May 01, 2025  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

MSE 53500 - Lean Manufacturing Of Materials


Credit Hours: 3.00.  This course provides perspectives on materials processing and product innovation with an economic lens on efficiency and elimination of waste. It includes an historical perspective of manufacturing via the transition from mass to lean production in the automotive industry; and extends manufacturing and product development in context of emerging trends in automation (e.g., control and PAT, I4.0), modular design, supply chain, and sustainability. The class covers lean tools, focusing on value stream analyses and optimization using simulations. As an elective, the course accommodates a range of student interest profiles. It includes both individual and interest-based group assignments. The mix of students adds to the effectiveness of group exercises. A term paper enables individuals to do a deeper dive into specific interests. Overall, the course has shown to be adaptable over a broad range of students representing a variety of departments and professional backgrounds.  Credits: 3.00