Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
This area covers process design, automation strategies and systems integration for efficient production workflows. Key subjects include lean manufacturing, robotic assembly, human–robot collaboration and digital factory implementations. Studies on supply‐chain coordination, predictive maintenance and real‐time quality control leverage IoT and machine‐learning analytics. Contributions employing simulation‐based optimisation and discrete‐event modelling inform layout planning and throughput enhancement. Interdisciplinary research combining industrial ergonomics, sustainability metrics and lifecycle assessment supports resilient and environmentally conscious manufacturing.