MG217V Production-ERFA 12.0 credits

This course is for professional production engineers in senior positions or persons that in their daily work encounter problems with strong link to the production technology. This course aims primarily to introduce each a methodology that makes it possible to tackle the current manufacturing problems in a constructive and rational manner. The methodology is based essentially on the creation of groups known as ERFA-groups in which participants have the opportunity to exchange experiences and propose solutions to problems related to the production technology. What type of problems are dealt with is determined since it is the ERFA-group which formulates the problem. The course is given in the form of a seminar series. The seminar takes place at the premises of the problems owner and is done through lunch to lunch meeting

With careful preparation, discussions focused on the problem with its esential elements makes it possible to conduct the meeting efficiently. The key is to create an understanding of the problems addressed and the various alternatives. Prepatory work is carries out by the participant selected to set the problem and the experience team leader. The team leader ensures that all necessary information is available at the meeting.

Upon completion of the course requirements, the student will be able to:

• analyze and address a technical problem
• define and identify key issues for the technical problem and formulate a problem description based on the given frame and the terms of reference
• independently plan and manage  a project
• manage and gather information and facts, through different paths, which are relevant to the project
• critically examine and evaluate different technical solutions
• work in a project, this means that the participant shall have knowledge on how to structure the work within the group, how to best use the group members´skills and handle and resolve problems that may arise in a group
• write a well structured technical report which clearly describes a problem, which procedures have been used to anlyze and solve the problem, and states clearly what has been concluded
• structure and perform an oral presentation in which the project results are reported

Minimum 180 cr of technical university studies

Swedish B and English B or equivalent

Course given in Swedish

To be announced

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Problem Description, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Problem Solution, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Analysis, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

INL1, Problem Description (4 cr)

SEM1, Analysis (4cr)

PRO1, Problem Solution (4 cr)

Ove Bayard

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.