Industrial engineering involves analysis, effective design, and implementation of integrated systems. An effective IE often serves as a bridge between engineering and management, concerned with both technology and the potential organizational impacts associated with change.
Industrial engineers are like master puzzle makers.
They take a large problem, break it into smaller, more manageable sized pieces, then put all the pieces back together in a different way to solve the problem. Implement a new system of quality control to assure that products meant for young children are not only fun, but safe for their use. Examine patient needs at a health clinic and design a computer model which helps the clinic change staffing patterns to serve its patients without customary delays. Design a computerized inventory and shipment system which automatically routes products to retailers on a regular schedule saving tens of thousands of dollars annually. Restructure an office for more productivity by changing the layout, adding a new computer system and suggesting a different relationship between management and the general work force.