1. Background
The Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory is an academic and research facility within the field of Industrial Engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, improvement, and management of complex industrial systems. The laboratory serves as a center for learning, experimentation, and research development in areas related to production systems, operations management, systems optimization, decision-making, logistics, supply chain management, human factors, and technology-based industrial transformation.
This laboratory is established to support the development of students’ analytical, managerial, and technical competencies in addressing real-world industrial challenges. Through integrated academic activities, practical sessions, simulation-based learning, and research collaboration, the laboratory provides an environment where undergraduate and master’s students can apply Industrial Engineering concepts to solve problems in manufacturing, services, logistics, and other industrial sectors.
In line with international standards of higher education, the Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory promotes interdisciplinary research, evidence-based decision-making, and innovation-oriented learning. The laboratory is also designed to strengthen collaboration among students, lecturers, researchers, and industry partners in developing sustainable, efficient, and competitive industrial systems.
Based on the IISE body of knowledge chart, the industrial systems design and management laboratory consists of:
– Engineering economic analysis (3)
– Operations engineering and management (7)
– Engineering management (9)
2. Laboratory Members
The Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory is supported by academic staff with expertise in Industrial Engineering, systems design, management, optimization, and applied industrial research.
Head of Laboratory
Dr. Ir. Saiful, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN.Eng
Laboratory Member
- Ir. Nurfaidah Tahir, S.T., M.T., IPM.
The laboratory members are responsible for managing laboratory activities, supervising student research, developing teaching and learning materials, coordinating practical sessions, and supporting research projects conducted by undergraduate and master’s students.
3. Supporting Facilities
The Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory is equipped with various supporting facilities to enhance teaching, learning, and research activities. These facilities are provided to support students and researchers in conducting system analysis, data processing, simulation, modeling, and academic discussions.
The available supporting facilities include:
- Computers
Computers are available to support data analysis, system modeling, simulation, optimization, research documentation, and academic assignments related to Industrial Engineering. - Books and Teaching Modules
The laboratory provides reference books, teaching modules, practical guides, and academic materials related to industrial systems design, production planning, operations management, logistics, supply chain management, ergonomics, decision analysis, and research methodology. - Industrial Engineering Software Support
The laboratory supports the use of relevant software for data processing, statistical analysis, simulation, optimization, layout planning, project management, and decision-support analysis. - Discussion and Research Area
The laboratory provides a space for academic discussions, research mentoring, group projects, laboratory meetings, and collaborative problem-solving activities. - Learning and Presentation Equipment
Supporting equipment such as presentation tools, whiteboards, and instructional media are available to facilitate laboratory-based teaching, research presentations, and student project evaluations. - Research Documentation and Data Resources
The laboratory maintains research references, project documentation, case studies, and other academic resources that support student research at both undergraduate and master’s levels.
These facilities are continuously developed to support academic excellence, research productivity, and collaboration with industry and other research institutions.
4. Research Roadmap
The research roadmap of the Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory is directed toward the development of innovative, efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven industrial systems. The roadmap is designed to support research activities conducted by lecturers, undergraduate students, master’s students, and collaborative research partners.
5. Standard Operating Procedures
The Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory implements Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that all laboratory activities are conducted in an orderly, safe, ethical, and academically responsible manner. These procedures apply to all students, lecturers, researchers, and visitors who use the laboratory facilities.
6. Contact Information
For further information regarding laboratory activities, research collaboration, student research supervision, or the use of laboratory facilities, please contact:
Industrial Systems Design and Management Laboratory
Department of Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Hasanuddin University
Head of Laboratory:
Dr. Ir. Saiful, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN.Eng
