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ENT420Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Production Management Ii

This course on Production Management II exposes students to the principles and practices of production and material management, as well as quality control management. It covers key principles, practices, and techniques of production, emphasizing the universality of the production function. Students will learn about material management concepts and statistical quality control management, preparing them for challenges in industries and related organizations.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Production ManagementMaterial ManagementQuality ControlManufacturing TechnologyStatistical Analysis

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Material Management

2

Manufacturing Technology

3

Quality Management

4

Production Planning

5

Costing

6

Network Analysis

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Production Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Quality Control Supervisor

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Operations Analyst

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Supply Chain Manager

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Logistics Coordinator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ManufacturingSupply ChainLogisticsOperationsQuality Assurance

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concepts of Material Management

3h

Unit 1: Material Management

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Material Management.
  • •Understand the concepts and scope of material management.
  • •Analyze decisions regarding quality, quantity, source, time, and price.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on raw material inventory.
Week
2

Module 1: Concepts of Material Management

3h

Unit 2: Manufacturing Technology

3 study hours
  • •Study manufacturing technology, focusing on numerical control (CNC).
  • •Explore the key features of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS).
  • •Understand the use of robotics in manufacturing.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on robotics.
Week
3

Module 1: Concepts of Material Management

3h

Unit 3: Research Development and Design

3 study hours
  • •Examine the concept of research, development, and design.
  • •Differentiate between fundamental and applied research.
  • •Identify areas covered by a research policy.
  • •Explain the term 'Design' and its importance in production.
Week
4

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 1: Quality and Total Quality Management

3 study hours
  • •Define quality and its associated costs.
  • •Understand the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM).
  • •Analyze criticisms against the concept of TQM.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on quality.
Week
5

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 2: Location and Layout of Small Business

3 study hours
  • •Examine guidelines for a good layout in small businesses.
  • •Identify factors responsible for the choice of small business location.
  • •Understand the concept of production planning and control.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on layout guidelines.
Week
6

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 3: Stores and Stock Control

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept, scope, and objectives of stores control.
  • •Study stock levels and the necessity for stock-taking.
  • •Examine methods of stock-taking and pricing of stock.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on valuing stock.
Week
7

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 4: Production and Labour

3 study hours
  • •Examine the influence of scientific management on the organization of production.
  • •Understand the problems associated with de-skilling.
  • •Analyze the role of payment systems as an incentive.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on de-skilling solutions.
Week
8

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 5: Organisational Aspects of Production

3 study hours
  • •Study the effect of organization size on production function.
  • •Understand the influence of organizational goals and culture on production.
  • •Examine the relationship between organization structure and the production system.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on organizational size.
Week
9

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 6: Time Study

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of time study.
  • •Understand the meaning of unoccupied time.
  • •Determine the value of unoccupied time.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on unoccupied time.
Week
10

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 7: Statistical Quality Control

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept and scope of quality control.
  • •Identify the causes of variation in production processes.
  • •Explain the term 'Acceptance Sampling'.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on manufacturer's and customer's risk.
Week
11

Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

3h

Unit 8: Activity Sampling and Control Charts

3 study hours
  • •Study the purpose and types of quality control charts.
  • •Explain the concept of activity sampling.
  • •Construct and interpret diagnostic charts.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on control charts.
Week
12

Module 3: Statistical Quality Control (Assurance)

6h

Unit 1: Facility Production Layout

3 study hours
  • •Study the principles of production facility layout.
  • •Examine the different types of facility layout.
  • •Understand the economic justification of layouts over each other.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on economic justification.

Unit 2: Technical Report Writing

3 study hours
  • •Understand the nature and elements of a technical report.
  • •Enumerate the features of a good report.
  • •Learn how to write a good technical report.
  • •Review examples of technical reports.
Week
13

Module 3: Statistical Quality Control (Assurance)

6h

Unit 3: Costing

3 study hours
  • •Study the elements of cost.
  • •Examine the methods of costing.
  • •Explain cost behavior.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise on cost forecasting.

Unit 4: Network Analysis

3 study hours
  • •Understand basic network terminology.
  • •Study the rules for drawing networks.
  • •Solve problems involving network analysis.
  • •Review examples of network calculations.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 production concepts.

2

Practice statistical quality control problems from Units 7-8 weekly.

3

Review costing methods from Unit 3 and apply them to case studies.

4

Focus on network analysis techniques from Unit 4 and solve practice problems.

5

Summarize key principles from each unit and relate them to real-world examples.

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