Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07821118 | Lean Manufacturing Technologies | 1 | Spring | 2 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Hacer TAŞDÖĞEN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Hacer TAŞDÖĞEN | T-219 | [email protected] | 7409 | Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
This course covers the fundamental principles of the lean approach and lean thinking, the management philosophy in lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, push and pull systems, continuous flow, the Kanban system and its calculations, production leveling, multi-skilled workers, and cellular layout concepts. It also focuses on reducing setup times (SMED), using flexible resources, small-lot production, quality at the source, Jidoka, Andon, and Poka-Yoke applications. Additionally, the course examines topics such as total employee involvement, total productive maintenance (TPM), supplier relationships, the JIT purchasing system, and practical examples of lean manufacturing implementations.
Objectives of the Course
To provide students with knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing and related concepts.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively | 3 |
| P4 | Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession | 2 |
| P6 | Can effectively present their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, expressing themselves clearly. | 4 |
| P12 | Has the ability to understand, model and design manufacturing execution systems. | 4 |
| P13 | It has the ability to integrate, operate, monitor and report manufacturing execution systems. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Understands the concepts and principles of lean production and service management. | P.3.15 | 1 |
| O2 | Can solve business problems using lean techniques. | P.4.25 | 1 |
| O3 | Can plan and present a lean manufacturing project. | P.6.2 | 1,3 |
| O4 | Can perform value stream mapping and process improvement applications. | P.12.13 | 1 |
| O5 | Analyzes types of waste and applies appropriate methods to eliminate it. | P.12.14 | 1 |
| O6 | It adopts the lean production culture and contributes to continuous improvement based on teamwork. | P.13.14 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lean Approach and Principles of Lean Thinking |
| 2 | Management in Lean Manufacturing |
| 3 | Value Stream Mapping (Current State) |
| 4 | Value Stream Mapping (Future State) |
| 5 | Push and Pull Systems |
| 6 | Practices for Continuous Flow |
| 7 | Kanban System |
| 8 | Kanban Calculations |
| 9 | Production Leveling, Multi-Skilled Workers, and Cellular Layout |
| 10 | Reducing Setup Times (SMED), Flexible Resources, Small-Lot Production, Quality at the Source, Jidoka, Andon, and Poka-Yoke |
| 11 | Total Employee Involvement and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) |
| 12 | Supplier Relationships |
| 13 | Just-in-Time Purchasing System |
| 14 | Case Studies and General Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Womack, J. P., Jones, D. T., & Roos, D. (1990). The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production. Harper Perennial, New York. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 148 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,93 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 | P6 | P12 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understands the concepts and principles of lean production and service management. | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Can solve business problems using lean techniques. | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Can plan and present a lean manufacturing project. | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Can perform value stream mapping and process improvement applications. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O5 | Analyzes types of waste and applies appropriate methods to eliminate it. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | It adopts the lean production culture and contributes to continuous improvement based on teamwork. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
