris Syntetos, Cardiff University, UKSandra Transchel, Kühne Logistics University, GermanyMaxi Udenio, KU Leuven, Research center for
- [PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology](https://isir.hu/phd-position-at-eindhoven-university-of-technology/) - Eindhoven University of Technology looking for a good PhD student, starting as soon as possible, and latest by the summer. The topic is the integration of additive manufacturing in spare parts supply chains. For more information and to apply (by December 1, 2022), please visit https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phd-in-integration-of-additive-manufacturing-in-spare-parts-supply-chains-959562.html
- [Call for Papers - IMA Journal of Management Mathematics - Mathematical Models for Sustainable Supply Chains and Operations](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-ima-journal-of-management-mathematics-mathematical-models-for-sustainable-supply-chains-and-operations/) - Guest Editors: Yann Bouchery, Johan Marklund, Sandra Transchel and Maximiliano Udenio Sustainability is a long-lasting trend that deeply influences decision makers in profit, not-for-profit, and governmental/public organizations. Related challenges include human health, food loss and waste, working conditions, global warming, water management, plastic leakage in the environment, biodiversity loss, sourcing of rare earths and critical
- [21st International Symposium on Inventories](https://isir.hu/21st-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - 21st International Symposium on Inventories22-26 August 2022 – Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest, Hungaryhttps://2022.isirsymposium.hu/The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) organizes its 21st International Symposium on Inventories, the only scholarly forum in the world focusing directly on inventories. The professional objective of organizing this Symposium is to provide a forum for an international exchange of
- [ISIR ECR Event: Collaborations with industry](https://isir.hu/isir-ecr-event-collaborations-with-industry/) - 11 March 2022 (15:00-16:30 CET), online Nowadays, many journals and funders of academic research encourage practice-based research and collaborations with industry partners. Especially for researchers in the early stages of their career, it may be challenging to set up collaborations that are beneficial to both parties. In this event we will talk about what both
- [The 10th Triennial IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling for Management and Control (MIM 2022) in Nantes, France, June 22 – 24, 2022](https://isir.hu/the-10th-triennial-ifac-conference-on-manufacturing-modelling-for-management-and-control-mim-2022-in-nantes-france-june-22-24-2022/) - Invited Session: Modelling and Optimization of Deteriorating InventoriesOrganized by:Dr. Davide Castellano (Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, Italy) davide.castellano@unina.itProf. Christoph H. Glock (Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany) glock@pscm.tu-darmstadt.deProf. Yacine Rekik (emlyon Business School, France) rekik@em-lyon.comProf. Fabio Sgarbossa (NTNU, Norway) fabio.sgarbossa@ntnu.noThe inventory management literature often assumes that items can be stocked indefinitely to satisfy future
- [BOOK LAUNCH: Intermittent Demand Forecasting](https://isir.hu/book-launch-intermittent-demand-forecasting/) - John Boylan and Aris Syntetos have written a book on Intermittent Demand Forecasting, which will be available in print or as an e-book from June 2021 onwards. The context of the book is inventory management. There are chapters devoted to inventory policies and measures of inventory service that are appropriate to intermittence. A wide range
- [Glock: Production and Supply Chain Management – An Introduction](https://isir.hu/glock-production-and-supply-chain-management-an-introduction/) - ISBN: 979-8738517945 This textbook presents an introduction into important planning problems in the area of production and supply chain management. The book focuses on mathematical models that can be used to solve decision problems that occur in practice. Topics covered in the book include material requirements planning, the planning of the production program, and the
- [Tell us how forecasting benefits your organization](https://isir.hu/tell-us-how-forecasting-benefits-your-organization/) - University of Bath, are leading some research on how forecasting is benefiting organisations. They are interested in exploring how forecasting is carried out in organizations and the opportunities there may be for achieving greater accuracy and the benefits associated with this. They are looking for participants who are familiar with forecasting processes in companies and other organizations and
- [15th ISIR Summer School - Data Driven Inventory Management and Modelling](https://isir.hu/15th-isir-summer-school-data-driven-inventory-management-and-modelling/) - August 23-27, 2021 – Luxembourg FURTHER INFO: https://isir2021.uni.lu The next ISIR Summer School is planned as a physical event and the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Luxembourg, led by Professor Joachim Arts. The summer school will be held if the pandemic situation allows, confirmation will be announced not later
- [Twenty-Second International Working Seminar on Production Economics](https://isir.hu/twenty-second-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics/) - TWENTY-SECOND INTERNATIONAL WORKING SEMINAR ON PRODUCTION ECONOMICS FEBRUARY 21-25, 2022 INNSBRUCK AUSTRIA Objective The purpose of this conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to meet, present and develop ideas on subjects within the field of Production Economics, which treats the interface between engineering and economics/management. The ultimate objective is to create
- [ISIR Best Student Paper Award - Announcing the Winner](https://isir.hu/isir-best-student-paper-award-announcing-the-winner/) - ISIR was forced to postpone its 21th Symposium to 2021. Traditionally the finalists of the Best Student Paper Award present their research at the Symposium. This year ISIR announced the competition with the possibility to present their topic as a part of a webinar on August 25. The Best Student Paper Award Committee has evaluated the submitted papers
- [Best Student Paper Award Finalists Presentation - Online webinar](https://isir.hu/best-student-paper-award-finalists-presentation-online-webinar/) - Online webinar25 August 2020 – 2.00 - 4.20 pm (CEST) Best Student Paper Award Committee has evaluated the submitted papers and chosen the four finalists of the BSPA competition.The presentations of the 4 finalists will be scheduled in an online webinar.The committee members will attend the webinar and listen to thepresentations of the finalists. They will
- [Inventory Impacts of COVID-19](https://isir.hu/inventory-impacts-of-covid-19/) - Online webinar27 August 2020 – 3:00 -6:15 pm (CEST) The current pandemics have and will have major influence on how economies operate. One of the most important lasting effect of this catastrophy is the increase of uncertainties at both the macro- and the micro levels of the global economy. It is well understood both in theory
- [Postponing the 21st ISIR Symposium on Inventories to 23-27 August 2021](https://isir.hu/postponing-the-21st-isir-symposium-on-inventories-to-23-27-august-2021/) - Due to the uncertainties regarding the consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic, we had to make the sad decision to postpone the 21st ISIR Symposium from this August to 23-27 August 2021. Thank you for your understanding! Take care and hope to be able to welcoming you in Budapest in 2021.
