This unit has been discontinued.
This unit may be delivered in intensive workshop format
Introduction
This unit evaluates the significance of the Operations Management (OM) function in all types of organisation both public and private and the linkages between this function and other organisational functions such as strategic management, finance, marketing, and human resource management (HRM). It examines systems for converting organisational resources into products and/or services through transformation processes and it introduces key OM concepts such as 'Just-in-Time' (JIT), 'Lean Systems', supply chain management, scheduling, quality management, capacity management & production planning, process design and inventory systems management.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Operations Management |
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| Unit code | JND518 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring |
| Teaching staff | NCPS staff - AMC |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Assessment | Three assignments typically weighted 25%, 35% and 40%. Assignments will include a) case study analysis, b) the use of a number of OM tools and techniques and c) the critical evaluation of a number of OM concepts |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to the Coop bookshop link below for all textbook requirements |
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