Conference
Event Date
March 16, 2024 at 9:00AM - March 19, 2024 at 5:00PM
Location
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
POMS Chapter for the Caribbean and Latin America + MIT–SCALE Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean = one major conference for the region
We are excited to announce that the MIT–SCALE Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will merge with the 2023 POMS LAC Conference! The event will be hosted by a consortium consisting of LOGYCA, Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar, and Universidad del Norte on March 16–19, 2024. It will be a hybrid virtual/in-person event. Join us in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, or from anywhere in the world! Review presentations from top academics and practitioners, who are developing high-impact research projects for the region and participate in keynote plenary sessions and networking events.
This gathering provides a vital forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, and other participants from LAC or working with the region to share high-impact research and educational approaches surrounding the topics of production, operations management, and supply chain management.
The goal of this partnership is to drive cutting-edge research, education, and outreach that embrace socioeconomic, logistics, and supply chain challenges in the context of LAC by developing and disseminating innovative strategies to address and to solve those challenges within the region.
VENUE: Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar
CAMPUS TECNOLOGICO
Parque Industrial y Tecnológico Carlos Vélez Pombo Km 1 Vía Turbaco
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Fees
Registration fees
VIRTUAL PORTION
| Category | Early Bird (until Feb 15, 2024) | Regular Registration (after Feb 15, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-POMS members, international attendees | US$153 | US$180 |
| Non-POMS members, LAC* attendees | US$136 | US$160 |
| POMS LAC* Retired members and students | US$68 | US$80 |
| POMS LAC* members (Non-students or retired members) | US$85 | US$100 |
| POMS International members | US$102 | US$120 |
| LOGYCA members | US$140 | US$165 |
VIRTUAL + IN-PERSON PORTIONS
| Category | Early Bird (until Feb 15, 2024) | Regular Registration (after Feb 15, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-POMS members, international attendees | US$340 | US$400 |
| Non-POMS members, LAC* attendees | US$280 | US$350 |
| POMS LAC* Retired members and students | US$126 |
US$180 |
| POMS LAC* members (Non-students or retired members) | US$207 | US$230 |
| Colombian members (ONLY for students) | US$162 | US$180 |
| POMS International members | US$255 | US$300 |
| LOGYCA members | US$330 | US$385 |
* LAC = Latin America and the Caribbean
By becoming a POMS LAC member, you can save up to US$170.
How to register
We have teamed up with our colleagues from LOGYCA to create a landing page for event registration. This page will allow you to securely submit payment and your personal information to register for the conference.
You must provide your email and fill out a brief questionnaire to set your registration fee rate.
STUDENTS: You must submit proof of your status as a student to be eligible for student discounts. When prompted, you will need to attach a picture of your university's student ID card valid for the current academic term or a letter to prove you are currently enrolled and taking courses at the university.
To receive a discounted registration fee, you must be member of both POMS and the POMS LAC Chapter. You must submit proof of membership to both:
- POMS members: Submit a screenshot of the email you received from POMS, or log into the POMS website and get a copy of your membership.
- LAC Chapter members - Members of the POMS LAC Chapter must submit proof of payment for the additional US$5 chapter membership fee.
Become a member of the POMS Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) Chapter for US$30 and save up to US$170 on the conference registration fee.
Click here to register
Save on your conference registration fee by becoming a POMS member
Residents of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can enjoy discounted POMS membership fees and conference registration fees.
Students, academics, and professionals may join POMS for a discounted fee of US$25, plus an additional fee of US$5 to join the POMS Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) chapter. Members of the POMS LAC chapter in turn can enjoy a discount up to US$170 on registration fees for the 2023-24 POMS and MIT–SCALE Latin America & Caribbean Conference.
Benefits of POMS Membership
- Participate in Board Elections: As a member of the POMS LAC chapter, you will be able to nominate, be nominated, and vote for chapter leadership positions.
- Discounted Webinar Fees: Gain access to exclusive webinars at discounted rates. Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in production and operations management.
- Discounts for the 2024 POMS Cartagena Conference: Enjoy substantial discounts when registering for the upcoming POMS Cartagena Conference scheduled for March 2024.
- Discounts for POMS Annual Conference: Save on registration fees for the annual POMS meeting.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and academics from Latin America and the Caribbean. Expand your professional network and collaborate on exciting projects.
How to join the POMS LAC chapter
Full details are available here (PDF download).
Click here to sign up for a POMS membership.
Don't forget! Membership in the POMS LAC chapter requires an additional US$5 fee along with the regular US$25 fee for POMS membership. Only POMS members who are also members of the LAC chapter are eligible for discounted conference registration fees.
Questions? Email pomsscalelac2024@mit.edu.
Topics
We invite abstract submissions and presentations in the following thematic areas. Other topics not mentioned in the list below are also welcome if they relate to production, manufacturing, operations management, and supply chain management. 
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Operations
- Defense, Tourism, and other Emerging POM Issues
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management
- Urban logistics and last-mile operations
- POM in Food and Agriculture
- Marketing and Operations Management
- Product Innovation and Technology in Operations Management
- General topics in logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Resilience and Risk in Operations
- Retail and e-tail operations for emerging markets
- Service Operations and Servitization
- Sustainable Operations and circular economy
- Port Operations and Intermodal Transportation
- POM for Educational innovation
- New: Industry paper competition
- Student paper competition (graduate and undergraduate categories)
Information for Sponsors
Opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors
Silver Tier
- Company name and logo in all conference communications, including website, SCHED, social networks.
