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Valid for year : 2011
 
TMQU12 Lean Production, 6 ECTS credits.
/Lean Production/

For:   DPU   I   Ii   IMM   INN   M   MEC  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 34
Rec. self-study hours: 126

  Area of Education: Technology

Main field of studies: Industrial Engineering and Management

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
After completing this course the student is able:
  • describe and explain basic concepts and principles of Lean Production
  • apply several Lean tools and techniques to eliminate waste in the system
  • analyze, evaluate, develop and propose solutions for how organisations can achieve more efficient processes using Lean
  • have a knowledge of how to implement Lean in different organizations and realize the factors that are important for success


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Basic course in Quality Management

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Organisation:
This course provides knowledge on philosophies, principles, methods and tools for lean production. The teaching will be performed in form of lectures, seminars, labs and related exercises and group work. The course contents are strongly connected to industrial operations, and some course content is treated through site visits where Lean methods and techniques can be trained.

Course contents:
5 basic principles of Lean production, waste according Lean philosophy, value stream mapping, Lean-game, 5S, visual management, Pull system, Heijunka, SMED, Poka Yoke, standardized work and improvement strategies (i.e. Kaizen)

Course literature:
Jeffrey K. Liker: â?oThe Toyota Way" and some articles related to the subject

Examination:
Project Work
6 ECTS
 



Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IEI.
Director of Studies: Bozena Poksinska
Examiner: Bozena Poksinska

Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 01/08/2012