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May 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MPRO 250 - Advanced Lean Manufacturing
PREREQUISITES: MPRO 201 - Lean Manufacturing .
PROGRAM: Manufacturing Production and Operations
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Continues the philosophical background, historical development, fundamental concepts, operating fundamentals, and the organizational rationale for the implementation of lean disciplines in manufacturing. Practical application of Lean theory by the Toyota Production System will be demonstrated and explained. Further develops the use and implementation of lean disciplines that results in the ability of an enterprise to develop a work environment that promotes continuous improvement, eliminates waste, reduces operating cost, improves quality, and achieves measurable improvement in customer satisfaction.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Develop Just-In-Time manufacturing processes and plans.
- Compare conventional operating concepts and philosophies to Toyota Production System (TPS).
- Describe the basic terms, disciplines, and concepts related to TPS
- Define, develop, and illustrate the concepts of 5S.
- Identify the sources and types of waste-streams in manufacturing and develop plans to reduce waste.
- Develop action plans related to 5S.
- Explain the principles behind LEAN manufacturing and their implementation.
- Define the methods for workplace organization and production planning.
- Define and describe international standards for quality systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Workplace organization
- Measurement methods for workplace organization
- 5S implementation practices
- Continuous quality improvement techniques
- ISO Standards
- Advanced Process Flow, Work Cell Design, Facility Layout
- Critical thinking / problem solving / decision-making skill development and exercises
- Quality control methodologies
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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