Industrial Engineering Basics
Fifteen-chapter textbook on operations research, lean, quality, supply chain, ergonomics, scheduling, and automation.
Complete each chapter's 5-question quiz (instant feedback), then pass the 10-question course review, then the 20-question final exam (score at the end) to earn course completion on your profile.
ForgEd courses are for general education and logical foundations. They do not replace professional certification, licensure, or cert-level competence.
Skills you will gain
- Operations Research
- Lean & Quality
- Supply Chain
- Ergonomics
Chapters
- 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Industrial Engineering
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Chapter 2: Operations Research Basics
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- 3
Chapter 3: Optimization and Linear Programming
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- 4
Chapter 4: Simulation and Modeling
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- 5
Chapter 5: Quality Systems and Six Sigma
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- 6
Chapter 6: Lean Manufacturing
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Chapter 7: Supply Chain Engineering
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- 8
Chapter 8: Facilities Layout and Design
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- 9
Chapter 9: Ergonomics and Human Factors
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Chapter 10: Production Planning and Scheduling
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- 11
Chapter 11: Inventory and Warehouse Systems
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Chapter 12: Engineering Project Management
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- 13
Chapter 13: Data Analytics for Operations
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Chapter 14: Automation and Industry 4.0
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- 15
Chapter 15: Industrial Engineering Careers
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