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

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: LOG25STO.

The course gives you knowledge of how production systems and the value chain develop through applying the Lean philosophy and flow thinking in the company. You gain an understanding of how production logistics affects the company's financial results and Supply Chain Management, and in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product. After the course, you can use several Lean tools and assess options to optimise the logistics value chain. The course is part of the YH programme Logistician (Logistiker) at TUC Yrkeshögskola.

Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Linköping
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full time, about 40 hours/week (distance learning with on-site sessions)

About the course.

In the course, students learn about the development of the production system and the value chain through applying the Lean philosophy and flow thinking in the company. Students learn this to understand how production logistics affects the company's financial results and Supply Chain Management. The course covers theories, methods and techniques that can be applied in both goods-producing and service-producing organisations, as well as in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product. At the end of the course, students are familiar with the principles behind "lean" processes and can use several Lean tools. Students will also be able to assess and calculate different options to optimise the whole and achieve business benefits in the logistics value chain.

In the course, students learn about the development of the production system and the value chain through applying the Lean philosophy and flow thinking in the company. Students learn this to understand how production logistics affects the company's financial results and Supply Chain Management. The course covers theories, methods and techniques that can be applied in both goods-producing and service-producing organisations, as well as in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product. At the end of the course, students are familiar with the principles behind "lean" processes and can use several Lean tools. Students will also be able to assess and calculate different options to optimise the whole and achieve business benefits in the logistics value chain.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand the principles behind the Lean philosophy and flow thinking.
  • You can use several Lean tools.
  • You understand how production logistics affects the company's financial results.
  • You can analyse flows from raw material to finished product.
  • You can assess and calculate different options to optimise the logistics value chain.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. The Lean philosophy

    The basics of the Lean philosophy and flow thinking.

  2. Production logistics

    How production logistics affects financial results.

  3. Supply Chain Management

    The basics of Supply Chain Management in goods and service production.

  4. Flow analysis

    Analysis of flows from raw material to finished product.

  5. Optimising the value chain

    Assessing and calculating options to optimise the value chain.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is for students on the YH programme Logistician (Logistiker).

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