This document provides information about the International Conference on Agile Manufacturing Systems (ICAM 2011) to be held from December 18-20, 2011 in Agra, India. It lists the international advisory committee and scientific advisory committee for the conference. It provides background on Dayalbagh Educational Institute as the host institution and describes the objective of promoting agility in manufacturing processes. Details are given on paper submissions, important dates, registration fees, and accommodation. The conference is being organized by the International Society of Agile Manufacturing and Dayalbagh Educational Institute.

1. INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PATRON
PROF. J. L. CHENOT (ADVISOR, CEMEF, FRANCE) PROF. V. G. DAS
PROF. WILFRIED SIHN (STUTTGART, GERMANY) DIRECTOR, DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (DEI), AGRA.
PROF. PAVEL IKONOMOV ( WMU, USA)
PROF. RICARDO GONCALVES, (UNINOVA, PORTUGAL) CO-PATRON
PROF. JOS P. VAN LEEUWEN (HOLLAND) PROF. D. S. MISHRA
DR. HAN P. BAO (USA) DEAN, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, DEI, AGRA.
PROF. SHUICHI FUKUDA (MIT, JAPAN)
DR. GENE HOU, USA CONFERENCE CHAIRS
PROF. V. DAKSHINA MURTHY (PORTLAND, USA) PROF. SUREN N. DWIVEDI (USA)
PROF. JERRY D. PARISH (CSIT, USA) PROF. K. HANS RAJ (INDIA)
PROF. ADIL BAYKASOGLU, (GAZIANTEP, TURKEY)
DR. OKTAY BAYSAL, (ODU, USA) CONFERENCE HON. CHAIRS
PROF. ISTVÁN MEZGÁR (HUNGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, HUNGARY) PROF. ALOK VERMA (PRESIDENT ISAM, USA)
PROF. PARISA GHODOUS, (LIRIS-CNRS, FRANCE) PROF. C. PATVARDHAN (DEAN, DEI MTVP CENTER)
PROF. IRINA KONDRATOVA (NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, CANADA)
DR. JERRY Y.H. FUH (NSU, SINGAPORE) NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PROF. TÜRKAY DERELI, (GAZIANTEP, TURKEY) MR. PREM KUMAR (PRESIDENT, DEI)
PROF. KAI CHENG (BRUNEL, UK) MR. PREM PRASHANT (RETD. IAS)
PROF. DENIS BORENSTEIN (RIO, BRAZIL) DR. T. RAMASAMI (SECRETARY, DST)
PROF. GRANDE DO SUL (BRAZIL) PROF. VED PRAKASH CHAIRMAN, UGC)
PROF. WEIMING SHEN (CANADA) DR. S. S. MANTHA (CHAIRMAN, AICTE)
PROF. TJAHJONO BENNY (CRANFIELD, UK) PROF. P. K. KALRA (DIRECTOR, IIT, RAJASTHAN)
PROF. ALI ALLAHVERDI (KUWAIT) PROF. S. G. DHANDE (DIRECTOR IIT, KANPUR)
PROF. S. G. DESHMUKH (DIRECTOR, IIITM, GWALIOR)
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MR. M. A. PATHAN (TATA PETRODYNE)
PROF. TAYLAN ALTAN (OHIO, USA) PROF. S. S. BHOJWANI (EX. DIRECTOR, DEI)
PROF. S CHANDRASEKAR, (PURDUE, USA) PROF. ANAND MOHAN (REGISTRAR, DEI)
PROF. DAVID ALIEN (CRANFIELD, UK) MRS. SNEH BIJLANI (TREASURER, DEI)
PROF. JAY RAJA (NORTH CAROLINA, USA) DR. D. R. PRASADA RAJU (ADVISOR, DST)
PROF. JOSEPH MCGEOUGH (EDINBURG, UK) PROF. P. K. KALRA (IIT, DELHI)
PROF. A.N. POO, (NSU, SINGAPORE) MR. PREM DAS (DSCL, KOTA)
PROF. K.D.V Y. PRASAD (QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA) DR. S. C. SATI (DIRECTOR, ADRDE, DRDO)
PROF. HANS ANDERSIN (FINLAND) MR. SUDHIR GUPTA (DIRECTOR AERONAUTICS DRDO)
PROF. ANAND SRIVASTAVA (GERMANY) MR. S. C. NARANG (CHAIRMAN, CFPTM, DRDO)
PROF. PRABHAT HAJELA (RPI, USA) PROF. D. V. SINGH (EX. VC IIT-ROORKEE)
PROF. M. KIUCHI (JAPAN) PROF. V. RADHAKRISHNAN (IIST, TRIVANDRUM)
PROF. YUAN CHASTEL (CEMEF, FRANCE) PROF. P. RADHAKRISHNAN (PSG, COIMBATORE)
PROF. LIONEL FOURMENT (CEMEF, FRANCE) PROF. V. M. KUMAR (EX. DEAN, DEI)
PROF. MARIO GUAGLIANO (ITALY) PROF. S. B. RAO (EX. DEAN, DEI)
PROF. K.P. RAJURKAR, (NEBRASKA, USA PROF. N. K. GUPTA (IIT DELHI)
PROF. M RAMULU, (SEATTLE, USA) PROF. SATISH KUMAR (DEAN, DEI DELHI CENTER)
PROF. RANGA KOMANDURI, (OKLAHOMA, USA) PROF. RAM BABU KODALI (BITS, PILANI)
PROF. K. P. RAO (HONGKONG) PROF. N SIVA PRASAD (IIT MADRAS)
PROF. P. N. RAO (IOWA, USA) PROF. N RAMESH BABU (IIT MADRAS)
PROF. S. S. RAO (MIAMI, USA) DR. V. HUZUR SARAN (IIT ROORKEE)