- Logo on event banner within conference website and app.
- Up to two full conference registrations.
Gold Tier
- Company name and logo in all conference communications, including website, SCHED, social networks.
- Logo on event banner within conference website anåd app.
- Dedicated exhibition page with the company name, logo, contacts, and links to videos, offers, coupons, and presentations.
- Up to four full conference registrations.
Platinum Tier
- Company name and logo in all conference communications, including website, SCHED, social networks,
- Logo on event banner within conference website and app.
- Dedicated exhibition page with the company name, logo, contacts, and links to videos, offers, coupons, and presentations.
- Mention in advertising and website as Priority Exhibitor.
- Up to six full conference registrations .
Sponsorships for specific components of the conference, like coffee breaks, lunch boxes and dinners are also possible.
Committees
This conference owes a debt of gratitude to the talented, highly committed researchers from diverse universities across Latin America and the Caribbean and the world.
Steering Committee
- Armando Mendoza Díaz, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar
- Dr. Daniel Prato, LOGYCA/INVESTIGACIÓN
- Dr. Diana G. Ramirez-Rios, University at Buffalo, SUNY
- Dr. Sofia Perez-Guzman, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Dr. Gina Galindo, Universidad del Norte
- Dr. Christopher Mejía-Argueta, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
- Dr. Carlos A. González-Calderón, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Minas
- Dr. Irineu de Brito Junior, Universidade Estadual Paulista
- Dr. David Salinas-Navarro, Aston University
- Agatha C. da Silva Ovando, Universidad de La Sabana/Universidad Privada Boliviana
- Dr. Jorge Vargas Florez Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru
- Prof. Sushil Gupta, Florida International University (Executive director of POMS)
- Prof. Nagesh Murthy, University of Oregon (President of POMS)
Scientific Committee
- Prof. Adriana Leiras, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
- Prof. Jairo Montoya-Torres, Universidad de La Sabana
- Prof. Claudio Barbieri da Cunha, University of Sao Paulo
- Prof. Hugo Yoshizaki, University of Sao Paulo
- Prof. Ricardo Giesen, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Prof. Rene Amaya, Universidad del Norte
- Prof. Victor Cantillo, Universidad del Norte
- Prof. Carlos Paternina-Arboleda, San Diego State University
- Prof. Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu, Excelia Business School
- Prof. José Holguin-Veras, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Prof. Paulo Gonçalves, Università della Svizzera italiana
- Dr. Miguel Jaller, University of California at Davis
- Dr. Johanna Amaya, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Iván Sánchez-Díaz, University of Chalmers
- Dr. Andrés Muñoz-Villamizar, Flexport
- Dr. Juan G. Villegas, Universidad de Antioquia
- Prof. Gonzalo Mejia-Delgadillo, Universidad de La Sabana
- Dr. Christopher Mejía-Argueta, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
- Dr. William J. Guerrero, Universidad de La Sabana
- Dr. Mario C. Vélez-Gallego, Universidad EAFIT
- Dr. Elena Valentina Gutiérrez, Universidad del Valle
- Dr. Diego Fernando Manotas Duque, Universidad del Valle
- Dr. Carlos Julio Vidal, Universidad del Valle
- Prof. Nubia Velasco, Universidad de Los Andes
- Dr. Oscar David Barrera, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Dr. Edgar Gutierrez-Franco, Food and Retail Operations Lab
- Prof. Javier Arias Osorio, Universidad Industrial de Santander
- Dr. Sergio Caballero, Walmart
- Dr. Cinthia Pérez, Escuela Politecnica del Litoral
- Dr. Trilce Encarnacion, University of Missouri – St. Louis
- Dr. Thiago Serra, Bucknell University
- Dr. Gabriela Gongora-Svartzman, Carnegie Mellon University
- Dr. Jose Walteros, University at Buffalo, SUNY
- Dr. Felipe Aros-Vera, Ohio University
- Dr. Wilfredo Yushimito, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
- Dr. Eliseo Vilalta, Aston University
- Prof. Marcelo Olivares, Universidad de Chile
- Prof. Andres Weintraub, Universidad de Chile
- Prof. Michael Pinedo, New York University
Sponsorships Committee
- Cesar Becerra, Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI), LOGYCA
- Dr. Oscar Velasquez-Rodriguez, Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI), LOGYCA
- Dr. Adriana Moros-Daza, Universidad del Norte
- Dr. Christopher Mejía-Argueta, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
Support Staff
- Marketing and Communications team - Dan McCool (MIT CTL), Chris Frontiero (MIT CTL), and Adriana Cañón, Sindy Melo and Kelly Suarez (LOGYCA)
- Finance team - Nick Burns (MIT CTL), Daniel Francois (MIT CTL) and Kelly Toscano (LOGYCA)
- Conference Assistants - Catherine Nunziata (MIT CTL), David Hidalgo, Cristiano Flores, Alessandro Silva, and Dominique Gomez De la Luz
Resources
Templates for the 2024 POMS Cartagena conference
- Manuscript for short paper in Word
- Manuscript for short paper in LaTeX (Special credits to Dr. Oscar Tellez-Sanchez)
- Slide deck
Proceedings of past MIT–SCALE Conferences for Latin America and the Caribbean
2022 Conference (in progress)
