Trends in Production (WP)(E) (WP)*
level of course unit
First cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students are able to:
• Understand the history of the product processes and the current status (PLM, PPS, CIM, etc.).
• Recognize the current challenges of the market and be able to implement production requirements.
• Analyze current trends with regard to their impact on production (automation, networking).
• Identify and derive new, global methods of production and identify the effects on innovative production.
• Identify current trends in production.
• Describe the impact of these trends on production.
• Define actions regarding these trends.
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
• Current, influential trends in production will be presented and discussed during this course. This ensures that the students have their finger on the pulse of the times with their respective specialization.
• Best practices in production
• Production process and impact of global requirements
• Changes in the production process through new integrated global networks, technical developments (e.g. automated Lean, Kanban, ...)
• KPIs in modern production
• Methods and modern tools in production
recommended or required reading
To determine depending on the established trend
assessment methods and criteria
final written Exam
language of instruction
English
number of ECTS credits allocated
1.5
eLearning quota in percent
0
course-hours-per-week (chw)
1
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
4
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Claudia Van der Vorst, MBA
year of study
Second year of studies
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
vzPEP4
type of course unit
lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable