MGMT07040 2019 Production Management
Full Title
Production Management
Transcript Title
Production Management
Code
MGMT07040
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
MEMA - Mech and Manufact Eng
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Noeleen Grant
Programme Membership
SG_SQUAL_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quality (Add-on)
SG_EMANM_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Management (Add-on)
Description
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;
1.
Explain the development of modern production management
2.
Describe the production system and its various functions.
3.
Explain how customers needs are transferred into product specification
4.
Compare the different types of production systems
5.
Solve simple production management problems
6.
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 & Continuous Assessment
30 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
70 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | Not Specified | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2012-12 Operations Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118323637 ISBN-13 9781118323632
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
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
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