Industrial Engineering - Operations Research

The Industrial Engineering - Operations Research course introduces students to systematic methods for making optimal decisions in complex industrial and business problems. It covers optimization problems, teaching how to mathematically formulate and solve Linear Programming Problems (LPP) using graphical and simplex methods. Students learn to handle transportation and assignment problems, applying techniques like the North-West Corner rule, Vogel’s Approximation Method, and the Hungarian method. The course also explores production scheduling, including rules like SPT and EDD, and problems involving multiple machines. It provides an understanding of queuing theory, including important formulas, Kendall notation, and numerical applications. Additionally, students study project management, learning to create and analyze network diagrams, and apply CPM and PERT techniques for effective planning and control. Throughout, the course emphasizes both analytical methods and practical numerical applications, preparing students to optimize processes and improve efficiency in real-world industrial systems.