<p>In order to deal with societal challenges, novel technologies play an important role. For the advancement of technology, it is essential to share innovative ideas and thoughts on a common platform where researchers across the globe meet together and revitalize their knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges which the world faces. High complexity of the issues related to societal interdisciplinary research is the key to future revolutions. From research funders to journal editors, policymakers to think tanks, all seem to agree that the future of research lies outside disciplinary boundaries. In such prevailing conditions, various working scenarios, conditions and strategies need to be optimized.</p> <p>Optimization is a multidisciplinary term, and its essence can be inculcated in any domain of business, research and other associated working dynamics. Globalization provides all-around development, and this development is impossible without technological contributions. This volume’s mission is at the core of industrial engineering. All the manuscripts appended in this volume were double-blind peer-reviewed by committee members and the review team, promising high quality research. This book provides deep insights to its readers about the current scenarios and future advancements of industrial engineering in the context of optimum value. Optimization and its applicability in industrial engineering are covered, like selection of designing parameters, decisions related to conditions of optimum process or operation parameters, behavior of response variables, facilities planning and management, transportation and supply chain management, quality engineering, reliability and maintenance, product design and development, human factors and ergonomics, project management, service system and service management, waste management, sustainable manufacturing and operations, systems design and performance measurement. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student, this is a must-have volume for any library.</p>
