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ISE 723 Production Planning, Scheduling and Inventory Control |
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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. |
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Prerequisite |
Courses in calculus, probability and statistics or consent of instructor.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Course Requirements | Homework: Assigned Examinations: Three (3) take-home exams Projects: Forecasting project (Note: The software for the forecasting project is designed to work with a Microsoft PC, not a Mac.)
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| Computer and Internet Requirements | NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below. PCs must have an Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows XP Pro. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses. MAC users must have a G4 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.4 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above. For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
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| Instructor | Dr. Thom J. Hodgson, James T. Ryan Professor |