Study Guide

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the student an overview of Lean and how it contributes to companies and service functions in improving their cost effectiveness and creating a positive work atmosphere.

Content

This course consists of five chapters:
• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean

Materials

Learning materials can be found in Itslearning environment.

Teaching methods

• On-line videos and lectures...
• Independent learning - Youtube videos and articles from the web
• Independent exercises
• A final quiz
• Learning diary withassignments and tasks (done individually)

The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

Instructed independent work, 100 % online.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

To be able to grasp the course contents in an optimal way the student is advised to spend approximately 45% of the time on repeatedly listening and reading the specific slide material, 10% of the time on the additional material (Youtube videos, articles) and 45% on the tasks, assignment and questions.

Content scheduling

This course consists of five chapters:
• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean

Course material will be available 1.1.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2025. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2025)

Further information

The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed/failed. Approved exercises, quizzes and assignment.