Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

6509NCCG-JAN-PAR

6509NCCG-SEP-PAR

Aims

To develop students’ understanding of the strategic importance of Operations Management in manufacturing and to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enhance manufacturing operations.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of operations management both at a strategic level and for the effective production of goods and services and apply this in the context of engineering scenarios.
2.
Critically apply the various tools of operations management
3.
Evaluate the contribution of Operations to wider aspects of manufacturing firms’ capabilities and competencies
4.
Critically evaluate performance in the context of manufacturing operations

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Manufacturing Information Systems

Manufacturing Strategy

Operations Management

Integrated Product Engineering

Financial Control

Quality Reliability & Maintenance

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Lean and Agile Operations

Operations Research

Human Resource Management

Ethical concerns in managing people.

Future and Advanced Manufacturing

Management of risks (financial, safety)

Legal and ethical responsibilities

Assessments

Essay

Report