Lean Basics and Principles (5 cr)
Code: TE00BY67-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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04.09.2023 - 12.12.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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04.12.2023 - 31.03.2024
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
- Teachers
- Sari Airenne
- Course
- TE00BY67
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
The aim of this course is to give a comprehensive introduction to both theory and practical applications of Lean.
The materials offered on the Itslearning platform are mainly in English
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: 12.12 (on-line)
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)
Reading group activity
Exam schedules
Grading will be based on several assignments.
Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development
Independent learning and exercises
Reading group activity (group work)
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
Reading group activity
Total, average student work is about 133h.
Evaluation 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.
Reading group activity need to be approved.