IME 414 - Process and Facility Design

Credits: 3

This course develops an understanding of key strategic issues on facility design (e.g., product flow and waste elimination). Emphasis is on designing lean industrial facilities through the design of value-added manufacturing/assembly, material handling, and storage operations and the implementation of effective manufacturing support systems. Two other topics to be covered are plant layout and facility location. Special attention is given to the plant layout topic as it is critical to ensure continuous product flow. Case studies and practical examples are used to illustrate the application of the theoretical concepts taught in class.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 305 or TECH 275 or ECON 265

Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-0)
Term(s) Offered: Spring (odd-numbered years)

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