Valid for: 2023/24
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2023-04-11
Compulsory for: MPRR1
Elective for: I4-pr, M4-prr
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
This course will enhance the understanding of the important links that exist between technology, economy and sustainability, providing know-how to apply economic conditions as an instrument for production and formulation of a production development strategy for a given section of a manufacturing system. Further, the course will make clear the interdependence of product development including materials, production processes and sustainable manufacturing systems.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
• Master and apply the basic economic theory for the
development of production strategies.
• Master the principles for calculating the cost of a production
section where all essential factors are considered and be aware of
the various indicators that describe a production system's
performance.
• Master the management and adaptation of the collected
production data for economic models.
• Be able to describe the tools and principles for continuous
production development based on the concept of amongst others Lean
Production and the Next Step.
• Be aware of the demands of sustainable manufacturing
systems.
• Have knowledge and understanding of how to evaluate various
manufacturing systems.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
• Be able to financially analyze and propose ways of
development for different production scenarios.
• In practice plan, establish and implement a systematic
production analysis including statistical analysis of obtained
results.
• Be able to assess different types of production systems in a
technical and economic perspective and from an overall perspective
of sustainability.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
• Be able to analyze a production scenario and suggest development opportunities and improvements.
The course further clarifies the important link that exists between economics, technology and sustainability. The course focuses on applying the knowledge gained from previous courses, e.g. Sustainable manufacturing systems (MMTN31). Furthermore, the course provides in-depth knowledge of key figures (KPIs), sustainability follow-up, financial analysis of balancing losses, optimal staffing and optimal automation level. In-depth studies are also carried out within statistical analyzes of production data for assessment of various manufacturing systems from a production production performance point of view, primarily based on quality and delivery reliability with the aim of developing adequate development opportunities. In-depth study in the form of a study in a current area within production development, production and material development or industrial sustainability.
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written home examination and written and oral assignments.
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.
Assumed prior knowledge: MMT012/MMTF20 Production and Manufacturing Methods or MMTA05 Production Systems or smilar.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: MMTN05
Course coordinator: Christina Windmark, christina.windmark@iprod.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.iprod.lth.se