Educational potential of the discipline «Lean manufacturing»

This article examines the implementation of the educational potential of the Lean Manufacturing discipline taught at the Department of Innovation in Chemical Engineering of the Kazan National Research Technological University. The course is aimed at first-year master's students studying in the field 18.04.01 – Chemical Technology. The authors present the concept of teaching, goals and objectives to be solved as part of the study of the discipline. The educational function, which is aimed at forming the professional orientation of the student, is considered. One aspect of teaching is related to the implementation of the educational potential of the discipline. It is indicated that when developing a discipline program considering its educational potential, teachers are guided by a number of principles, each of which is considered in detail. Particular attention is paid to the competencies that students develop in the process of studying the discipline Lean Manufacturing, such as critical thinking, the ability to work in a team, analytical thinking, and the formation of an attitude towards the chosen profession. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills. This is achieved through the participation of students in the Lean Flow and Lean Office simulation laboratories. The laboratories fully recreate the production and office processes of the enterprise, allowing students to solve real production problems. At the same time, students develop a responsible attitude towards work and social responsibility. Studying the discipline Lean Manufacturing allows you to prepare competitive specialists with leadership qualities that are relevant in the production field and capable of making clear decisions.