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Industrial Management

Industrial management is the process of organizing, planning, directing and controlling industrial resources like material, capital, and personnel to achieve the desired business objectives. The industrial manager has to make decisions that...

Skills Hierarchy and Tags

CategoryManufacturing and Production
SubcategoryPlant Operations and Management
SkillIndustrial Management
Skill TypeSpecialized Skill
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