MGMT07040 2019 Production Management
Production Management involves managing the resources required to produce goods and services. This module with focus on the decisions involved in the planning and control of a manufacturing operation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Explain the development of modern production management
Describe the production system and its various functions.
Explain how customers needs are transferred into product specification
Compare the different types of production systems
Solve simple production management problems
Display an understanding of capacity planning, inventory policies, materials planning and scheduling
Indicative Syllabus
Basics of Production Management: Definition. Evolution of today's production environment. Developing a business strategy
The Product Design Process: Product screening. Design for Manufacture. Product Life Cycle Break-even analysis.
Layout Planning: Different types of layout. Designing layouts.
Forecasting and Demand Planning: Principles of forecasting. Types of forecasting methods. Identifying trends.
Inventory Management Policies: Different types of inventory. ABC classification. Determining order quantity. Safety stocks.
Scheduling: Product structure. Bill of Materials. MRP11.
Indicative Practicals/ Projects
Break-even analysis
Layout calculations
ABC analysis
MRP11 requirements
Case Studies
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment Project Work | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 70 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Tutorial | Not Specified | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2012-12 Operations Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118323637 ISBN-13 9781118323632
The 5th edition of Operations Management continues to incorporate more of a business/qualitative focus with less emphasis on a quantitative presentation to OM. This new edition is focused on offering more problem solving hints and tips as part of the solution to most examples and solved problems throughout the book. New content changes include an increased coverage of sustainability. Each chapter has a new section that features information on how sustainability is impacting the topic of that chapter. There is a new second virtual case on Healthcare and operations management. More coverage of technology and technology examples via operations and supply chain management as well as many new/current examples such as JIT and how the automotive industry/supply chain was disrupted from the Japan earthquake.
Module Resources
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