Manufacturing System Basics 1 to 4

Category: Courses Description Description This course offers a practical introduction to manufacturing systems engineering, focusing on improving productivity and operational efficiency. Key topics include Takt Time, Cycle Time, Capacity Calculation, Time Study, and PMTS (e.g.,

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Teaches takt time, cycle time, capacity, time study, PMTS (MTM1), and manpower planning. Includes real-world examples from vehicle assembly and line balancing.

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This course offers a practical introduction to manufacturing systems engineering, focusing on improving productivity and operational efficiency. Key topics include Takt Time, Cycle Time, Capacity Calculation, Time Study, and PMTS (e.g., MTM1). Learners will also explore manpower planning, cell grouping, and line balancing, with real-world applications from vehicle assembly and paint plants. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, the course bridges core concepts with industry-relevance.

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Key Outcomes

Understand and apply core manufacturing concepts such as Profit Orientation, Customer Focus, Takt Time, Actual Takt Time (ATT), and Operating Takt Time (OTT).
Calculate and interpret Cycle Time and Capacity across various setups, including machining cells, vehicle assembly lines, and paint shop operations.
Perform detailed work content estimation and distinguish between Observed Time, Normal Time, and Standard Time, including PFD allowances and rating factors.
Compute Standard Time for work elements using multiple work measurement methods.
Conduct Time Studies, including Direct Time Study, to measure and enhance work performance.

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Material Handling Systems

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Plant Layout Design

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Waste Identification

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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

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