This course investigates fundamental properties that govern production systems and utilizes them for analysis, design and continuous improvement. Using actual case studies of real-world problems and successful, implemented solutions, this course teaches students to design novel, efficient production systems, understand reasons for lost productivity and design continuous improvement projects, and use Measurement-Based Management techniques for operating production systems in Just Right regimes. Topics include quantitative methods for analysis of production systems; analytical methods for design of lean in-process and finished goods buffering; measurement-based methods for identification and elimination of production system bottlenecks; and system-theoretic properties of production lines.
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