Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5EDSS422Modern Production Systems3+0+03513.10.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Industrial Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To provide students with fundamental knowledge of contemporary manufacturing technologies, management strategies, and efficiency-enhancing systems. To develop the ability to analyze and solve problems encountered in modern manufacturing environments.
Course Content This course covers current systems and approaches used in modern manufacturing, starting from basic production principles. It focuses on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and efficiency methodologies. The fundamentals of automation, flexible and cellular manufacturing systems will be covered. The course will introduce topics such as Industry 4.0, smart factories, the Internet of Things, and cyber-physical systems within the context of the industry's digital transformation. Additionally, supply chain integration and sustainable manufacturing practices, which are integral parts of a modern production system, will also be addressed.
Course Methods and Techniques Theoretical lectures and in-class presentations, case study analysis, examination of real-world cases
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Tuğbay Burçin Gümüş www.gedik.edu.tr burcin.gumus@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kalpakjian, S., & Schmid, S. R. (2014). Manufacturing engineering and technology (7th ed.). Pearson.
Womack, J. P., & Jones, D. T. (2003). Lean thinking: Banish waste and create wealth in your corporation. Free Press.
Durakbasa, M. N. (2021). Modern üretim sistemleri: Yalın üretimden esnek üretime ve Endüstri 4.0'a (2. baskı). Atlas Akademi.
Bilge, İ. (2022). Üretimde dijital dönüşüm ve Endüstri 4.0: Akıllı fabrikalar, nesnelerin interneti ve büyük veri. Papatya Bilim.
Course Notes Course notes will consist of presentations provided by the instructor, excerpts from the textbook, and academic articles.
Exams Arasınav ve Final

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %25
Social Sciences %15
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Attendance 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 70
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 124

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defining and comparing modern production philosophies and strategies.
2 Identify losses (waste) in a production system and implement Lean production tools for improvement.
3 Analyzing the fundamental components of Industry 4.0 and how they are integrated into a smart factory system.
4 Using and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance of a production system.
5 Design and present an integrated project to improve a production process or supply chain network.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Production Systems and Basic Concepts - Presentations
2 Mass Production and Its Principles - Presentations
3 Batch Production and Job Shop Production - Presentations
4 Transition to Modern Production Systems and Lean Production Philosophy - Presentations
5 Lean Production Tools I - Basic Applications - Presentations
6 Lean Production Tools II - Pull System and Flow - Presentations
7 Flexible and Cellular Production Systems - Presentations
8 Midterm Exam - -
9 CIM/CAD/CAM/CAE - Presentations
10 Agile Manufacturing - Presentations
11 Rapid Responsive Manufacturing System, Redesignable Manufacturing System, World-Class Manufacturing. - Presentations
12 Advanced Manufacturing Systems - SERU - Presentations
13 Industry 4.0, Digitalization, Sustainable Production, and Circular Economy - Presentations
14 Final Exam - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 3
C1 4 4 5
C2 4 4 4 5 3 3 4
C3 5 4 4
C4 5 4 5
C5 4 4 4 4 4

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