- [BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD](https://isir.hu/best-student-paper-award/) - Every two years the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) offers a Best Student Paper Award, usually in connection with the bi-annual symposium of the Society in Budapest. This year we have to postpone the event to 2021, but this competition will be organized nevertheless. Papers will be judged based on their contribution to the advancement of inventory research. The papers may be thematically positioned under any of the current sections of the society: Economics of Inventory and Production, Analytics and Forecasting for Inventory Control, Interfaces of Inventory with Transportation, Production, Finance and Marketing, Inventory Coordination in Supply Chains (includes multi-echelon), Spare Parts Management and Maintenance Optimization and Sustainable Inventory Management (includes) perishables and the selection will emphasise developments in theory and/or practice. The Paper Award Committee will evaluate all papers and select three students as finalists. The finalists will present their work at a webinar
- [The Impact of COVID on Inventories](https://isir.hu/the-impact-of-covid-on-inventories/) - Due to the pandemic situation we face nowadays, inventory and supply chain management have become very hot topics, most acutely when it comes to medical supplies, but also more broadly as infections led to plant closures, supply chain disruptions and eventually to a global economic and social crisis. To contribute to the enrichment of knowledge
- [CALL for Special Sessions - 21st International Symposium on Inventories](https://isir.hu/call-for-special-sessions-21th-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) organizes its 21st International Symposium on Inventories, the only scholarly forum in the world focusing directly on inventories in Budapest, Hungary between August 24 and 28 in 2020. The professional objective of organizing this event is to provide a forum for an international exchange of ideas on various aspects
- [TWENTY-FIRST INTERNATIONAL WORKING SEMINAR ON PRODUCTION ECONOMICS](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-twenty-first-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics/) - TWENTY-FIRST INTERNATIONAL WORKING SEMINAR ON PRODUCTION ECONOMICS FEBRUARY 24-28, 2020 INNSBRUCK AUSTRIA Objective The purpose of this conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to meet, present and develop ideas on subjects within the field of Production Economics, which treats the interface between engineering and economics/management. The ultimate objective is to create
- [ISIR Session on ASSA meeting - January 3-5, San Diego](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-isir-session-on-assa-meeting-dl-may-31-2019/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA meetings. The 2020 meetings will be held on January 3 - 5, 2020 in San Diego, CA. This year the session is being co-organized by Pablo Ottonello of the University of Michigan and Nicolas Crouzet of Northwestern, Kellog. The ISIR
- [ISIR SUMMER SCHOOL 2019](https://isir.hu/isir-summer-school-2019/) - ISIR Summer School 2019 A PHD SUMMER SCHOOL ON "LOGISTICS 4.0: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN A DIGITAL ERA" Organized by the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) and hosted by the University KU Leuven, the 14th ISIR Summer School will be held in Leuven, Belgium from August 26th until August 30th , 2019.
- [20th International Symposium on Inventories](https://isir.hu/20th-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - 20th International Symposium on Inventories 20-24 August 2018 – Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget, Budapest, Hungary The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) organized its 20th International Symposium on Inventories, the only scholarly forum in the world focusing directly on inventories in August 2018. Click here to download the Book of Abstracts Please find below the
- [Professor Zijm's valedictory lecture](https://isir.hu/professor-zijms-valedictory-lecture/) - Prof. Henk Zijm officially retired from his position as full professor in Production and Supply Chain Management at the University of Twente on May 3, 2017. On June 7, 2017 he presented his valedictory lecture. A copy of the text of this lecture can be found here
- [Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management](https://isir.hu/h-zijm-m-klumpp-a-regattieri-s-heragu-eds-operations-logistics-and-supply-chain-management/) - H. Zijm, M. Klumpp, A. Regattieri, S. Heragu (Eds.) Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Series: Lecture Notes in Logistics Offers unique international perspectives from authors experienced in both research and industrial cooperation Applies an international textbook approach with "three-level structure" per chapter: basic, advanced, state-of-the-art Provides both an overview and a source on latest
- [Inventories in National Economies](https://isir.hu/inventories-in-national-economies/) - Chikan, A., Kovacs, E., Matyusz, Z., Sass, M., Vakhal, P. Inventories in National Economies A Cross-Country Analysis of Macroeconomic Data Provides a deeper understanding on the formation of inventories, structural relationships, and also the long-term characteristics of national economies. Introduces a new approach in the field of macroeconomic inventory studies. Uses multivariate statistics to evaluate long-term characteristics of inventory investments in
- [9th IFAC Conference MIM2019 - on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control](https://isir.hu/9th-ifac-conference-mim2019-on-manufacturing-modelling-management-and-control/) - MIM 2019 OPEN INVITED TRACK ON: Human factors in production and logistics systems of the future 28-30 August 2019 Berlin, Germany
- [Twentyfirst International Working Seminar on Production Economics](https://isir.hu/twentyfirst-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics/) - We will continue the Working Seminar on Production Economics in 2020 Innsbruck. The detailed information of the organization, paper submission, registration will come soon.
