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Project Ideas for Industrial Engineering & OR Students

Leverage math, modeling, and data science to design efficient systems for production, logistics, energy, and decision-making.

🏭 Introduction

Columbia University's IEOR program blends industrial systems thinking with mathematical rigor and data-driven problem-solving. These research ideas offer practical insights into operations optimization, simulation, forecasting, and strategic decision support in engineering systems.

📌 Suggested Research Topics

Supply Chain Network Design Using Mixed Integer Programming

Stochastic Modeling for Inventory Control Optimization

Queueing Theory Analysis in Multi-Server Systems

Discrete Event Simulation for Airport Operations

Lean Manufacturing Implementation in SME Environments

Data-Driven Scheduling System for Production Planning

Machine Learning in Predictive Maintenance Planning

Design of a Dynamic Pricing Model for E-Commerce

Simulation of Emergency Room Operations for Efficiency

Heuristic Algorithms for Vehicle Routing Problems

Optimization of Warehousing Layout Using Simulation Tools

Resource Allocation Model for Renewable Energy Projects

Decision Tree Modeling for Customer Churn Prediction

Forecasting Demand Using Time Series and ARIMA Models

Optimization of Call Center Staffing Using Queuing Models

Inventory Forecasting for Perishable Goods

Logistics Optimization in Disaster Relief Supply Chains

Multi-Criteria Decision Making in Vendor Selection

Bottleneck Identification in Assembly Lines Using VSM

Carbon Emission Reduction Planning in Industrial Systems

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Collexa supports IEOR students with simulation tools (Arena, Simio), optimization models (Gurobi, CPLEX), analytics dashboards, and operational research documentation.

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