COURSE SYLLABUS

IE 414        ApplIcatIon of INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Tools (3-0)3

URL: http://ie.atilim.edu.tr/~ie414

Catalog Data:

The study of open-ended cases in industrial engineering, through the application of relevant techniques. The cases will be dealt with in two stages: a) presentation and analysis of the problem, and b) survey of possible approaches for a solution. For each case, students will be required to submit a detailed report, including problem analysis techniques and recommendations.

Textbook:

None.

References:

·         Blanchard S. Benjamin, System Engineering Management, Wiley, 1997.

·         Kerzner, H., Advanced Project Management: Best Practices on Implementation, Wiley, 2003.

·         Sillince, J., Business Expert Systems, Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, 1997.

Prerequisites by Topic:

None.

Method for Assessing Student Knowledge of Prerequisite Topics:

None.

Goals:

The course aims to provide the students with the skills needed to analyze, identify, model and propose feasible solutions to real life, multi-criteria decision problems. Application of different industrial engneering tools with an integrated systematic apprach is the major focus of the course. Cases will be discussed in order to improve the skills of the students in  analysing complex, open-ended and loosely defined real life problems.

Objectives:

·         To help students understand needs analysis, business expectations and objectives with real-life constraints.

·         To enable students  to design an integrated structure by using industrial engineering tools.

·         To enable students to realize the importance of multi-criteria decision  making.

·         To give students an experience in engineering analysis and synthesis on complex real-life problems.

·         To enable students to realize the role of business factors and industrial engineering issues to manage and improve overall business efficiency.

Topics:

1.        Review of problem solving tools in industrial engineering  (1 week)

2.       Business decision cycle and role of industrial engineering in this cycle (1 week)

3.       Discussion of expected output from case studies and an example case (1 week)

4.       Case study discussion on information technology and supply chain (1 week)

5.       Case study discussion on engineering economic analysis and production planning and control (1 week)

6.       Case study discussion on simulation and production planning and control (1 week)

7.       Case study discussion on engineering economic analysis and production planning and control (1 week)

8.       Project progress presentations (1 week)

9.       Case study discussion on quality management and production planning and control (1 week)

10.    Case study discussion on facilities planning and supply chain management (1 week)

11.     Case study discussion on information technology applications and e-commerce and ERP (1 week)

12.    Case study discussion on information technology applications and management and organizations (1 week)

13.    Project final presentations (2 weeks)

Computer Usage:

Software applications as required by industrial engineering tools.

Laboratory Projects:

None.

Contribution to Professional Component:

1.        Mathematics and Basic Science                 0 credits

2.       Engineering Sciences or Design                 3 credits

3.       General Education                                     0 credits