Lean Production, 6 credits

Lean Production, 6 hp

TMQU12

Main field of study

Industrial Engineering and Management

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Bonnie Pokisnska

Director of studies or equivalent

Björn Oskarsson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 78 h
Recommended self-study hours: 82 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CKEB Chemical Biology (Industrial Biotechnology and Production) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDPU Design and Product Development 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDPU Design and Product Development (Product Development - Management) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CEMM Energy-Environment-Management 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CEMM Energy-Environment-Management (Sustainable Business Development) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CTBI Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Industrial Biotechnology and Production) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Chinese 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Chinese (Master Profile Quality Technology and Management) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - French 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - French (Master Profile Quality Technology and Management) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - German 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - German (Master Profile Quality Technology and Management) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Japanese 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Japanese (Master Profile Quality Technology and Management) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Spanish 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering - Spanish (Master Profile Quality Technology and Management) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Strategic Management and Control) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Strategic Management and Control) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Strategic Management and Control) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Strategic Management and Control) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIEI Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Strategic Management and Control) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Quality Technology and Management) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CIII Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Strategic Management and Control) 9 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MIND Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme 3 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MIND Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme (Operations Management) 3 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CMMM Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CMMM Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Logistics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CMMM Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Production Engineering) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 2 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Industrial Engineering and Management

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Design and Product Development
  • Chemical Biology
  • Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme
  • Energy-Environment-Management

Specific information

Exchange students may apply for the course after arrival to LiTH but before it starts. The international officer for exchange studies must be contacted before applying.

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Basic course in Quality Management

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course the student should be able:

  • describe the historical the development of Lean Production and problematize Western interpretations of the Toyota production system
  • explain the principles and concepts of Lean Production
  • apply tools and methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, Jidoka, visual management, SMED, Poka Yoke, standardized workand Heijunka to eliminate waste in the system
  • analyze, evaluate, develop and propose solutions for how industrial and service organizations can achieve more efficient processes using Lean
  • adopt a systems perspective in the implementation of Lean Production and describe the factors that are important for success
  • analyze, problematize and evaluate the application of Lean production in various sectors
  • discuss the relationship between Lean Production and other improvement programs as Agile Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • critically analyze, evaluate and use literature in the field of Lean.

Course content

Lean philosophy, Lean strategy, 5 basic principles of Lean production, waste according to Lean philosophy, Just in Time, value stream mapping, 5S, Jidoka, visual management, SMED, Poka Yoke, standardized work, Heijunka, improvement strategies (i.e. Kaizen), Hoshin Kanri, daily management, Lean leadership, implementation issues and Agile manufacturing.

Teaching and working methods

The course is carried out in form of lectures and lessons with accompanying exercises and group work. The course has a strong industry linkage and is based on five project assignments, which relate to the application of Lean in different industrial contexts. Students receive regular supervision to support the project work. At the end of the course a conference on Lean with speakers from industry is organized.

Examination

UPG1Project work6 creditsU, 3, 4, 5
The project assignments focus on supporting students' active learning. The course is examined by 2 individual assignments and 3 group assignments. The final grade is based on the sum of the points from the assignments and participation in two course occasions: Lean game and Lean conference. For grade 3 only one individual assignment is required.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

Director of Studies or equivalent

Björn Oskarsson

Examiner

Bonnie Pokisnska

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 78 h
Recommended self-study hours: 82 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Books

  • Liker, Jeffrey K, Meier, David, (2006) The Toyota way fieldbook : a practical guide for implementing Toyota's 4Ps
    ISBN: 0071448934, 9780071448932
    New York : McGraw-Hill , c2006
Code Name Scope Grading scale
UPG1 Project work 6 credits U, 3, 4, 5
The project assignments focus on supporting students' active learning. The course is examined by 2 individual assignments and 3 group assignments. The final grade is based on the sum of the points from the assignments and participation in two course occasions: Lean game and Lean conference. For grade 3 only one individual assignment is required.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Books

Liker, Jeffrey K, Meier, David, (2006) The Toyota way fieldbook : a practical guide for implementing Toyota's 4Ps

ISBN: 0071448934, 9780071448932

New York : McGraw-Hill , c2006

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X
UPG1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X
UPG1

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
X
UPG1

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
X
UPG1

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X
X
UPG1

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
UPG1

                            
3.2 Communications
X
UPG1

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X
UPG1

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
X
UPG1

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context
X
X
UPG1

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing
X
X
UPG1

                            
4.5 Implementing
X
X
UPG1

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X

                            

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