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<p class="MsoNormal">Call for Abstracts<br>
10th International Conference on Operational Excellence<br>
Hosted by Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP)<br>
Porto, Portugal | 8–9 September 2025<br>
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Conference Theme:<br>
Leading and Sustaining Operational Excellence in the Era of Digitalization<br>
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Conference Goals:<br>
The conference aims to build a global network of researchers and practitioners committed to advancing Operational Excellence (OPEX). It will provide a platform to share best practices and case studies from diverse industrial sectors while critically evaluating
the impact of digitalization tools on OPEX efforts. Participants will explore the common challenges in sustaining OPEX initiatives and discuss strategies to overcome them. The conference also seeks to assess the current state of OPEX across different regions
of the world in the context of digital transformation and to identify research gaps that can be addressed through international collaboration and innovation.<br>
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Key Topics Include:<br>
- Emerging Trends for OPEX in the Era of Digitalization<br>
- OPEX in Manufacturing, Services, and Public Sectors<br>
- Sustainability of OPEX Programs<br>
- Integration of OPEX with Industry 4.0 & 5.0 (AI, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain)<br>
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement Tools (VSM, QFD, DOE, TPM)<br>
- OPEX in Supply Chain and Logistics<br>
- Business Excellence Models (EFQM, Shingo, ISO Integration)<br>
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Important Dates:<br>
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st March 2025<br>
- Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10th April 2025<br>
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 21st April 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- Full Paper Acceptance Notification: 19th May 2025<br>
- Final Paper Submission Deadline: 15th July 2025<br>
- Conference Dates: 8–9 September 2025<br>
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Contact: icopex@isep.ipp.pt<br>
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We welcome submissions from academics, practitioners, consultants, and students passionate about Operational Excellence.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The conference website is:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beth<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Beth Cudney, Ph.D., CLSSMBB<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ASQ Fellow, IISE Fellow, ASEM Fellow, IAQ Academician<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Professor of Data Analytics<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Coordinator, Data Analytics<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">John E. Simon School of Business<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Maryville University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2218 Anheuser-Busch Hall<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">650 Maryville University Drive<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">St. Louis, MO 63141<o:p></o:p></p>
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