TMQU12 · 6 credits · Advanced level (A1N) · Industriell ekonomi
Lean Production
Active · next start HT 2026
100%
passed the latest regular sitting
UPG3 · 22 Dec 2025 · 95 students
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UPG3 · 407 students
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Part of 9 programmes
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Engineering Mathematics
- Master's Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management
- Master of Science in Chemical Biology
- Master of Science in Engineering Biology
- Master of Science in Design and Product Development
- Master of Science in Energy - Environment - Management
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management
- Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Hand-in or lab
UPG3 Hand-in assignments
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- Get 4 or 5: 39% (407 students)
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Other modules
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Other module
KTR1 Individual written knowledge test
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About the course
Aim
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 such as Six Sigma
- critically analyze, evaluate and use literature in the field of Lean.
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 and implementation issues.
- Examiner
- Promporn Wangwacharakul
- Scheduled hours
- 78 h
- Main field of study
- Industriell ekonomi