Course syllabus - Lean Excellence Basics

Objectives

The course gives basic knowledge and understanding of the modern view of Lean production. Improvement work through Lean with its philosophy and history is to be understood. Different methods and tools for improvements e.g. Pareto diagrams and Six Sigma to be understood.

Learning outcomes

The student must be able to present her:

- understanding of Lean production and its basic philosophy
- describe and give examples from challenges at introduction of Lean to an organization
- solve and present industrial applications based on the course theory
- ability to perform Pareto studies
- ability to perform relationship charts at problem solving
- ability to participate in improvement work according to the Six Sigma model
- understanding of the importance of visions and to handle members different values in group work, e.g. at implementation of Lean in a company
- perform and present a field application of Value Flow Analysis

Course content

Introduction to improvement by Lean
Improvement work through pre-studies
Historical development of Lean up to automation within Lean
The understanding of the philosophy and principles of Lean Production including Just In Time
Process flow charts and Value Stream mapping
Enterprise value adding information and communication
OEE - maintenance and key figures regarding process efficiency
The way to Lean: tools and methods, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Pareto- and relationship charts
Examples from industrial applications

Tuition

The teaching will essentially include classroom lectures, group work, group home work and individual presentations of the group work and its results.

Requirements

General entry requirements

Examination

Exercise (INL1), 7 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)
Participation (NÄR1), 0.5 ECTS credits, marks Pass (G)

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Grade

Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlaps fully PPU101 and XPPU02. No overlap to courses KPP204, KMT210 or KPP202.