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| 0571-4118-01 | Case Studies in Industrial Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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University credit hours: 2.0
Course description
Credit Points: 2
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Analysis of Produciton Systems (2)
Background:
The digital information technology evolution leads organizations into dramatic changes in the way they manage their business. Moreover, reducing the life cycles of products and services creates a dynamic environment where a system approach, how an organization should operates, is essential. This approach will be learned using case studies.
Aim and objectives:
The aim of the course is to expose the student to working environment problems
while enable him or her to implement the state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative
methods, practices and techniques.
The objectives are formulated as follows:
1. To exposed the student to a working environment experience
2. To implement tools and techniques.
3. To acquire presentation skills
4. To expose the student to literature survey as a supportive tool.
5. To acquire problem solving abilities by using a structured process.
Case studies, analyzed by groups of two students, outline:
- Business Environment analysis which conducts a profound survey about the business environment of the case study.
- Analysis based on the case study given data and the "business environment analysis group" findings.
- Groups' presentationd and reports evaluation.
- Students should play managerial roles in order to achieve a final decision.
Submitions:
• Every case study includes a short report and a presentation (10-15 min).
Grading:
* 60-70% - Final exam.
* 20-30% - Written reports, case study's analysis and presentations
* 10% - Personal contribution.
Attended:
The students should attend at least 80% of the class meetings.
The students should attend at least 80% of the class meetings.