CIMT 246    Fall 2006         rev 6/26/06   

Henry W. Kraebber, PE, CPIM          

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University

Knoy Hall of Technology – Room 133

West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

Phone:  765-494-5039  FAX 765-494-6219  

e-mail: kraeb@purdue.edu 

  

Catalog Data:  CIMT 246  Manufacturing Operations and High Performance Systems

     Credits 3  Class 2, lab 2.

 

An introduction to the operation of a manufacturing company will be presented.  Focus topics include: the principles of inventory and production control, manufacturing planning, operations management, and other related topics.  Quantitative methods, software applications and financial implications of operations decisions will be introduced.

 

Textbook (required):  Black and Hunter (2003): Lean Manufacturing Systems and Cell Design  ISBN: 087263647-X

 

Supplementary reading from Degarmo, Black and Kohser (2003): Materials and Processes in Manufacturing.  

            (This book required for MET 242.)

 

Supplementary handouts will be provided as necessary, or posted to WebCT Vista. 

 

Topic Overview: CIMT 246 provides the student with information on the way manufacturing companies work.  The course is being designed to give the student "hands on" experience with the problems of manufacturing and problem solving "tools" used by the people leading and supporting manufacturing operations.  Emphasis is given to manufacturing and industrial operations and the basics of creating the manufacturing database, developing product structures, controlling manufacturing orders and purchase orders, and system implementation considerations. Fundamental concepts will be reinforced using the WinMan software for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).  Special attention is given to resource planning systems (MRP2/ERP) and how these systems integrate with the other key elements of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM).  The concepts of "Just in Time" (JIT), the Toyota Production System - lean production, quality management and the "factory of the future" are presented from the manufacturing engineering and operations perspectives.

 

This course does not always follow the chapter sequence of the text... There will be reading assignments for nearly every session.  To get the most from the course it is important that you have read the assignments for the week before coming to class.  Lectures and presentations all relate to the general topic of the week's assignment.  Lectures will highlight important concepts and present additional material.  Discussion of critical issues by the class is an important element of the course.  There is a great deal of new information supporting this course material in current publications and on the WWW.  When possible, references to on-line materials will be given in class for additional reading and review.

 

Attendance/Participation: I want you to be active participants of every class and lab session.  Your ideas and experience are of interest to the instructors and the members of the class.  Material that is not found in the book will be included regularly.  It will be difficult for you to perform well in this class if you choose not to attend and participate and poor attendance will affect your grade.  Points will be awarded at the instructor's discretion for attendance and participation.  Please plan to come to class on time and to stay for the entire class period.  Remember, the classroom is not a study hall for other classes, or a place for reading and discussing the newspaper. 

 

Grading:  Grades will be determined from the weighted percentage scores of the total points you accumulate during the course from all activities according to the "modified" straight scale of:   93%+ = A, 84%+ = B, 75%+ = C, 67%+ = D, below 67% = F.   

 

I will keep you informed on grades and your relative position in the class throughout the semester with postings of the grade book.  I will be happy to discuss your position in the class with you during a scheduled appointment. Assignment and test grades are not negotiable, but errors found in recording and reporting will corrected promptly.

 

Your course grade will be based on: 

 

Midterm Exams and in class quizzes (55% of course grade):  Your progress with the material will be measured with three midterm examinations and a comprehensive final exam that will make up the primary portion of your grade.  Tests will generally feature a mixture of problems and short answer questions.  From time to time quizzes over the assigned reading assignment will be given in class and the scores on those quizzes will contribute to this grading category.

 

Lab Assignments and participation in the lab and the class (35% of course grade):  The labs in CIMT 246 provide a chance for the students and instructor to interact in a "smaller group" setting, more like a graduate class.   A variety of subjects will be covered which supplement the class lectures.  Please follow the Lab schedule included in the WebCT daily course plan. Several labs involve team activities... 

 

Manufacturing Industry Report (10% of course grade):  This is an  individual research paper that is a significant part of the weighted segment of the class grade that you can control.  You will research and prepare a research paper on a manufacturing problem area in an industry group.  We will discuss your options and the format requirements in more detail later in the semester.  Industry groups that will be the focus of this assignment include: 

            Automotive assembly

            Auto parts (second and third tier suppliers to the assembly plants)

            Aerospace

            Computers and electronics

            Electronic components and devices

            Semiconductors and integrated circuits

            Food processing

            Beverage products

            Durable goods and appliances

            Pharmaceuticals

            Chemical products and refineries

            Consumer products and packaged goods

            Medical devices

            Metal fabrication -  job shops

            Heavy manufacturing (engines)

           

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Final Exam:  The comprehensive final exam is optional.  It can be taken at your request.  The percentage score you earn on the final exam will replace your lowest midterm exam percentage in the calculation of your final grade.

 

Use of the WinMan ERP software: You will have a unique opportunity to experience an “industrial grade” system for manufacturing control (the WinMan system) this semester!  This can be a real "plus" on your resume!  Most of the companies that hire our graduates have manufacturing control systems that are similar.  During the next several years many companies will be upgrading to more advanced systems like WinMan.  Take advantage of your access to this "industrial grade" software package in the lab and the single user edition provided with your textbook.

