Press Release: ESITH, Morocco and University of Polytechnique Hauts-de-France
Casablanca, April 16, 2025.
Morocco’s ESITH, through its Center of Excellence in Logistics (CELOG), and the University of Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, via the TEC-LOGd chair (Transport, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Logistics Chains), have announced the upcoming international conference SMILE 2025 – Smart Management in Industrial and Logistics Engineering.
This event will take place from April 16 to 19, 2025 at the ESITH premises in Casablanca. It will bring together international experts, researchers, and decision-makers to discuss key issues related to logistics, transport, and industrial engineering. SMILE 2025 will provide a platform for exchanging scientific advancements and innovative solutions for smarter and more sustainable management of logistics chains.
Objectives and Themes
In light of the increasing pressures on natural resources, population growth, and environmental challenges, SMILE 2025 will focus on the following:
- Integrating the principles of the circular economy into logistics management;
- The transition from linear economic models to circular approaches;
- The contributions of emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, Big Data) to the transformation of logistics systems.
Program
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Welcome reception and cocktail hour
- Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, 2025: Conferences and thematic sessions
- Saturday, April 19, 2025: Guided tour of Casablanca’s historical monuments
Publication of Papers
The best papers will be published in the journal IEEE Engineering Management Review (Q2). All contributions selected by the scientific committee will be compiled in the conference proceedings, published in the journal Scopus MDPI – Engineering Proceedings.
For more information, please visit the official conference website: https://smile.sciencesconf.org/
Press Contact:
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Notes to Editors:
ESITH is a leading institution specializing in the textile, clothing, industrial management, and logistics sectors. It is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and applied research. Founded in 1996 through a public-private partnership between the Moroccan government and the Moroccan Association of Textile and Clothing Industries, ESITH offers training programs across three cycles: state engineers, specialized master’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.
CELOG: Within ESITH, the Center of Excellence in Logistics stands out as a key national player in developing decision-making tools for designing and managing logistics networks. It plays an essential role in enhancing the competitiveness of Moroccan companies in logistics by promoting applied research, innovation, and high-level training.
About the University of Polytechnique Hauts-de-France:
The University of Polytechnique Hauts-de-France (UPHF) is a French higher education institution recognized for its commitment to research and innovation. It hosts the TEC-LOGd chair (Transport, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Logistics Chains), dedicated to studying and developing innovative solutions in the fields of transport, circular economy, and sustainable logistics chains.
UPHF is also affiliated with the international technology cluster Transalley, located in Valenciennes, which brings together companies, research laboratories, and training institutions to develop future mobility and industry.
