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LJMU Partner Taught

This module will look at how manufacturers and their associated supply chain utilise lean methodologies to achieve process and production commitments. The aim of this module is to introduce students to the tools, techniques, principles and processes associated with lean manufacturing, so that they can become an effective and committed practitioner of lean within the world of industry, business and commerce. In doing so students will consider both the benefits and challenges of using lean manufacturing, and become sufficiently knowledgeable about the processes, tools and techniques to be able to operate and use them.

Outline Syllabus:Among the topics included in this module are: • scoping and defining lean manufacturing • the benefits and challenges of adopting Lean • common tools and techniques associated with lean manufacturing and process improvement • the most appropriate improvement tool(s) to tackle a problem. As part of the module students will consider the tools and techniques used to support quality assurance and control including: • the impact of attributes and variable data • testing processes • costing modules • the importance of qualifying the costs related to quality • international standards for management (ISO 9000, 14000, 18000) • European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) • principles, tools and techniques of Total Quality Management (TQM) • implementation of Six Sigma.