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EM 345 PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL

Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: STAT 101, EM 206
Course Catalog:

This course will provide students with exposure to fundamentals of forecasting techniques,
inventory analysis, master production scheduling, material and capacity requirements, and
planning and scheduling methods. Further parts of the course will touch upon recent
developments in manufacturing, Japanese manufacturing techniques, hybrid manufacturing
management system.

EM 346 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: EM 335
Course Catalog:

This course provides a survey of the fundamental analytic tools, approaches, and techniques
which are useful in the design and operation of logistics systems and integrated supply chains. The
course places a strong emphasis on the development and use of fundamental models to illustrate
the underlying concepts involved in both intra and inter-company logistics operations. Main
topics included are: Warehousing management, packaging and materials handling; Inventory
planning, management, and control; Transportation planning, management, and operations;
Vehicle routing, scheduling, and fleet dispatching; Supply chain network design; Procurement,
sourcing, and auctions; Management and minimization of supply chain uncertainty; and Supply
contracts and collaboration.

EM 347 QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: EM 345

Course Catalog:
This course examines the principles and techniques of managing and improving quality in
manufacturing and service facilities. Topics include quality control charts (for processes as well as
raw materials and end items), continuous quality improvement tools, service quality, total quality
management concept, and quality awards.

EM 348 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: EM 345, EM 351

Course Catalog:
This course introduces a fundamental knowledge on facility design stages of Industrial factory
Product, process and material handling analysis; Area allocation and space analysis; Flow analysis;
Plant layout and plan; Computerized facility layout and allocations. The course also tackles topics
related to facilities and property industries, budgeting, standards, labor relations, safety,
personnel administration, maintenance (exterior and interior), energy conservation, HVAC
systems and space planning.