Module Descriptors
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
MECH60465
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Kudakwashe Oniko
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Case Study weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated by attending lectures, problem solving, case study analysis etc
Student centred learning: 228 hrs
Contact time guide: 48 hrs lectures:24 hrs tutorials
Student centred learning: 228 hrs
Contact time guide: 48 hrs lectures:24 hrs tutorials
Module Additional Assessment Details
An examination of length 2 HOURS weighted at 50% assessing Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
A case study assignment length weighted at 50% assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
A case study assignment length weighted at 50% assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
Module Indicative Content
Systems approach to problem solving in manufacturing. Introduction to Manufacturing Systems engineering and modern philosophies.
Types of systems and plant layout.
Comparative appraisals of different systems.
Introduction to planning and control methodologies and tools applicable to manufacturing organisations including, demand management, master production, scheduling, capacity planning, manufacturing resource planning, enterprise resource planning, shop floor control and inventory management.
Manufacturing Project Management contextualised by use of case study analysis. Incorporating:
1. Project context and scope. 2. Project management tools 3. Project framework. Work breakdown structures and outlines.
4. Project estimating 5. Project scheduling. 6. Project management processes. 7. Risk, change and quality management policies. 8. Project management methods. 9. Network Analysis.
Types of systems and plant layout.
Comparative appraisals of different systems.
Introduction to planning and control methodologies and tools applicable to manufacturing organisations including, demand management, master production, scheduling, capacity planning, manufacturing resource planning, enterprise resource planning, shop floor control and inventory management.
Manufacturing Project Management contextualised by use of case study analysis. Incorporating:
1. Project context and scope. 2. Project management tools 3. Project framework. Work breakdown structures and outlines.
4. Project estimating 5. Project scheduling. 6. Project management processes. 7. Risk, change and quality management policies. 8. Project management methods. 9. Network Analysis.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
N/A
Module Texts
Muhlemann et.al. Pitman, (2000), Production and Operation Management, ISBN: 0273032356
Appropriate journal publications
Slack, N., Chambers, S. and Johnston, R. (2007),
Operations Management, (5th edition), Prentice Hall. Meredith & Mantel, (2003),
Appropriate journal publications
Slack, N., Chambers, S. and Johnston, R. (2007),
Operations Management, (5th edition), Prentice Hall. Meredith & Mantel, (2003),