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IE 427 - Introduction to Lean Systems

3 Credit Hours
Introduces an engineering based framework to implement process and system improvements within both the manufacturing and service enterprises. The students will be introduced to the basic concepts of lean systems including facility design and six sigma. The focus of the course will be to enable students to design complex processes and systems based on the physical system and the associated information system. Activities will include case studies, industry based projects, and the preparation of engineering reports.

(RE) Corequisite(s): 406 or 408.
Recommended Background: 350, 401 (or 407), and completion of an introductory course in probability and statistics.


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