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This book, Recent Advances in Industrial and Systems Engineering, presents 19 peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Analytics (ICONIEA 2024), organized by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at IIT Kharagpur, India. Focused on the theme "Data to Decisions," the conference highlighted data-driven solutions for modern industrial engineering problems. The volume is divided into four sections: Supply Chain Innovations and Sustainable Business Strategies, which examines sustainable models and data analytics for enhancing supply chain responsiveness and sustainability; Human-Centered Design and Ergonomics, exploring workplace ergonomics to improve health, safety, and productivity; Smart Manufacturing Systems and Industry 4.0, which highlights innovations in manufacturing through Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital twins and human-machine interaction; and Quality Assurance, Reliability, and Safety Engineering, focusing on predictive maintenance, risk assessment, and quality control to enhance industrial reliability and safety. The book offers valuable insights for researchers, students, and practitioners, providing a comprehensive view of the latest advancements in industrial engineering and analytics. The book shall be of interest to readers who wants to acquaint themselves with the latest developments in the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering. The articles presented in this book shall be of interest to industry professionals, researchers in Industrial Engineering, data scientists, operations managers, and policy makers.