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MFG 104 - Introduction to Continuous Improvement


Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the fundamentals of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Topics include 5-S, visual systems, waste, quality practices and measurement, production leveling, production flow, preventative maintenance, and safety.

Course Topics:
 

  • 5-S
  • Visual systems
  • Waste
  • Quality practices and measurement
  • Production leveling
  • Production flow
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Safety

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
TBD
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completition of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Explain the ways a “Customer Centric” approach has changed modern manufacturing.
  2. Explain the foundational reasons for the “Continuous Improvement” approach to modern manufacturing. 
  3. Apply “Lean” manufacturing concepts/tools to manufacturing problems. 
  4. Employ data collection and analysis techniques used in continuous improvement.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021