Understanding the factors that impact the effectiveness and efficiency of a process contributes significantly to the success of a manufacturing business. In this course the learners will be provided with an overview of key topics such as: Business, Leadership and Teamwork, Quality Concepts, Traceability, Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement, Preventative Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability and Environmental Impact. Through group exercises and practical data collection from a real life process, students apply theoretical concepts to calculate process parameters such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness and Cost per Unit.
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery