MODULE DESCRIPTOR

TITLE Information, Production and Operations Management

SI MODULE CODE 12-7965, 31-7009 (SLIIT)

CREDITS 15

LEVEL 7

JACS CODE G500

SUBJECT GROUP

DEPARTMENT Computing

MODULE LEADER

NOTIONAL STUDY HOURS BY TYPE

Tutor-led Tutor-directed Self-directed Total Hours

45 30 75 150

MODULE AIM(S)

This module aims to provide a good understanding of the principles and methods for designing, operating and controlling competitive production systems at master levels.

It also aims to explore a complete applications software package to create an integrated information environment not only in production systems but also in service sectors.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to:

Explain and describe in details the different type of production systems and their elements.

Apply structured approaches to the design of production systems.

Make proposals for the design of production systems.

Apply analytical techniques to obtain quantitative solutions to production/service activities.

Use of appropriate technique(s) to manage and control production systems.

Critically analyse and compare performance of different operations scenarios.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Design topics:

Introduction to manufacturing systems, factory location and layout, the design of manufacturing and assembly cells, single station manufacturing cells, group technology and cellular manufacturing, virtual manufacturing, leveling and balancing the manufacturing system, flexible manufacturing systems, manual assembly lines

Management topics:

Introduction to production planning and control, forecasting techniques, aggregate planning, master production schedule, material requirement planning, capacity requirement planning, enterprise resource planning and its modules, sequencing and scheduling, shop floor control & drum-buffer-rope, Juts-in-time elements, insights and lessons, lean manufacturing.

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The student will develop and enhance knowledge, understanding and relevant skills through a series of learning material, lectures, tutorials, and through participation in practical sessions. These may be face to face or facilitated through online delivery.

Topics will be introduced for example, via lectures and learning material. These will be developed through tutorials and practical activities. In addition to handouts and other materials, a recommended reading list is provided to help students to undertake self-directed study.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND METHODS

This module will be continually assessed. The coursework provides the means of demonstrating that the requisite skills are acquired to transform concepts into practical solutions.

Task

No. TASK DESCRIPTION SI

Code Task Weighting %

Word Count / Duration

In-module retrieval available

1 Coursework CW 50% Y

2 Coursework CW 50% Y

FEEDBACK

Students will receive feedback on their performance.

LEARNING RESOURCES (INCLUDING READING LISTS)

Evans, J.R., (1997), “Production/Operations Management, Quality, Performance, and Value”, West Publishing Company, ISBN: 0314062475.

Goldman S, Nagel R, and Preiss K., (1997), “Agile Competitive and Virtual Organisations: Strategies for Enriching the customer”, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons’ ISBN: 0471286508.

Pinedo M., and Chao X., (1999), “Operations Scheduling with Applications in Manufacturing and Services”, McGraw Hill.

Saad S, (2001) “21 Century’s Manufacturing Systems” EPSRC Research Grant No: GR/R00432/01.

Saad S. M., Baykasoglu, A. and Gindy N. N (2002), “An Integrated Framework for Reconfiguration of Cellular Manufacturing Systems using Virtual Cells”, International Journal of Production Planning and Controls, Vol.13, No.4, pp. 381-393.

Slack, N., Chambers, S., and Johnson, R., (2001), “Operations Management”, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0273646575.

We, B., (1992), “Manufacturing Systems Design and Analysis”, Chapman & Hall, ISBN 0412408406

FINAL TASK

According to the Assessment Strategy shown in the Module Descriptor, which task will be the LAST TASK to be taken or handed-in? (Give task number as shown in the Assessment Strategy)

Task No. 2

MODULE REFERRAL STRATEGY

Task for Task (as shown for initial assessment strategy) Y

Single Referral Package for All Referred Students N

REVISIONS

Date Reason

July 2012 Assessment Framework review