Optimization of Production Systems

Education facts

Code: PPU472

How can we make a system work in the best possible way? And is there a unique best possible solution? In the course we explore the principles behind optimization methods from an applied perspective. Together we develop models for production processes, and we use them for design space exploration and system evaluation. We dive into multi-objective optimization, and we investigate ways of dealing with tradeoffs and conflicting objectives. Throughout the course we use industry-standard software and we look at real-world cases on production optimization.

Entry requirements

45 credits in Product and Process development, including at least 5 credits discrete event simulation and 15 credits in mathematics. In addition, Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Optimization of Production Systems

  Mälardalen University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %