SystemsDesignProgramme.pptVIP

Systems Design Programme2011/12 Dr. Bok Shung Hwee Dept of Industrial System Engineering Student Briefing,12 Aug 1400h EA-06-02 Systems Design Project Module offered as part of the B.Eng (ISE) degree requirement Students are in 3rd and 4th year standing; equipped with skills and knowledge to solve complex systems problem; time to apply Students work in groups on an actual industrial problem sponsored by a company over 2 semesters; more like the real world. Our Objectives Apply knowledge learnt in the classroom to solving an actual industrial problem – real world problem solving Study, formulate and analyze an actual industrial problem with the goal of recommending a design solution that is practical Appreciate intangible attributes via teamwork and practical experience in a real world environment Learn to communicate by setting and managing expectations with the client company through your oral and written skills Company Involvement Identify the needs or opportunities Have a session with the student group to discuss on the possible scope of the project which can be reasonably completed within 9 months (about 200 hours per student) Identify a liaison who is able to provide group guidance, operations and economic information, and plant access. This person will most likely interact with group members in the subsequent follow-ups Participate in providing feedback on the students work $2000 per project to cover administrative overhead Industry Profile Benefits to Companies You may bring fresh perspective or “out-of-box” thinking to old industrial problems Possibility of developing novel solutions which are implementable or at least “show the way” to companies Documentation of the study, complete with the problem, possible solutions and recommendation will be provided You are therefore the Consultant and Problem Solver in Handling Information, Uncertainty, Providing Insights and Good Outcomes That Have Persuaded the Company and Your Department. The Process - Timeli