MGMT08019 2019 Operations Management
Full Title
Operations Management
Transcript Title
Operations Management
Code
MGMT08019
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
MEMA - Mech and Manufact Eng
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
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_EQUAL_K08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering in Quality Management and Tech
SG_EQLTY_K08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering in Quality Management and Technology (Add-on)
SG_EOPER_K08 202300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering in Operations Management
Description
This module provides an insight into the activities that are involved in the creation of a product or service. Operations management is one of the core functions of any business.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Apply the principles of operations management to a variety of businesses and organisations.
2.
Identify the steps involved in product and process design and understand the different types of process layout.
3.
Use different planning and control techniques relating to projects, capacity, inventory and material
4.
Communicate the concept of operations networks and supply chain management
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
6.
Display an understanding of Lean operations
7.
Demonstrate a knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques
8.
Display an appreciation of the impact of the operation on the environment.
Indicative Syllabus
- Introduction to Operations Management: operations within an organisation. The process transformation model. Operations performance objectives. The Triple Bottom Line and Sustainability
- Design in Operations Management: The volume -variety effect on operations design. The network perspective. Long-term capacity management. The layout procedure. The basic layout types. Detailed design of the layout.
- Project Planning and Control: Successful project management. Network analysis. Critical Path calculations.
- Planning and Control - Capacity, Inventory and Supply Chain: the nature of planning and control. Planning and control activities. Capacity planning and control. Alternative capacity plans. Inventory planning and control. The volume decision. The timing decision. Supply chain planning and control. Supply chain management.
- ERP: What is MRP, MRPII and ERP. MRPII calculations.
- The Lean philosophy. The Five Principles of Lean. Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
Indicative Practicals/Projects
- The 4V typology
- The Five Performance Objectives
- triple Bottom Line - Sustainability
- Layout Design
- Planning and Control calculations: Scheduling and Utilisation, Inventory Management
- Critical Path Analysis
- MRPII calculations
- The Lean Toolkit
- Case Studies
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
20 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
80 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment Numerical or Descriptive | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam 2 1/2 hour written paper | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Group Work | 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 | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | Not Specified | Group Work | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2016-05-12 Operations Management
ISBN 1292098678 ISBN-13 9781292098678
2016-05-12 Operations Management
ISBN 1292098678 ISBN-13 9781292098678
Module Resources
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None