IME 3311 - Facilities Planning, Layout and Design (3)

Concepts and methods used to design an effective facility layout and material handling system. Topics include determination of requirements for people, equipment, and space; development of concepts for material transport and storage, and evaluation of alternatives using CAD tools, analytical models, and simulation models. Concepts of flexible and cellular manufacturing.

Prerequisite(s): IME 326 or IME 3261; and MFE 126 or MFE 1260.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once