Production Management Ii

1. Explain the universality of the production function.
2. Identify key principles, practices, and techniques of production.
3. Explain the concept of quality control and material management.
4. Apply statistical quality control techniques.
5. Analyze production costs and implement cost-saving measures.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Concepts of Material Management

   • Unit 1: Material Management · 3 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Concepts of Material Management

   • Unit 2: Manufacturing Technology · 3 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: Concepts of Material Management

   • Unit 3: Research Development and Design · 3 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..

4. Week 4Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

   • Unit 1: Quality and Total Quality Management · 3 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..

5. Week 5Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

   • Unit 2: Location and Layout of Small Business · 3 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

   • Unit 3: Stores and Stock Control · 3 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

   • Unit 4: Production and Labour · 3 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

   • Unit 5: Organisational Aspects of Production · 3 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..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

   • Unit 6: Time Study · 3 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..

10. Week 10Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

    • Unit 7: Statistical Quality Control · 3 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..

11. Week 11Module 2: The Principles, Practices and Technique of Production

    • Unit 8: Activity Sampling and Control Charts · 3 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: Statistical Quality Control (Assurance)

    • Unit 1: Facility Production Layout · 3 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 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..

13. Week 13Module 3: Statistical Quality Control (Assurance)

    • Unit 3: Costing · 3 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 hours

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