At the end of this course, the students; 1) Master the mathematical models and methodologies that can be used for planning purposes in a framework related to the production/stock management and control function. 2) Gains knowledge of developments in Operations Management such as Electronic Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Material Requirements Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, Just-in-Time Production and Lean Manufacturing. 3) Informs about the application of Statistical Quality Control and the importance of Total Quality Management. 4) Knows the mathematical models and methodologies that can be used for planning purposes. 5) Understand the importance of decisions about the operation of production systems and gain the ability to analyze the causes of problems that prevent businesses from performing superior performance.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(BUS355)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
This course covers intermediate and short range planning and control decisions, related quantititive decision models and approaches aimed to improve the system. Computer applications will also be introduced.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Overview of Some Fundamental Concepts about Production Management
2nd Week
Demand Forecasting
3rd Week
Supply Chain Management,electronic Commerce
4th Week
Aggregate Planning
5th Week
Inventory Management Systems
6th Week
Inventory Management (Independent Demand)
7th Week
Materials Requirement Planning
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Enterprise Resources Planning
10th Week
Just-in-time and Lean Operations
11th Week
Scheduling
12th Week
Synchronized Production Systems
13th Week
Statistical Quality Control
14th Week
Total Quality Management
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Stevenson, William J., 2008.Operations Management, 10th Ed., McGraw-Hill. Chase B., Nicholas J. Aquilano ve Roberts Jacobs, 2004. Operations Management for Competitive Advantage, 10th Ed., John Wiley and Sons. Heizer, J., Barry Render, 2004. Operations Management, 7th Ed., Pearson Education Int. Krajewski, Lee J., L. P. Ritzman, 2002. Operations Management, 6th Ed., Pearson, Prentice-Hall. Nahmias, S., 2000. Production and Operations Analysis, 3rd Ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc. Russell, R. S. and B. W. Taylor, 2005. Operations Management, 5th Ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Questions/Answers,Discussion,Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Quiz
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
1
2
2
Individual or group work
14
1
14
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
55
55
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Quiz
1
1
1
Total Workload
158
Total Workload / 30
5,26
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
