Basics of Lean and Lean Six Sigma (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course, you will understand the key principles of lean and will be able to work in company development work in accordance with Lean and Lean Six Sigma principles, identifying problems and solving them in a matter-oriented and result-oriented manner. You will be able to define customer needs and form goals for the organization in accordance with lean principles. You will be able to define and select lean tools and use them appropriately in lean projects and problem solving. You will be able to quantitatively research and test the effectiveness of development measures. You will be able to carry out lean projects. After completing the course, you will receive a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate as a proof that you know how to act as a member of a Lean Six Sigma project.

Content

The course includes a Lean project that the student carries out independently. The purpose of the independent project is to practice applying appropriate Lean tools in practice. The goal is to solve a customer-oriented problem or develop a company process from a customer perspective. The course is an online self-learning course with an introductory lecture to help you select and get started on projects. In addition, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt support is available as needed. The course is implemented in the Moodle learning environment. The course is at Master’s level.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Recognizes and defines the key principles of Lean. Can identify waste in business processes. Identifies customer requirements and development needs from a Lean perspective. Can identify waste and classify it into different types of waste. Can define key process factors based on customer requirements. Completes the course project independently using guidance appropriately. Knows key Lean principles and Lean tools. Completes the Lean or Lean Six Sigma project related to the course. Executes the course project systematically using basic Lean tools. Can give and receive feedback related to Lean projects. Reviews and evaluates Lean activities from their own perspective. Can work as a member of a project team and recognizes the importance of interaction skills in Lean activities. Can work as a team member in a Lean Six Sigma project at Yellow Belt level. Completes the course project independently using guidance appropriately. Can describe the project results and their economic and well-being impacts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Recognizes and defines the key principles of Lean. Can identify waste in business processes. Can structure and define the relationship between customer needs and business processes. Can apply key Lean tools to effectively meet customer needs in business processes. Can identify waste and classify it into different types of waste. Can explain the mechanisms and possible causes of waste. Can define key process factors based on customer requirements. Can structure, compare, and prioritize development areas in customer processes. Can choose the most appropriate approach from alternatives and justify the choice. Knows key Lean principles and Lean tools and applies them appropriately in development projects. Compares project options and prepares a plan for executing the Lean or Lean Six Sigma project related to the course. Executes the course project systematically using basic Lean tools. Effectively solves project-related problems. Actively and constructively gives and receives feedback related to Lean projects. Can examine and evaluate the impact of their project on key stakeholders of the Lean project. Can work as a member of a project team and develop their own interaction skills and competence. Can work as a team member in a Lean Six Sigma project at Yellow Belt level and recognizes the importance of practices in the successful implementation of a Lean project. Can lead Lean projects and independently support the activities of project team members. Can describe the project results and their economic and well-being impacts.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Recognizes and defines the key principles of Lean. Can identify waste in business processes. Can structure and define the relationship between customer needs and business processes. Understands inter-project relationships and their impact on business operations. Can apply key Lean tools to effectively meet customer needs in business processes. Can identify customer needs broadly across customer processes. Can identify waste and classify it into different types of waste. Can explain the mechanisms and possible causes of waste. Can analyze and prioritize development needs effectively from the perspective of waste. Can define key process factors based on customer requirements. Can structure, compare, and prioritize development areas in customer processes. Can integrate learned concepts into their professional context. Can search and compare different practices and solutions, justify choices, and experiment with new approaches appropriately. Knows key Lean principles and Lean tools and applies them appropriately in development projects. Can combine different Lean tools when necessary to solve problems. Compares project options and prepares a plan for executing the Lean or Lean Six Sigma project related to the course. Executes the course project systematically using basic Lean tools. Effectively solves project-related problems. Actively and constructively gives and receives feedback related to Lean projects and uses feedback for personal and community development. Can examine and evaluate the impact of their project on the company and other stakeholders from a Lean perspective. Can work as a member of a project team and develop both personal and team interaction skills and competence. Acts responsibly and developmentally from the perspective of the entire project. Can act responsibly and committedly as a team member in a Lean Six Sigma project at Yellow Belt level, recognizing the importance of practices in successful Lean project implementation while considering the requirements and needs of their own field. Can lead Lean projects and support and develop the activities of project team members. Can describe the project results and their economic and well-being impacts. Acts proactively considering economic and well-being enhancing impacts.