Revisiting the Basics: Why I’m Abandoning Modern Frameworks for Industrial Engineering

Minimalist illustration of a person walking on a winding path that loops backward before continuing forward, symbolizing rediscovery of fundamentals in industrial engineering and management systems.

Seventeen years ago, I scored a perfect mark in Industrial Engineering. At the time, I was fascinated by the scientific principles behind optimizing work. How time, motion, and method could be systematically improved. But somewhere between graduation and a 14-year career in manufacturing, I lost sight of those fundamentals. I got caught up in what … Read more