ML2100 Lean Product Realization 9.0 credits

• The roots of lean, historical perspective
• Lean, TPM, TQM, what is what and how are the different concepts interconnected?
• Values, principles, visions and goals: The company's production system
• Training in communication, interaction and problem solving in order to effectively implement changes in an organization
• Flow, demand driven production
• Process Management, process work, quality tools
• Continuous improvement, PDCA, problem solving and learning
• Value Stream Mapping
• 5S, SMED, daily management, visualization, standardized work, layout, etc. (methods and tools

After having passed this course, participants should be able to:

• explain the basics of a lean system, as well as to describe the similarities and differences between TPM, TQM,and Lean
• explain the basics and the differences and similarities between traditional and lean product development
• be able to adapt their leadership based on the demands of the lean system
• describe the tools and methods used in the pursuit of lean product realization
• apply a selection of these tools and methods for evaluation and design of a resource-efficient product realization system
• based upon practical cases develop solutions that eliminate/reduce waste
• take forward proposals for the appropriate layout for various typical production cases
• organize and lead continuous improvement work

BSc in Mechanical Enigineering, including knowledge within the fields och production and product development.

Liker, J., Meier, D., The Toyota Way Fieldbook, McGraw Hill (2006) ISBN 0-07-144893-4

Bicheno, J., Ny verktygslåda för lean, Revere AB (2009) ISBN 978-91-631-9548-8

Kennedy, M., Harmin, K., Minnock, E., Ready Set Dominate, Oaklea Press (2008)

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.

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

• INL1 - Assignment, 2 hp; Grades P/F
• PRO1 - Project Data, 3 hp; Grades P/F
• TEN1 - Written examination, 4 hp; Grades A, B, C, D, E, Fx, F

• Approved assignments (INL1)
• Approved project task (PRO1)
• Pass exam (TEN1)

The final grade is based on all of the above items

• 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.