Forty Years of Quality and Reliability Engineering International: Trends and Patterns From 1985–2024

ABSTRACT In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Quality and Reliability Engineering International (QREI), we present a comprehensive retrospective analysis of the journal's publications from 1985 to 2024. We highlight how QREI has influenced the evolution of quality and reliability engineering through key contributions and emerging research themes over four decades. Our bibliometric review of 3726 articles reveals significant trends, including a shift from classical quality control and reliability topics toward advanced data‐driven methodologies and increased interdisciplinary collaboration. The findings underscore QREI's growing impact on both theory and practice, and also discuss future directions for the journal in the context of new technological challenges and opportunities.