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Dec 26, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MFG 1414 - Quality & Lean Principles
Credits: 3
Introduction to Total Quality Performance systems, and Lean Methodology. Provide the students with an overview of the history of Total Quality Performance along with the theory & objectives. Students will learn some of the tools used for Quality Control inspection and observation along with the methods used in lean implementation for manufacturing operations. Also included possible tour(s) of manufacturing companies that are utilizing Lean mfg. methods. Students will get the opportunity to view a real-world Lean Manufacturing Operation (time permitting). Also, participate in hands- on Quality Improvement exercise, or Kaizen Event. The course includes the following topics: history of lean manufacturing, Toyota Production System [TPS], lean principles, root cause analysis [RCA], 5S, and an Introduction to Six-Sigma methodology.
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Previous MFG* 114, QUA* 114
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