Theme: Operations Strategy and Performance Host: Cambridge University Conference Chairs: Ken Platts, Mike Gregory, Andy Neely, Huw Richards, Clare Price Participants: 140 (100 papers presented)

Theme: Management and New Production Systems Host: University of Twente Conference Chairs: Koos Krabbendam, Domien Draaijer, Harry Boer, Jeannette Visser-Groeneveld Participants: 112 (61 papers presented)

Theme: Manufacturing Strategy: Operation Strategy in a Global Context Host: London Business School Conference Chairs: Chris Voss, Terry Hill Participants: 120

Theme: Managing Service Operations Strategy in a Global Context Host: IESE, University of Navarra Conference Chairs: Jaume Ribera, Luis Huete Papers presented: 98