1. Course Title:
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
IME 481 Lean Production Systems 3 Semester Hours
2. Description: This course reviews the principles and concepts required for integrated production System in order to meet customer demand in production, quality, on-time delivery, and continuously reducing manufacturing cost. Emphasis is placed on applying lean manufacturing principles, simulation techniques, and Kaizen methodologies through hands-on projects.
3. Prerequisites: IME 301, IME 341, and IME 386, or consent of instructor
Topics: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, systems, engineering economics
4. Textbook: Lean Manufacturing Systems and Cell Design by JT. Black and Steve Hunter, SME, 2003
5. Course Objectives: Contributes to Student Outcomes
Item
Description EAC MFE
A
Understand the current trends in manufacturing systems b, c, e, i, j, k
B
Study, understand, and evaluate parameters of new manufacturing system design b,c,d,,h, j,k
C
Have the ability to recognize muda and provide muda elimination techniques in a manufacturing system
Understand and exercise the application of lean techniques b.c.d.i, j.k
D b, c, e, i, j,k
E
Understand and exercise the application of Takt time, Kaizen, SPC, Poyakoke, and
Kanban techniques
Hands-on experience in conducting lean implementation project
F
6. Topics:
LECTURE/DISCUSSION
1 Manufacturing Systems Design – Lean 101 training
2 Cellular Manufacturing
3 Lean Manufacturing principles & practices
4 Value Stream Mapping Management
5 Setup and Kanban design
6 Setup reduction
7 Concurrent Engineering and Teams
8 Quality issues
1
LABORATORIES
Lean project at local industries
1
PAPERS/PROJECTS
Setup reduction project
2 Industrial Lean Project - presentation
7. Class Schedule: Two 75 minute lecture/discussion session per week
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Contributes to Course Objectives (5)
Objectives
A, B, C, D
A, B, C
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C, D
A, B, C
Objectives
A, B, C, D
Objectives
B, D
A, B, C, D

EAC
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering Topics, Engineering Science,
Engineering Design
Communication and Societal context
0.0 Hrs
2.5 Hrs
0.5 Hrs
9. Contribution of Course to MFE Student Outcomes.
Contribution Code Student Outcomes, A Graduate from the Program Will Have: a Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of manufacturing systems b Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes, materials evaluation, and manufacturing systems
c Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement, and control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired needs d Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project management to process and product development e Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers constraints, costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials f Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer g Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate technical concepts through appropriate methods h Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context i Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in lifelong learning j Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing manufacturing engineers k Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice utilizing supporting technologies
10. Prepared/updated by: Joseph Chen 3/2013 Reviewed by: Curriculum Committee