Module Code: H8ODES
Long Title Global Operations, Planning and Design
Title Global Operations, Planning and Design
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Danielle Mc cartan-Quinn
Module Author: Michael Nelson
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Level 9 or equivalent qualification. Relevant industry experience and a track record of teaching in a higher institution.  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appreciate the strategic variable options for OM, and their deployment relative to international corporate objectives, competitive advantage and customer satisfaction
LO2 Apply quantitative techniques necessary to support decision-making across globally dispersed supply-chains, from procurement, inventory control, conversion process design and efficiency, logistics and facility location.
LO3 Design systems for Total Quality Management (TQM), continuous improvement, Kaizen, process innovation, Lean operations and JIT.
LO4 Formulate forecasts to assist capacity planning, scheduling across the supply-chain, managing demand, and meeting varying and fluctuating customer demands.
LO5 Develop a reflective approach to analyse and evaluate operational situations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to and overview of Operations Management
The strategic importance of Operations Management in creating value and achieving corporate objectives through management of the total supply-chain.
Supply Chain Management
Managing the supply-chain linkages: - from inputs of materials and resources, through internal conversion processes and distribution to end users.
Planning and Control
Forecasting and capacity planning. Scheduling across the supply-chain, determining levels of inventory, demand management, and managing variations and fluctuations in customer needs.
Processes
Process selection in manufacturing and service sectors. Determination of process type relative to volume and customisation.
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen, operations improvement techniques, developing progressive quality standards and dealing with critical failure recovery
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
All learning activities are centred on a comprehensive case study which depict a company with specific strategic issues. At the outset, students are presented with the problem of analysing the case study from a variety of viewpoints each one based on a particular analytical framework from the subtopics in the course content. Each assignment takes the form of a review (exam-like) question, which needs to be addressed analysing the case study from a particular viewpoint.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Final Examination, which will involve the same series of analyses run during the coursework, but on a fresh case study, provided in advance for preparation. The exam will be 3 hours in duration and will consist of two essay question in which students are asked about their findings of the analysis carried out on the case study.
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Cecil C. Bozarth and Robert B. Handfield. (2020), Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 5th Ed. Pearson.
  • Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones and Nicola Burgess. (2022), Operations Management, 10th Ed. Pearson.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Journal], International Journal of Operations and Production Management.
Discussion Note: Module name-change. Because of Globalisation and its impact on dispersed operations facilities, sources of supply and location of markets, it is being suggested that the Module title be changed to Operations and Supply Chain Management.