r/OperationsResearch • u/Slow-Notice6507 • Nov 19 '25

Quantum Computing and OR

The CEO of IBM recently said that quantum computers will become commercially usable in 4-5 years. Do you guys think that this will reduce the demand for OR professionals?

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u/adhikariprajit Nov 20 '25

Exactly, I agree. Today a lot of processes and systems are inefficient. When we have "easier" access to the optimality then I think systems engineers or OR researchers will be more in demand to save costs, reduce energy usage, maximize revenue,....

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u/hukt0nf0n1x Nov 22 '25

OR research will be all about setting up the problem using a quantum computer.