Lean as the Cornerstone of Efficiency 4op (4 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student understands the basics of the Lean and knows key vocabulary. The student is ready to use key methods and tools of Lean. Student focus from resource efficiency to flow efficiency and from resource thinking to customer thinking. Students are able to apply the basic principles of Lean thinking to their own work / study.

Content

* Introduction to Lean thinking and concepts * process flow efficiency * current state description, flow and measurement * Lean tools

Teaching methods

The course is implemented online as independent guided virtual studies. The main learning environment will be Moodle. Students work independently on the different sections of the course. Assignments, activities, exams, etc. are done in Moodle. Student guidance is provided through Moodle, Zoom, Teams and other tools as needed, both in groups and individually. According to HAMK's BYOD guidelines, students must have their own laptop for studying. For more information, visit HAMK's website: https://www.hamk.fi/it-palvelut-ja-tietohallinto/oman-kontokkoeen-kaytto-opiskelussa/.

Location and time

These are virtual studies which can be completed within student's own schedules, according to timetables and boundary conditions given. The student can plan the use of their time in a flexible manner. Study load for the course is defined by the general guidelines set by HAMK.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study materials will be handed through the courses Moodle platform. Recommended additional reading: - This is Lean [Modig, Åhlström] - The Toyota way [Liker] - Lean toolbox [Bicheno, Holweg] - Learning to See [Rother, Shook] - Lean production simplified [Dennis] - Lean Doctor [Suneja, Suneja]

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

There is no working life cooperation in this implementation.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

All the assignments are done in the numerical order based on student's own schedule.

International connections

There is no international cooperation in this implementation.

Student workload

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Content scheduling

The course is to be executed within the given period. This course virtual - so the timing is rather free. You can execute the course between the starting and closing dates rather freely. You can start doing the course immediately after your enrollment has been accepted - and please reserve enough time for it - about 8 weeks. All the tasks has to be done before the course end. Student feedback is appreciated to the Moodle already during the execution of the course. Virtual studies, students plan their own schedule inside the provided time limit (tasks, exercises, tests, etc. performance).

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading is done by assignments and on the basis of the student's activity. Grading will be done at the end of study module. Contact the teacher if you need your grade faster.

Evaluation scale

1-5