QLTY06004 2020 Quality and Production Techniques 2
This module is intended as an introductory course in Quality and Production Management and is complementary to 'Quality and Production Techniques 1'
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Describe the different types of production/operations systems.
Appreciate capacity planning and inventory management
Demonstrate the importance of MRP systems
Solve simple prodution management problems
Indicative Syllabus
Capacity and Inventory Management: Capacity management, scheduling, inventory management. Simple calculations
Production Layouts: Types of layouts - process, product, project, continuous and cellular. Simple layout planning.
Product Structure and Scheduling: Product structure, MRP and MRPII systems. Simple calculations
Indicative Projects
- Layouts
- Inventory calculations
- MRP
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
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 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Tutorial | Lecture Theatre | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Tutorial | Not Specified | Tutorial | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
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
None