Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems

Catalog description

This survey course provides students with literacy in the elements of quality systems including Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma and related statistical methods. Participants will learn about the philosophy and tools that make up a lean manufacturing system. Students will become familiar with the concepts and tools of quality management which include kaizen, visual management, 5S, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, SPC, Six Sigma, and the Toyota Production System.