Lean Principles and Scientific Thinking in Organizations

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: IOE 425 . Enforced Prerequisite: None. (3 credits) This course will focus on the application of lean principles and scientific thinking methods to continuously improve the use of machines, materials, and methods in manufacturing and service industries. Students are taught a way of approaching challenging goals through kata (practice routines) to iteratively improve processes. Classroom lectures are reinforced by projects in the field.