Lean Manufacturing

Description

This module gives an introduction to Lean Engineering Concepts and Tools. Lean manufacturing, originally developed by Toyota, is widely practised in Irish industry and is vital for its continued competitiveness.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain the principles of lean engineering and their applicability to manufacturing and to the interaction with customers.

  2. Perform data analysis in MS Excel to solve Lean Engineering problems.

  3. Review and comment on lean case studies

  4. Perform lean manufacturing analysis (e.g. Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Takt Time Calculation, Process Throughput measurement, 5S) to identify areas for improvement, and solve problems

  5. Evaluate problems and select optimisation solutions appropriately, in order to ensure that an ethical and environmental sustainability engineering approach is taken.

Credits
05
% Coursework 50%
% Final Exam 50%