A comprehensive examination of ISO 9000 is included, along with various implementation issues. The physical models describing chip formation phenomenon are described, analyzed, and applied to various machining operations. Study and analysis of the role of sensors and computers in manufacturing process control. Introduction to the analysis of various aspects of production planning and control. Topics include classical inventory models MRP, DRP, forecasting, production planning, scheduling, queuing, and line balancing.
Emphasis is on integration of production and control activities.
IME 320 or equivalent with permission of instructor. Philosophy, techniques, and methods for continuous improvement of manufacturing, business, and service processes. Shewhart cycle, team building and dynamics, quantitative and qualitative methods, Taguchi, and other quality engineering methods are covered. Studies of current methods for the effective control of projects in the private and public sectors. Includes the analysis of qualitative and quantitative factors which affect the successful completion of projects.