COURSE CONTENT

• Design of manufacturing systems.
• The problem of resource requirements.
• The problem of resources layout.
• The problem of material flow.
• The problem of information flow.
• The problem of queue capacity.
• Complex design problems.
• Operation of manufacturing systems.
• Methods and tools for the operation of the manufacturing systems.
• The task – resource assignment problem.
• Decision-making for the operation of manufacturing systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes expected by the end of the course are:

• Knowledge: Students will learn basic concepts of designing production systems and the associated main challenges. They will also familiarize with methods and tools for the design and operation of production systems.
• Skills: Students will develop skills in setting up technology programs for assigning work to system resources as well as developing and using decision making systems for the operation of production systems.