The research startup SESCODI supports the overall education of the students of Industrial Engineering and invites the academic community to participate actively in the research interests offered in order to obtain answers and projects that lead to the application of theory in practical cases. Justification Since statistics and operational research are crucial in decision making, this research startup seeks to strengthen the foundations of these two areas in the students of the faculty, so that they implement them in the different subjects that require them, as in their professional lives. Also worth mentioning that it is intended to add value to members of the startup research, working with advanced statistical topics and thus creating prospective students of the Masters in Operations Research and Statistics; among others. On the other hand, it seeks to work in parallel the simulation of discrete and continuous systems, which makes it even more robust in areas of research and therefore in intellectual production. In this sense the startup research group looks forward to becoming a support tool for the Masters in Operations Research and Statistics research, as for other groups in the faculty who needs them. This will greatly tighten the bonds between undergraduates and postgraduate academic processes. Goal Implement in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering a startup research group framed in the areas of statistics, operations research and simulation of discrete and continuous systems, which will raise the students' interest in research and simultaneously enrich the knowledge in these areas by strengthening the skills that are part of these topics; while generating institutional networks for growth and development of the faculty. Research Interests: Descriptive Statistics. Inductive Statistics. Multivariate Statistics. Discrete Simulation. Continuous Simulation. Optimization Models. Expected Results / Products FAQ on the subject of interest of each student. Reviews on Published Articles on the topics. Introduce articles in refereed journals on the subject of interest of each working group. Proposals or implementation projects in the selected area. Participation in research projects in entities such as "COLCIENCIAS" Participation in related congresses with presentations and workshops.

The Faculty of Industrial Engineering has Virtual Labs and Mobile Virtual Labs, where students have the right environment to attend classes, conduct research and use audiovisual equipment.

Mission GEIO is a research group that develops methodologies and applications to facilitate the learning of concepts of operations research and engineering in general, it broadcast through scientific and university channels at the national and international levels, changing the way Industrial Engineering is being taught, while being engaged in the scientific and personal growth of its members. Vision Through its development work and broadcasting methodologies GEIO Group will become in 5 years a learning guide for engineering in Colombia, known as an international scientific team.

Mission Research and develop learning methods that engage students and in flexible manufacturing systems and related areas of engineering and technology, in order to potentiate the professional and working skills of its members, that bring positive changes in the productive sector at regional, national and international levels. Vision Provide services to the industry related to the simulation of production processes that generate a direct relationship with the business world by providing appropriate solutions. Establish networks with other institutions of higher education, in the form of remote laboratories, strengthening research in strategic areas and of common interest.

Mission The Logistics Laboratory of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering provides a space for the academic exploration of new concepts that are at the forefront of logistics management. It allows students to see the different elements of technology used in inventory management within the supply chain while strengthening their skills. Vision Become a laboratory with sufficient infrastructure to provide the academic community the strengths needed to face the work environment through the management of technology tools designed to manage logistics. It will also be a center for providing support and advice to the corporations in the community.  

General and Specific Objectives Train managers, professionals and researchers in the philosophical, technical and management aspects that lead to create a culture of quality for the implementation of integrated quality management systems, based on relevant standards, according to organizational needs, assuring and improving the quality while facilitating the accreditation and / or certification with the competent bodies. Professional and Occupational Profile The knowledge acquired through the program skills enables to: Design and implement systems of quality management. Conduct or coordinate a Department of Quality Management. Be an Advisor / Consultant of Quality Management Systems. Analyze and calculate non quality costs. Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze statistical information relating to statistical process control Implement ISO 9000 and other rules related to any company. Perform quality audits. Develop programs of education and training in statistical process control and technical standardization. Serve as a facilitator or trainer in the organization in all matters relating to quality. Develop research processes in all matters related to Integrated Quality Management Systems.

