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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Operations & Process Management for Resilience
Module Code MT583 (ITS) / MNA1125 (Banner)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinatorColum Foley
Module TeachersPj Byrne
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
Coursework Only
Repeat Assignment
Description

Operations management involves the systematic planning, designing and operating, controlling, and improving the processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services. Managing operations is critical to the success of all types of organisations, from manufacturing through to services. This module aims to demonstrate and critically evaluate the role of operations management and its contribution to business competitiveness. This module is delivered through a combination of lectures and in-class practical exercises.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically appraise the role and contribution of the operations function in modern businesses
2. Demonstrate the systematic approach required for the analysis of the key functions, responsibilities and challenges of operations management
3. Critically appraise the effectiveness of alternative designs of products, services and processes
4. Apply appropriate operations management solutions to problems in a variety of organisational situations
5. Identification and promotion of resilience and bouncebackability both in relation to individuals and organisation



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Outline of models, relevant theory. participation in practical exercises
Directed learning14Preparation for class
Independent Study48Reading, research and library work
Assignment Completion18Process review, analysis and reporting
Directed learning21Direct preparation for and completion of exam
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction
Effective operations management. Types of operations. Model of operations management.

Operations Strategy
The strategic role of operations. International operations strategy.

Design
The design of products and services. Facility layout and operations flow. Process technology. Job design and work organisation.

Planning and Control
Capacity management. Inventory management. Material Requirements Planning. Supply chain management. Operations scheduling and control. Project Management. Improvement Programmes: Continuous productivity improvement. Total quality management.

Efficient Supply Chain Management
Strategic partnering and supply chain management

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentProcess Improvement40%n/a
Report(s)Class reports and case analysis60%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • Nigel Slack,Alistair Brandon-Jones,Nicola Burgess: 0, Operations Management, 10th, 1292408243
  • Barnes, D.: 2008, Operations Management, an international perspective, Thomson,
  • Jacobs, F.R., Chase, R.B. and Aquilano, N.J.: 2009, Operations & Supply Management, 12th, McGraw Hill,
  • Heizer, J. and Render, B.: 2008, Operations Management, 9th, FT Prentice Hall,
  • Reid, R.D. and Sanders, N.R.: 2007, Operations Management, an Integrated Approach, 3rd, FT Prentice Hall,
  • Stephenson, W.J.: 2004, Operations Management, 8th, McGraw Hill,
Other Resources

None

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