Manufacturing & Production Industry

Module 1: Introduction to Manufacturing & Production

• Overview of Manufacturing & Industrial Production
• Types of Manufacturing: Discrete, Process, Batch, Continuous
• Manufacturing Sectors: Automotive, Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, etc.
• Industrial Revolutions: From Industry 1.0 to Industry 4.0

Module 2: Manufacturing Processes & Technologies

• Traditional Manufacturing Methods: Casting, Machining, Welding, Forming
• Advanced Manufacturing: CNC, 3D Printing, Robotics, AI in Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing & Waste Reduction (5S, Kaizen)
• Automation & Smart Factories

Module 3: Production Planning & Control (PPC)

• Types of Production Systems: Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock, Just-in-Time (JIT)
• Production Scheduling & Workflow Optimization
• Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management
• ERP & MRP Systems in Manufacturing

Module 4: Supply Chain & Logistics in Manufacturing

• Supply Chain Fundamentals in Manufacturing
• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Warehousing & Inventory Control
• Transportation & Distribution Strategies

Module 5: Quality Control & Assurance

• Introduction to Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Six Sigma & Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• ISO Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Defect Prevention & Root Cause Analysis

Module 6: Industrial Safety & Maintenance

• Workplace Safety Regulations (OSHA, ISO 45001)
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
• Predictive & Preventive Maintenance Strategies
• Industrial Equipment & Machinery Maintenance

Module 7: Cost Management & Efficiency Improvement

• Cost Reduction Strategies in Manufacturing
• Budgeting & Financial Planning for Factories
• Productivity Improvement Techniques (OEE, TPM)
• Case Studies on Cost-Effective Production

Module 8: Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0

• Internet of Things (IoT) in Manufacturing
• AI, Machine Learning & Big Data in Production
• Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
• Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) Applications

Module 9: Sustainability & Green Manufacturing

• Environmental Impact of Manufacturing
• Sustainable Practices & Circular Economy
• Energy Efficiency & Carbon Footprint Reduction
• Government Policies & Regulations for Sustainability