Prerequisites
Graduate standing or "C" or better (ME EN 2550 OR MATH 3070 OR CH EN 2550 OR CS 3130 OR ECE 3530)
Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve system design problems characterized by uncertain demand and limited resources.
- Analyze the performance of a variety of distinct production and service systems and use that information as tools to support decision-making processes.
- Understand the sources and inherent effects of variability on the performance of production and service systems and ways to mitigate its associated and undesired impacts.
- Identify the characteristics and cost structures of different types of logistic networks and modes of transportation.
- Develop spreadsheets models and simulations to improve decision making.
Course Description
This course covers the design processes for production and service systems with an emphasis on economic justification. Topics covered include: logistics and supply chain design, capacity planning, flow lines, paced assembly lines, facility layout, and material handling. Through spreadsheet models and simulations, students quantitatively identify and suggest improvements to production and service systems.