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     ISE 723 Production Planning, Scheduling and Inventory Control
 

An analysis of Production-Inventory systems. Discussion of commonly used planning and scheduling techniques. Introduction to use of math modeling for solution of planning and scheduling problems. Interface with quality control and information systems. 3 credit hours

  
     

Prerequisite
  

Courses in calculus, probability and statistics or consent of instructor.

 
Course Objectives  

This is a first course in Production and Inventory Control designed to develop both a theoretical understanding and a practical basis for work in the area.

 
Textbook  

Hodgson, Thom J. Production and Inventory Control, Forecasting, and Scheduling. To order, call Greg Patterson at Sir Speedy: (919) 834-8128 ext. 12 - payable by credit card only.

 
Course Requirements  

Homework: Assigned

Examinations: Three (3) take-home exams

Software Requirements: N/A

Projects: Forecasting project (Note: The software for the forecasting project is designed to work with a Microsoft PC, not a Mac.)

 
Computer and Internet Requirements  

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Instructor   Dr. Thom J. Hodgson, James T. Ryan Professor
Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering
North Carolina State University
113 Park Shops
Campus Box 7906
Raleigh, NC 27695-7906

Phone: (919) 515-5194
Fax: (919) 515-5281
E-mail: hodgson@ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.ise.ncsu.edu/hodgson/