autumn 2022
INE-3600 Quality Management and Improvement - 5 ECTS
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in Engineering program in mechanical, electrical power, electronics, mechatronics, material science, industrial engineering, process engineering or other equivalent majors.
In addition, the following requirements must be met:
-minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.
Application code: 9371
Course content
Introduction to quality management and Lean Six Sigma.
Definitions and terms.
Relationship between TQM, Lean Six Sigma and other forms of quality management. The Laws of Lean Six Sigma.
Value and waste.
The seven (eight) forms of waste.
The five principles of "lean" manufacturing.
5S.
The Deming Cycle.
DMAIC.
Introduction to the eight-step process for quality improvement.
Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Brainstorming.
Group dynamics.
Project roles.
Project approaches.
Chartering projects.
Process documentation tools.
Measurements (five-step methodology).
Analysis of the data.
Flow & pull.
Performance measures, Cp, Cpk, DPMO.
Measure system analysis.
Simple visual tools.
Mistake proofing.
SPC systems and control charts.
Objectives of the course
After passing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding:
- After finishing the course and passing the exam the students will have a broad understanding of the ideas and principles that the Lean Six Sigma concepts are based on.
- Students will acquire knowledge on the DMAIC methodology.
Skills:
- Six Sigma green belt certificate
- The students will be able to utilize Lean Six Sigma in order to manage and improve company operations as leaders for improvement projects.
- The students will be able to use many of the quality improvement tools and methods that are part of the Lean Six Sigma concept.
Teaching methods
Concentrated lectures and exercises spread over two weeks. 25 - 28 lecture hours, 20 hours of exercises, plus self studies. Total workload is estimated to about 125 hours full time work (written examination included). Both exercises and examination may independently be subject to continuation according to normal procedures for exam and project work.
Software - Spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel. Simul8 process simulation (student license for free)
Simulation of activities using computer.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements. Please see the Admission requirements" section".
Master Level
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412
Examination
| Examination: | Date: | Weighting: | Duration: | Grade scale: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 14.10.2022 09:00 |
1/2 | 3 Hours | A–E, fail F |
| Portfolio | 1/2 | A–E, fail F | ||
Coursework requirements:To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements: |
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| Mandatory exercises | Approved – not approved | |||
More info about the coursework requirements
It is prepared for a course project according to Six Sigma green belt methodology. The project will follow a team exercise through some of the course days in classroom. Attendance at these exercises is mandatory.
The results from the project exercise have to be documented in a written report from each team, and presented in class by the end of the course. The reports and student attendance during the exercises have to be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for the final exam. Submission deadlines will be specified at start of the course.
- About the course
- Campus: Narvik |
- ECTS: 5
- Course code: INE-3600
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for industriell teknologi
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