Work in Progress: Insights from Collaborative Learning and Research Innovation at Tecnologico de Monterrey

This paper advocates for the incorporation of Research-Based Learning (RBL) in the Industrial and Systems Engineering program at Tecnologico de Monterrey Puebla Campus, illustrating its positive impact on student collaboration and the integration of theory and practice. The study involves 17 students who, through RBL, simultaneously apply acquired knowledge and conduct research on information technology deployment in nano-stores. The RBL strategy enhances the teaching of industrial engineering by reinforcing fundamental aspects, fostering evidence-based decision-making skills, and moving away from opinion-based models. This approach prepares students for the dynamic demands of the industrial engineering field, exemplifying a successful integration of RBL techniques in the classroom environment.