ME 526 - LEAN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT I

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Credit(s): 3

This course will revolve around the development of a Single-Product (also called Single-Purpose) production system. It covers topics in basic lean system operations of as well as the management system to support the attainment of highest customer satisfaction with respect to Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery and Human Resource Development. Working in teams, students apply fundamental lean tools and concepts to develop a lean operations environment capable of driving continuous improvement in a simulated factory. As the operational environment evolves, key management principles and tools are explored using the teachings of Taiichi Ohno and others considered to be the pillars of the Toyota Production System. All Students enrolled in this course are required to meet the University of Kentuckyâ€™s recommended PC or Mac computer system requirements and have a webcam and microphone or headset to participate in on-line team meetings. Students enrolled in the on-line section (201) must have demonstrated high-speed internet access with at least 50 Mbps upload/download speed capability for class activities.

Prereq: Enrollment restricted to junior-level or above students in good standing with the COE or consent of the Instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: MFS 526, EE 526