TSM 4400: Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: TSM 3100
Introduction to lean manufacturing tools and principles, which may include Just-In-Time (JIT), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Standardized Work, Takt Time, and A3. Emphasis on minimizing waste and improving operational performance through tools such as Assembly Line Balancing, Little's Law, and Queuing Theory. Competency development through application using discrete event simulations, case studies, teamwork, industry-related lean projects, and industry guests.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)