Description
Lean Production Concepts and Practices
Methods for managing manufacturing and service operations based upon Toyota Production System. Topics include the principles of JIT and lean production, pull production, setup reduction, preventive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, standard operations, visual management, employee empowerment, and supplier partnerships.

Outcomes: Understanding of concepts and tools for reducing waste and continuously improving operations based upon Toyota's success-proven approach.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
SCMG 482
Academic Group
School of Business Admin
Academic Organization
Info Sys and Supply Chain Mgmt
Enrollment Requirements
Pre-requisite: Graduate School of Business student.