To introduce concepts, processes and IT systems associated with operations and technology management. To introduce all current operations management practices. This module is designed primarily for second year (Level 6) Business and IT learners. See Learning Outcomes for a more detailed description.
Introduction
Operations Management, its origins and links to other Business Functions; Manufacturing –v- Services; Productivity.
Designing Operations
Managing Quality, TQM & ISO & Six Sigma; Location Strategies; Layout Strategies.
Managing Operations
Supply Chain Management; JIT, Lean Operations and Toyota Production System.
Managing Technology
Maintenance & Reliability, Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Robotics, Vision Systems, Predictive Maintenance Tools, Social Networking, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Virtual Reality, Intelligent Technologies, Operations Management in the I.T. Department, Technology in Services.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |