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Below is an invitation to present a talk or paper from the <b>Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering at their Annual Conference, in Jameshedpur
</b>(located in the Eastern part of India where Tata’s opened their first steel mill).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">This would be a good opportunity to engage with the Indian IE community if you are interested. There may also be an opportunity to present virtually.<br>
Sincerely<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Bopaya Bidanda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Ernest Roth Professor of Industrial Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Past President, Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#222A35;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Department of Industrial Engineering</span><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Rama Shanker Singh <ramashanker.singh@tatasteel.com>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:51 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Bidanda, Bopaya <bidanda@pitt.edu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> iiiejsr@gmail.com; Avishek Tiwary <avishek.tiwary@tatasteel.com>; iiiejsr@gmail.com; Avishek Tiwary <avishek.tiwary@tatasteel.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Invitation & Call for Papers / Case Studies - IIIE 66th National Convention and 8th International Conference at Jamshedpur, India<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk105583135"></a><a name="_Hlk127537688"></a><a name="_Hlk78396416"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk127537688"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk105583135"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Sir,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Greetings from the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE), Jamshedpur Chapter, India !!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I hope this email finds you well, we are excited to extend an invitation to you for the IIIE
<span style="color:black">66<sup>th</sup> National Convention and 8<sup>th</sup> International Conference, scheduled to be held during September 27<sup>th</sup> & 28<sup>th</sup>, 2024 at SNTI, Jamshedpur, India.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">This convention will bring together thought leaders, research scholars, innovators, and professionals from various fields
to share insights, network and collaborate on theme/sub-themes. Our diverse line up of
</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Keynote addresses, Conference Sessions, Panel discussions, Technical paper presentation and National Productivity Contest will provide valuable opportunities for learning & growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">We invite your Institution/Research Scholars/Students/Academicians for participation in Technical Paper submission/presentation
and Productivity Case Study Contest.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Your participation would greatly contribute to the success of the convention. You may also send delegates to participate
in the conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Please find the attached<b> Brochure</b> for more information about registration. Should you have any questions, feel
free to contact us at </span><span lang="EN-IN"><a href="mailto:iiiejsr@gmail.com"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">iiiejsr@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><u><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Key Details:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Theme:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4472C4">“Innovation & AI Enabled Sustainable Growth:
<i>Emerging Roles of Industrial Engineers</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Venue:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> SNTI, Jamshedpur, India
(and virtual)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Last Date for abstract & Case Study submission:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
15<sup>th</sup> July 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">We look forward to your support in sharing this in your organization/institution for participating in this prestigious
event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><i><u><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">About IIIE:</span></u></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</span></i></b><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) is a non-profit organization established in 1957 and registered under The Society Registration Act, 1860 for
propagating the profession of Industrial Engineering in India and is also a Registered Public Trust under The Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, with its headquarters situated in Navi Mumbai. Notably, IIIE holds the status of being an International Organization
Partner with the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, USA. IIIE is dedicated to the advancements of Industrial Engineering education and practice and to the application of such scientific knowledge to assist in the management of all endeavourers. IIIE
has played a significant role in recognizing and encouraging excellence in the field of industrial engineering.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Rama Shanker
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Chairman, IIIE Jamshedpur Chapter,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Member, National Council of IIIE, Mumbai<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Fellow Member of IIIE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Convener of IIIE 66th National Conference
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> &
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Chief, Productivity Services Department
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Tata Steel Limited<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75pt"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">R.No.215, Works General Office | Jamshedpur 831 001<br>
Tel: +91-657 6642425 | Mobile: +91-9234567849<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.75pt"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">E-mail:
<a href="mailto:ramashanker.singh@tatasteel.com">ramashanker.singh@tatasteel.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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