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industrial engineering

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noun

  1. engineering applied to the planning, design, and control of industrial operations.


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Etymology

Origin of industrial engineering

First recorded in 1970–75


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Cook’s fondness for his alma mater Auburn University, where he earned a degree in industrial engineering, periodically brings him back to campus for special events or football games.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026

But Smith’s clear description of this formative technique of industrial engineering has lasted longest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The letter was organized by Ken Goldberg, professor of industrial engineering and operations research, and Ethan Katz, associate professor in the history department and the Center for Jewish Studies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025

"Because our exoskeleton is portable, it can be used during overground walking," says Mark Price, a postdoctoral researcher in mechanical and industrial engineering and kinesiology and author on the paper.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024

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From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by E. G. Thomssen

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