- [New Industry Projects on Inventory Forecasting](https://isir.hu/new-industry-projects-on-inventory-forecasting/) - Logistics Systems Dynamics Group (LSDG), and Panalpina Centre for Maufacturing and Logistics Research at Cardiff University Cardiff Business School has partnered with Yeo Valley, the largest organic dairy producer in the UK, on a project to streamline the company’s forecasting, planning and replenishment systems. The £220,000 two-year collaborative project is being led by Dr Laura
- [TU Darmstadt Department of Law and Economics - Research Assistant position](https://isir.hu/tu-darmstadt-department-of-law-and-economics-research-assistant-position/) - The Department of Law and Economics invites applications for a vacant position of a Research Assistant - 75 % at the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management, initially limited to 3 years. An option for increasing the coverage of the position is available – for more information please contact the head of the institute.
- [Call for Papers - Machine Learning for Big Data in Industrial Processes](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-machine-learning-for-big-data-in-industrial-processes/) - Special Issue on Machine Learning for Big Data Analytics in Manufacturing and Logistics Processes Applied Mathematical Modelling invites submissions of original contributions to machine learning research for Big Data Analytics for Optimization of Manufacturing and Logistics Processes. 1. Summary and Scope Machine learning is continuously enhancing its power in a wide range of applications and
- [Twentieth International Working Seminar  on Production Economics](https://isir.hu/twentieth-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics-congress-innsbruck/) - Innsbruck, Austria, February 19-23, 2018
- [Dr. Johannes Fichtinger: 1976 – 2017](https://isir.hu/dr-johannes-fichtinger-1976-2017/) - It is with our deepest regret and great sorrow to report that Dr. Johannes Fichtinger, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Production Management of the Vienna University of Economics and Business passed away on September 1, 2017 after two years of fight against a serious illness.
- [Report on the 13th ISIR Summer School](https://isir.hu/report-on-the-13th-isir-summer-school/) - 13th ISIR Summer School on "Competitive Advantage through Resource Efficiency" 21‐25 August, 2017 WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Wien, Austria Download the Summary Report of 13th ISIR Summer School.
- [Call for Papers - SPECIAL ISSUE in Computers & Industrial Engineering Novel applications of learning curves in production planning and logistics](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-special-issue-in-computers-industrial-engineering-novel-applications-of-learning-curves-in-production-planning-and-logistics/) - Call for Papers - Special issue on learning curves in Computers & Industrial Engineering The submission deadline is December 31, 2017.
- [Decision Sciences - Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Information and Operational Decision Sciences](https://isir.hu/decision-sciences-call-for-papers-special-issue-on-information-and-operational-decision-sciences/) - Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Information and Operational Decision Sciences: The Interplay of Information Technology and Operational Decision Sciences" Guest Editors Jose Benitez, Rennes School of Business, Rennes, France & University of Granada, Spain, email: joseba@ugr.es Xin Luo, University of New Mexico, USA, email: xinluo@unm.edu Gyula Vastag, Szechenyi Istvan University, Hungary, vastag.gyula@sze.huSpecial
- [Call for Papers: ISIR session at the 2018 ASSA](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-isir-session-at-the-2018-assa/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA meetings. The 2018 meetings will be held in Philadelphia, PA on January 5-7, 2018. This year the session is being co-organized by Felipe Schwartzman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Thomas Winberry of Chicago Booth.
- [ISIR session at the ASSA meetings, January 7,  2017](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-the-assa-meetings-january-7-2017/) - The International Society for Inventory Research will have a session at the ASSA meetings in Chicago. It will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2017, 8am-10am, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, Jackson Park. The session was organized by Felipe Schwartzman of the Richmond Fed. For more information (including abstracts of the papers), please go to
- [New book: Inventory and Production Management in Supply Chains, Fourth Edition](https://isir.hu/new-book-inventory-and-production-management-in-supply-chains-fourth-edition/) - Edward A. Silver, David F. Pyke, Douglas J. Thomas Features Presents the work of leading supply chain experts who have reunited to present an updated edition of their widely acclaimed book Focuses on current challenges to managers, such as the expanding reach of global chains across boundaries, new pressures for fiscal responsibility and speed, and
- [New book: Warehousing 4.0](https://isir.hu/new-book-warehousing-4-0/) - Edited by C. Glock and E. Grosse International competition and a high cost pressure force companies more and more to reorganize their internal logistics processes. Warehousing, which has a major impact on lead times and service levels, may be seen as one of the key drivers of supply chain efficiency. Despite several innovative concepts
- [New Book: Sustainable Supply Chains - Research Based Textbook on Operations and Strategy](https://isir.hu/new-book-sustainable-supply-chains-research-based-textbook-on-operations-and-strategy/) - Editors: Bouchery, Y., Corbett, C.J., Fransoo, J.C., Tan, T. (Eds.) http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319297897 First edited text designed specifically for graduate courses in Sustainable Supply Chains Editors are leaders in the field Online support, including new cases as needed This book is primarily intended to serve as a research-based textbook on sustainable supply chains for graduate
- [Two Post-Doctoral Research Assistants in Operational Research](https://isir.hu/two-post-doctoral-research-assistants-in-operational-research/) - Two Post-Doctoral Research Assistants in Operational Research (Forecasting and Inventory Control) in Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University Two exciting opportunities are currently available within Cardiff Business School to conduct cutting-edge implementable research in the area of circular economy. This 2-year project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, UK, EP/P008925,
- [ISIR Session at ASSA Meetings 2017](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-assa-meetings-2017/) - Aggregate Shocks and Investment Dynamics: A granular view Chicago, IL, USA -- January 6-8, 2017 https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/ The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA meetings. The 2017 meetings will be held in Chicago, Illinois on January 6-8, 2017. This year the session is being organized by
- [24 International Conference on Production Research](https://isir.hu/24-international-conference-on-production-research/) - New challenges for production research Poznan, Poland - July 30 - August 3, 2017 Abstract submission: December 15, 2016 Conference website: www.24icpr2017.put.poznan.pl The areas are organized as follows, however, the scope of the conference is not limited to subject listed above and all the original papers within production research
- [Mini-Symposium on MRP Theory](https://isir.hu/mini-symposium-on-mrp-theory/) - Technical University of Cartagena, Spain -- October 12 - 14, 2017 Deadline for abstract submission: May 31, 2017 http://www.medifas.net/Cartagena_2017/index.html Call for Papers 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. Please send abstracts and papers to Professor Dr
- [8th Annual Conference of the European Decision Sciences Institute (EDSI) 2017](https://isir.hu/8th-annual-conference-of-the-european-decision-sciences-institute-edsi-2017/) - Information and Operational Decision Sciences: The Interplay of Information Technology and Operational Decision Science Granada, Spain -- May 29 - June 1, 2017 The deadline for submitting full papers and abstracts is January 15th, 2017. Website: http://grxworkshop-en.congressus.es/edsi2017 Information and Operational Decision Sciences Information technology (IT) capabilities enable firms to digitally transform their business
- [Call for Papers: AOR Special Issue on "Behavioral Operations Management in Social Networks"](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-aor-special-issue-on-behavioral-operations-management-in-social-networks/) - The Annals of Operations Research are seeking submissions for a special issue on Behavioral Operations Management in Social Networks. This special issue welcomes papers that integrate the behavioral characteristics of stakeholders in social networks and offer fresh insights on operations management. On behalf of all the guest editors, I am writing this email to invite
- [ 8th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control](https://isir.hu/8th-ifac-conference-on-manufacturing-modelling-management-and-control/) - The general theme of the 8th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control is Optimization and Systems Science for Risk Management and Disruption Recovery Control. The conference will focus in particular on the most innovative methods proposed in the last few years in the context risk management, resilience, and disaster recovery control in the
- [19th International Symposium on Inventories](https://isir.hu/19th-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - If you have already started planning your 2016 calendar: the 19th International Symposium on Inventories organized by the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) will be held between August 22 and 26, 2016 in Budapest, Hungary.
- [SPECIAL ISSUE in Computers & Industrial Engineering Human factors in industrial and logistic system design](https://isir.hu/special-issue-in-computers-industrial-engineering-human-factors-in-industrial-and-logistic-system-design/) - Aims and Scope Despite the opportunities the automation of industrial and logistic systems offers, many companies still rely on human work and manual materials handling in many areas. Most decision support models that were proposed in the past to assist managers in designing industrial and logistic systems have neglected the specific characteristics of human workers, which often led
- [Third International Workshop  on Successful Strategies in Supply Chain Management (IWSSSCM3)](https://isir.hu/third-international-workshop-on-successful-strategies-in-supply-chain-management-iwssscm3/) - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT Third International Workshop on Successful Strategies in Supply Chain Management (IWSSSCM3) 7th – 8th January, 2016 Hong Kong Venue The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Aims To provide a forum for academics and practitioners, from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and other Southeast Asian countries as well as those from other parts of the
- [ISIR WORKSHOP on Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management](https://isir.hu/isir-workshop-on-sustainable-logistics-and-supply-chain-management/) - October 7th -9th 2015 at EMLYON Business School and the DISP Lab, France www.em-lyon.com/isir2015 The Workshop will be a special meeting of both economists and operational analysts, thereby attempting to bring together two streams of research within the ISIR Community. The theme is ‘Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management’, reflecting the key challenges for
- [12th ISIR Summer School on Value-Driven Inventory Management in Logistics and Supply Chains](https://isir.hu/12th-isir-summer-school-on-value-driven-inventory-management-in-logistics-and-supply-chains/) - 12th ISIR Summer School on Value-Driven Inventory Management in Logistics and Supply Chains Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg, Germany August 17‐21, 2015
- [Special Section Call for Proposal: Inventory Research](https://isir.hu/special-section-call-for-proposal-inventory-research/) - Professor Marija Bogataj, Member of ISIR Executive Committee Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies - MEDIFAS Mednarodni prehod 6, Vrtojba – Šempeter pri Gorici marija.bogataj@guest.arnes.si ISIR Executive Committee Members are working organizing inventory related sessions under the ISIR umbrella at main international conferences of related topics. MEDIFAS members of Faculty as the active members of ISIR
- [The 13th International Symposium on Operations Research in Slovenia](https://isir.hu/the-13th-international-symposium-on-operations-research-in-slovenia/) - SOR '15 The 13th International Symposium on Operations Research in Slovenia Bled, Slovenia September 23 – 25, 2015 The 13th International Symposium on Operations Research in Slovenia (SOR ’15) will be held in Bled, Slovenia, September 23-25, 2015. The professional objectives of the international symposium are to provide a forum for international and national exchange of
- [EUROMA 2015 CONFERENCE](https://isir.hu/euroma-2015-conference/) - EUROMA 2015 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT & PRELIMINARY CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Dear Colleague, we are delighted to announce that the 22nd International Annual EurOMA Conference will be held in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 26 June-1 July 2015. The conference will be hosted by University of Neuchâtel. The theme of the conference is: Operations Management for Sustainable Competitiveness. The deadline
- [ISIR Session at ASSA meeting 2015](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-assa-meeting-2015/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA meetings. The 2015 meetings will be held in Boston, Massachusetts on January 3-January 5. This year the session is being organized by Thomas Lubik of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The ISIR encompasses research not just on inventories but
- [Nineteenth International Working Seminar on Production Economics](https://isir.hu/nineteenth-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics/) - Nineteenth International Working Seminar on Production Economics / February 22-26, 2016 - Innsbruck, Austria
- [18th International Symposium on Inventories ](https://isir.hu/18th-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - 18th International Symposium on Inventories August 18-22, 2014 - Budapest, Hungary
- [Visit of our Honorary President in Budapest](https://isir.hu/visit-of-our-honorary-president-in-budapest/) - Nobel Laureate economist Kenneth J. Arrow, Honorary President of ISIR had a two day visit in Budapest and met officials of the ISIR Secretariat. Professor Arrow of Stanford University was first President of ISIR between 1982 and 1990 and played a key role in founding and consolidating our Society. He was elected Honorary President in
- [WU Vienna invites applications for an Assistant Professor](https://isir.hu/wu-vienna-invites-applications-for-an-assistant-professor/) - WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Department of Information Systems and Operations invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track in Operations and Supply Chain Management Contract type: Full time (40 hours/week) Contract term: Initial appointment for 6 years, starting March 1, 2014 or on a mutually agreed date. The successful candidate is tenured
- [11th ISIR Summer School on Research Trends in Inventory Management and Modeling](https://isir.hu/11th-isir-summer-school-on-research-trends-in-inventory-management-and-modeling/) - 11th ISIR Summer School on Research Trends in Inventory Management and Modeling Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Neuchatel, Switzerland August 19-23, 2013
- [Special Issue of the IJPE (Lotsizing 100th Anniversary)](https://isir.hu/special-issue-of-the-ijpe-lotsizing-100th-anniversary/) - This is a reminder that the deadline for submissions to this Special Issue "Lot sizing celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Ford Whitman Harris's original paper" of the International Journal of Production Economics is approaching (May 31, 2013).
- [ISIR Session at ASSA meeting 2014](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-assa-meeting-2014/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA meetings. The 2014 meetings will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 3-January 5. This year the session is being organized by George Alessandria of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The ISIR encompasses research not just on inventories but
- [ISIR Session at ASSA Meeting 2012](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-assa-meeting-2012/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA Meetings in January. Next year, the ISIR will sponsor a session at the Meetings in Chicago, Illinois (January 6-8, 2012). At that session, the ISIR will include papers not only on research on inventories but also on related areas such
- [ISIR Session at ASSA Meeting 2013](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-assa-meeting-2013/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA Meetings in January. Next year, the ISIR will sponsor a session at the Meetings in San Diego, California (January 4-6, 2013). At that session, the ISIR will include papers not only on research on inventories but also on related areas
- [16th Symposium 2010](https://isir.hu/16th-symposium-2010/) - The professional objectives of organizing this meeting are similar to those of the previous symposia: to provide a forum for an international exchange of ideas on various aspects of inventories.
