KURSPLAN
Lean and Six Sigma for Sustainable Operations, 15 högskolepoäng
Lean and Six Sigma for Sustainable Operations, 15 credits
Kursplan för studenter höst 2025
| Kurskod: | TLXS22 |
| Fastställd av: | VD 2022-03-01 |
| Reviderad av: | Utbildningschef 2024-11-15 |
| Gäller fr.o.m.: | 2025-08-01 |
| Version: | 3 |
| Utbildningsnivå: | Avancerad nivå |
| Utbildningsområde: | Tekniska området
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| Ämnesgrupp: | IE1
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| Fördjupning: | A1F
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| Huvudområde: | Produktionssystem |
Lärandemål
After a successful course, the student shall
Kunskap och förståelse
- display knowledge of the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles contributing to sustainable operations in organizations
- display knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma applications with regards to practices and tools
- demonstrate comprehension of synergies between various methodologies within Quality Management
Färdighet och förmåga
- demonstrate skills of collaboration in teams for a Six Sigma project
- demonstrate the ability to apply Lean and Six Sigma principles, practices, and tools towards sustainable operations
Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt
- demonstrate the ability to understand and judge the applicability of Lean and Six Sigma as improvement and problem-solving methodologies
- demonstrate an understanding of Six Sigma project management towards sustainable operations
Innehåll
This course covers the two topics of lean and six sigma. Separate and combined.
The course includes the following elements:
- Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) and related cycles
- Six Sigma principles
- Lean principles and tools
- Toyota Production System
- Variation management
- Descriptive and inferential statistics
- Data visualization and Minitab
- Six Sigma for sustainability
- Scoping tool, SIPOC
- Six Sigma certification and organization
Undervisningsformer
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, and exercises. The course requires completion of a Six Sigma project under the supervision of allocated teachers.
Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.
Förkunskapskrav
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in engineering or technology. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics, and taken course Developing Sustainable Supply Chain Operations, 7.5 credits or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Examination och betyg
Kursen bedöms med betygen 5, 4, 3 eller Underkänd.
The final grade for the course is based upon a balanced set of assessments. The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.
Poängregistrering av examinationen för kursen sker enligt följande system:
| Examinationsmoment | Omfattning | Betyg |
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| Mid-term Exam | 3 hp | 5/4/3/U |
| Final Exam | 3 hp | 5/4/3/U |
| Seminars | 1,5 hp | U/G |
| Six Sigma Project | 7,5 hp | 5/4/3/U |
Kurslitteratur
The literature list for the course will be provided one month before the course starts.
The details will be provided upon decision:
2 course books for Lean and Six Sigma
1 Six Sigma Pocketbook
Journal articles
Business cases
