Course syllabus
Global produktrealisering
International Product Realisation
MMTN10, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2020-03-26
General Information
Elective for: I5-pr, M5-prr, MPRR2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
Aim
The course will enhance the understanding of running production
under different cultural, economic and technological conditions.
The knowledge will be strengthened in terms of technical analysis
and economic evaluation in conjunction with offers and pricing for
the manufacture of products with high tolerance requirements,
particularly developed in advanced and difficult to machine
materials. Furthermore, the knowledge and understanding of location
decisions of production will be strengthened.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- master and apply the basic production economy principles to
assess the cost of production of a given component.
- be able identify critical manufacturing operations for the
manufacture of a component with respect to the shape, dimension
tolerances including measure chains, surfaces and properties.
- be able to assess the technical and economic conditions in
order to manufacture a product or component under specified
conditions including different cultures, technical level, level of
education and recruitment opportunities.
- be able to compare and evaluate production conditions.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to assess the feasibility of an offer regarding given
technological and economic conditions.
- be able to identify production risks that may be associated
with delivery and set quality standards.
- from a technical and economic perspective be able to compare
the conditions of production in different industrial regions in an
international perspective.
- be able to assess the conditions and give recommendations on
the location of production to a region under given conditions.
- in group be able to cooperate with persons with different
competence and education.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to give advice on decisions in offering and procurement
issues regarding the own production conditions.
- be able to give advice on decisions in matters affecting the
production location and other strategic issues of an organization's
development.
Contents
The course is modular and includes:
- Structural analysis for manufacturability based on industrial
case studies. Assessment and analysis of technical procurement
including tender work.
- Manufacturability and tolerance costs based on industrial case
studies.
- Calculation of cost - performance index for tools, workpiece
materials etc.
- Strategies and principles for production location.
- International and domestic production cultures, conditions and
opportunities. The module is performed in collaboration with
representatives from different countries.
- National industry visits and case studies, including
pre-studies.
- International industrial visits and case studies, including
pre-studies.
- Report and presentation of industry visits in line with
existing branches in the specialization.
- Home examination, which shall be regarded as an important part
of learning.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written home examination with possible oral supplementation, assignments and reports (written, in some cases including oral presentations). Compulsory guest lectures. Compulsory national and/or international field trips.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Admission
Admission requirements:
The number of participants is limited to: No
Reading list
- Jan-Eric Ståhl: Industriella tillverkningssystem del III. Avdelningen för Industriell produktion, 2015.
- Supplementary course material compiled by the department.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Professor Jan-Eric Ståhl, jan-eric.stahl@iprod.lth.se
Further information: The course includes a number of field trips. All field trips are mandatory. One of the field trips is international and lasts multiple days.