Course Code:
ETI2622

Credit Hours:
3

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
001

Course Description:
This course provides the student with an introduction to the fundamentals of lean, based on the concepts in the Toyota production system model of business function operating systems. A comprehensive overview of the lean and six sigma methodologies including the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) process improvement paradigm will be presented.

Instructors:

TBD

Assignment/course outline:

See first-day handout.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and theories of Lean Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in design, production, and supply chain management. The coverage includes topics related to cost reduction, work-free manufacturing, continuous flow, Kaizen, the 5S’s, value stream mapping, modular manufacturing, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

Assessments are determined by measuring the ability of each student to retain the learning outcomes and objectives of the course.

1. Learning modules for course theory delivered online
2. Hands-on competency-based labs
3. Assessments