To promote activities that help generate, consolidate, and disseminate knowledge in the field of manufacturing and service operations and related areas.

To organize and promote research, conferences, seminars, and training in manufacturing and service operations and related areas.

To promote the usage of analytical thinking and practices in manufacturing and service operations found in academia, industry and the government.

To promote the usage of manufacturing and service operations concepts for improving work standards and performance in public and private sectors.

To forge a strong link between academics and practitioners in the field of manufacturing and service operations.

To forge a strong link between the Society and other similar societies around the world.

To motivate young students to take up careers in manufacturing and service operations

To publish and promote literature in manufacturing and service operations.

To recognize scholarship and contributions in manufacturing and service operations and related areas.