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An introduction to Supply Chain Management and Operations Management providing the necessary groundwork for more advanced study in this field. There is an emphasis on practical application of the methods taught throughout the course. It considers in detail processes involved in supply chain management. The internal organisation of processes within a manufacturer or service provider is explored. The importance of inventory and the processes to control it, such as Materials Requirements Planning and Lean Production, will be discussed. The course also considers the issue of quality management and how it can be controlled.
Operations Management (OM) deals with managing the production of goods and the provision of services while achieving organisational goals through being efficient and effective in their market. Every type of organisation, from large car manufacturers to sports clubs, has an OM function and can therefore benefit from effective management of its operations. OM can therefore play a critical role within the firm in meeting its strategic goals.This course builds on the topics covered in MGMT270. The focus of this course is on tools and techniques for efficient organisation of processes within a manufacturer or service provider. The following topics will be covered in this course: Facility and Work Design, Managing Resources, Operations Scheduling and Sequencing, Lean Production, Quality Management, Statistical Process Control, and Manufacturing & Service Simulation.WorkloadThe total workload for this course is about 150 hours in total.
The objectives of the course are:1. To understand the core concepts related to operations management processes.2. To apply the theoretical concepts in analysing business cases and problem solving.3. To apply operations management tools and techniques for operational decision making.
(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170; and (2) STAT101 RP: MGMT270 or MSCI270
MSCI221, MSCI271
MSCI271
MGMT270 or MSCI270
Students must attend one activity from each section.
No separate tutorials. All three contact hours of the course are used for lectures and tutorials.Lectures for this course are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system.
Mesbahuddin Chowdhury
The ‘45% rule’ applies to this course. That is, student needs to reach 45% weighted average across invigilated assessments. Please refer here for further information.Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.
Collier, D. A., and Evans J. R; Operations and Supply Chain Management ; Third; MA, USA: Cengage, 2024 (Students may use the 2nd edition of this textbook).
LEARN Coversheets - Group and Individual
Domestic fee $893.00
International fee $4,200.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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