INSE 3115U – Workplace and Facilities Design

This course focuses on two main fields of study: work analysis and facilities planning. The course introduces fundamental concepts for creating a well‐designed workplace that eliminates waste and optimizes material, people, and information flow as well as basic concepts in facilities planning such as process analysis, flow design, facility location and layout, and material handling systems to optimize material, people, and information flow, as well as improve quality and reduce lead times. Work methods design, motion and time study, and work sampling are also covered. The students will have hands‐on exposure to 3D manufacturing simulation software (e.g., Visual Components 4.2, or else).
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): MECE 2310U and MANE 3460U
Corequisite(s): MANE 3190U and INSE 3140U
Experiential learning: Yes