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Industrial and systems engineers create and enhance processes to enhance workplace safety, speed, simplicity, and satisfaction across manufacturing, service sectors, entertainment, shipping, logistics, and healthcare. From reducing rollercoaster wait times and optimizing surgical suites to managing global product distribution and building better cars, these professionals tackle challenges with the shared aim of cutting costs and boosting productivity. They integrate human and natural resources, constructed facilities, information systems, and production machinery to understand how organizations function most effectively. As global businesses seek more streamlined and productive operations, the need for skilled industrial and systems engineers rises. The Bureau of Labor Standards projects a 13 percent growth in demand for industrial engineers over the coming decade.