- [17th ISIR Symposium](https://isir.hu/17th-isir-symposium/) - 17th International Symposium on Inventories August 20-24, 2012 ? Budapest, Hungary
- [ IJPE is launching a Special Issue celebrating the 100th Anniversary of EOQ](https://isir.hu/ijpe-is-launching-a-special-issue-celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-eoq/) - The IJPE is launching a Special Issue celebrating the 100th Anniversary of EOQ. Publication Schedule Manuscript submission: May 31th , 2013 Reviewer reports: October 31th , 2013 Revised paper submission: November 30th , 2013 Final manuscript submissions to publisher: January 31th, 2014
- [Call for Papers for ICPR 22, in Brazil](https://isir.hu/call-for-papers-for-icpr-22-in-brazil/) - The International Foundation for Production Research (IFPR) and the Brazilian Association of Production Engineering (ABEPRO) would like to invite you to attend the 22nd International Conference on Production Research (ICPR 22) ? CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS. The ICPR is regarded worldwide as one of the leading conferences promoting research in the fields of production research
- [4th Annual Conference of the  European Decision Sciences Institute](https://isir.hu/4th-annual-conference-of-the-european-decision-sciences-institute/) - The conference is organized under the motto ?Common Disciplines that Separate Us? and will be preceded by PhD workshops and a Deans? Roundtable.
- [IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modeling, Management, and Control - MIM 2013](https://isir.hu/ifac-conference-on-manufacturing-modeling-management-and-control-mim-2013/) - Important Dates Full Paper Submission : November 19, 2012 Notification of Acceptance: January 30, 2013 Final Paper Submission : February 24, 2013 For author guidelines, please refer to http://www.mim2013.org
- [CIO 2011 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management and the 15th Congress on Industrial Engineering ](https://isir.hu/cio-2011-5th-international-conference-on-industrial-engineering-and-industrial-management-and-the-15th-congress-on-industrial-engineering/) - CIO 2011- 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management and the 15th Congress on Industrial Engineering
- [10th ISIR Summer School](https://isir.hu/10th-isir-summer-school/) - "Emerging Trends in Inventory Modeling for Service and Manufacturing" Bogazici University, Industrial Engineering Department Istanbul, Turkey August 22-26, 2011 Click here to download the first announcement.
- [Professor Robert W. Grubbström becomes Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland](https://isir.hu/professor-robert-w-grubbstrom-becomes-commander-of-the-order-of-the-lion-of-finland/) - The President of Finland Tarja Halonen has decided to confer upon Professor Robert W. Grubbström, Linköping University, Sweden, the sign of Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland. He receives this dignity for his long term services in promoting Finnish-Swedish research co-operation, inter alia, in recent years by leading the international evaluation in connection with establishing the Aalto University in Helsinki.
- [ISIR Stream in OR53](https://isir.hu/isir-stream-in-or53/) - The 53rd Conference of the UK Operational Research Society (OR 53) Nottingham, September 6 ? 8, 2011 Call for Papers for the 'INVENTORY RESEARCH' stream There will be a dedicated stream on ?inventory research? in the forthcoming 53rd Conference of the UK Operational Research Society. The stream is sponsored by the International Society for Inventory
- [Session Chairs' reports](https://isir.hu/session-chairs-reports/) - We have uploaded the compilation of session Chairs' reports.
- [Seventeenth International Working Seminar](https://isir.hu/seventeenth-international-working-seminar/) - The purpose of this seminar is to provide an opportunity for research scientists and practitioners to meet, present and develop their ideas on subjects within the field of Production Economics. Papers submitted will be distributed to all participants in advance. A discussant will be appointed for each paper. The intention is, that models and methods presented, and the discussion of them, will result in concrete ideas for future research and developments in this area. Participants of the Seminar are expected to act as discussants within their field of expertise.
- [IMA Journal of Management Mathematics (Oxford University Press)](https://isir.hu/ima-journal-of-management-mathematics-oxford-university-press/) - The IMA Journal of Management Mathematics is published on behalf of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) by Oxford University Press. The Journal is now in its 21st year of publication (published quarterly) and has enjoyed a constant stream of high quality submissions and a high reputation in Europe in many areas of
- [16th Symposium photos](https://isir.hu/16th-symposium-photos/) - 23-27 August, 2010
- [Record number of submissions for the ISIR Symposium](https://isir.hu/record-number-of-submissions-for-the-isir-symposium/) - Record number of submissions for the ISIR Symposium
- [Available the program of the ISIR session at the ASSA Meetings next January](https://isir.hu/available-the-program-of-the-isir-session-at-the-assa-meetings-next-january/) - Denver, January 2011 Please click here for the details. Organized by Yi Wen Research Department Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis PO Box 442 St. louis, MO 63166-0442 http://research.stlouisfed.org/ econ/wen/index.html
- [ISIR session at ASSA Meetings 2011 Denver](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-assa-meetings-2011-denver/) - Next year ISIR will sponsor a session at the Meetings in Denver, Colorado, 2011. Yi Wen Research Department Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis PO Box 442 St. louis, MO 63166-0442 http://research.stlouisfed.org/econ/wen/index.html
- [The national Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation](https://isir.hu/the-national-conference-on-modeling-and-applied-simulation/) - The MAS Conference concentrates on applied Modeling & simulation (M&S) and computer technologies; application fields include logistics, supply chain management, production control, business and industrial organization.
- [The International Conference on Harbor, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation](https://isir.hu/the-international-conference-on-harbor-maritime-multimodal-logistics-modelling-and-simulation/) - The HMS Workshop concentrates on applications of simulation and computer technologies to logistics, supply chain management, multimodal transportation, maritime environment and industrial logistics.
- [22nd European Modeling & Simulation Symposium (Simulation in Industry)](https://isir.hu/22nd-european-modeling-simulation-symposium-simulation-in-industry/) - The European Modeling and Simulation Symposium is one of the most important Simulation Appointment in Europe. As tradition the conference focuses on Modeling & Simulation in Industry taking into consideration both applications and theoretical approaches.
