Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2012

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The integration of business, manufacturing and logistics functions in a concurrent and computerised environment is of paramount importance to the economic well-being of any manufacturing enterprise. The major key to improving productivity in manufacturing lies in the judicious implementation of rationalisation, automation and integration strategies to reduce ideas-to-prototype lead times. With the basic understanding of manufacturing operations in earlier units, this elective unit follows on from understanding management of operations (ENB333) and identifying and eliminating wastes in manufacturing system (ENB336) to introduce the enabling principles and techniques which can be implemented in a computer-integrated manufacturing environment to increase competitiveness.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to introduce the concepts of strategic planning for computer integrated manufacturing , the concepts of advanced manufacturing technologies and the various components of computer integrated manufacturing system; the importance of concurrent engineering in the context of CIM. To introduce the principles of modelling and simulation techniques as a design and evaluation tool for manufacturing system

Objectives

At the end of this unit you should be able to:

1. Explain and communicate the concept of integrated manufacturing and its context in concurrent engineering
2. Explain and communicate the use of various technologies and techniques available to set up an integrated manufacturing system
3. Explain and communicate the usefulness of simulation in the context of CIM, as an evaluation and design tool.
4. Use simulation software in the design and evaluation of a system and present the results in a report.

Content

Systematic approach to integrated-manufacturing systems
Concurrent engineering in the context of CIM
Concepts of cell manufacturing; and Group Technology
Flexible manufacturing systems its components and relationships;
Integration issues;
Modelling and simulation as a manufacturing system design tool;
Modelling and simulation methodology;
Use of simulation software to evaluate and design manufacturing systems

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Hours per week: 4
Lecture: 2
Tutorial: 2 (Computer based tutorials)

Learning Approaches:
Learning approaches will cover the following:

Self-learning
Individual learning
Reflective

Lectures will cover the main concepts in the unit with real world applications and examples. Learning and teaching approaches include hands-on lab and problem solving activities. You will mainly work individually in computer lab to apply theory of simulation of manufacturing systems to practical problems and present your work in the form of reports. You will also be engaged in problem solving activities and presentation of your results. These approaches give you a range of opportunities to build your knowledge and skills in real contexts combining technical, communication and professional skills that you can transfer to other study or work areas.

Assessment

Assessment will include a choice of written problem solving activities (report); practical simulation exercises and a final exam.You will also have the opportunity to receive feedback on your problem solving and simulation exercises in tutorials. Oral feedback will be given while performing the simulation exercises and through written comments on the reports.

Assessment name: Simulation
Description: Simulation of Manufacturing Systems.
Two exercises
1. An evaluation of a manufacturing system using simulation
2. Design and/or improvement to a manufacturing system using simulation
Relates to objectives: 4. Use simulation software in the design and evaluation of a system and present the results in a report
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 12

Assessment name: Final Exam
Description: Invigilated examination during central examination period
Relates to objectives: 1. The concept of integrated manufacturing and its context in concurrent engineering
2. The use of various technologies and techniques available to set up an integrated manufacturing system.
3. Usefulness of simulation in the context of CIM, as an evaluation and design tool.
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of semester

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: You will complete a problem solving exercise with some critical analysis of CIM implementation and submit a report.
Relates to objectives: 1) Explain/communicate the concept of integrated manufacturing and its context in concurrent engineering
2) The use of various technologies and techniques available to set up an integrated manufacturing system
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 11

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty means that you are expected to exhibit honesty and act responsibly when undertaking assessment. Any action or practice on your part which would defeat the purposes of assessment is regarded as academic dishonesty. The penalties for academic dishonesty are provided in the Student Rules. For more information you should consult the QUT Library resources for avoiding plagiarism.

Resource materials

Unit Web Site
Essential unit material will be available from the ENB435 Blackboard site

Recommended Text (No need to buy)
Author: Singh, N.
Title: Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing
Year: Publisher: John Wiley & Suns, Inc., 1996
Edition: -

References
Author: Groover,M.P.
Title: Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Year: Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1987
Edition:

Author: Bedworth,D.D., Henderson,M.R., & Wolfe,P.M.
Title: Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing
Year: Publisher: Mcgraw Hill, 1991
Edition:

Author: Burbridge, J.L.
Title: Production Flow Analysis for Planning Group Technology
Year: Publisher: Oxford University press, 1989.
Edition:

Author: Pimentel, J.R
Title: Communication Networks for Manufacturing
Year: Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1990
Edition:

Author: Shannon, R.E.,
Title: Systems Simulation: the Art and Science
Year: Publisher: Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall, 1975
Edition:

Author: Kelton, W.D., Sadowski, R.P. & Sturrock, D.T.
Title: Simulation with ARENA
Year: Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2002
Edition: 2nd Edition

Author: Banks, J. Carson, J.S. & Nelson, B.
Title: Discrete Event Simulation
Year: Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996
Edition: 2nd Ed.

Risk assessment statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit. There is minimal risk associated with computer laboratories.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 16-Dec-2011