Lean Methods (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing this study program, the student knows the essential Lean principles and methodologies. The student can apply the learning in his/her own organisation. The student knows the history and development of Lean methodology. The student is aware of cultural challenges of a Lean-developmnet program and he/she has the necessary skills for leading a Lean-program.

Content

Welcome to the Lean Methods course! Do you want to learn how to apply the principles of Lean thinking in the development of your organisation? This course will provide you with the key tools of Lean and the skills to lead change and overcome organisational culture challenges. Take a step towards more efficient and streamlined operations - enrol today! - History and developmnet of Lean management - Lean principles - Lean culture and Lean leadership - Continuous improvement - 5S - Types of waste - Mura, Muri and Muda - Value Stream Mapping - Just In Time - SMED - Bottle Neck thinking - Standardised Work - Heijunka - Jidoka and Karakuri - Poka Yoke

Teaching methods

The course will be implemented by web-learning on Moodle learning platform. The instructions, learning materials and necessary links are available on the learning platform. During the course a weekly support lecture will be organised on Zoom-webinar platform. During the support lectures, students can ask guidance from teachers.

Location and time

https://moodle.oulu.fi/course/view.php?id=8401 maanantaisin 9-10.00 etäohjausta (EI ajalla 12.6-7.8.)

Learning materials and recommended literature

The learning material is given on the learning platform.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based on learning diary that will be supplemented by given learning tasks during the course. The learning diary shall be returned by the end day of the course. Course acceptance criteria is that all learning assignments are completed as instructed.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed