ITMF 2721 - Facilities Planning Lab

3 credit(s)

Work methods analysis and planning for the functions of the storage and retrieval of production materials and supplies. This study looks at the uses of facilities planning in the reduction of labor costs associated with production, and the analysis of material flow within the facilitity. Additional topics include the economical selection of material handling and storage equipment and determining adequate space allocation for the functions of manufacturing, testing, and inspection of the product. In addition, the use of computerized facility planning software systems will be explored and evaluated during the course. Prerequisite(s): ITDD 1010, ITMF 1010, ITMF 2610, ITMF 2710 and completion of all remedial and developmental mathematics courses or consent of instructor S
2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory