Principles of Industrial Engineering Course | IIT Roorkee Prof. D K Dwivedi
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 1129 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes and Technology |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Core Principles of Industrial Engineering with IIT Roorkee
In today's competitive global market, the efficiency and optimization of industrial systems are paramount. Industrial Engineering (IE) sits at the heart of this endeavor, providing the scientific principles and techniques to design, improve, and install integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. If you're an engineering student or a practicing professional looking to solidify your foundation in this critical field, a remarkable opportunity awaits.
Prof. D K Dwivedi, a distinguished faculty member at IIT Roorkee, is offering a comprehensive 12-week online course titled "Principles of Industrial Engineering." This course is meticulously designed to provide a systematic and in-depth understanding of IE concepts and their practical application in real-world industrial environments.
Meet Your Instructor: Prof. D K Dwivedi
The course is led by an authority in the field. Prof. D K Dwivedi brings over 38 years of combined teaching and research experience from premier institutions like NIT Hamirpur and IIT Roorkee.
- Qualifications: BE (Mechanical Engg.), ME (Welding Engg. from Univ. of Roorkee), PhD (Metallurgical Engineering).
- Expertise: Specializes in manufacturing and welding engineering, with teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Research Prowess: Has published over 145 research papers in SCI/SCIE indexed journals.
- Industry & Consultancy: Undertaken more than 24 sponsored research and 56 industrial consultancy projects.
- Authored Works: Author of six acclaimed books, including titles published by Springer and AICTE on materials, manufacturing, and joining processes.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfectly suited for:
- Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering.
- Practicing engineers seeking to refresh or deepen their knowledge of core IE principles.
- Professionals involved in production planning, plant management, quality assurance, and operational efficiency.
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
The course is structured to build your knowledge from the ground up, covering all essential pillars of Industrial Engineering.
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | Introduction to IE, its functions, tools, and deep dive into Organizational Structure types, principles, and culture. |
| Weeks 3-5 | Plant Location & Layout: Site selection factors/methods, types of layouts (Process, Product, Cellular), design, and Material Handling. |
| Weeks 6-8 | Production Planning & Control (PPC): Scope, capacity planning, scheduling, priority sequencing, MRP, and Inventory Management models (Wilson, Gradual Replenishment). |
| Week 9 | Project Management: Network modelling, PERT, CPM, and Critical Path Method for project scheduling and crashing. |
| Week 10 | Forecasting: Introduction and various quantitative and qualitative methods for demand prediction. |
| Weeks 11-12 | Quality Control & Productivity: Fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Charts, Total Quality Management (TQM), and introduction to Work Study & Ergonomics. |
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role and functions of Industrial Engineering within an organization.
- Analyze and make decisions regarding plant location and optimal facility layout.
- Apply techniques for production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
- Utilize project management tools like PERT and CPM for effective project execution.
- Employ forecasting methods and statistical tools for quality control and process improvement.
- Appreciate the principles of work study, method study, and ergonomics to enhance productivity.
Pedagogy & Recommended Resources
Prof. Dwivedi's teaching approach combines clear conceptual presentations with relevant case studies to bridge theory and practice. For further reading and deeper exploration, the course references seminal textbooks, including:
- Besterfield D.H., Total Quality Management
- Russel & Taylor, Operations Management
- Mitra A., Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement
This Principles of Industrial Engineering course is more than just a series of lectures; it's a guided journey through the essential toolkit of modern industrial management. Whether you aim to excel in academics or drive efficiency in industry, this course from IIT Roorkee provides the foundational knowledge and expert insights to help you achieve your goals.
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