Upon completion of MSCI 131, students are able to:
- Analyze and interpret data and charts for work design and facilities planning.
- Recognize work design principles.
- Apply analytical techniques to design and improve methods and processes.
- Implement time study and work measurement techniques.
- Apply analytical methods for designing facilities including layout, storage/warehousing, and material handling systems.
- Define objectives and evaluate alternatives for work design and facilities planning.
Motion study and work design
- Basic motion elements
- Principles of motion economy
Time study
- Direct time study
- Predetermined motion and time systems
- Standard data systems
- Work Sampling
Facilities planning
- Flow analysis
- Layout design
- Material handling systems design
- Warehouse planning and design
Other concepts
- Ergonomics and human factors
- Project management
- Lean production
- Six Sigma and other quality programs
Improve
production
and
efficiency
by
reducing
time
and
cost.
Labs
Students complete a number of labs in the course, where they get to
- Conduct operations analysis, time and motion studies, and work design.
- Design facility layouts and material handling systems.
All labs for this course are held in the Management Engineering Undergraduate Lab, a state-of-the-art learning space.
Automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) in the Management Engineering Undergraduate Lab.
Lego EV3 and assembly line at the beginning of the conveyor system
Circular conveyor section of the conveyor system
Rework station and automatic storage and retrieval system
Another view of the rework station and automatic storage and retrieval system
