Terminology

Search the online dictionary of industrial engineering terminology. Over 12,000 entries have been compiled from the latest edition of the publication Industrial Engineering Terminology.

Introduction to Terminology 

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Analytical Techniques & Operations Research 

Anthropometry & Biomechanics

• Anthropometry
  • Dynamic/Functional Dimensions
  • Static Dimensions
  • Cross-reference List
  • Plates
• Biomechanics 

Computer & Information Systems 

Cost Engineering & Project Management 

Distribution & Marketing 

Employee & Industrial Relations 

Engineering Economy 

Facility Planning & Design 

Human Factors (Ergonomics) Engineering 

Management 

Manufacturing Systems 

Materials Processing 

• Z94.12.1 - Forging 
• Z94.12.2 - Foundry/Casting 
• Z94.12.3 - Manufacturing Automation & Computer Control 
• Z94.12.4 - Metal Forming 
• Z94.12.5 - Metal Machining 
• Z94.12.6 - Plastics 
• Z94.12.7 - Welding 

Occupational Health & Safety 

Operations & Inventory Planning & Control 

Organization Planning and Theory 

Quality Assurance and Reliability 

Work Design and Measurement