Program Overview

Introduction to Lean Production Dalarna

The Lean Production Dalarna course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Lean production concept and its application in businesses with a Lean strategy. Through practical tools, participants gain support in eliminating non-value-adding activities, reducing lead times, responding quickly to new customer needs, and using available resources more efficiently. The course also includes networking and inspiration from local actors, creating additional opportunities for learning and experience exchange.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5 hp
• Language: Swedish
• Course Organizer: KTH Leancentrum
• Location: Starting in Stockholm, then in Dalarna

Course Schedule

The course consists of several meetings:

• 11-12 February: KTH, Stockholm, and Scania & Tom Tits, S鐰ert鄟je
• 19 February: Half-day, Lean principles, digital
• 9-10 March: Mora and Flow Analysis, FM Mattsson, Mora
• 25-26 March: Bolln酲 Cowork & Conference
• 6-7 May: Preliminary, H鐷skolan i Dalarna, Borl鄚ge

Location

The course takes place in Dalarna, at various locations including Mora.

Cost

The cost is 44,000 SEK (excluding VAT) per participant. This includes refreshments, lunch, and course literature.

Course Objectives

After completing the course, participants should be able to:

• Discuss models for Lean Production related to production systems' prerequisites and sustainability
• Analyze and evaluate their own organization based on a lean/agile production system
• Explain methods and tools applied in lean production and apply them
• Formulate a vision based on lean principles and concretize it into an action plan

Examination and Course Certificate

The course is examined through participation in course moments and a project assignment that is presented in writing and orally. Passing both parts is required to pass the course.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at individuals within organizations who want to learn more about lean/agile working methods and strive for a Lean business strategy. It suits both employees and improvement leaders as well as managers who have begun or plan systematic improvement work.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Course Content

The course covers the following main themes:

• Strategies and principles for Lean production
• Design of value streams
• Pulling and pushing production systems
• Stable processes and standardized working methods
• Quality philosophy and quality methodology
• Motivation and team organization
• Management system
• Transformation to a Lean corporate culture

Financing

Region Dalarna co-finances fees and personnel costs. This is needs-tested; contact the region for details and terms.

Course Structure

Lean implies a further development of industrial systems beyond the logic and principles of mass production. It consists of principles and techniques that are part of a company's system and processes and can be derived from a business philosophy and strategy that encompasses the entire operation. The course provides a comprehensive picture of the concept of "Lean production" and a broader and deeper study of how operations are conducted in companies with a Lean business strategy. Participants gain knowledge that helps them understand the logic of this business philosophy and strategy. Additionally, they will be able to identify opportunities in their own operations to eliminate non-value-adding activities, reduce lead times, respond more quickly to new customer needs, and use available resources more efficiently.