Lean and Six Sigma for Sustainable Operations 15 credits

Course Contents

This course covers the two topics of lean and six sigma. Separate and combined.

The course includes the following elements:

  • Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) and related cycles
  • Six Sigma principles
  • Lean principles and tools
  • Toyota Production System
  • Variation management
  • Descriptive and inferential statistics
  • Data visualization and Minitab
  • Six Sigma for sustainability
  • Scoping tool, SIPOC
  • Six Sigma certification and organization

Prerequisites

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in engineering or technology. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics, and taken course Developing Sustainable Supply Chain Operations, 7.5 credits or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Level of Education: Second cycle

Coursecode/Ladok code: TLXS22

The course is conducted at: School of Engineering

Label Value
Type of course Programme instance course
Study type Normal teaching
Semester Autumn 2025
Study period week 36 - week 3
Rate of study 100%
Language English
Location Jönköping
Time Day-time
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students 42750 SEK
Syllabus (PDF)
Application code HJ-T4197