Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Design an operations value-chain structure to reflect an organisation’s strategy
LO2
Utilise quantitative methods to maximise the efficiency of the operation’s conversion process, towards achieving economy of added-value outputs
LO3
Apply the concepts of global business relative to value-creation in terms of sourcing inputs, location of in-house supply-chain activities, and expansion of markets
LO4
Formulate operation strategies for entering the global business arena and leveraging market opportunities
LO5
Appreciate the key components influencing national competitiveness and their impact on an organisation’s potential for value-creation
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
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Introduction
• Operations management overview
• Input-output model of operations management
• The variables of a firms operation’s strategy
• The challenge and opportunity of globalisation
Operations management
• Design:
o Products / Services
o Processes
o Process choice and layouts
o Labour & Technology
o Strategic supply-chain
o Capacity
o Lean production and JIT
• Control:
o Output: Rate / Efficiency
o Quality
o Cost
o Inventory
o Supply chain
o KPIs
Improvement
. Kaizen
. Process re-engineering
. TQM
Global business
• Differences in global regions
• Global trade theory and practice
• Strategy and structure for value-chain creation
• International operations
Assessment Breakdown
%
Coursework
50.00%
End of Module Assessment
50.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Coursework
Assessment Type:
Continuous Assessment (0200)
% of total:
50
Assessment Date:
n/a
Outcome addressed:
1,3,4,5
Non-Marked:
No
Assessment Description: Learning objectives 1,3,4 and 5 are achieved through both taught elemnts of the course, together with the practical case study course work, group discussion and coaching from the lecturer.
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: Six essay and quantitative style questions from which 4 questions should be attempted will be used to assess student's understanding of all learning outcomes of the module.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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
Delivered in block format
30
Per 15 week block
2.00
Independent Learning
No Description
95
Per 15 week block
6.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours
2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture
Delivered in block format
30
Every Week
30.00
Independent Learning
No Description
95
Every Week
95.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
30.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Bozarth, C. & Handfield, R.. (2012), Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 3rd. Pearson.
Hill, C.. (2014), International Business/ Competing in a Global Marketplace, Global Edition. McGraw-Hill.
This module does not have any article/paper resources