In an increasingly data-driven world, industries face optimization problems that are too complex for traditional mathematical methods to address. Whether it is scheduling production, optimizing supply chains, or managing logistics, the complexity of these challenges requires advanced problem-solving techniques. Metaheuristic algorithms have emerged as a powerful solution, enabling industries to identify near-optimal answers to problems that are otherwise computationally intractable. These algorithms mimic natural or evolutionary processes to efficiently search for solutions, making them a cornerstone of industrial optimization.

Today we celebrate Indonesia’s 80 years of independence and the promise behind this year’s theme, Unity, Sovereignty, Prosperous People, Advanced Indonesia. At the Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri (JOSI), we translate that promise into practice. Unity is the coordination of people, data, and decisions. Sovereignty is supply chains designed for our archipelago so local industries can stand on their own. Prosperity is productivity that cuts waste while protecting the environment. Advancement is everyday choices made smarter by evidence.