 

Make up work: Please plan to complete all work and assignments by the assigned due date and time.  I realize that many of you will be actively searching for a job and will have interviews and plant trips that may keep you out of class.  I will work with you, as much as possible in advance of scheduled due dates for assignments and tests.  Alternate dates for assignments may be arranged and work submitted before the scheduled due dates.  Students who have a justifiable need (as judged by the instructor) may have the due date of assignments extended for up to one week.  Work that is more than one week late will not be accepted.  It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for any make up work. 

 

Course Communications: We live in an electronic age!  When it makes sense, we will take advantage of the new technology for communications including e-mail, WebCT, and the Internet/WWW.  E-mail will be used regularly to add material, answer questions, keep students informed of campus and professional activities and in general keep a communication link open between the instructor and the students.  Get in the habit of checking WebCT Vista regularly.   WebCT Vista and other electronic sources of material area supplement to the class, and are not intended to be a replacement for attendance…

 

Log on to WebCT Vista at:   http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/ecourses/    WebCT Vista will be used to provide access to course grades, e-mail related to the course, assignments and class/team discussions.

 

Guest Speaker Policy: The opportunity for guest speaker visits and conference calls to CIMT 246 classes may occur throughout the semester.  It is very important that you attend these sessions.  Class participation points will be awarded for attendance and participation.

 

Honesty:  I expect you and your team members to do your own work, and to protect your work from others wishing to copy it.  Dishonesty in connection with any activity of this course will not be tolerated.  All cases of suspected cheating will be referred to the Dean of Students for review and administrative action or disciplinary penalty according University regulations.

 

Along with the modified grading scale you will have opportunity to earn extra credit by reviewing current writings and attending professional society meetings.   Successful completion of each of the following activities will get you an additional 4 points in the lab/participation category.  You may make up to 5 extra credit submissions, any combination of article reviews and professional meetings for a total of 20 points.  See the instructions on WebCT.

 

Current Article Reviews:  Submit a detailed written review of a “feature” article related to manufacturing systems and operations found in any 2003 or newer issue of an approved reference magazine. Instructions will be posted to the course web site. The article reviews are to be typed and free of errors. A sample of the recommended format will be provided. Work submitted for extra credit points must be turned in at, or before the first class meeting during week 15.

 

Approved Periodical References: 

·         "APICS the Performance Advantage", the monthly magazine of the American Production and Inventory Control Society;

·         "Industrial Engineering", the monthly magazine of the Institute of Industrial Engineers

·         "Manufacturing Engineering", the monthly magazine of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

 

Professional Development Bonus Points: The American Society of Quality Control (ASQ), The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) are active in Lafayette and on the Purdue campus. These organizations offer monthly meetings, plant tours, and mini-seminars featuring presentations by experts in manufacturing management, integrated resource management and manufacturing operations. These meetings provide an important supplement to the regular course work as well as offering you a chance to meet informally with professionals in manufacturing. (These meetings provide you an opportunity to "network", an activity that can help you find a job!)  A completed "meeting review" form is to be submitted at the next scheduled lecture class to qualify you for extra credit.  Company information meetings related to your job search are not eligible for extra credit, but attend them anyway.

 

Honesty:  We expect you and your team members to do your own work, and to protect your work from others wishing to copy it.  Dishonesty in connection with any activity of this course will not be tolerated.  All cases of suspected cheating will be referred to the Dean of Students for review and administrative action or disciplinary penalty according University regulations.

 

Academic Integrity: A university degree has value that depends upon the absolute integrity of each students work for his or her degree. Each student should maintain the highest ethical and moral standards as members of Purdue University and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department and as described by the Purdue University Code of Honor below:

 

(As passed by Purdue Student Senate, February 2, 1969, and revised by University Senate Document 01-7, March 18, 2002.)

The purpose of the Purdue University academic community is to search for the truth and to endeavor to communicate with our fellowman. Self-discipline and a sense of social obligation within each individual are necessary for the fulfillment of these goals. It is the responsibility of all Purdue students to live by this code, not out of fear of the consequences of its violation, but out of personal self-respect.

As human beings we are obliged to conduct ourselves with high integrity. As members of the civil community we have to conduct ourselves as responsible citizens in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all residents of the state of Indiana and of the local community. As members of the Purdue University community, we have the responsibility to observe all University regulations. To foster a climate of trust and high standards of academic achievement, Purdue University is committed to cultivating academic integrity and expects students to exhibit the highest standards of honor in their scholastic endeavors. Academic integrity is essential to the success of Purdue University's mission. As members of the academic community, our foremost interest is toward achieving noble educational goals and our foremost responsibility is to ensure that academic honesty prevails.

 

Academic Dishonesty is any act violating the rights of another in academic work or that involves misrepresentation of a student’s work. It includes but is not limited to acts of cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or multiple submissions as described in Purdue University brochures available online at: http://www.purdue.edu/odos/administration/index.htm. Violations of academic dishonesty are serious offenses, an affront to all students and faculty, and subject to disciplinary penalties. Penalties include the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the university. Since dishonesty harms the individual, and the integrity of the university, policies on academic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.

 

Professionalism and respect for all participants is an essential part of the operation of this class.  You are preparing for a career in manufacturing.  To help you, we will follow the Professional guidelines shown in the Core Values of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers shown below:

SME Core Values:

Any modifications to this plan will be announced in class.

 

Take an active role in the course, and lets have fun with CIMT 246!