END 444E - Materials Management

Course Objectives

The role of computers and databases in production systems. Fundamental concepts in developing integrated production information systems including ERP, lean production and JIT with emphasis on inventory, lead time, work-order management, shop floor control and group technology based parts classification and coding schemes.

Course Description

The role of computers and databases in production systems. Fundamental concepts in developing integrated production information systems including ERP, lean production and JIT with emphasis on inventory, lead time, work-order management, shop floor control and group technology based parts classification and coding schemes.