[image: LMSCM2018] <http://www.pau.edu.tr/LMSCM2018> *16th International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress* LMSCM 2018 Call for Papers *October 18-20, 2018 | Pamukkale, Denizli-TURKEY* URL: http://www.pau.edu.tr/LMSCM2018 Dear Colleague, *16th International Logistics and Supply Chain Congress (LMSCM2018)* will be held at Pamukkale University <http://www.pau.edu.tr/>, Denizli with the collaboration of Logistics Association (LODER) <http://www.loder.org.tr/> and NC State University <https://www.ncsu.edu/>on October 18-20, 2018. The congress provides an excellent opportunity for both researchers and practitioners to discuss recent and future trends in logistics and supply chain management. LMSCM2018 encourages multidisciplinary networks and platforms for academics and professionals to identify the challenges and discuss solutions for logistics and supply chain management and welcomes scientific and practical contributions from different disciplines and fields. The main theme of the congress is “*Future Trends in Logistics & Supply Chain Management*”. You can find all necessary details below. Looking forward to seeing you in Denizli. Best regards, Aşkıner GÜNGÖR, Pamukkale University, Congress Co-Chair Mehmet TANYAŞ, Logistics Association (LODER), Congress Co-Chair *Topics of Interest* Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following: · Autonomous vehicles in logistics · Big data analytics in logistics · E-commerce and omnichannel logistics · Logistics 4.0 · Sustainability in logistics and supply chains · Green logistics and supply chain management · Transportation and warehouse management · Social responsibility in logistics and supply chains · Best practices in logistics and supply chains · Transportation law · Innovation and technology management Risk management · Retail logistics and supply chains · Service supply chains · Sourcing and outsourcing · Special topics in logistics and supply chains · Innovative and smart technologies in logistics · Smart and durable city logistics · Emergencies and crisis logistics · Humanitarian logistics · Health care logistics *Important Dates* Deadline for Abstract Submission : May 20, 2018 Deadline for Full Paper Submission (Optional) : August 01, 2018 Deadline for Early Registration : July 20, 2018 Deadline for Late Registration : August 31, 2018 Congress Date : October 18-20, 2018 *Keynote Speakers* Alexandre *Dolgui*, IMT Atlantique, FRANCE Surendra M. *Gupta*, Northeastern University, USA Bahar Yetis *Kara*, Bilkent University, TURKEY Michael G. *Kay*, North Carolina State University, USA Russell *King*, North Carolina State University, USA Gábor *Nagy*, University of Kent, UK *Submissions* Authors are invited to submit original research or practices that have not been submitted for publication elsewhere. The submitted papers will undergo a double-blinded review process. Notifications of acceptance will be sent within two weeks. For submission, please visit our website <http://www.pau.edu.tr/LMSCM2018>. *Registration* Each accepted paper must be accompanied by at least one registration. Early Late Regular €150/ $190/ ₺750 €175/ $215/ ₺875 University or LODER Members €125/ $150/ ₺625 €150/ $190/ ₺750 Student €100/ $125/ ₺500 €125/ $150/ ₺625 Accompanying Person €50/ $60/ ₺250 Social Program €25/ $30/ ₺125 Only one paper submission per registration is allowed. For registration details, please visit our website <http://www.pau.edu.tr/LMSCM2018>. *Publications* All accepted submissions will be published in the book of abstracts and full papers (optional) will be published in the conference proceedings and selected papers will be forwarded to LMSCM2018 special issues of selected journals to be announced. *Social Program* There will be a social and cultural program on the last day of the congress. The program includes visits to historical sites such as Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea, etc. *Location and Accommodation* Congress is hosted by Pamukkale University, Dept. of Industrial Engineering and all events will take place in Kınıklı Campus area. For accommodation details, please visit our website <http://www.pau.edu.tr/LMSCM2018>. *Organizers* <http://www.pau.edu.tr/> <http://www.loder.org.tr/> <https://www.ncsu.edu/> ------------------------------------------ Dr.-Ing. Olcay POLAT Dept. of Industrial Engineering Pamukkale University, Engineering Faculty, Room: 450 20160 Denizli, Turkey Tel: +90 258 296 3013 Fax: +90 258 296 3262 E-mail: opolat@pau.edu.tr Alt: *olcaay@gmail.com <olcaay@gmail.com>* Web: opolat.pau.edu.tr