PROF. SATYANDRA K. GUPTA (MARYLAND, USA) PROF. RANJIT SINGH (DEI, INDIA)
PROF. SHIV G. KAPOOR (ILLINOIS, USA) PROF. V. PREM PYARA (DEI, INDIA)
PROF. TAE JO KO, (YEUNGNAM, S. KOREA) PROF. AJAY SAXENA (DEI, INDIA)
PROF. A WECKENMANN, (ERIANGEN, GERMANY) PROF. D. K. CHATURVEDI (DEI, INDIA)
DR. R BALASUBRAMANYAN, (BARC, INDIA) PROF. RAHUL CAPRIHAN (DEI, INDIA)
PROF. B GURUMOORTHY, (I.I.SC., INDIA) SHRI PREM PRASAD (DEI, INDIA)
DR. D. G. RAO (DEI, INDIA)
DR. V. SOAMI DAS (DEI, INDIA)
DR. D. BHAGWAN DAS (DEI, INDIA)
DR. K. SRINIVAS (DEI, INDIA)
DR. VISHAL SAHNI (DEI, INDIA)
DR. RAHUL SWARUP SHARMA (DEI, INDIA)

2. About Dayalbagh About
the Conference
Call
for Papers
Educational Institute
THE DAYALBAGH Educational Institute is located in Agra amidst the AGILITY IS defined as the ability of a system to adapt itself to rapid The main objective of the conference is to bring together all those who
tranquil environs of Dayalbagh, a self-contained colony renowned for its and unexpected changes. The entire production process, starting from believe in Agile and Lean Manufacturing.
serene environment and secular establishments, in which its inhabitants the customer order, and passing through product development, procure- The proposed sections in the conference are -
lead an active, disciplined and co-operative community life dedicated to ment, manufacturing, supply chain management, etc., should be agile in 1. Agile Manufacturing
service, conforming to the high spiritual ideals of their faith. On the industries including those in software development in order to be 2. Advanced Manufacturing Systems
outskirts of the historic city of Agra, the campus is situated in garden competitive. The ICAM 2011 with a focused theme on "Systems approach 3. Manufacturing Automation, Modeling and Simulation
settings, away from the din and noise of the city. Nestled between lush for enhancing agility of organizations and processes" comes at an appro- 4. Agility in Manufacturing processes, Tools and system
green fields, it provides an excellent ambience and academic setting which priate time when India and the whole world are going through major 5. Quality Engineering
is in harmony with nature. This, along with a simple, disciplined and prin- changes in Manufacturing Technology. ICAM has been popular among 6. Concurrent Engineering
cipled life, undoubtedly contributes to the strength of the social, moral and professional circles as a unique forum for presentation and discussion of 7. Integrated Product and Process Development and Product Innovation
spiritual fibre of the original research and development in the broad area of Manufacturing. 8. Virtual Reality and Its Applications
Institute's educational The ICAM Conferences, held around the world almost every year, have 9. Agile Software Development
system. The Government of always reflected the changing scenario in manufacturing and have 10.Soft Computing applications in Manufacturing
India conferred the status of provided the much needed focus for future growth. In view of its wide 11.Manufacturing Education
a Deemed University on the global acceptance, ICAM 2011 is being organized at Dayalbagh 12.Clean and Green Manufacturing to mitigate Global Pollution
Dayalbagh Educational Educational Institute (INDIA) during December 18-20, 2011. The ICAM 13.General Systems Theory and it's Applications
Institute on 16th May, 1981 provides an excellent opportunity for updating one's understanding of Please send the abstract along with contact information to: icam2011@rock-
with the mission objective agile methods from the design, manufacturing and business process etmail.com OR Please visit conference website www.icam2011.com and
of evolving a 'complete perspectives, whether one is an industrial practitioner, academic submit the abstract on-line. You will be assigned an ID for the abstract and
