Basics of Lean Thinking | Study Guide, Karelia

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Basics of Lean Thinking (2 cr)

Code: IK10076-3002

General information

Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Timing

29.09.2025 - 05.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

Finnish

Seats

10 - 20

Degree programmes

Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

Jarno Mertanen

Teacher in charge

Jarno Mertanen

Groups

TOP25_26
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
KAKS25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026

Objective

You can understand Lean thinking basics and lean principles. You can identify lean improvement targets. You can also identify customer viewpoint and requirements for the process. You know the continuous improvement idea.

Content

* Lean thinking
* 5 Lean principles
* Continuous improvement
* Lean tools

Evaluation scale

H-5