ems5emp elements of mass production
ELEMENTS OF MASS PRODUCTION
EMS5EMP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers integration of design, engineering, and management disciplines in the modern manufacturing enterprises. Emphasis is given to the physics and stochastic nature of manufacturing processes and systems, and their effect on quality, rate, cost and flexibility. Students will learn the fundamental principles of engineering mass production in manufacturing environments, as it relates to modern industry and will be able to facilitate the steps and processes required to take products from design to production. Topics will include: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs), design for mass manufacture, design for assembly, process optimization, economies of scale and sustainability, standardization, organisation of work hierarchies and supply chains. Market push-pull strategies and 'Just in Time' manufacture will also be covered. Examples will be drawn from the automotive industry, FMCGs, electronics and the medical products industry.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRoger Lumley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMENM or SMENMB
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Manufacturing engineering and Technology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorS. Kalpakjian, S.R. Schmidt
Year2013
Edition/Volume7th ed
PublisherPearson
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Mass Production
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorOpen University of Hong Kong
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Work-based learningNo
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