Module Description

1.Introduction: Evolution of Production Management
2. Traditional Production Management
a. Work Planning
b. Production Planning
    i. Production Program Planning
    ii. Materials Management
    iii. Scheduling and Capacity Planning
c. Production Control
d. Management Tools and Systems, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
3. Lean Production
a. Lean Mindset, Seven Types of Waste, and Lean Principles (including Just-in-Time, Production Leveling, Zero Defects, etc.)
b. Lean Toolset (including Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement/Kaizen, 5S, and Poka-Yoke)
4. Synthesis: Combining Traditional and Lean Production Management for competitive Manufacturing in Switzerland