Operations and Supply Chain Engineering

Description

The principles of Operations Management and Supply Chain Engineering. It will cover the design, management, modelling, optimisation and control of the supply chain, from the market, sales and distribution, to manufacturing and procurement.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Evaluate the role, tools and impact of Operations Management in the organisation and logistics system including sustainability 

  2. Compare and contrast appropriate strategies and competitive behavior for
    organisations.

  3. Apply appropriate Operations Engineering and Process improvement tools and techniques to optimize the logistics system including sustainability 

  4. Review alternative locations for warehouse or manufacturing facilities and transport options and develop an inventory management plan for a business.

  5. Design map and discuss how supply chain management supports the development and execution of a winning competitive strategy

Credits
05
% Coursework 20%
% Final Exam 80%