1st Workshop on Distributed Computing Systems for Smart Logistics (DCSSL)

In conjuction with ICDCS 2025

About The Workshop

Distributed Computing Systems (DCS) have emerged as pivotal tools for effective management in logistics operations. The logistics industry is increasingly dependent on intelligent systems to manage and optimize processes such as transportation scheduling, inventory tracking, and real-time shipment monitoring. As the logistics sector becomes more complex and demands for efficiency increase, the role of intelligent and distributed computing in managing these challenges has grown significantly. This workshop: (1) is timely given the ongoing advancements in smart logistics and their potential to transform logistics management, making it more efficient, secure, and resilient, (2) aims to explore innovative applications and advancements in the integration of distributed and intelligent systems within logistics operations; and (3) will cover the latest research and applications of DCS in addressing the complex and dynamic nature of logistics event management.

Call For Papers

Topics

We accept submissions on a wide range of topics with a particular emphasis on Distributed Computing Systems in Logistics, including (but not limited to):
  • Frameworks for the deployment of smart logistics
  • Real-time data acquisition, processing, and analysis in logistics.
  • Event-driven architectures for managing dynamic logistics environments.
  • AI/ML models using stream processing and real-time analytics for the monitoring and handling of logistics operations.
  • Internet of Things in logistics
  • Architecture and algorithms for large-scale operations in logistics.
  • Fault tolerance and recovery strategies in logistics systems.
  • Security and Privacy for logistics data.
  • Optimization algorithms for route planning, inventory management, and resource allocation in logistics.
  • Optimization of logistics operations in distributed environments.
  • Exploration of cutting-edge technologies (AR/VR, blockchain, IoT, and edge computing, etc.) in logistics.
  • Integration of autonomous vehicles in logistics.
  • Real-world applications of smart logistics.

Important Dates (AoE)

  • Deadline for Submission: 15th March 2025
  • Notification of paper acceptance: 2nd April 2025
  • Camera-ready paper submissions: 16th April 2025
  • Workshop Date: 20th July 2025
  • Submission Website: DCSSL

Submision Guidelines

Submissions to the workshop must be original and unpublished and must not be submitted concurrently for publication elsewhere. All submissions should follow the IEEE 8.5" x 11" two-column format using 10pt fonts and the IEEE Conference template (downloadable by selecting "Conferences" in the IEEE-Template Selector). Each submission can have up to 8 pages (including figures, tables, appendices, and references). Submissions exceeding this page limit or with smaller fonts will be desk-rejected without review. The review process is single-blind review.

For each accepted paper, at least one author is required to register and attend the workshop in-person to present their paper on-site. No-show paper will be reported to the publisher and removed from the ICDCSW companion conference proceedings. All accepted and presented papers will be included in the IEEE ICDCSW companion conference proceedings and IEEE digital library.

Note that the authors should adhere to ethic and professional standards of IEEE. Please refer to IEEE Code of Ethics and IEEE Policy of AI-Generated Text. 

Workshop Chairs

  • Stathes Hadjiefthymiades, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, shadj@di.uoa.gr
  • Konstantinos (Kostas) Kolomvatsos, University of Thessaly, kostasks@uth.gr
  • Alessio Masola, Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, alessio.masola@unimore.it
  • PC Members

  • Paolo Burgio, Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
  • Georgios Theodoropoulos, Southern University of Science and Technology, China
  • Martin Seneclauze, Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, Switzerland
  • Nikolaos Tziritas, University of Thessaly, Greece
  • Athanasios Tziouvaras, University of Thessaly, Greece
  • Ioannis Neokosmidis, Incites Sarl, Luxemburg
  • Vassilis Papataxiarhis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  • Anestis Papakotoulas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  • Michail Chatzidakis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  • Contact

    Name

    Dr. Konstantinos (Kostas) Kolomvatsos

    University of Thessaly