QLTY06003 2020 Quality and Production Techniques 1
Full Title
Quality and Production Techniques 1
Transcript Title
Quality and Production Techniq
Code
QLTY06003
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QLTY - Quality
Department
MEMA - Mech and Manufact Eng
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Noeleen Grant
Programme Membership
SG_EQUAL_E06 201900 Certificate in Quality Assurance
SG_EQUAP_E06 202300 Certificate in Quality Assurance with Project
SG_EMECS_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Systems
SG_EMSYS_B07 202400 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Systems
Description
This module is intended as an introductory course in Quality and Production Management and is complementary to Quality and Production Techniques 2. The role of the Production System including the Supply Chain and purchasing are introduced. The concept of Total Quality Management, Quality tools including basic Control Charts are addressed. Lean Management is also discussed.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describe the production system and its various functions
2.
Explain the roles, tasks and functions of production and quality management within the manufacturing environment.
3.
Appreciate the role of the supply chain
4.
Demonstrate the importance of quality within the manufacturing environment.
5.
Use simple quality tools to analyse data.
6.
Explain lean manufacturing
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction: Setting the scene. The concept of Input-Output diagrams to explain the role of the production system in a total organisational context.
The Production Environment: The production Environment and the Different Functional Areas. The role of production and quality management.
Supply Chain Management: What is a supply chain. Components of a supply chain. The role of purchasing
The Importance of Quality for Service and Product Organisations: Defining quality and its contribution to the success of an organisation. The quality revolution. Introduction to assessment standards - ISO9000, Baldrige Award etc.
Introduction to Quality Tools: Introduction to basic quality tools - histograms, check sheets and graphs, Scatter Diagrams, Fishbone diagrams, Run Charts, Pareto Analysis,
Lean: The philosophy of JIT. Elements of Lean. Lean manufacturing
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 | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | End of Term | 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 | Lecture Theatre | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | Lecture Theatre | 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 | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Not Specified | Tutorial | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
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
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Additional Information
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