Operations Management

MATS22601 Operations Management 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 5 Victoria Stephens Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The unit provides a concise treatment of contemporary operations management; central to the unit is the recognition of the strategic importance of operations and the role of effective management in integrating organisational functions and aligning all activities with organisational goals <div>The unit provides a concise treatment of contemporary operations management; central to the unit is the recognition of the strategic importance of operations and the role of effective management in integrating organisational functions and aligning all activities with organisational goals. The key to fully understanding operations management is to recognise that it is an applied subject; as such, conceptual development will be supported by and made concrete through extensive use of examples and case studies drawn from a range of fashion, textile and related industries.  </div><div> </div> <div> <ul> <li> The unit aims to:  <ul> <li> Promote an in-depth understanding of the role of operations management in creating products and services of value, particularly in fashion and related industries </li> <li> Provide an opportunity to explore and interrelate a range of strategic, tactical and operational issues associated with contemporary operations management, including operations performance, designing the operation and developing the operation.</li> <li> Develop an appreciation of the strategic impact of operations and how effective management can systematically drive competitive advantage.</li> </ul> </li> </ul></div>  A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:<ul><li>Knowledge and understanding</li><li>Intellectual skills</li><li>Transferable skills and personal qualities</li></ul> a. Formulate the principal steps of design or redesign of production and business systems to meet a given pattern of demand for a selection of products and servicesb. Apply a range of contemporary techniques and philosophies underpinning operations management.c. Outline the strategic importance of effective operations management and its potential to secure competitive advantage Contributing to developing the in programme specification learning outcomes and to assessment of:A1. Systematically describe, analyse and appraise the structure of global fashion, textiles and related industries, with focus on the emerging issues of markets, services, consumer expectations within the macro-environment.  A4. Critically analyse lifecycles of textiles products, and evaluate the implications for sustainability and the environmental impact of related manufacturing processes.  A5. Confidently distinguish the key elements of contemporary challenges and issues in fashion and textiles and use these systematically in strategic planning of operational responses.  A8. Articulate the processes, procedures and practices of the global fashion industry.  A9. Demonstrate an understanding of product requirements, innovation, enterprise and cost issues in relation to textile and garment production.  <ol><li>Appraise current and emerging practice(s) and comment on strengths and weaknesses using balanced, logical and supported argument.</li><li>Confidently distinguish the key ingredients of complex problems; and use these to select and apply appropriate knowledge, tools and methods to a range of operations challenges in the fashion, textiles and related industries.</li></ol>Appraise current and emerging practice(s) and comment on strengths and weaknesses using balanced, logical and supported argument.  Confidently distinguish the key ingredients of complex problems; and use these to select and apply appropriate knowledge, tools and methods to a range of operations challenges in the fashion, textiles and related industries.  Contributing to developing the in programme specification learning outcomes and to assessment of:B1. Identify and conceptualise appropriate theories, applying them to the fashion and textile industry.  B2. Synthesise, assess and evaluate information and data from appropriate sources and use these to make informed, independent judgments and decision making in relation to technical product and/or business contexts.   <ol><li>Engage effectively in academic discussion and present arguments in a professional manner.</li><li>Act with increasing autonomy, with reduced need for supervision and direction, within defined guidelines.</li></ol>Contributing to developing the in programme specification learning outcomes and to assessment of:D2. An ability to plan, manage and evaluate the investigation into and acquisition of new knowledgeD4. Effective engagement in problem solving, academic discussion and presentation of arguments in a professional manner to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.  D7. An understanding of factors that enhance group processes; leadership, negotiation and team working, evaluating own effectiveness with a team and modifying own behaviour as appropriate.Act with increasing autonomy, with reduced need for supervision and direction, within defined guidelines.   <div> This unit will make use of a variety of learning and teaching processes including: online workshops, discussions, group activities and independent study. Blackboard will be used to present lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Blackboard may also be utilised for assessment. </div>  1 Written exam 100% Written and verbal  N Core text:<ul> <li> Slack, N, Brandon-Jones, A and Johnston, R (2016). Operations Management. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education Limited/Prentice Hall.</li></ul> You can use any previous version of the core text, if you cannot access the most recent edition.  Further Reading<ul> <li> Jones, R M (2006). The Apparel Industry. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing.</li></ul> Sessions will also be supplemented by further directed reading if required.  Lectures 22 0 178