Free online coursePrinciple of industrial engineering

Duration of the online course: 32 hours and 27 minutes

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Explore the comprehensive free online course on the Principles of Industrial Engineering by IIT Roorkee. Dive into organizational structures, plant layouts, production planning, and more.

Course Description

The "Principle of Industrial Engineering" course is a comprehensive exploration into the essential principles and practices that form the backbone of the industrial engineering field. Spanning a considerable duration of 32 hours and 27 minutes, this course meticulously covers a wide array of topics integral to understanding and excelling in industrial engineering.

Being classified under Professional Courses with a subcategory in Engineering and Mechanics, this course is designed for individuals aiming to deepen their knowledge and enhance their expertise in the field. Despite being as yet unreviewed, the rich content and structured curriculum promise a valuable learning experience.

The initial lectures lay the foundation with broad overviews and essential introductions to industrial engineering, its developments, objectives, and functions. As the course progresses, it delves deeper into the intricacies of organizational structure, exploring various roles, types, strategies, and the critical relationship between structure and culture.

Subsequent sessions are dedicated to the strategic aspects of plant location and layout, providing insights into factors influencing location decisions and various plant layout designs. The course also comprehensively covers facility organization and material handling, emphasizing their significance in achieving operational efficiency.

Production Planning and Control (PPC) is another critical area addressed in the course. Detailed discussions on capacity planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), routing, scheduling, and priority sequencing provide learners with a robust framework to manage and optimize production processes. Furthermore, the course investigates the fundamentals and models of inventory management, including the renowned Wilson Model and Gradual Replenishment Model.

"Principle of Industrial Engineering" also incorporates vital project management concepts, specifically focusing on network modeling techniques like PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and CPM (Critical Path Method). These modules are crucial for learners aspiring to manage and oversee projects effectively within industrial settings.

The advanced forecasting techniques covered in the course add another layer of expertise, essential for anticipating and managing future uncertainties in industrial operations. The final lectures pivot to quality control, exploring the introduction and fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and various control chart methodologies to ensure product quality and consistency.

In essence, this course is a meticulously crafted journey through the core principles and practices of industrial engineering. It promises to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and lead in the industrial engineering domain. Whether you are a professional looking to enhance your expertise or an aspiring engineer aiming to build a solid foundation, this course offers invaluable insights and practical knowledge.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: Principle of Industrial Engineering

    0h02m

  • Video class: Lec 01: Introduction

    0h28m

  • Video class: Lec 02: Introduction: Developments, Objectives, and Functions

    0h38m

  • Video class: Lec 03: Introduction: Functions and Tools

    0h38m

  • Exercise: What is the term used for the arrangement of facilities in industrial engineering when they are organized sequentially to facilitate continuous production of the same type of unit?

  • Video class: Lec 04: Tool of IE and Organizational Structure

    0h31m

  • Video class: Lec 05: Organizational Structure

    0h31m

  • Video class: Lec 06: Organizational Structure: Roles

    0h30m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is NOT a method used for coordination across functions in an organization, according to the presented text?

  • Video class: Lec 07: Organizational Structure: Types

    0h30m

  • Video class: Lec 08: Organizational Structure: Product Strategies

    0h30m

  • Video class: Lec 09: Organizational Structure: Process

    0h29m

  • Exercise: What is a primary characteristic of the product focussed organizational structure in industrial engineering?

  • Video class: Lec 10: Organizational Structure and Culture

    0h33m

  • Video class: Lec 11: Organizational Structure: Principles

    0h27m

  • Video class: Lec 12: Plant Location

    0h39m

  • Exercise: Which method is useful for identifying the location where a plant should be located to effectively serve customers who are scattered all around?

  • Video class: Lec 13: Plant Location

    0h32m

  • Video class: Lec 14 : Plant Location

    0h29m

  • Video class: Lec 15 : Plant Location

    0h31m

  • Exercise: Which method, among those discussed, helps in showing the relationship between generated revenue, incurred production cost for goods or services, and the volume of units produced?

  • Video class: Lec 16: Plant Location

    0h28m

  • Video class: Lec 17: Plant Location

    0h30m

  • Video class: Lec 18: Plant Layout: Purpose and Types of Layout

    0h33m

  • Exercise: What is a characteristic feature of a process layout in industrial engineering?

  • Video class: Lec 19: Plant Layout: Types of Layout

    0h29m

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