INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT: An Introduction begins with clear concept and statement of pertinent definitions. Illustration of conceptual framework with examples and suitable diagrams and formulas to explain Productivity, Method Study, Time Study, Calculation of standard time, EOQ, SQC, TQM, Acceptance sampling etc. This book is different from others in terms of coverage and presentation of concepts. The subject matter has been organized on “First Thing First” basis for its logical presentation that sustain interest and provides comprehensive coverage for management courses like MBA and for engineering course like B.Tech, B.E & M.Tech of various universities. In addition, this book is useful for professionals in the field of production, industrial management and engineering.

Foreword / Preface / Acknowledgement / Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management / Productivity and Productivity Measurement / Production and Production System / Industrial Ownership / Management and Principles of Management / Management Tools (Method Study and Work Measurement) / Production Planning and Control / Inventory Management / Management of Supply Chain / Statistical Quality Control (SQC) / Introduction to Total Quality Management / Environmental Pollution and Prevention / Environment Pollution Control Acts / Appendixes / References / Index.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students, Teachers and Researchers