Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Dynamics in value creation and sustainability
Theory and practice of sustainable production
Planning, operation and evaluation of sustainable production system
Environmentally conscious process design
Relation between the product, the production and the supply chains for sustainable production
Selected subjects in sustainable production: Production Management for sustainable Production/ T he role of logistics in sustainable production/ Industrial operational reliability and robustness for sustainable production/The relation between production and circular economy: Material flow and energy flow
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the students should be able to:
describe how the different subject areas production management, production logistics and industrial operational reliability relate to sustainable production development
account for motives, driving forces and obstacles for sustainable production
explain and analyse the sustainable production system where environmental aspects and other sustainability aspects have connections to the system components and relations
evaluate, analyse and compare alternatives for development of production, considering economic, environmental and social sustainability, based on established methods and tools
relate a sustainable production to sustainability aspects regarding product supply chains and transport
discuss the role of production for an increased life-cycle perspective and circular material and energy flows
INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Assignment ( INL1 )
Written exam ( TEN1 )
Exercises ( ÖVN1 )
Other requirements for final grade
Attendance at specified compulsory course dates (or completed compensation assignment to these) are requirements for final grading.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
