OBJECTIVE:

Acquire and implement a working methodology that enables them to develop projects to reduce cost by 20 to 25% of the current cost structure over a period of 4 to 6 months.

CONTENT:

MODULE 1, DEFINE:
Introduction to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Integration, DMAIC Roadmap, SIPOC, Customer Needs map (VOC), Cause-Effect tools, Quality Function Deployment, Project Charter, Team Building, Project Financial Benefits.

MODULE 2, MEASURE:
Introduction to Basic Statistics and Probability, Data Collection, Graphic Data Analysis, Measurement System Analysis, Capability Studies for short and long term, Six Sigma Metrics, Flow processes Metrics, Value Stream Map (VSM), Process Mapping, TAKT TIME)

MODULE 3, ANALYZE:
Process Analysis, Diagram Analysis, Scenario tests, Variance Analysis, Regression and Correlation, Multi Variable Tools, Sample sizes calculations, fitness testing, non-parametric tests, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) .

MODULE 4, IMPROVE & CONTROL:

IMPROVEMENT
Experiments Design: Full Factorial Experiments, Fractionated Factorials, surface response, Process optimization approach, Theory of Constraints (TOC), Reduction of cycle times (5's, continuous flow, SMED, Kaizen Blitz)

CONTROL
Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fundamentals Graphics Control, Variables Control Graphics, Attributes Control Graphics, Other Control Tools (Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Poka Yoke, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

OBJECTIVE:

To offer country business the Masters Program in Modern Manufacturing Systems, in a way that would meet the changing needs of a professional with knowledge and skills in the field of new technologies and strategies that govern the modern enterprise systems.

REACHES:

1. Aimed at professionals who have at least an University Bachelor's degree in any area of knowledge.
   
2. Awarded the degree of Master offered in the form of Master Professional.
   
3. It is formed researchers and high-level professionals by integrating teaching and research career with reality.

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS:

The Masters has the following characteristics:
• The courses are geared towards research leading to a high turnout of the student.
• The focus is directed towards modern systems of production of goods and services.

The distribution of courses are shown below:

Modules	Date
Quality Productivity Seminar Manufacturing Economy	29-1/2 28-29/3
Manufacturing Strategy and Policy Quality Engineering	25-26/4
Modern Systems for Programming and Control Modern Manufacturing Systems Flexible Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Workshop Design of Experiments	20-21/6 25-26/7 22-23/8 26-27/9 24-25/10
Preparation and Evaluation of Projects Manufacturing Systems Simulation	21-22/11 19-20/12
Manufacturing Management Human Resources and Quality Management	23-24/1/09 20-21/2/09
Project GRAD	20-21/3/09 and 22-23/5/09

COURSES DESCRIPTION:

MM-1301 Design of Experiments
There are the necessary knowledge to know in depth the concepts of experimental design. Includes: Experiments with a single factor, randomized blocks, table Latinos, blocks incomplete factorial design and hierarchical designs.

MM-1101 Simulation Systems Manufacturing
We know the concepts of modeling manufacturing systems using the techniques of discrete event simulation. Includes: modeling, generation of random numbers and random variables, analysis of exits, development of simulation models and evaluating alternatives.

MM-1102 Modern Manufacturing Systems
It provides the theoretical basis for new technology manufacturing. Includes: systems analysis, process control, manufacturing cells, numerical control, concepts of CAD / CAM and design for manufacturing.

M-1302 Seminar on Quality and Productivity
It gives a comprehensive vision and management of the relationship Quality-Productivity. Includes: conceptualization of quality and productivity analysis tools, strategy development, monitoring productivity and development of indicators.

MM-1303 Quality Engineering
It offers the most advanced tools in the field of engineering quality noting that in a quantitative way. Includes: concepts of product design and process, concurrent engineering, reverse engineering, and engineering Taguchi method of reliability.

MM-1103 Manufacturing Workshop
Provides skills of process control systems through laboratory practices and resolving real problems. It includes: design of parts, programmable controls, numerical control practices, practices cell manufacturing and robotics and practices CAD / CAM.

