Vocational

Lean-oriented Production Economics and Supply Chain, 40 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Logistician at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: LOGI23LIN.

The course Lean-oriented Production Economics and Supply Chain gives you an understanding of how the production system and the value chain develop using methods and tools linked to the Lean philosophy. You get an introduction to flow thinking focused on how the production system is structured, tied-up capital, customer order control and coordination of goods and information flows. After the course, you have knowledge of production logistics, the company's financial results and Supply Chain Management, and an in-depth understanding of flow analysis from raw material to finished product.

Duration: 8 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full time, 8 weeks (40 YH credits)

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About the course.

The aim of the course is to create an understanding of how the production system and the value chain develop using methods and tools related to the Lean philosophy. The course also gives an introduction to flow thinking in the company, focusing on how the production system is structured, production philosophy, aspects of tied-up capital, customer order control and coordination of goods and information flows. After completing the course, students will have knowledge of the production logistics that affects the company's financial results and of Supply Chain Management. The course covers theories, methods and techniques that can be applied in both goods-producing and service-producing organisations, and in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product.

The aim of the course is to create an understanding of how the production system and the value chain develop using methods and tools related to the Lean philosophy. The course also gives an introduction to flow thinking in the company, focusing on how the production system is structured, production philosophy, aspects of tied-up capital, customer order control and coordination of goods and information flows. After completing the course, students will have knowledge of the production logistics that affects the company's financial results and of Supply Chain Management. The course covers theories, methods and techniques that can be applied in both goods-producing and service-producing organisations, and in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand the methods and tools of the Lean philosophy for production systems.
  • You can analyse flows of goods and information in an organisation.
  • You understand the link between production logistics and the company's financial results.
  • You have basic knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
  • You can carry out a flow analysis from raw material to finished product.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. The Lean philosophy

    Basic methods and tools in Lean production.

  2. Structure of the production system

    Production philosophy and aspects of tied-up capital.

  3. Customer order control

    Coordination of goods and information flows based on customer orders.

  4. Supply Chain Management

    The basics of managing the supply chain.

  5. Flow analysis

    Analysis of flows from raw material to finished product.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is for students on TUC's YH programme in logistics and production economics.

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