- [2010 MSOM Annual Conference and the Special Interest Group Conferences](https://isir.hu/2010-msom-annual-conference-and-the-special-interest-group-conferences/) - Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management of theTechnion ? Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
- [26th IMP Conference](https://isir.hu/26th-imp-conference/) - Budapest, 2-4 September 2010 Deadlines Submission of paper abstracts 18 January 2010 Notification of abstract acceptance 15 February 2010 Submission of full papers 1 April 2010 Notification of outcome of review process 1 June 2010 Final paper submission 1 July 2010
- [Omega the International Journal of Management Science](https://isir.hu/omega-the-international-journal-of-management-science/) - Special issue on: FORECASTING IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: A SURVEY OF DEVELOPMENTS OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS Call for Papers (Forecasting-ManSci) For any enquiries please contact either of the special issue guest editors:
- [6th International Conference on Sensitivity Analysis of Model Output](https://isir.hu/6th-international-conference-on-sensitivity-analysis-of-model-output/) - Modelling activities are steadily increasing in all scientific disciplines
- [2010 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management](https://isir.hu/2010-ieee-international-conference-on-industrial-engineering-and-engineering-management/) - The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) aims to provide a forum to disseminate, to all branches of industries, information on the most recent and relevant research, theories and practices in IEEM. This conference has been hosted by leading universities in Asia and has grown over the years in tandem with the rising importance of industrial engineering and applications.
- [M4 Competition](https://isir.hu/m4-competition/) - The field of forecasting has progressed significantly during the last half a century. The relevant advancements have been mainly facilitated by the development of new methods and by the widespread usage of powerful computers that enable the manipulation of large amounts of useful data and render computationally intensive methods ?affordable?.
- [ISIR Session at the ASSA Meetings](https://isir.hu/isir-session-at-the-assa-meetings/) - The International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR) sponsors a session each year at the ASSA Meetings in January. Historically, these sessions have focused exclusively on the topic of inventories. At next year?s session, however, the focus will be expanded to include the related topics of business fixed investment and business cycles.
- [Sixteenth International Working Seminar on Production Economics](https://isir.hu/sixteenth-international-working-seminar-on-production-economics/) - Sixteenth International Working Seminar on Production Economics Innsbruck, Austria, March 1-5, 2010

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- [Summer Schools](https://isir.hu/main-events/summer-schools/) - Every "non-symposium" year ISIR organizes Summer Schools with the objective to bring together junior and senior researchersand to create an atmosphere for intensive discussion on the Ph.D. student?s research topics that fit under the general theme. This is usually accompanied by tutorial overviews on selected topics given by invited scholars of the field. 17th ISIR
- [Bodies and officials](https://isir.hu/about/bodies-and-officials-2/) - BODIES OF THE SOCIETY The leading bodies of the Society are: - the General Assembly, - the Executive Committee, - the Auditing Committee. Honorary President †KENNETH J. ARROW, Nobel Laureate, Stanford University, CA, USA OFFICIALS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT SANDRA TRANSCHEL, Kühne Logistics University, Germany PRESIDENT-ELECT GEERT-JAN VAN HOUTUM, Eindhoven University of Technology, The
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- [21st ISIR Symposium 2022](https://isir.hu/21st-isir-symposium-2022/) - 21st International Symposium on Inventories August 22-26, 2022, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest, Hungary Official homepage of the 21st ISIR Symposium
- [22nd ISIR Symposium 2024](https://isir.hu/22nd-isir-symposium-2024/) - 22nd International Symposium on Inventories August 19-23, 2024, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest, Hungary Official homepage of the 22nd ISIR Symposium
- [Fellows of ISIR](https://isir.hu/fellows-of-isir/) - Many members of ISIR have significantly advanced the goals of the organization through their general contributions to knowledge, the formation of professionals, the promotion of international cooperation and/or exemplary practice. In effort to recognize such individuals who have advanced the goals of ISIR through contributions to the profession and service to the organization the Society
- [Annual Report](https://isir.hu/about/annual-report/) - From here you can download our: Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2023
- [ISIR sessions at ASSA meetings](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-sessions-at-assa-meetings/) - Each year ISIR sponsors a session at the ASSA (Allied Social Sciences Associations) Meetings in January in the USA. Historically, these sessions had focused exclusively on the topic of inventories. From this year's session, however, the focus have been expanded to include the related topics of business fixed investment and business cycles. 2023 The International
- [MEMBERSHIP](https://isir.hu/isir-membership/) - The Society has over 94 members from about 25 countries.Individual membership in the Society is open to anyone engaged in research, education or praxis involving the respective branches of knowledge pertaining to the focus of the Society and who agree with the aims of the Society. Join us or renew your membership now! If you
- [Special Issues of ISIR Symposia](https://isir.hu/publications/special-issues-of-isir-symposia/) - Proceedings of the Symposia edited by Attila Chikán: 2) New Results in Inventory Research, Elsevier, Amsterdam and Akadémia Kiadó, Budapest, 1984 3) Inventory in Theory and Practice, Elsevier, Amsterdam and Akadémia Kiadó, Budapest, 1986 4) Progress in Inventory Research, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1989 and Akadémia Kiadó, Budapest, 1988 5) Inventories: Theories and Applications, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1990
