MSE 6020 - Designing for Lean Manufacturing

Prerequisite(s): MBA 5000 or MSE 5000.
A study of the principles and practices necessary to establish/maintain a lean operation. Concepts covered include: theory of constraints, Takt time, pull systems, lean accounting, value stream mapping, waste free manufacturing, workplace organization, quick change-over, just-in-time, and mistake-proofing. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn to apply these concepts in real-world situations. Credit(s): 3