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Optimization of Production Systems

  • Credits 7.5  credits
  • Education level Second cycle
  • Study location Eskilstuna
  • Course code PPU472
  • Main area Product and Process Development

How can we make a system work in the best possible way? And is there a unique best possible solution? In the course we explore the principles behind optimization methods from an applied perspective. Together we develop models for production processes, and we use them for design space exploration and system evaluation. We dive into multi-objective optimization, and we investigate ways of dealing with tradeoffs and conflicting objectives. Throughout the course we use industry-standard software and we look at real-world cases on production optimization. 

Occasions for this course

Autumn semester 2025

  • Autumn semester 2025

    Course availabe for programme students to Optimization of Production Systems to Autumn semester 2025 (part time 50%)
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    Scope

    7.5 credits

    Time

    2025-09-01 - 2025-11-09 (part time 50%)

    Education level

    Second cycle

    Course type

    Programme course

    Application code

    MDU-24006

    Language

    English

    Study location

    Eskilstuna

    Course syllabus & literature

    See course plan and literature list (PPU472)

    Specific requirements

    45 credits in Product and Process development, including at least 5 credits discrete event simulation and 15 credits in mathematics. In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3. 

    Selection

    University credits

Questions about the course?

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.

Senior Lecturer

Stavros Vouros

+4621107097

stavros.vouros@mdu.se