CINOI is a research center that belongs to the School of Engineering of the University of Montevideo (Uruguay). Its main purpose is to build a stronger bond between enterprises and the university by putting together the different outreach activities developed by the University of Montevideo on the areas of Supply Chain & Operations Management and Process Improvement. VISION To be a center of reference in Latin America recognized for its Innovation and Applied Research in Industrial Organization MISSION Encourage business sustainability, generating quality research, high impact projects and training professionals towards the future CINOI's main activities include the organization of different executive programs and seminars, as well as outreach events (business breakfasts, conferences, talks), and the development of research and innovation projects through public and private funding and seeking the participation of advanced Engineering students.