SCM 3733 - Lean Concepts in Organizations

Description: A survey of methods and techniques being employed by world class industries to compete in a global market through identification and removal of waste and non-value added activities. Specific topics will include value stream mapping, employee involvement, total quality, group technology, manufacturing work cells, setup time reduction, lot size reduction, work flow, and line balancing. The application of lean concepts in diverse industry settings is examined.

Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: TECH 3733.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both SCM 3733 and TECH 3733.