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Test 535: Advanced Manufacturing Science

Overview

Objectives

Test Preparation

Training Resources | Sample / Assessment Test

Classroom Course

Test registration

Pearson VUE
(testing worldwide)
Prometric, Inc.,
formerly Sylvan
Prometric (testing
worldwide)

Course title: Advanced Manufacturing Skills (AMS) Core Team Training

Course duration: 30 DAYS
Course number: 100280BX
Abstract: The AMS Core Team Training is a 30 day applied training
session that is targeted at Manufacturing department leads, managers,
industrial engineers, quality engineers, manufacturing and test engineering
personnel who are selected by their management team to lead
transformational change within their organization. The AMS Core Team
training is designed to give its students a practical understanding of the
Science of Manufacturing and teaches them how to apply these skills to
effect significant improvements in Manufacturing Cycle Times, Inventory
and Output capabilities. By the end of this session, the students will have
identified several significant improvement opportunities within their
manufacturing line through process mapping and simulation modeling, and
they will have prepared and presented business case(s) justifying their
proposals to their management team

Online course
Course title: Introduction to Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing
Course duration: 22 MINUTES
Course number: LTU7728F
Abstract: This introduction provides an overview of Path Forward to
Advanced Manufacturing, the reasons behind IBMs adoption of it, and a
brief explanation of its implementation. It is the first in a series of
overviews on advanced manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to
Advanced Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Values-Based
Manufacturing
Course duration: 20 MINUTES
Course number: LTU7729F
Abstract: This overview covers the concepts of Values-Based
Manufacturing. Values-Based Manufacturing uses principles that are
common to all high-performing manufacturing operations to develop good
manufacturing values. Once those values are defined, it calls for the
development of run rules which are driven by these values, and which
guide the day-to-day decision making in the factory. This is the second in a

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series of overviews on advanced manufacturing topics related to Path

Forward to Advanced Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Cycle Time and
Little's Law
Course duration: 20 MINUTES
Course number: LTU7746F
Abstract: This overview is one of a series of overviews on advanced
manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing.
This overview covers the concepts of cycle time, work in process, output,
throughput, and Littles Law. These are standard, manufacturing industry
concepts shared by the manufacturing community. These concepts are
integral to understanding and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Constriction
Theory
Course duration: 20 MINUTES
Course number: LTU7766F
Abstract: This overview session covers identifying and managing
constrictions in manufacturing. Constriction theory is one of the most
important concepts of advanced manufacturing science. This session is
about understanding and managing the constrictions, also called gates or
bottlenecks, in manufacturing operations. This is the fourth in a series of
overviews on advanced manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to
Advanced Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Takt
Management
Course duration: 20.0 MINUTES
Course number: LTU7842F
Abstract: This overview covers the concepts of Takt management. Takt
management is a continuous improvement tool second to none in its
positive affect on productivity. When applied in a factory, Takt
management helps identify and manage constrictions. It is very powerful
and effective in helping manage the factory floor. This is the fifth in a
series of overviews on advanced manufacturing topics related to Path
Forward to Advanced Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - The X-Factor
Course duration: 23 minutes
Course number: LTU7844F
Abstract: This overview covers the concept of the X factor. X-factor is a
quantitative assessment tool that tells how vulnerable a line, department, or
factory is to unexpected change. To be positioned for success, high
performing companies adapt to changing requirements. X-factor can help
in evaluating how tolerant a manufacturing operation is to changing
requirements. This is the sixth in a series of overviews on advanced
manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing..
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing
Cycle Efficiency (MCE)
Course duration: 20 Minutes
Course number: LTU8088F
Abstract: This overview covers Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency or MCE.
MCE is an important productivity tool that can tell us how effective we are

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in reducing our manufacturing cycle time. When evaluating the cycle time
of a factory, the MCE should also be evaluated. It is important to reduce
cycle time, but it is also important to reduce MCE along with a reduction
in cycle time, since a reduction of MCE represents a reduction in the waste
that exists in the process. This is the seventh in a series of overviews on
advanced manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to Advanced
Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Kanbans and
Dynabans
Course duration: 22.0 MINUTES
Course number: LTU8098F
Abstract: This overview discusses kanbans and dynabans. These are very
simple in concept, but they are very powerful tools for managing work in
process. Kanbans have been used by high performing manufacturing
companies for years. This is the eighth in a series of overviews on
advanced manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to Advanced
Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Process
Mapping
Course duration: 23.0 MINUTES
Course number: LTU8130F
Abstract: This overview covers the concepts of process mapping and flow
charting. The reason we map our processes and create flowcharts is
because it allows us to understand our process in detail. We cant improve
a process until we fully understand it, and understanding it can best be
achieved by mapping it and representing it with a flowchart. This is the
ninth in a series of overviews on advanced manufacturing topics related to
Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing.
Course title: Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing
Simulation
Course duration: 89.0 MINUTES
Course number: LTU9425F
Abstract: This overview is one of a series of overviews on advanced
manufacturing topics related to Path Forward to Advanced Manufacturing.
This overview explains computer simulation of manufacturing processes.
When used properly, simulation is a powerful tool for improving
manufacturing processes and demonstrating the value of making
improvements to the manufacturing process. This overview explains what
manufacturing simulation is, how simulation can be used in continuous
process improvement, the general steps for creating simulations, and
guidelines for using simulations in business cases and decision making
with respect to process improvements in manufacturing.
Course title: Business Case: Overview
Course duration: 2.5 HOURS
Course number: WN41094
Abstract: The intended audience for this course includes: Business people,
inside or outside an organization, who are responsible for initiating
projects, programs, and/or product proposals. Business people, inside or
outside an organization, who are responsible for reviewing and/or
approving projects, programs, and/or product proposals. Managers who
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business cases.

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