Principles of Lean (3cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

This course consists of five principles • Identify value • Map the Value stream • Create flow • Establish pull • Seek perfection These principles in turn consist of 4 to 5 chapters. The principles build partly on each other meaning that this course should be processed in the given order. So you should proceed with one principle at a time including all the material, tasks and assignment that go with it. The course finish date must be kept. Course material will be available 1.12.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2026. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2026.)

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the student a broad insight into the five main principles of Lean thinking including illustrations on how they can be applied in practice. The student will even get acquainted with the use of representative Lean tools.

Content

This course covers the following topics: - Customer centric approach, added value, waste, value stream mapping, one-piece flow, pull system, visualization, process mapping, 5S - Lean leadership, Lean culture, Continuous improvement

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 • Quizzes both after principles and a final one • Learning diary with assignments and tasks (done individually)

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

Independent instructed 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.

Qualifications

Lean Basics