CME347 Syllabus - Lean Manufacturing - 2021 Regulation Anna University

CME347 Syllabus - Lean Manufacturing - 2021 Regulation Anna University

CME347	LEAN MANUFACTURING	L T P C

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1 To introduce the basics of 6 SIGMA
2 To learning about the lean manufacturing tools.
3 To study about the deeper understanding methodologies of Lean manufacturing.
4 To study the lean concepts and its elements.
5 To learn implementation and challenges of lean manufacturing.

UNIT I	BASICS OF 6 SIGMA	9

Introduction to 6 Sigma, basic tools of six sigma like problem solving approach, standard deviation, normal distribution, various sigma levels with some examples, value for the enterprise, Variation, and sources of variation, Mean and moving the mean, Various quality costs, cost of poor quality.

UNIT II	INTRODUCTION TO LEAN MANUFACTURING TOOLS	9

Process Capability Indices, Cause and Effect diagram, Control Charts, Introduction to FMEA, APQP, PPAP. 3 foundational 6 Sigma methodologies: DMAIC, DMEDI, and Process Management DMEDI for process creation, DMAIC for process improvement and PDCA for sustaining improvements.

UNIT III	DEEPER UNDERSTADING METHODOLOGIES	9

What is a process, Why Process management, Keys to process management, Difference between process management and 6 Sigma, Introduction to Deming cycle, PDCA, DMAIC and continuous improvement, DMEDI for creation process, DMAIC Vs DMEDI with examples, Introduction to Toyota Production System, Six Sigma and Production System integration.

UNIT IV	LEAN ELEMENTS	9

Introduction to Lean Concepts like In-Built Quality, Concept of Right Part at the Right Time, Lead Time reduction, Optimum utilization of Capital, Optimum utilization of People. Understanding the Zero-defect concept and Metrics, Focus on Human Resources, Quality, Delivery, Cost. Building Zero defect capabilities, Cultural and Organizational aspects

UNIT V	IMPLEMENTATION AND CHALLENGES	9

Implementing Checks and Balances in the process, Robust Information Systems, Dashboard, follow up and robust corrective and preventive mechanism. Concept of Audits, and continuous improvement from gap analysis, risk assessments etc.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the students would be able to

1. Discuss the basics of 6 SIGMA
2. Elaborate the lean manufacturing tools.
3. Illustrate about the deeper understanding methodologies of Lean manufacturing.
4. Discuss lean concepts and its elements.
5. Describe the implementation and challenges of lean manufacturing.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Quality Planning and Analysis- JM Juran& FM Gryna. Tata Mc Graw Hill
2. Lean Manufacturing: Principles to Practice by Akhilesh N. Singh, Bibliophile SouthAsia
3. The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles
4. Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to a Continuous Improvement Strategy,Masaki Imai

REFERENCES:

1. Quality Council of India https://qcin.org/ & its library. https://qcin.org/nbqp/knowledge_bank/
2. International Society of Six Sigma Professionals: https://isssp.org/about-us/
3. NPTEL / SWAYAM: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110105123 : Six Sigma, Prof. Jitesh J Thakkar, IIT Kharagpur, Certification course. (Self- Learning).
4. Older / Previous editions of AIAG manuals on APQP, FMEA and PPAP. These are great sources of information on Quality Planning and has basics of Project Management and required skills.
5. Quality Management for Organizations Using Lean Six Sigma Techniques- Erick C Jones