APPS 351 - Lean Think Prod Flow and Plant

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Ferris State University

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Description:

College: College of Prof- Tech Studies Department: Professional-Tech Studies Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Participants will utilizes the five principles of lean thinking (Value, Value Steam, Flow, Pull, and Perfection) to design/redesign a company's production flow and physical layout. Students will learn ways to do more with less - less human effort, equipment, time, and space - while coming closer to providing customers with exactly what they want. Students will be challenged to identify and eliminate various forms of waste. Students will learn the 5S method of visual workplace layout. Recommended to have manufacturing experience. Requires: Junior level status with some manufacturing experience. Typically Offered Fall, Spring

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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