SIE 486 - Modeling Manufacturing Systems

SIE 486 - Modeling Manufacturing Systems (3) An intermediate level introduction to topics in hierarchical design, planning, and control of manufacturing systems. Topics include modeling automated transfer lines, cellular manufacturing, and flexible manufacturing systems. Emphasis on material flow and analysis of throughput rate. 2ES, 1ED, P, 321, 340.

Askin, R. G. and C. R. Standridge, Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 1993.

Spearman, M. and W. Hopp, Factory Physics.

Gershwin, S., Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 1994.

Ronald G. Askin, Professor of Systems & Industrial Engineering

1. Markov chains
2. Basic queuing theory results for M/M/c exponential systems
3. Formulation of linear programming models
4. Basic familiarity with manufacturing processes and systems (fabrication and assembly)
5. Co-requisite of simulation modeling experience suggested

Verbal review and quiz on prerequisite topics. Knowledge of Prerequisite material required for first two homework assignments followed by discussion with students demonstrating potential deficiencies.

To introduce the student to methods for designing and analyzing manufacturing systems.

1. Understanding of the basic physical and societal laws that affect manufacturing system performance and limitations.
2. Ability to design an assembly system for one or more products.
3. Appreciation for effect of system size on performance.
4. Ability to evaluate and exploit value of manufacturing flexibility.
5. Ability to design efficient warehouse.
6. Ability to design and evaluate material handling systems.
7. Understanding of impact of variability on production rate and cycle time.
8. Ability to develop an evaluation model appropriate for the problem.
9. Familiarity with current flexible machining technology
10. To understand effect of interactions between system components in manufacturing system design.
11. To gain experience in team design project.

1. Basic Laws of Manufacturing Systems and Technology (4 hours)
2. Assembly Line Balancing (5)
3. Mixed Model Line Sequencing (2)
4. Allocation of Buffers in Stochastic Production Lines (5)
5. Group Technology (2)
6. Design and Operation of Manufacturing Cells (6)
7. Flexible Manufacturing Systems (6)
8. Queuing Network Models (6)
9. Material Flow Path Design (3)
10. Warehouse Design and Operation (3)
11. Assembly Sequencing (2)
12. Case Studies (1)

Class Requirements:

1. Three 50 minute lectures per week.
2. Two examinations and a final.
3. Homework every three weeks.
4. Group design project.

1. Students must use queuing network package to aid in project.
2. Use of spread sheets for some homework problems.

Required system design and analysis project.

1. Two examinations
2. Homework
3. Project
4. Final exam designed to test student mastery of goals

Contribution to program objectives: Goals 1, 2, 3, 4

Prepared by: Ronald G. Askin   Date: November 19, 1997