Principles of Lean

Beskrivning

Competence objectives of study unit

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

Förkunskapskrav

Previous studies: Lean Basics course

Please note, that course Lean Basics  must be completed prior to this course.

Bedömningskriterier

• H-5 Approved tasks, claims and assignment: Passed/failed Quizzes: Grades 1 to 5, 50% correct answers needed for ‘pass’ (grade 1). The final grade for the course will be the average of all the quizzes.

Arbetsformer och schemaläggning

In order to successfully complete this course it is desirable that the student is capable of independent planning and problem solving. Since some of the exercises are applied in their nature their completion will be supported if the student has gained experience from work-life of other free-time organizational activities.

Learning 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)

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.

Course material will be available 1.1.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2025. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2025.) Please note, that course Lean Basics (TE00BS89) must be completed prior to this course.

Info

Learning materials can be found in Itslearning environment.

Mer information

• This course has a mandatory preparatory course (Lean basics, 1ECTS).
• Passing Principles of Lean requires that all the five principles have been processed including completion of the associated tasks, simulations and assignments. In addition the student is requested to take the quiz that follows each of the principles. There is one trial for each principle. For passing a minimum of 50% correct answers is needed and if the student accomplishes this, the final grade for the course will be the average of all the quizzes.
• If the student fails in one or several of the quizzes there will be a complementary broader quiz after all the five principles. If failing in this there are additional 2 opportunities to take the quiz. The quizzes are on-line and can be taken anytime.

Anmälningsinformation

Student places are divided between

• Turku University of Applied Sciences  40 places
• Other Universities of Applied Sciences 50 places,
• Open University of Applied Sciences 10

For Turku University of Applied Sciences courses you enroll using your own study system Peppi or Pakki. If you need help for enrolling, please contact us at campusonline@turkuamk.fi