d$)$ Identity a broad$-$based problem in your organisation and align it to one of the IE focus areas covered in $($c$)$ and then formulate the problem statement. Then change the problem into a focused title with a strategy of solution relating to industrial engineering. Develop the aim, research questions and research objectives of the research problem.

e$)$ Write a page of literature review on your problem statement exploring how your problem was resolved by other authors in relation to the strategy applied.

f$)$ Use the research onion to formulate how you will conduct your research in line with your aim, objectives.