The Tauber Institute program is a specialized program that focuses on equipping the next generation of leaders to excel in the world of operations and supply chain leadership. This career path greatly emphasizes the skills of engineering and business professionals which is why the program draws talent from both the College of Engineering and the Ross School of Business. There are several pathways available to students interested in the Tauber Institute at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Eligibility for participation in the Tauber Institute program is dependent on several factors including:
MFG 501/TO 701 (1.5 credit-hours)
Taken in Fall A, this course begins with an overview of operations in the context of corporate strategy. This is followed by a series of modules dealing with various topics of importance in operations, such as lean production systems, supply chain management, design for manufacturability, facilities planning, the environmental, legal, and ethical issues in operations, and product design. Students learn how all these aspects of operations interconnect and how they may apply to Tauber team projects.
MFG 605/TO 605 (3 credit-hours)
Manufacturing and Supply Operations covers the basic concepts and techniques of operations and inventory management. The foundation of the course is a system of manufacturing laws collectively known as “Factory Physics.” These laws relate various measures of plant performance (such as throughput, cycle time, work-in-process, customer service, variability, and quality) in a consistent manner and provide a framework for evaluating classical operations management techniques as well as evolving new strategies. Special emphasis is given to evaluating lean operations. Concepts and methods are examined via exercises and case studies.
This course begins Fall B and will conclude at the end of Winter A.
MFG 504/TO 703/ENG 480 (3 credit-hours)
Tauber Institute students will participate in the required Team Project, a multi-disciplinary internship. In preparation, students will refine their communications, team building, and project management skills through specialized seminars. Upon completion, each student will perform in advanced analysis of the project results under the supervision of U-M faculty.
The Tauber Institute’s program is designed to be completed within two years. A minimum enrollment plan of three semesters is required and all Tauber programming must begin in the fall semester.
