Upon completion of MSE 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.