MFG 516 — Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
This course is designed to teach students the principles of lean manufacturing through the simulation of industrial processes We will focus on implementing lean principles that concentrate on eliminating waste within the organizations and processes Students will accomplish this through identifying areas of waste such as overproduction, excess inventory,material movement, motion, waiting, processing, and correction Students will have a better understanding of cost and proper function of a production facility Students will also learn the concepts and techniques of 5S and visual controls (lines, signs and labels) as well as value stream mapping and process layout