Industrial Operations & Systems Design

Catalog description

This course introduces principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and designing manufacturing systems and internal material flow within industrial environments. Students learn how products, materials, and information move through production operations, and how to optimize these flows for efficiency, throughput, and quality. Topics include manufacturing system design, workflow modeling, facility layout, production planning and control, scheduling, warehouse and floor operations, inventory systems, material handling technologies, intralogistics automation, and the use of Industry 4.0 technologies for smart operations. Laboratory activities, case studies, and simulation tools are used to reinforce concepts and provide hands-on practice in analyzing bottlenecks, designing efficient operating systems, and improving material flow within manufacturing environments. Prerequisites: ENT 333 , STA 261 or STA 301 , ECO 201 or 202 , or instructor permission.