MSE 4590 - Lean Manufacturing Systems

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course addresses the organization, design, and management of production systems using lean manufacturing techniques. Topics include work standardization, visual manufacturing, workplace organization, poke-yoke methodology, value stream mapping, setup reduction, batch size reduction, kaizen, total productive maintenance, pull systems/kanbans, cellular manufacturing design concepts, & cellular plant layout concepts.
Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2300 or MFET 2320.