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Production & Manufacturing

  1. Introduction to Production & Manufacturing:
    • Definition and scope of production and manufacturing.
    • Importance in various industries (e.g., automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals).
  2. Types of Manufacturing Processes:
    • Casting: Methods like sand casting, die casting, investment casting.
    • Machining: Turning, milling, drilling, grinding.
    • Forming: Forging, stamping, rolling.
    • Joining: Welding, brazing, soldering.
    • Additive Manufacturing: 3D printing technologies.
  3. Production Systems:
    • Mass Production: High-volume manufacturing.
    • Batch Production: Small to medium-sized runs.
    • Job Shop Production: Custom or unique products.
    • Lean Manufacturing: Principles of reducing waste and improving efficiency.
    • Just-In-Time (JIT): Inventory management approach.
  4. Quality Control and Assurance:
    • Importance of quality in manufacturing.
    • Quality control tools and techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control).
    • Quality assurance standards (ISO standards).
  5. Supply Chain Management:
    • Role of supply chain in manufacturing.
    • Logistics and inventory management.
    • Supplier relationship management.
  6. Automation and Robotics:
    • Role of automation in modern manufacturing.
    • Types of robots used in manufacturing processes.
    • Benefits and challenges of automation.
  7. Safety and Environmental Considerations:
    • Occupational health and safety in manufacturing.
    • Environmental impact of manufacturing processes.
    • Regulations and compliance (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
  8. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies:
    • Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
    • Internet of Things (IoT) in manufacturing.
    • Big data analytics and predictive maintenance.
  9. Global Manufacturing Trends:
    • Outsourcing and offshoring trends.
    • Reshoring and nearshoring.
    • Impact of globalization on manufacturing strategies.
  10. Future of Manufacturing:
    • Emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning).
    • Sustainability and green manufacturing.
    • Workforce trends and skills development.

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