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Lean Manufacturing (MFG 505)

Term: 2010-2011 Spring

Faculty

Gerald E TurnerShow MyInfo popup for Gerald E Turner
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Description

Designed to teach the participants the principles of Lean Manufacturing through a live simulation of "Buzz Electronics". Lean principles concentrate on eliminating waste within the organization by eliminating non-value adding activities such as overproduction, excess inventory, material movement, motion, waiting, processing, and correction. Additionally this course will provide the participant the ability to read and create Operational Instruction Sheets (OIS) which are designed to provide work instructions and content as well as safety, quality and process information. Operational Instruction Sheets are placed strategically throughout the work environment to enhance production and eliminate errors and defects. Also this course is designed to teach the participants the concepts and techniques of 5S and Visual Controls (lines, signs and labels). Participants will learn the 5S's, sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain.
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