Study Guide

Objective

After the course students:
- know the history and background of Lean
- know the five principles in Lean thinking and how they are utilized in work environment
- understand how some central tools can be used as aim in implementing Lean philosophy
- understand how Lean can help improve processes and benefit the cost effectiveness of a company or service
- understand how Lean can facilitate a positive company culture and increase team work

Content

- Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean, Lean (six) Sigma, Agile
- Customer centric approach, added value, waste, value stream mapping, one-piece flow, pull system, visualization, process mapping, 5S
- Lean leadership, Lean culture, Continuous improvement

Materials

Materials are provided in ItsLearning platform

Teaching methods

Independent learning and exercises (on-line)
Lean learning game

Exam schedules

Grading will be based on several assignments.

International connections

Independent learning and exercises
Lean learning game

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

On-line videos and lectures
Independent learning – videos and articles
Independent exercises
Quizzes both after modules and a final one
Learning diary with specific questions
Lean learning game

Independent learning and contact days: 2.3 (on-line) and 18.3 or 23.3

Content scheduling

The aim of this course is to give a comprehensive introduction to both theory and practical applications of Lean.

Step 1 – Lean Basics. It introduces some of the concepts and gives examples and illustrations on how broadly Lean is applicable in different environments.

Step 2 – Principles of Lean – goes more deeply into different concepts and applications of Lean.

Contact days: 3.3 (on-line) and 18.3 or 23.3 (on campus)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade of this course will be based on points in the multiple choice assignments and that student have completed the given tasks and assignments by deadline.

The final course grade will be an average of the grades of all passed assignments.

If the student has failed to pass one or several of the five assignments there will be an additional assignment of the whole course.