IIE is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering. With 15,000 members and 273 chapters worldwide, IIE's primary mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of its membership, which includes undergraduate and graduate students, engineering practitioners and consultants in all industries, engineering managers, and engineers in education, research, and government. IIE is recognized internationally as: The leading provider of cutting-edge education in industrial engineering The acknowledged source of productivity improvement information via the Internet, publications, and live events, including the Annual Conference and topical seminars An invaluable source of member benefits that include professional development programs, fringe benefits, a career center, networking communities, chapters, and affinity programs that save members time and money The only association that supports the profession of industrial engineering and promotes an increased awareness of the value of industrial engineers The only association that supports accredited Industrial Engineering programs through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Mission Statement IIE provides leadership in developing industrial engineering; in representing the industrial engineering profession; and in enhancing the capabilities of those who are involved in or manage the application, education, training, research or development of industrial engineering. Vision Statement The Institute will be globally recognized as the premier membership organization for industrial engineers and their profession. The Institute will value and serve its individual members and customers and exceed their expectations and requirements.