- [Awards](https://isir.hu/awards/) - {slide=Fellows of ISIR} Many members of ISIR have significantly advanced the goals of the organization through their general contributions to knowledge, the formation of professionals, the promotion of international cooperation and/or exemplary practice. In effort to recognize such individuals who have advanced the goals of ISIR through contributions to the profession and service to the
- [Inventories are the most serious things on earth…](https://isir.hu/inventories-are-the-most-serious-things-on-earth/) - A couple of days ago we sadly wrote about the loss of our friend, D. Clay Whybark, who among other things was ISIR President between 2000 and 2002. During his presidency we celebrated the 20th anniversary of ISIR and on this occasion he initiated publishing a booklet on inventory jokes and stories. We believe that
- [Positions](https://isir.hu/positions/) - Open position: Senior lecturer in Logistics & SCM at Lund University The Department of Industrial Management and Logistics at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering (Sweden) invites applications for a position as Senior Lecturer in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. The subject is Logistics and supply chain management (L&SCM) and we specifically like to hire researchers/teachers
- [About us](https://isir.hu/about/) - ISIR is a strictly professional, nonprofit organization, which endeavors to provide those engaged in inventory research with an opportunity to exchange views and experiences on an international and interdisciplinary basis: to provide an appropriate and comprehensive framework for the dissemination of research results attained in the members' country and to take an initiative in the development
- [Newsletter](https://isir.hu/newsletter/) - From here you can download the latest issue of the ISIR eNewsletter! ISIR E-Newsletter February, 2018 ISIR E-Newsletter September, 2017 ISIR E-Newsletter April 25/2017 ISIR E-Newsletter December 22/2016 ISIR E-Newsletter October 10/2016 ISIR Newsletter 2016/1 ISIR Newsletter 2015/3 ISIR Newsletter 2015/2 ISIR Newsletter 2015/1 ISIR Newsletter 2014 ISIR newsletter January, 2013 ISIR newsletter June, 2011
- [ISIR E-Newsletter September, 2017](https://isir.hu/isir-e-newsletter-september-2017/) - Unsubscribe from our Newsletter ISIR E-Newsletter September 27, 2017 Dr. Johannes Fichtinger: 1976-2017 It is with our deepest regret and great sorrow to report that Dr. Johannes Fichtinger, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Production Management of the Vienna University of Economics and Business passed away on September 1, 2017 after two
- [ISIR Newsletter 2018 February](https://isir.hu/isir-newsletter-2018-february/) - Unsubscribe from our Newsletter ISIR E-Newsletter February 28, 2018 Please find below our latest news. We hope to be able to welcome you in Budapest this August at our 20th ISIR Symposium: 20th International Symposium on Inventories 20-24 August 2018 – Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget, Budapest, Hungary The International Society for Inventory
- [18th ISIR Symposium 2014](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-symposia/18th-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - August 18-22, 2014 - Budapest, Hungary Official homepage of the 18th ISIR Symposium Click here to download the Book of AbstractsDownload
- [20th ISIR Symposium 2018](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-symposia/20th-isir-symposium-2018/) - 20th International Symposium on Inventories August 20-24, 2018 Budapest, Danubius Health Spa Resort, Margitsziget, Hungary Official homepage of the 20th ISIR Symposium Click here to download the Book of AbstractsDownload
- [19th ISIR Symposium 2016](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-symposia/19th-international-symposium-on-inventories/) - August 22-26, 2016 - Budapest, Hungary Official homepage of the 19th ISIR Symposium Click here to download the Book of AbstractsDownload E-mail: anita.benesch@logisztika.hu
- [15th ISIR Symposium 2008](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-symposia/15th-isir-symposium/) - 15th International Symposium on Inventories August 22-26, 2008 - Sofitel Budapest, Hungary From here you can download the Book of Abstracts.
- [16th Symposium 2010](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-symposia/16th-symposium-2010/) - 16th International Symposium on Inventories August 23-27, 2010 Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary From here you can download the compilation of Session Chairs' reports Click here to download the Book_of_Abstracts Group photo/Factory visit at BOSCH HATVAN
- [17th ISIR Symposium 2012](https://isir.hu/main-events/isir-symposia/17th-isir-symposium-2012/) - 17th International Symposium on Inventories August 20-24, 2012 Budapest, Hungary From here you can download the compilation of Session reports Click here to download the Book of Abstracts
- [Publications on inventories](https://isir.hu/publications/publications-on-inventories/) - H. Zijm, M. Klumpp, A. Regattieri, S. Heragu (Eds.) Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Series: Lecture Notes in Logistics Offers unique international perspectives from authors experienced in both research and industrial cooperation Applies an international textbook approach with "three-level structure" per chapter: basic, advanced, state-of-the-art Provides both an overview and a source on latest
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- [Commemoration of our founding President Kenneth J. Arrow](https://isir.hu/commemoration-of-our-founding-president-kenneth-j-arrow/) - Kenneth J. Arrow (1921-2017, ISIR President 1982-1990) Our founding President left us on February 21. He was one of the greatest economists of all times, who also put down some of the fundamentals of several other branches of social sciences. For a major obituary, please click here. Besides the magnificent contribution to scientific knowledge by his
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