MGMT08020 2013 Operations Management
Full Title
Operations Management
Transcript Title
Operations Management
Code
MGMT08020
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MGMT - Management
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Noeleen Grant
Programme Membership
SG_EMECL_K08 201300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
SG_ETRON_K08 201300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_K08 201300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering in Mechatronics
SG_EELEC_N08 201300 Level 8 Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering
Description
This module gives an insight into the activities associated with 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 process design and appreciate the different types of process layout.
3.
Communicate the concept of operations networks and supply chain management.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
5.
Display an understanding of Lean operations.
6.
6. Apply quality tools and techniques
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to Operations Management: operations within an organisation. The process transformation model. Types of operations. The activities and role of operations managers. Operations performance objectives.
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.
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 and Lean: What is MRP, MRPII and ERP. MRPII calculations. The Lean philosophy. Lean techniques.
Indicative Group Work
Layout Design: Product, Procee, Cellular Layout
Planning and Control Calculations: Sequencin, Scheduling, Utilisation etc.
Inventory Control: ABC Analysis. Stock Turns
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 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | 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 | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
|
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
|
Slack N, Brandon-Jones, Johnston R |
Essentials of Operations Management, |
Prentice Hall |
2011 |
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None