ICQCC 2024 Research Conference

Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality & Productivity (SLAAQP) is a premier organization promoting Productivity in Sri Lanka. We conduct a National Convention on Quality & Productivity (NCQP) annually to encourage all sectors of the industry and services to establish a ‘Quality’ culture in their organizations.

In November 2024 we hope to conduct a one day research conference prior to the International Convention on Quality Circles (ICQCC) 2024.

“Beyond Boundaries: A Quest for Quality, Productivity, and Innovation” , which would also be the theme for the research conference.

Application Form
Referee Report Form
Abstract Submission Form
Submission Guidelines

Abstract will be reviewed by the Technical Committees of the SLAAQP organizations of the author’s country. Please submit online abstracts and full papers to [email protected] 

Abstracts should be submitted no later than 01 July 2024, and full papers are required to be submitted no later than 15 August 2024.

The abstracts and full papers must be written in English and formatted according to the SLAAQP guidelines.

Tentative Schedule

Nov 10 (Sunday)

CALL FOR PAPERS- ICQCC 2024 RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Papers are classified according to 5 categories:
Conference Themes

Papers are invited for the following proposed topics. However, any papers prepared around these themes are welcome.

Digital Transformation for Quality and Innovation

  • Digital integration for quality improvement.
  • Data analytics and AI in quality management.
  • Successful digital transformation cases.
  • Threats when using Artificial Intelligence in Quality Management.

Global Quality Standards, Compliance, and Supply Chain Management

  • International quality standards and compliance.
  • Supply chain collaboration for quality and productivity.

Sustainable Practices in Quality and Productivity

  • Environmental sustainability in production.
  • Integrating sustainability with productivity.
  • Incorporating sustainability into daily life: Living More Sustainably Can Lead to Better Life Outcomes.
  • Quality management factors that contribute significantly to sustainability goals.
  • Today’s quality is tomorrow’s sustainability.
  • Artificial intelligence serves as a powerful tool for quality control and Quality Assurance.
  • Challenges and Advantages in using Artificial Intelligence in Quality.

Customer-Centric Quality and Agile Work Environments

  • Customer feedback-driven innovation.
  • Agile methodologies in various industries.
  • Enhancing customer performance through Total Quality Management.

Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Resilience

  • Leadership for quality and innovation.
  • Employee engagement and resilience strategies.
  • Top management leadership for quality management practices.

Certification and Quality Assurance

  • Different certification standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma).
  • Certification processes and requirements.
  • Maintaining certification and continuous improvement.

Innovation and Quality

  • Impact of TQM and organizational learning on innovation.
  • Role of green innovation on quality management.

Wellbeing and Quality

  • Quality of work life and workers’ wellbeing.
  • Gender differences on wellbeing and quality of life.
  • Promoting employee wellbeing and quality service outcomes.
  • Quality appraisal of workers' wellbeing.
  • The role of coping in wellbeing and work-related quality of life.
  • Patterns of wellbeing and performance at work.

TESTING, CETIFICATION AND ACCREDICATION

  • Uncertainty and Change management
  • Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness
  • Testing, Certification and Accreditation

Publications of Research Papers

The best papers will be reviewed by several editors and published in the following journals.

South Asian Journal of Marketing

(Emerald Publishing)

South Asian Journal of Tourism and Hospitality

(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)

Asian Journal of Management Studies

(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)

Asian Journal of Finance

(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)

University of Colombo Review

( University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)

Sri Lankan Journal of Management

(Postgraduate Institute of Management, Sri Lanka)

Registration Fees

Congress Registration Fee

EARLY BIRD (BEFORE JULY 31, 2024STANDARD
ICQCC/ANQ Member Organization---------------------SpeakerUS$150US$200
DelegateUS$175US$200
Non ICQCC/ANQ MemberSpeaker US$200US$250
Delegate US$225US$275
Member of Sponsor/Supporting/Organization----------------------SpeakerUS$200US$250
Delegate US$225US$250
Extra Papers (s)
@US$ 60 x - =US$ -
Additional Participant(s) for Gala Dinner on 10th November 2024 @US$50 x- =US$ -
Technical Visit(s)will be organised tentatively from 8.30am to 15.30pm on 12th November 2024 Please indicate if you would like to participate in one of the Technical Visit programs (details will be provided in the website later).Yourself Only Yourself & accompanying person(s) Accompanying person(s) only
US $ 50 x- =US$
Total Payment in US$-------------------
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