Data Science in Industrial Engineering: Past, Present, and Future

Data science has become increasingly important in modern industrial engineering, serving as a versatile tool for addressing real-world industrial challenges. In this paper, we analyze the past, present, and future of data science in industrial engineering. To understand the past and present, we examine data science-related papers published in the Journal of the Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers. To outlook the future, we conduct a survey among industrial engineers who specialize in data science. We discuss the results and provide insights into future prospects.