The complexity of the design and control problems encountered in the modern production system is increasing. This course introduces modeling and analysis methods for linking decision and performance throughout the production system. The methods could be used to support analysis of alternative manufacturing material/service strategies. The fundamental production operation issues will be discussed, ranging from serial systems, mass customization, quality control, group technology, cellular manufacturing, facility management, layout planning and material handling systems, etc.

CILO-1: Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to design, build, and test production systems to solve specific industrial engineering problems. CILO-2: Design and construct modeling and data analysis method that fulfill production system functional needs within realistic constraints.