MFG 262 - Lean Manufacturing

MFG 230  and MET 104  or MTH 112Z  or higher-level math.  

Course Description: Developing an understanding of, including the limitations of, lean manufacturing as it applies to the manufacturing industry and business, this course covers the basics of lean; TAKT time; value stream mapping; current and future state; KanBan systems; tracking and removing production wastes; running effective meetings; and team building.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate the process/applications of Lean Manufacturing.
• CLO#2: Apply Lean Manufacturing to create and examine value stream maps (current and future state).
• CLO#3: Recognize errors and potential problems and use critical thinking skills to judge which sets of tools and/or procedures are required. (ILO: Critical Thinking)