Subject Code & Name: IE25403 – Standards in Industrial Engineering
Regulation: R-2025
Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)
Branch: B.E. Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM)
Credits / L-T-P: 1 Credit | L-T-P: 1-0-0
Course Objectives
- To provide an understanding of the role, development, and application of industrial engineering standards, and to enable students to interpret and apply national and international standards for quality, safety, ergonomics, sustainability, and management systems to improve productivity, compliance, and organizational performance.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I – Introduction To Standards and Standardization
Definition and need for standards- Evolution and types of standards: product, process, system, service-Standardization, simplification, and variety reduction- Benefits of standards in productivity, quality, safety, and trade-marking and certification of articles and processes- WTO Good Practices for Standardization-Role of standards in Industrial Engineering functions.
Activities: Analyze the role of standardization in improving productivity, quality, and safety in an industry.
Unit II – National and International Standards Organizations and Factory Act
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): structure and functions-International Organization for Standardization (ISO)- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)- ASTM, ANSI, BSI – overview- Standard formulation process and stakeholder involvement-The Factory Act 1948.
Activities: Study BIS, ISO, and Factory Act provisions and present their role in industrial compliance.
Unit III – Quality and Management System Standards
ISO 9001: Quality Management System – principles and requirements-ISO 14001: Environmental Management System – overview- ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System-PDCA cycle and risk- based thinking-IATF 16949: Automotive Quality Management System-Relevance of management system standards to industrial engineers.
Activities: Analyze ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards and their application in an organization.
Unit IV – Work, Safety, and Ergonomics Standards
Standards related to work measurement and method study- Time Standards: Standard Data, MTM, MOST - ISO 7250-1:2017- ISO7250- 2:2024-Ergonomics standards (workplace design, posture, manual handling)-Anthropometry - ISO 6385:2016-Industrial safety standards and statutory compliance-ISO 45001:2018- OHSAS 18001- NIOSH-Role of standards in human factors and productivity improvement- Introduction to labor and safety regulations (overview).
Activities: Evaluate workplace ergonomics and safety standards to improve worker efficiency and safety.
Unit V – Sustainability Environmental and Project Management Standards
ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems - ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems - ISO 21500:2012 - Guidance on project management.
Activities: Study ISO standards related to environment, energy, and project management and their industrial applications.
Course Outcomes (COs)
- CO1: Explain the concepts, types, and significance of standards, standardization processes, and the role of national and international organizations in industrial engineering.
- CO2: Apply industrial, quality, safety, and ergonomics standards to interpret requirements and ensure compliance in engineering and management practices.
- CO3: Apply management system standards related to quality, environment, energy, and safety to improve process efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in industrial systems.
Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)
- Weightage: Continuous Assessment 100%
- Internal methodology: Quiz - 10%, Assignments - 20%, and Internal Examinations - 70%
Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Industrial Engineering and Management R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026
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