Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Industrial Engineering

Developments, Objectives, and Functions

Functions and Tools

Tools of IE and Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the functions, tools, techniques and applications of industrial engineering. You will also be introduced to the elements that constitute an organizational structure, as well as the different layers and levels in an organization.

Roles of Organizational Structure

Types of Organizational Structure

Product Strategies

Process and Product Organization

Organizational Structure and Culture

Principles of Organizational Structure

In this module, you will be introduced to the relationship that exists between organizational structure, different roles, principles, types as well as cultures. You will also be introduced to the concepts of process and product organizations as well as product strategies.

Selection of Site

Factor Affecting Selection of Site

Factor Rating and Point Method

Breakeven Analysis Method

Load Distance Method

Centre of Gravity Method

In this module, you will be introduced to plant location and layout as well as factors that should be considered in choosing a particular plant location. You will also learn how locations can be selected so that the enterprise will be in a position to offer products to its customers.

Purpose and Types of Layout

Types of Layout

Cellular and Process Layout

Process Layout Design

Process Layout Design II

Product Layout Design

This module examines the purpose and types of plant layouts explaining the combination, fixed, and cellular layouts. You will also discuss the fundamentals of industrial engineering as well as the processes involved in plant planning and production layout.

Organization of Facilities

Organization of Facility & Material Handling

Material Handling

This module describes the different facilities and the things needed to be arranged in a plant. You will discuss the facilities in a plant and how it is significantly affected by the plant building design, along with material handling requirements.

Scope of Production Planning and Control

Stages of Production Planning and Control

Capacity Planning

Scheduling

In this module, you will be introduced to the needs and stages of scope in Production Planning and Control, as well as the relevance of Capacity Planning and Scheduling in production plants. You will also be introduced to the difference between Short Term Capacity Planning and Long Term Capacity Planning.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Material Requirement Planning

Scheduling Tools

Priority Sequencing and Loading

Priority Sequencing - Cases

Sequencing Jobs - Examples

In this module, you will be introduced to Scheduling in Production Planning and Control. The module will also introduce you to different tools used in scheduling production activities based on their relative performance, level of priority, and respective material requirements.

Fundamental Aspects of Inventory

Smoothing Production Model

Quantity and Reorder Model

Wilson Model

Gradual Replenishment Model

In this module, you will be introduced to inventory and how it relates to principles of industrial engineering, You will also be introduced to the importance of inventory in production, as well as planning, and control 
of goods and services involved in manufacturing for organizations.

Introduction to Project Management & Network Modelling

Understanding PERT

Network Analysis: Project Activities and Calculation

Network Analysis: Expected Project Time and Analysis

Network Analysis: Crashing Network and CPM

Network Analysis: Critical Path Method

In this module, you will be introduced to Network modeling techniques as well as their associated technologies. The calculation of various times, identifying critical paths, and the total project duration using various technologies will also be introduced in this module.

Introduction to Forecasting

Basics of Forecasting Methods

Quantitative Methods and Approaches

Exponential Smoothing Method

Seasonality Factors and Forecasting Error

Casual and Tracking Signal Method

In this module, the principles and techniques of Forecasting, as well as its role as a determinant factor, will be analyzed. This module will also introduce you to the methods of forecasting and their applications. Identification of the components of demand, forecasting error, and tracking signal will also be covered in this module.

Dimensions of Quality Control

Components of Quality Control

Quality Management

SPC - Control Charts

This topic introduces Quality Control in Industrial Engineering, along with the tools used in analyzing and maintaining a good quality for the production of goods and services. You will also learn about the different dimensions and components of Quality Control.

Control Charts

Process Capability and Process Mean

Control Charts for Attributes

Productivity and Work Study

In this module, you will be introduced to the functions of control charts as well as how to draw control charts for variables and attributes. You will learn about the functions of process capability, process means, and the relationship between productivity and work-study.

Second Assessment

Advanced Diploma in Principles of Industrial Engineering - Final Assessment

Master how to apply the fundamental principles and techniques of industrial engineering in this free online course.

Advanced Diploma in Principles of Industrial Engineering

Would you like an in-depth understanding of the techniques, tools, functions and application of industrial engineering in solving real-life problems? This free course tackles the principles of industrial engineering so that you can optimize processes to be less wasteful, more productive, more profitable, safer and even more environmentally sound. You will also study plant location and layout that should be considered when building a plant.

Production Planning and Control: Scope I

Production Planning and Control: Scope II

Production Planning and Control: Capacity Planning

Production Planning and Control: Capacity Planning and Scheduling

Production Planning and Control: MRP, Routing, Scheduling

In this module, you will be introduced to one of the important tools used in the management of an organization, in order to realize the organization's goals and objectives. You will also learn how production planning and production control ensures that quality products are produced at the barest minimum cost.

Production Planning and Control: Scheduling

Production Planning and Control: Priority Sequencing

Production Planning and Control: Objectives of Scheduling

Production Planning and Control: Relative Performance of Priority Sequencing Rules

In this module, you will be introduced to the concluding part of production planning and control. You will learn about scheduling, priority sequencing, and the relative performance or priority sequencing rules as it relates to production planning and control.

Inventory: Fundamentals

Inventory: Models I

Inventory: Models II

Inventory: Wilson Model

Inventory: Gradual Replenishment Model

In this module, you will be introduced to the meaning, fundamentals, and the models of inventory. You will learn about the Wilson model and the gradual replenishment model of inventory. You will also learn why inventory is important in industrial engineering.

Introduction to Production Planning and Control - Course Assessment

Study the wide scope of production planning, control and the benefits of inventory control in the engineering field.

Introduction to Production Planning and Control

This free online introductory course on production planning and control will give you a detailed guide on the scope of production planning, production control and capacity planning of industrial engineering. Learn about the specifics of inventory management, which includes the need, benefits and models associated with the optimization of resources of an organization.

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