EDS
Etudes et Décisions Stratégiques
Discover the members, publications, events, and news of the EDS research team
About the team
The EDS research team develops high-level academic research in marketing, focusing on market dynamics and value creation, consumer behavior and decision-making processes, employing qualitative and quantitative approaches grounded in Moroccan and international contexts.
AZDIMOUSA Hassan
Professor of Marketing and Omnical distribution
View profile→BENYOUSSEF Hatim
Professor of Marketing
View profile→EL HAROUCHI Laila
Professor of Marketing and Sales management
View profile→LAMZAOUEK Hicham
Professor of Logistics
View profile→BOURIQUI Ilham
Professor of Communication and mediation of knowledge
View profile→ABOUSSABRE Doha
Teaching PhD Candidate
View profile→AGASSIM Rim
Teaching PhD Candidate
View profile→AZIZ ALAOUI Asma
PhD Candidate
View profile→BENDAHMANE Anass
PhD Candidate
View profile→BOUFOUS Samia
PhD Candidate
View profile→EL MEKKAOUI Zine el abidine
Teaching PhD Candidate
View profile→EL HASSANI Manal
PhD Candidate
View profile→FATMI Ibtissam
PhD Candidate
View profile→METHQAL Firdaous
PhD Candidate
View profile→OUKHATTAR Rajaa
PhD Candidate
View profile→2025
Chapter
Mapping circular economy in retail: A bibliometric study
Agassim, R., & El Harouchi, L.
Colloquium on European Research in Retailing (CERR), Part of ISBN: 978-91-989295-3-9
Article
Virtual influencer: The new avatars of artificial intelligence that threaten human influencers
Ait Haddou Mouloud, W., & Azdimousa, H.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (pp. 295–303), Springer
Article
The combination of AI and blockchain for impact investing
Aziz Alaoui, A., & Azdimousa, H.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (pp. 766–774), Springer
Chapter
The Convergence of AI and Blockchain for Global Change
Aziz Alaoui, A., & Azdimousa, H.
In T. A. Oliveira, & M. T. Hebebci (Eds.), Current Academic Studies in Technology and Education 2024 (pp. 147-168). ISRES Publishing
Article
Connectivity and sensing at the core of Smart Tourism Destinations (STD): A qualitative research applied to the case of Morocco
Belhaj Soulami, N., & Azdimousa, H.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (pp. 518–528), Springer
Chapter
Exploring synergies between crowdfunding and artificial intelligence: A bibliometric research
Bendahmane, A., & El Harouchi, L.
In International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development, 656-669. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
Article
Journalism: Possible Impacts of Social Medias on A Press Agency’s E-Reputation: Case of The Official Press Agency Of Morocco (MAP)
Boufous, S., & Azdimousa, H.
International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, 3(4), 42-54
Article
Leveraging artificial intelligence for sustainable marketing: The mediating role of corporate social responsibility and ethics
El Hassani, M., & Azdimousa, H.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (pp. 912–921), Springer
Chapter
Advanced multi-touch attribution for improved marketing analytics
El Mekkaoui, Z. E. A., & Benyoussef, H.
In Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics for Innovative Applications in Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, 183-191. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
Chapter
The evolution of multi-touch attribution: Integrating advanced technologies for superior marketing insights
El Mekkaoui, Z. E. A., & Benyoussef, H.
In International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development, 426-435. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
Chapter
The role of technology in preserving and promoting artisanal cultural heritage: The Moroccan Caftan case
Fatmi, I., & El Harouchi, L.
In International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development, 1-10. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
Chapter
Agritourism experience via virtual reality: A theoretical framework
Houir Alami, M., & El Harouchi, L.
In International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development, 153-162. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
Article
Cash Flow Bullwhip control using a multicriteria model
Lamzaouek, H., Drissi, H., & Chouar, A.
Acta Logistica, 12(4), 715-725
2024
Article
Influencers on Instagram, these new muses who revolutionize the modes of consumption!
Ait Haddou Mouloud, W., & Azdimousa, H.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (pp. 382–388), Springer
Article
The future of impact investing: Strategies for scaling global impact
Aziz Alaoui, A., & Azdimousa, H.
International Journal of Economic Studies and Management (IJESM)
June 18, 2026
Notice of doctoral thesis defense
Defense presented by Mrs. Wafae AIT HADDOU MOULOUD on 29/06/2026 at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Kenitra.
Read more→June 15, 2026
Call for papers CiMaD 2026
Call for Papers for the 1st International Conference on Marketing and Distribution (CiMaD 2026) cohosted by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS).
Read more→April 30, 2026
1st edition of the EDS RETEX
Seminar organised by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS) research team under the theme "Market research in Morocco: between field reality and future prospects" on April 30, 2026 from 10:30 am in the Red Amphitheater of ENCG.
Read more→April 29, 2026
Doctoral workshop of the EDS research team
Doctoral workshop organised on 29/04/2026 by the research team Studies and Strategic Decisions (EDS) at ENCG Kenitra - Ibn Tofail University.
Read more→April 22, 2026
Doctoral workshop of the EDS research team
Doctoral workshop organised on 22/04/2026 by the research team Studies and Strategic Decisions (EDS) at ENCG Kenitra - Ibn Tofail University.
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Upcoming
October 27, 2026
CiMaD 2026 — International Conference on Marketing and Distribution
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Register →Add to my calendarThe first edition of the International Conference on Marketing and Distribution (CiMaD 2026) hosted by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS) team in partnership with the Innovations and Entrepreneurial Dynamics (IDE) team of CEREFIGE – University of Lorraine – France, and the Studies and Research in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (ERMESS) team of L-ERMESSAD – Cadi Ayyad University – Morocco.
Past
October 5, 2026
2nd edition of the EDS RETEX
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Add to my calendarSeminar organised by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS) research team on October 5, 2026 from 10:30 am in the Red Amphitheater of ENCG.
April 30, 2026
1st edition of the EDS RETEX
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Add to my calendarSeminar organised by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS) research team under the theme "Market research in Morocco: between field reality and future prospects" on April 30, 2026 from 10:30 am in the Red Amphitheater of ENCG.
This seminar aims to share with students the experience of a seasoned market research professional, Mr. Ayoub Jamal, a 2009 graduate of ENCG Kenitra and Senior Client Service Manager at NielsenIQ - Maghreb Region.
April 29, 2026
Doctoral workshop of the EDS research team
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Add to my calendarDoctoral workshop organised by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS) research team on Wednesday 29/04/2026.
April 22, 2026
Doctoral workshop of the EDS research team
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Add to my calendarDoctoral workshop organised by the Strategic Studies and Decisions (EDS) research team on Wednesday 22/04/2026.
December 7, 2017
COSIM 2017 — International Colloquium on Marketing
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Add to my calendar2nd edition of the International Colloquium on Marketing (COSIM), held on 7–8 December 2017 by EDS Research Team Strategic Studies & Decisions at ENCG Kénitra - Ibn Tofaïl University.
December 1, 2016
COSIM 2016 — International Colloquium on Marketing
Location: ENCG Kénitra, Maroc
Add to my calendar1st edition of the International Colloquium on Marketing (COSIM), held on 1–2 December 2016 by EDS Research Team Strategic Studies & Decisions at ENCG Kénitra - Ibn Tofaïl University.