Adv Production/Operations Mgmt

Catalog description

Advanced Production/Operations Management: Discusses the design and implementation of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). This includes Just-in-Time (JIT) systems, cellular and Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). It also explores the key role that manufacturing plays in product development efforts and cross-functional teams. Other topics such as manufacturing, strategy, maintenance, and the design of work systems are presented as well. Case studies and group projects/presentations are used for instructional purposes.