Practical Industrial Engineering Tools & Methodologies

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; and
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

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