UNIT 02: OPERATIONS DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT Unit Reference Number Unit Title Unit Level Number of Credits Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Mandatory / Optional Unit Grading Structure
J/508/2011 Operations Design and Management 7 15 30 Mandatory Pass
Unit Aims The unit will provide learners with the knowledge and analytical skills to evaluate the influence of markets, raw materials, labour, government policy etc. on strategic decisions for location of manufacturing and service facilities in a dynamic global economy. The unit will support learners to develop the analytical skills necessary for the design of layouts which optimise performance, minimise operating costs, and support strategic marketing and business objectives. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome The learner will:
Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1. Understand key issues in the location of businesses in a global environment
1.1 Evaluate location models and analysis factors influencing the optimum selection of country region and location. 1.2 Critically evaluate the facilities planning process and the optimum design of layouts. 1.3 Apply quantitative approaches to location and layout modelling
2. Understand lean and cell manufacturing and Just-InTime Production
2.1 Evaluate the guiding principles of lean manufacturing. 2.2 Analyse the concept of cell production and its characteristics. 2.3 Evaluate the concept of Just-in-Time manufacturing and its benefits to organisation.
3. Understand the concepts of warehousing and logistics
3.1 Evaluate relevant concepts, models and theories of warehousing. 3.2 Discuss the common issues and problems related to warehousing and logistics aspects in organisations. 3.3 Critically analyse the importance of logistics to warehousing and stocking.
4. Understand analytical planning techniques in organisations.
4.1 Evaluate the role of forecasting and linear programming in materials planning. 4.2 Discuss the concepts of lead time optimisation and network optimisation. 4.3 Evaluate the relevance of the Minitab, Excel, ERP and SAP in materials planning.
Assessment To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit. Learning Outcomes
Assessment criteria
to be met
Covered
All 1 to 4
All ACs under LO 1 to 4
Assessment type
Word count (approx. length)
Report
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