Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-22 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameLean management
- CodeTEK231
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPPEN
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering
- DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 34113
- Maximum participants80
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0117 Written and oral assignments 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c |
In programmes
- MPPEN - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPPEN - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPQOM - QUALITY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPSCM - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPSCM - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner
Carl Wänström- Senior Lecturer, Supply and Operations Management, Technology Management and Economics
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Applicants should have at least taken 15 hec in any of the following fields:- Production engineering
- Operation management
- Supply chain management
- Production management
Aim
The aim of the course is to give an understanding of lean philosophy, lean leadership and what characterizes a lean organizational culture.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- explain concepts, strategies and principles of lean management- compare lean leadership with traditional leadership models
- explain daily kaizen and team work in a lean organisation
- explain hoshin kanri in a lean organisation
- explain how to perform a lean transformation process
- explain what characterizes a learning organization
Content
- Lean philosophy- Visual management
- Lean leadership and organisation
- Team work and daily kaizen (continuous improvement)
- Hoshin kanri
- Lean transformation
- Learning organization
Organisation
The course is based on lectures, seminars, a laboratory and a project. The seminars, laboratory and the project are compulsory and are used to strengthen the understanding of the materials presented during the lectures. Specialists, from academia and industry, will take part in the course. Further, the course contents are strongly related to industrial problems.Literature
Will be announced two weeks before the course startsExamination including compulsory elements
For the final grade in the course, approved literature test attendance at mandatory parts (laboratory, games, and some lectures) and approved literature seminars are required. Individual assignments and a group project constitute the bases for grade.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.