MM-1201 Manufacturing Economy
Provides concepts, methodologies and tools of economic analysis to organize information, evaluating and comparing strategic actions at the manufacturing company. Includes: conceptualization of the term in half manufacturing economy, analysis of the economy and its impact on the business, economic aspects of decision and control functions of development cost and economic strategy of the company.

MM-2104 Mod Systems. Programming and Control
Analyzes modern systems programming and control that are using world-class companies. Includes: production of strategic plans, master plans and CRP MRPII and automated methods of programming and control.

MM-2105 Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Provides knowledge of flexible manufacturing systems applied to traditional systems. Includes: control systems for computer networks Petri, JIT, monitoring production, material handling, balance lines, theory of constraints and TPM.

MM-2202 Preparation and Evaluation of Industrial Projects
It provides the ability to discuss a comprehensive project on the methodology and substance of the various areas of study. Includes: investment projects, market research, technical studies, organizational and financial, economic evaluation and project management.

MM-2203 Manufacturing Strategy and Policy
Provides tools for the development of methodologies for diagnosis and developing strategies for competitive manufacturing. Includes: strategic process, design strategies, strategies radical transformation, improvement plans and developing competitive strategies.

RESEARCH FACILITIES:

The Engineering School in Industrial Production has the Research Center for Modern Manufacturing Systems which is formed by the following research laboratories: Teaching Systems Laboratory of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Robotics Laboratory, Laboratory Automation compound Systems manufacture of industrial use (CNC machines, and PLC systems)), Pneumatics and Hydraulics Laboratory, and a microcomputer laboratory with simulation programs of modern manufacturing.

INSTRUCTORS:

Cesar Rodriguez Ph.d (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Henry Quesada, Ph.d (Purdue University, Ind.)
Juan Alvarez Castro, Ph.d (University Camplutense Madrid)
Miguel Varela, Ph.d (University of Tokyo)
Marco Moya, Ph.d (Purdue University, Ind.)
Marco E. Anderson, Ph.d (University of Dayton, Ohio)
Rob Cameron A., Ph.d (Purdue University, Ind.)
Leonel Fonseca Retana, Ph.d (University of York, England)

EXCHANGE AGREEMENT:
We've signed an agreement with the Technological Institute of Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico in which both students of the Masters of the University may come to bring our Masters courses as students can do our internship there, both to receive training to perform the graduation project.

GRADUATION THESIS: May develop the thesis to a maximum of 3 by research topic

OBJECTIVE:

Being a technician fully capable of managing production processes for businesses of goods and services from planning and production control, quality inspection and support for the quality statistical monitoring, organizing and directing the production staff as well as implementing projects to reduce costs, methods and timing and others.

AIMED AT:

• Supervisors Production current and potential
  
• Quality Inspectors
  
• Heads of department
  
• Plant Superintendents
  
• Staff with the potential and interest to prepare for supervisory positions

TECHNICAL PROFILE:

• Planning production to lower cost
  
• Scheduling production to the maximum utilization of manufacturing resources
  
• Coordinate resources and human resources needed to carry out production
  
• Directing the production staff to meet their production targets, including quality and productivity.
  
• Calculate costs of production of manufactured goods.
  
• Design and implement plans of acceptance sampling for quality control of materials.
  
• Design work methods and determination of standard time.
  
• Plan and execute projects for cost reduction, improvement of methods, troubleshooting and quality.
  
• Organize teamworks for the execution and control of production schedules.
  
• Manage improvement programs for staff motivation.

STUDY PLAN:

MODULE I Ethics and Work Culture Communication	MODULE IV Human Resources Administration Quality Control
MODULE II Statistics Production Costs	MODULE V Administration Management Quality Management
MODULE III Leadership Work Study	MODULE VI Programming and Production Control Standardization and Methodology

CERTIFICATION:
This program is endorsed and certified by the Technological University of Costa Rica after evaluation and project graduation

DURATION: 84 hours

DAYS: Friday and Saturday

COMMENT: Companies that have taken this program developed with great success: INTEL, Baxter, PANASONIC, KIMBERLY CLARK, LL Bean, HOSPIRA, IREX, among other SAWTEK