Course Overview
This course looks at industrial engineering techniques for improved efficiencies, cost reductions, and improved sustainability. It examines techniques such as SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma. In addition, loss control is covered.
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Utilize multiple quality tools (e.g., SPC) to engage in continuous improvement processes and measure those gains.
- Use the above techniques on products to reduce costs through alternate ingredients, packaging minimization, etc.
- Perform root cause analyses including the “5 whys” analysis and Ishikawa diagrams.
- Apply Process Mapping and related VA/NVA and Cycle Time concepts to improve processes.
- Apply basic principles of ergonomics to improve efficiencies in a manufacturing environment with respect to employee activities and continuous improvement practices.
- Apply principles of six sigma and lean manufacturing to product and process improvement.
- Use basic financial tools relating to accounting and budgeting to track improvements.
- Calculate a basic ROI or the impact on COGS.
Effective as of Winter 2015
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