Course description
In this course students will learn to continuously improve and optimize service and manufacturing operations through the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles, and using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, including Value Stream Mapping. Students will also practice innovative thinking to develop cost reduction ideas, which will add value to products or services in a global context while maintaining or improving quality and reliability.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
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