MSE 811 Manufacturing Strategies & Technologies 3 Credit Hrs Objectives: This module provides an in depth understanding of the

he latest advancements in manufacturing strategies and technologies. The student will acquire skills to design and implement these strategies and technologies necessary for a successful manufacturing enterprise.

Course Outline:

Module Title Module # 1 Manufacturing in Corporate Strategy -

Contents Strategy Definitions & Types Strategy Vs. Tactics Standard Operating Procedures Rules Strategic Management & Planning The Changing Organizational Environment Competitive Challenge for Manufacturing Manufacturing Strategy Concept Company Philosophy & Manufacturing Strategy Characteristics of a Manufacturing Strategy Manufacturing Strategy Decision Categories Corporate Manufacturing Strategy Manufacturing Policy Determination Process The Manufacturing Task Production System Design Just-in-time (JIT) System (Push Vs Pull)

Module # 2 Manufacturing Strategy Concepts

Module # 3 Production System Design

Module # 4

Lean Manufacturing

Lean & Flexible Manufacturing Operations Tools & Techniques Process Waste, Kaizen, 5S Line balancing, SMED Agile Manufacturing Definition, need, theory, human factors

Module # 5

Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping Definition & Benefits Current & Future State Maps Visual Management System Mapping Process Data Required Process Overview & Role Production Linearity

Module # 6

Standardization

Standardized Layout Standardized Processes Standardized Equipment, Facilities & Infrastructure Standardized Control Standardized Manufacturing System Standardized Maintenance System (Introduction, Benefits, World Class Maintenance Systems) Preventive, Predictive, Total Productive Maintenance Materials Management Training programs Internet Based Maintenance Support Standardized Factory Information, Control Logic & CIM System. (Need for Information System, Manufacturing Execution System Model Factory Information System

Module# 7 Capacity & Facility Strategies

Capacity Strategies Facility Strategy & its Relationship with Industry Life Cycle Facility Strategy Implementation & Financial Analysis Facility Strategy Techniques for Financial Evaluation of Proposed Manufacturing Investments. Manufacturing Process Technology Strategy Process Technology Product / Market Requirement Match.

Module # 8 Manufacturing Process Technology Strategy

Module # 9

Positioning Strategies & Learning Curve

Process Technology Capability Integration Management Implications of Different Production Processes Positioning Strategies Learning/ Experience Curve as a Tool for Performance Improvement Cost Improvement Experience Curve & Corporate Strategy

Module # 10 Sourcing Strategy

Vertical integration & Sourcing strategy Formulating a Strategy for Superior Resources

Module # 11 Evolving Operating Systems & New Manufacturing Technologies

Evolving Operating Systems & Technologies (CADCAM, MRP, ERP, CAPP, Rapid Prototyping, Virtual Reality, Nano Technology etc.)

Impact of New Manufacturing Technologies

Module # 12 International Approaches to Manufacturing Management

Managing Changes in Manufacturing Technology & Structure Changing Technology in the Working Environment International Approaches to Manufacturing Management

Module # 13 World Class Manufacturing

World Class Manufacturing - Adaptive Manufacturing - Performance Improvement - Lean Advantage - Real Time Visibility Manufacturing Competence - Product Quality - Continuous Improvement Capability - Overall Equipment Effectiveness - Waste Reduction Capability - Inventory Reduction Capability

Text and Reference Materials:

1) Manufacturing Strategy: Text and Cases by Terry J. Hill, Mc Graw Hill/ Irwin (1999) 2) Manufacturing Strategy: How to Formulate and Implement a Winning Plan 2nd Edition by John Miltenburg, Productivity Press, (2005) 3) MANUFACTURING The Formidable Competitive Weapon, by Wickham skinner, John Wiley & Sons (1985) 4) International Manufacturing Strategies: Context, Content and Change by Christopher A. Voss, Kathryn L. Blackmon, Per Lindberg Springer (1998) 5) Restoring our Competitive Edge, Competing through Manufacturing, by Robert H. Hayes & Steven C. Wheelwright., John Wiley & Sons. (1984) 6) Design Of Advanced Manufacturing Systems: Models for Capacity Planning in Advanced Manufacturing by Andrea Matta, Quirico Semeraro, Springer (2005)

Journals & Web Sites: 1) International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 2) Advanced Design and Manufacturing with Information Technology 3) Manufacturing Engineering (SME) 4) Assembly Magazine online 5) www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk 6) www.advancedmanufacturing.com 7) www.industryforum.co.uk 8) www.manufacturing.net 9) www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/mnf-strategy.html&handle=liblk.888326045