Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
ISE 4170 - Lean Manufacturing and Service Systems
This course focuses on tools for applying lean thinking, lean principles and lean methods in manufacturing and service systems. Students will learn basic methods of the lean production, such as value-stream mapping, 5(6)-S, continuous flow, Kanban, SMED, A3, and continuous improvement. The comparison between western and Japan manufacturing planning and control methods from an intercultural competence perspective is covered.The methods will be learned by practicing them in lab setting and in projects.
Requisites: ISE 3340 or ISE 3341and Warning: No credit ETM 4320 or ETM 4325
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Diversity and Practice
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Students will be able to analyze process flow and create a Value Stream Map.
- Students will be able to balance workload and develop work-leveling schedules.
- Students will be able to implement manufacturing cells and the Kanban system.
- Students will be able to lead continuous improvement teams.
- Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the elements of Japanese production management systems, its historical development, and its applicability in other countries.
- Students will be able to ask questions related to industrial and production management methods in different cultures, to articulate answers, and initiate non-judgmental discussions about their advantages and disadvantages.
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