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Design for Manufacturability; A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Production Planning

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What does the Design for Manufacturability course cover?

Design for Manufacturability is covered here in 10 modules: Introduction to Design for Manufacturability: Case studies and examples, Production Planning and Control: Capacity planning and scheduling, Quality Control and Assurance: Total quality management (TQM) and 7 more. The outline lists 40 specific topics, opening with definition and importance of design for manufacturability and closing with case studies and examples.

How do you approach Design for Manufacturability step by step?

The work is sequenced in 10 stages. It starts with Introduction to Design for Manufacturability: Case studies and examples, moves through Production Planning and Control: Capacity planning and scheduling and Quality Control and Assurance: Total quality management (TQM), and ends at Sustainability and Environmental Considerations: Case studies and examples.

What is in Module 1 of the Design for Manufacturability course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Design for Manufacturability: Case studies and examples. It works through definition and importance of design for manufacturability, principles of design for manufacturability, benefits of design for manufacturability and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 9 modules build on.

How is the Design for Manufacturability course delivered?

The Design for Manufacturability course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Design for Manufacturability course cost?

The Design for Manufacturability course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Tooling Design for Efficient Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture and Assembly, Design for Manufacturability Mastery.

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Design for Manufacturability: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Production Planning



Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides a step-by-step guide to designing products for efficient production, reducing costs, and improving quality. Participants will learn the principles of design for manufacturability, production planning, and quality control, and receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging learning experience
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date content
  • Personalized learning with expert instructors
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content and certification
  • Flexible learning with lifetime access
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
  • Community-driven with discussion forums
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and progress tracking
  • Gamification and rewards for engagement


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Design for Manufacturability: Case studies and examples

  • Definition and importance of design for manufacturability
  • Principles of design for manufacturability
  • Benefits of design for manufacturability
  • Case studies and examples

Module 2. Production Planning and Control: Capacity planning and scheduling

  • Production planning and control principles
  • Production planning and control techniques
  • Material requirements planning (MRP)
  • Capacity planning and scheduling

Module 3. Quality Control and Assurance: Total quality management (TQM)

  • Quality control and assurance principles
  • Quality control and assurance techniques
  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Total quality management (TQM)

Module 4. Design for Assembly and Disassembly: Case studies and examples, Design for assembly principles

  • Design for assembly principles
  • Design for disassembly principles
  • Assembly and disassembly techniques
  • Case studies and examples

Module 5. Material Selection and Procurement: Material selection principles

  • Material selection principles
  • Material selection techniques
  • Procurement principles and techniques
  • Supplier selection and management

Module 6. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma: Six Sigma principles, Case studies and examples

  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma principles
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques
  • Case studies and examples

Module 7. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Case studies and examples

  • CAD principles and techniques
  • CAM principles and techniques
  • CAD/CAM software and applications
  • Case studies and examples

Module 8: Robotics and Automation

  • Robotics and automation principles
  • Robotics and automation techniques
  • Robotics and automation applications
  • Case studies and examples

Module 9: Supply Chain Management

  • Supply chain management principles
  • Supply chain management techniques
  • Supply chain management applications
  • Case studies and examples

Module 10. Sustainability and Environmental Considerations: Case studies and examples

  • Sustainability and environmental principles
  • Sustainability and environmental techniques
  • Sustainability and environmental applications
  • Case studies and examples


Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in design for manufacturability and production planning.



Course Format

The course is delivered online, with interactive and engaging content, including:

  • Video lessons and tutorials
  • Interactive quizzes and assessments
  • Discussion forums and community engagement
  • Hands-on projects and case studies
  • Downloadable resources and materials


Course Duration

The course is self-paced, with lifetime access, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace.



Target Audience

The course is designed for:

  • Manufacturing engineers and technicians
  • Production planners and managers
  • Quality control and assurance professionals
  • Design engineers and product developers
  • Supply chain and logistics professionals
  • Anyone interested in design for manufacturability and production planning
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