CATALOG #10623112

As competition for market share continues to increase, manufacturers rely on innovations in technology, methods, and practices to give them the edge they need. To remain competitive globally, the watchwords are productivity, efficiency, and quality. In this course, students examine some of the practices that many manufacturing operations have come to rely on to make their operations competitive, efficient, and cost-effective. Topics covered in this class include the principles of lean manufacturing, value versus non-value added waste, 5S methodology, value stream mapping, setup reduction and quick changeover, cellular flow, building a lean culture, total productive maintenance, and statistical process control (SPC).

CATALOG #10623115

Mathematical solutions are arranged through dimensional analysis, and this process is applied to a variety of engineering situations.   Life cycle cost is evaluated to determine the cost effectiveness in decision making.  Practical applications will enhance these fundamentals.

CATALOG #10623169

This internship provides students with practical knowledge and experience in the manufacturing industry through the lens of supervisors and managers. Integrating the theories and techniques learned in previous courses with specific off-campus occupational experiences at selected training sites allows students to gain a real-world perspective of this segment of the manufacturing industry.