CE-ADMA-1000 - Factory of the Future
Course Description
Production processes are undergoing a revolution. New methods, tools, and techniques are transforming and growing manufacturing industries like semiconductor devices, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. This course focuses on the application of smart tools and systems like generative AI, sensors and IoT, and data to design and manage innovation in optimizing layouts, workflow, and resource utilization. This course provides foundations in the principles and methodologies of lean manufacturing systems design, providing students with the knowledge and skills to improve operational systems across various industries. Topics covered include value stream mapping, just-in-time production, pull systems, continuous improvement, standardization, and visual management. The course builds on this lean foundation by further exploring the modern use of AI tools to improve production planning and scheduling, facilities planning, and operational excellence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply the principles of lean manufacturing to the design of factory layouts
- Apply data-driven approaches to optimize production processes and reduce costs
- Enhance existing production planning and scheduling methodologies by incorporating AI tools
- Evaluate the implications of technological change for product development and workforce allocation
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