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The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) is a professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. The institute was founded in 1948 and was called the American Institute of Industrial Engineers until 1981, when the name was changed to reflect its international membership base. [] Members include both college students and professionals. IIE holds annual regional and national conferences in the United States. IIE is headquartered in the United States in Norcross, Georgia, a suburb located northeast of Atlanta.
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Publications
IIE publishes a monthly magazine titled Industrial Engineer for its members.
Certification
The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) co-sponsors two certifications with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME): the Certified Engineering Manager (CEM) and Certified Enterprise Integrator (CEI)
Possible name change
At the 2008 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, the IIE Board of Trustees had a town hall meeting to discuss changing IIE to the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). Professional members of IIE will vote on this name change in December in the annual election of IIE officers. A pro and con presentation of the name change was presented in the September 2008 issue of Industrial Engineer magazine.
References
- Elliott, Monica. "The Great Debate". Industrial Engineer. September 2008. pp. 46-7.
- IIE history
- Industrial Engineer magazine
- Official website
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