MACH2523

This course is designed to help students understand how high performance manufacturing facilities are able to operate. The practical use of basic quality management as well as production tools and procedures will be explored. Students will engage in the use of various statistical process control methods.Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify how tools and equipment are used in high performance manufacturing.
• Explain the purpose of preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Explain the need for equipment standards.
• Identify the key elements of production planning.
• Explain the concept of work flow.
• Identify the costs of inventory.
• Specify what should be included in a time and cost estimate of production.
• Identify the key differences between a push and pull system.
• Identify the purpose of a control chart.
• Explain the key element of a quality system.