Manufacturing Systems I OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Course by MIT on Manufacturing Systems Optimization
'Manufacturing Systems I' is a free OpenCourseWare, offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This graduate-level course provides a foundation for understanding and optimizing manufacturing systems and supply chains, which are areas of interest for engineers who are employed by a manufacturer or pursuing a graduate degree such as a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing.
Manufacturing Systems I: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Manufacturing Systems I: Course Description
Engineers who work in factory environments or who are pursuing a graduate-level understanding of manufacturing can benefit from this course, which was designed by MIT as part of the Master of Engineering in Manufacturing curriculum. The analytical methods and flow models in this course help students understand, conceptualize and optimize supply chains and manufacturing systems. Students develop their intuition regarding random, disruptive events and other factors which affect production rates, lead times, cycle times, delivery reliability and capital pay-back periods. 'Manufacturing Systems I,' taught by MIT professor Dr. Stanley Gershwin, is taught through notes for 25 separate lectures, along with supporting spreadsheets and other information. Topics covered include probability, inventory, statistics, optimization, manufacturing system overviews, and single-part-type, multiple-stage systems. Simulations and case studies are also used to further students' understanding of the topic.
Downloadable lecture notes and supporting documents are included in this OpenCourseWare, and reading recommendations and assignments are taken from The Science of Decision Making: A Problem-Based Approach to Using Excel. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the manufacturing systems page.
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