Calendar

Relevant chapters from the course text, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, are listed in the Readings column.

SES # TOPICS READINGS KEY DATES
1 Introduction 2  
2 Probability — Basic concepts 2  
3 Markov chains and processes 2  
4 The M/M/1 queues 2  
5 Continuous random variables   Optional HW 1
6 Transfer lines — Models and bounds 3  
7 Two-machine lines 3 Optional HW 2
8 "Deterministic" lines 3 Optional HW 3
9 Exponential and continuous lines 3 Optional HW 4
10 Long lines 4  
11 Long lines (cont.) 4 Project proposal due
12 Long lines (cont.) 4 Optional HW 5
13 "Deterministic" line — Long line optimization    
14 "Deterministic" line — Long line optimization (cont.)    
15 Assembly/disassembly systems 5 Progress report 1 due
16 Assembly/disassembly systems (cont.) 5  
17 A/D loops    
18 A/D loops (cont.)    
19 A/D loops (cont.)    
20 Guest lecture: Chuan Shi, "Efficient Buffer Design Algorithms for Production Line Profit Maximization."   Progress report 2 due
21 Quality/quantity models    
22 Quality/quantity models (cont.)    
23 Guest lecture: Fernando Tubilla, "Scheduling of Setup Changes."    
24 Real-time control of manufacturing systems 9  
25 Real-time control of manufacturing systems (cont.) 9 Project reports due
26 Guest lecture: Alain Patchong   Optional project presentations