Lean Manufacturing
Description
This module gives an introduction to Lean Engineering Concepts and Tools (including Lean Manufacturing and Lean Services), and to the Principles of Change Management. Lean manufacturing, originally developed by Toyota, is widely practiced in Irish industry and is vital for its continued competitiveness.
Learning Outcomes
Explain and critique the principles of lean engineering and change management and their applicability to manufacturing, services and to the interaction with customers.
Perform data analysis in MS Excel to solve Lean Engineering problems.
Review and analyse lean case studies
Perform lean manufacturing analysis (Value Stream mapping, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Takt Time Calculation, Process Throughput measurement, 5S) to identify areas for improvement, and solve problems
Evaluate problems and select optimisation solutions appropriately, in order to ensure that an ethical and environmental sustainability engineering approach is taken.