IME 4020 - Lean Manufacturing

Prerequisite(s): IME 2020; EGR 2650.
The study of the principles and practices used to identify and minimize non-value-added activities present in the manufacturing environment. Concepts covered include pull systems, cellular flow, quick change-over, quality at the source, point-of-use storage, 5-S, standardized work, visual control systems and value of stream mapping. Emphasis is placed on moving from a focus of local optimums to optimizing the entire system. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)