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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Principles of Manufacturing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online

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Gain a comprehensive foundation in manufacturing through this MIT program covering eight interconnected subjects essential to modern industrial operations. Explore manufacturing process control across two levels, developing skills to monitor, analyze, and optimize production processes. Delve into manufacturing systems theory and application, examining how factories and production environments are designed and managed for peak efficiency. Build critical business acumen through management in engineering modules covering accounting, planning, strategy, and leadership — equipping you with the financial and organizational tools needed to lead engineering teams effectively. Round out your expertise with supply chain management, tackling both inventory analytics and capacity analytics to understand how materials, products, and resources flow through complex global networks. Ideal for engineers and professionals seeking to bridge technical manufacturing knowledge with strategic business thinking.

Syllabus

  • Manufacturing Process Control I
  • Manufacturing Systems I
  • Management in Engineering: Accounting and Planning
  • Supply Chains for Manufacturing: Inventory Analytics
  • Manufacturing Process Control II
  • Manufacturing Systems II
  • Management in Engineering: Strategy and Leadership
  • Supply Chains for Manufacturing: Capacity Analytics

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