Understanding of basic factory dynamics and the impact of variability on performance and optimal process design through quantitative methods. Topics include inventory systems, push vs. pull manufacturing control systems, just-in-time, lean manufacturing and six-sigma principles, forecasting, capacity planning, and scheduling. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of probability and statistics, linear programming and production planning.
Adv Prod Plan&Contrl
Campus:
Amherst
Format:
Online
Level:
Graduate
Subject:
0
Number:
M&I-ENG 651
Semester:
Spring 2020
Registration Status:
Closed
Registration:
Monday, November 4, 2019 to Monday, February 3, 2020