John A. Muckstadt and Peter L. Jackson, Cornell University
To involve students in the design of assembly systems.
To illustrate principles of design.
Manufacturing process design competition.
Seniors in Industrial Engineering; Masters in all disciplines related to Manufacturing Systems Analysis.
ORIE 416 (Seniors) and ORIE 515 (Master of Engineering), Design of Manufacturing Systems, Fall, 80 students
2 hours lecture; 2.5 hour lab competition; 2-3 hours homework.
Videotape introduction (videotaped play with industrial participants), Instructor's manual, List of materials required for manufacturing process simulation, Lecture materials.
The Cups Game has been used successfully in Cornell's curriculum for several years. For reaction of non- Cornell students, see Student Comments from NCAT.
No computer requirements. Will require VCR in classroom; materials to simulate manufacturing process are readily available from restaurant and office supply stores.
Presentation at annual Cornell Workshop in Experiential Learning for Manufacturing Systems Design; free distribution of materials to workshop participants;