MET 440 - Lean Six Sigma

An introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies via lectures, independent assignments, and in-class experiments using discipline-independent processes. Topics will include the 8 forms of waste; value stream maps; the DMAIC model; Gage R&R; hypothesis testing; Ishikawa diagrams; and Design of Experiments (DOE). If this course was taken under as a topics course in MET 320 it cannot be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: MAT 127

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3