Typical tasks are design of the process and the system and planning of the production operation.
Specific areas of concentration may include computer-aided control, quality control, layout planning, and material handling and inventory control. Industrial engineers use mathematical modeling techniques throughout the life cycle of a product to achieve the best performance and use of resources. Students acquire expertise in computer simulation, linear programming, artificial intelligence, reliability, and probability and statistics. These tools provide industry with means for becoming competitive in a global market.