MFG* 271: Advanced Lean Manufacturing

3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge to implement lean improvements within the production environment using a systematic approach. This course will follow an improvement project (from the student’s current employer or case study) through the five stages of the DMAIC problem solving methodology. At the completion of the course, the student will be competent to effectively lead a lean implementation project within a company.
Prerequisites: MFG* 171 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring