Practical Industrial Engineering

 

Course Description: This course covers the essential industrial engineering concepts. This course includes definitions, theories, philosophies, process improvement techniques, and examples of industrial engineering concepts applied in a lean world. The trainee will be able to:

  • Discuss and understand the basic philosophies of industrial engineering.
  • Describe the basics of systems thinking.
  • Describe and discuss several process improvement techniques.
  • Understand the basics of statistics, simulation, and quality control.
  • Understand and discuss the basics of scheduling and project management.

Who should attend the course: All levels of engineering functions, managers, and shop floor supervisors.

Outline (subject to change)

Session 1 - Industrial Engineering Overview

  • Definitions and Philosophy
  • Systems Thinking
  • Models and the Decision-Making Process

Session 2 - Brief Overview of Typical IE Concepts

  • Operations Research & Mathematical Programming
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory Models
  • Queuing Theory
  • Engineering Economy
  • CAD/CAM, Robotics, and Automation

Session 3 - Process Improvement Techniques

  • PDCA
  • Six Sigma: DMAIC
  • Lean

Session 4 - IE Video

Session 5 - System Dynamics

  • Statistics and Design of Experiments
  • Simulation
  • Quality Control

Session 6 - People and Machines

  • Work Design and Measurement
  • Ergonomics Safety
  • Facility Planning
  • Material Handling

Session 7 - Operations Management

  • Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Project Management