ME EN5182

This course covers the design processes for production and service systems with an emphasis on economic justification. Topics covered include: logistics and supply chain design, capacity planning, flow lines, paced assembly lines, facility layout, and material handling. Through spreadsheet models and simulations, students quantitatively identify and suggest improvements to production and service systems.

Prerequisites: 'C' or better (ME EN 2550 OR MATH 3070 OR BME 3070 OR CH EN 2550 OR CS 3130 OR ECE 3530 OR MET E 3070 OR OSC 2030) AND Major status in the College of Engineering OR College of Mines.

Summer