MFGEN 381
Lean Manufacturing & System Design
Manufacturing Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Basic elements, planning and integration issues of manufacturing systems. Analyzing product specifications and production requirements for manufacturing concepts and practices involved in process planning and manufacturing system design. Designing a manufacturing system can be as complex and crucial to the success of a company as the design of the products being made. Equipment selection and justification; facility layout and material-handling system design; process-improvement techniques. Lean manufacturing principles will be used within the context of each topic in this course.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
System Metrics
Learning Outcome
Students will understand key manufacturing metrics and how they are influenced.
Title
Production and Inventory Control
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the principles and techniques of production and inventory control.
Title
Process Improvement
Learning Outcome
Students will apply process improvement techniques to improve process performance.