General and Specific Objectives Offer the professionals to deepen their education in order to lead research processes and apply Operations Research techniques and multivariate statistics in Engineering, Management and the Academic. Professional and Occupational Profile Solve problems, create and develop technologies associated with mathematical modeling, supported in the use and development of software. Analyze and study various optimization methodologies for subsequent application in solving problems in different areas of engineering and management. Build and develop forecasting models to estimate future demand. Process and analyze statistical data for policy-making. Plan, schedule and control production operations in manufacturing and service companies. Design, organize and optimize mathematical models. Conduct research projects. Schedule the sequence of operations of different tasks in order to optimize in some measure its execution. Design and analyze statistical experiments. Perform tests of discrete and continuous simulation. Methodology The postgraduate is held in site using lectures, research, workshops and group work. A Thesis Project is required to complete the studies and be able to graduate.

Objectives General and Specific Objectives: To offer a solid career in the administrative, economic or financial department that facilitates decision-making in business management and exploring new opportunities. Profiles With this program, professionals will perform in the following fields: Assessment of economic and business situations. Planning, Scheduling and Control of Physical, Financial and human resources in the short and long term.

Objectives General Objective Train researchers with a social sense, realistic, critical and objective and capable of addressing research projects and studies related to the development of different types of organizations (public and private), emphasizing the use of human talent.Train organizational leaders and professional leaders that lead human and organizational processes that increase productivity and competitiveness, with emphasis on results. Occupational Profile The graduate of this program will be able to design, propose, implement and / or monitor: Programs, projects and research activities around human and organizational development topics. Organizational Diagnosis Planning and strategic management programs. Design and / or redesign of organizational structures. Engineering education with emphasis on processes, procedures and functions by processes. Teamwork processes. Systems of Quality assurance. Cost and budget systems in the area of ??human talent. Management systems based on indicators. Recruitment and selection systems. Program for Training and Re-Training staff members. Salary structure systems. Hiring and contracting processes, disciplinary issues. Programs of occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety. Plans, programs and activities related to social welfare work. Plans and training programs, training and personnel training.

Objectives General and Specific Objectives Train professionals in philosophical, technical and management aspects in order to create a culture of quality so that the implementation of technical standards using the ISO 9000 set of standards is easy and simple in the company. Profiles The graduate professional of this specialization will be able to: Design and implement Quality Systems. Conduct or coordinate a Quality Control department. Be a Quality Advisor. Analyze and calculate non quality costs. Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze statistical information related to quality. Implement ISO 9000 and other related rules to any company. Perform quality audits. Develop plans and programs of education and training for quality control and technical standardization. Serve as a facilitator or coach in the organization in all issues related to quality.

Concept of Industrial Engineer The Industrial Engineer of the Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira, is a person with an overall education and systemic thinking. Able to perform socially and professionally, using technology and research for the integration and optimization of human, material, economic and information resources in the industrial and commercial systems while interacting with the different interested parts in order to contribute to the local, regional and national development with social in a dynamic, globalized and  competitive environment. Profile The Industrial Engineer of the Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira is a person able to: Lead, manage, and monitor all kinds of public or private organizations, under the strictest principles of ethics, morality and social responsibility. Participate in inter and trans disciplinary groups within the local, national and international context and committed to the development of the country. Apply solutions to complex problems, using tools and methods of optimization in order to improve productivity, quality and competitiveness. Investigate, innovate and develop processes for the production and distribution of goods or services in all types of organizations pursuing the highest economic and financial returns and with social impact. Take the profession to higher levels of education. Skills Global Skills Solve strategic, operational and support problems focusing on continuous improvement and respecting internal policies, of the environment and of society. Specific Skills Apply concepts of engineering to processes using statistical models, technology, logistics, human talent while generating quality and productivity.  

Mission We are a high academic quality faculty, consisting of a pluralistic and tolerant team that creates, develops, consolidates and applies knowledge in fields such as scientific, technological, economic, social, humanistic, environmental, business and organizational. We are forming business leaders with high social sensitivity, based on values ??and committed to the economic and political development, regionally, nationally and internationally. Vision Faculty of high academic quality, competitive in teaching, research and extension processes, articulated effectively with the national and international scientific community, and with social recognition.