OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
23.3.1 Introduction
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her effectively plan and manage the procurement functions in an organization.
23.3.2 General Objectives
By the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to :
- Explain the concept of operations management
- Describe the role of materials management in product development process
- Discuss the relationship between production planning and control
- Recognise the role of materials management in production operations
- Outline the need for the efficient maintenance of plant and equipment
- Explain the importance of location and layout in operations management
- Explain the need for new technologies in operations management for effective materials usage
23.3.3 Module Unit Summary and Time Allocation
| Code | Sub-Module Units | Content | Total (Hours |
| 23.3.01 | Introduction to operations management | Concept of operations management
Transformation process in operations management Product versus service operations Role of materials management |
2 |
| 23.3.02 | Product Development and Design | Need for product development Sources of new product ideas Stages in product development Role of purchasing in product development and design |
15 |
| 23.3.03 | Production Planning and Control | Meaning of production planning and control
Interface between material need, plant and equipment maintenance, production planning and control |
15 |
| 23.3.04 | Production Systems | Types of production systems
Factors that influence the choice of production systems
|
12 |
| 23.3.05 | Plant and Equipment Maintenance | Need for plant and maintenance and repair
Reasons for equipment maintenance Ways of plant and equipment maintenance and repair Types of plant and equipment maintenance Factors to be considered when planning for plant and equipment maintenance and repair Costs involved in plant and equipment maintenance Role of purchasing in plant and equipment maintenance and repair |
15 |
| 23.3.06 | Location and Layout in Operations Management | Factors that determine the location of operating units
Location analysis tools Types of factory/plant layout |
12 |
| 23.3.07 | Technologies in Operations Management | Concept of Benchmarking
Flexible manufacturing systems Computer Aided designs Computer integrated manufacturing systems Lean performance |
15 |
| 23.3.08 | Emerging Issues and Trends in Operatons Management | Emerging issues and trends in operations management
Challenges oised by the emerging trends and issues in operations management Coping mechanisms for challenges posed by the emerging trends and issues in operations management
|
4 |
| 90 |