IE1310 - WORK MEASUREMENTS
Credit Hours: 4.5
Contact/Instructional Hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours)
Contact/Instructional Hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours)
Prerequisites: IE1110 Introduction to Industrial Engineering Technology or equivalent; IE1210 Manufacturing Processes or equivalent
Textbook: Santos, J., Wysk, R. Q. A., & Torres, J. M. (2006). Improving production with lean thinking. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Course Description: This course introduces principles and practices of work analysis and work measurement. Students will explore productivity improvement techniques, such as work simplification, motion economy, and time and motion studies. Topics include the design and standardization of work methods.
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Here are the links for the ePortfolio Projects (Parts 1 and 2) and the associated grading rubric. Part 1 is due in Week 8. Part 2 is due in Week 11. There is no final exam for this course.
Additional Readings:
BOOK
Nichel, B., & Freivalds, A. (2003) Methods, standards & work design (11th ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL ARTICLES
Clark, R. A. (2009). Lean manufacturing principles for EMS success. SMT:Surface Mount Technology,
23(5), 12-13.
Pattanaik, L. N., & Sharma, B. P. (2009). Implementing lean manufacturing with cellular layout: a case study. International Journal Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 42(7/8), 772-779.
Course Links:
Professional Associations:
Week 4 and 5 Videos:
Frank Bunker Gilbreth (1868-1924). Original Films (motion study)
Time-Motion Study: "The Easier Way" 1946 General Motors Corporation, Employee Cooperation Staff
Week 3 Videos:
Week 1 and 2 Videos: