MFS 606 - GLOBAL ISSUES IN MANUFACTURING

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Credits: 3

The need to increase quality, productivity, efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing operations spanning the product, process and systems (manufacturing systems as well as supply chain) domains is essential for companies to be successful. The increased globalization of markets and manufacturing operations, declining natural resources and negative consequences of some manufacturing practices as well as increased legislation in many regions has led to many new challenges that companies must overcome to be successful in competitive markets. This seminar course will introduce students to a variety of global issues in manufacturing through presentations by leading national and international experts in these domains. The seminars will cover a broad range of manufacturing related topics relevant to many disciplines including manufacturing, mechanical and electrical engineering. The course can also help graduate students identify topical issues that need further investigation and could become potential research topics.

Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: EE 606, ME 606