Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
5611TECYPC-SEP-PAR
Aims
To introduce students to all aspects of operations management theory and practice in both services and manufacturing;
To give students the skills to solve real-world operations-related problems.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and explain operations management theories, models and tools within a case study context
2.
Identify and explain suitable tools and techniques to solve operations-related problems
3.
Identify appropriate operational strategies and explain these within the context of operational decision making
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to Operations Management
Developing an operations strategy
Operation Process and Life Cycle
Locating, designing and managing facilities
Managing Supply Chain relationships
Managing Materials and Inventory performance
Managing Capacity and Demand
Managing Quality
Managing Queuing and customer satisfaction
Developing new products and services
Additional Information:This module will introduce the students to how organisations produce goods and/or services. It is a broad subject that encompasses process and technology management and design, product design, production planning and control, quality management, supply chain management and inventory management. This module is designed to introduce the students to the theory and practice of these areas which can be studied in more depth in Levels 6 of the degree programme.