man' providing opportuni- researcher, engineer or business graduate student. receive notification through e-mail. Selected papers from this conference will
ties to develop physical, be published in the "International Journal of Agile Manufacturing (IJAM)"
mental and spiritual facul-
ties under its unique inno- About ISAM www.Isam1.org, the "International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Systems (IJAMS)" and other member journals of IAJC www.iajc.org
vative and comprehensive THE INTERNATIONAL Society of Agile Manufacturing (ISAM) was
educational policy with established in 1995, with the main aim being to accelerate the interna- IMPORTANT DATES
accent on quality. In order to tional exchange of ideas and scientific knowledge with absolutely no Submission of abstract: September 30, 2011
promote the principle of barriers of either discipline domain or field of technological application. Notification of abstract: October 5, 2011
"Brotherhood of Man and Fatherhood of God", D.E.I. Journal of Science and ISAM thus fosters the cross-fertilization of technology, strategy and 4M Submission of full paper for review: October 15, 2011
Engineering Research has started a special supplement on Theology from resources, in order to enhance productivity, competitive advantage and Notification of acceptance to authors
2007. Advisory Committee on Education (ACE), Dayalbagh Educational improve general quality of life. with reviewers' comments: November 1, 2011
Institutions (DEIs), is an informal "think tank" for promoting quality across Submit final manuscript, copyright form: November 15, 2011
the board in educational activities of DEIs. DEI also organized Joint
International Conference on Applied Systems Research and XXXIII National
Systems Conference in November 2009. It is thus in the fitness of things
About AGRA REGISTRATION FEE
Foreign Delegates
BEFORE 15.11.2011 AFTER 15.11.2011
USD 350 USD 400
that DEI is organizing the International Conference on Agile Manufacturing AGRA—the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal-has a heritage and culture that Indian Delegates INR 5000 INR 5500
Systems in year 2011 with the theme "Systems approach for enhancing dates back to the Mughal era. Situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, it is Industry/Govt. Org. Delegates INR 10000 INR 10500
agility of organizations and processes". home to several world famous Heritage monuments which include the Taj Research Scholar INR 2000 INR 2500
Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah and the tomb of Emperor Akbar at
Sikandra.The city of Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage City) is situated Demand draft for registration fee to be sent in the favour of "ICAM 2011"
DATES 45 kms from Agra. Agra is also famous for its leather goods, handicrafts, zari, payable at Agra and for Wire Transfer:
December 18-20, 2011 zardozi, marble and stone carving, and inlay work. Agra is well connected by Name of account: ICAM2011, A/c Number: 30560 20107 86086
road and rail, major stations being Agra Cantt., Agra Fort and Raja Ki Mandi. Union Bank of India, Dayalbagh, Agra.
VENUE The weather in Agra in December is cool (Min. temp. 5°C, Max. temp. 20°C). RTGS/ISC/IFSC- UBIN 0530565; SWIFT CODE UBININBBDBA
Faculty of Engineering,
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
(Deemed University), Accomodation ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Prof. K. Hans Raj, Chairman, ICAM 2011, Faculty of Engineering
Dayalbagh, Agra - 282 110 Limited accommodation in hotel at discounted rates is available on request D.E.I., Dayalbagh, Agra - 282 110 INDIA
INDIA to Conference Chairman (India) on payment basis. A partial list of such hotels e-mail: khansraj@rediffmail.com
is available on the conference website. http://www.icam2011.com