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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Operations Management
Module Code	MT201
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: terry obrien Semester 2: terry obrien Autumn: terry obrien
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module examines the importance of the operations function in organisations. In doing so it gives students a firm foundation in the principles and concepts of modern production and operations management as they apply in world class manufacturing and service environments. The module is delivered primarily in lecture format.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the role of operations in business.
2. Evaluate and describe how operations management contributes to competitiveness in an organisational context.
3. Solve operational problems by the application of theoretical and analytical operational models.
4. Relate the different fundamental issues associated with operations management, for example: facilities location, output planning, inventory control, and scheduling;

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Outline of theory and practical elements of operaations managment
Directed learning	6	Preparation for class
Independent learning	70	Reading, problem solving and library work
Examination	25	Direct preparation for and completion of exam
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The Fundamentals of Production and Operations Management.
The core concepts and measures used, overview of decision models used in POM, and the contribution of related disciplines such as management science and operations research to POM.

The Design and Control of Production Systems.
Product development and transfer from R&D to Production; factory location; process design and facility layout; value engineering, method study and continuous improvement; total quality management and statistical quality control..

Production and Materials Planning and Control.
Resource planning, forecasting and master scheduling, material requirements planning, production control and purchasing..

Strategic Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.
Manufacturing strategy and competitiveness. Strategic partnering and supply chain management..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Slack, N., Chambers, S. and Johnston, R.: 2007, Operations Management, 5th, FT Prentice Hall,
Barnes, D.: 2008, Operations Management, an international perspective, Thomson,
Jacobs, F.R., Chase, R.B. and Aquilano, N.J.: 2009, Operations & Supply Management, 12th, McGraw-Hill,
Heizer, J. and Render, B.: 2008, Operations Management, 9th, FT Prentice Hall,
Reid, R.D. and Sanders, N.R.: 2007, Operations Management, an Integrated Approach, 3rd, FT Prentice Hall,
Stephenson, W.J.: 2004, Operations Management, 8th, McGraw-Hill,

Other Resources

None

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