The National Conference on Industrial Engineering (NCIE) is an annual national seminar organized by the Production Systems Laboratory, Industrial Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara, since 2017. The 10th NCIE 2026 is a seminar and competition aimed at enhancing participants’ knowledge, professional networks, and competencies across various fields of societal life. This year, the 10th NCIE also hosts a paper competition open to all authors, with awards granted to each winner.