Industrial engineering methods and techniques in Industry 4.0

Abstract

The paper analyzes the importance of the application of methods and techniques of industrial engineering in the business environment of Industry 4.0. Survey done indicates that in the new business environment, the methods and techniques of industrial engineering come to full expression because cyberphysical systems give a complete insight into the nature of production processes. Accordingly, an example of an IE method application and ways of its integration in I4.0 environment is given and discussed.