applied research links
- Biometric Standards, Performance, and Assurance Laboratory
- Ergonomics
- Six Sigma Quality Process-Lean Manufacturing
- Technology Teacher Preparation in Pre-Engineering Education
- Distribution Management and Inventory Control within Supply Chain Management
- Biotech Manufacturing-Life Science based
- Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education
- Healthcare Quality Initiatives
- Faculty Research Interests
- Corporate Outreach
Applied Research : Six Sigma |
Faculty: Dr. Matthew P. Stephens
Relevant IT Courses:
- IT 214 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
- IT 342, Introduction to Statistical Quality
- IT 483, Facility Design for Lean Manufacturing
- IT 581R, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
Purdue University’s Department of Industrial Technology provides a model program in quality assurance and improvement. Emphasis is on utilizing Six Sigma quality approaches that result in lean manufacturing through reducing waste. The strength of the program is result-oriented applied research experience for its undergraduate and graduate students through partnerships with industry. Utilizing the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process, the Six Sigma approach achieves significant improvements, with substantial financial gains, in any business and manufacturing enterprise.
IT applied research contact info:
To find out more on how to become involved in a sponsored project or applied research, contact:
Dr. Kathryne A. Newton, Industrial Technology Department Head
or
Dr. Melissa Dark, assistant dean for planning and research
E-mail: dark@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-2554
contact info:
Department of Industrial Technology
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2021
Phone: 765-494-1101
Fax: 765-496-2700