Production System Development 7.5 credits
Course Contents
This course introduces key concepts and principles in production system development. A central theme is the design of production systems that can respond quickly to changes in product requirements and market demand while minimizing waste and resource use.
The course addresses strategies for production development, including the use of automation, and emphasizes their role in driving sustainable practices and long-term competitiveness for companies. Students will explore methods and frameworks for developing production systems that balance efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.
Lean production principles are integrated, highlighting continuous improvement and the reduction of environmental impact. Circularity principles in production development and strategies for creating closed-loop systems are key components, ensuring that production processes contribute to a more sustainable future.
The course includes the following elements:
- Production system content and structure
- Production system development and realization
- Operation and manufacturing strategies
- Introduction to automation and automation strategies
- Lean production
- Changeable and reconfigurable production systems
- Sustainability and circularity in production systems
- Various technological choices’ impact on the production system
Prerequisites
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil or Construction Engineering, Industrial Organization and Economics or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in Mathematics. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Level of Education: Second cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: T2UAPD
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2026 |
| Study period |
week 36 - week 43
|
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 21375 SEK |
| Application code | HJ-T1048 |