PRODUCTION AND
OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
Introduction
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Instructor
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Prof. Jesús Galván
Ph. D. Telecommunications
Engineering
Independent consultant:
• Telecommunications strategy
• Business Reengineering
• Training management
• Internet
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Course objectives and
description:
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Basic methods and models of
production management and
operations research.
Inventory control and demand
forecasting.
Emphasis is on analytical techniques
of POM and modern topics such as
lean production involving just-in-time
systems, computer-integrated
manufacturing, etc
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Learning objectives:
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Upon completion of the course the student will
be able to:
• Demonstrate a competent knowledge of the
basic methods and models of production
management and operations research
• Discuss the various elements of inventory
control and demand forecasting
• Analyze and evaluate the various techniques
of operations research
• Define and illustrate the use of such systems
as lean production and computer integrated
manufacturing
• Demonstrate a familiarity with the assigned
additional readings
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COURSE STRUCTURE
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Student class presentations
• Cases available from instructor
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Class dicussions
Lecturing
Midterm exam
Final exam
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Grading policy:
TASK
GRADING
1. Case presentation and class
participation
30%
2. Midterm exam
20%
2. Final examination
50%
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Course chapters:
0_INTRODUCTION
1_PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
2_OPERATIONS STRATEGY
3_OPERATIONS IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
4_MANAGING QUALITY
5_FORECASTING
6_DESIGN OF GOODS & SERVICES
7_PROCESS STRATEGY
8_CAPACITY PLANNING
9_LOCATION STRATEGIES
10_LAYOUT STRATEGY
11_HUMAN RESOURCE
12_SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
13_INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
14_AGGREGATE PLANNING
15_MRP
16_PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Materials
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Basic Text: Heizer, J., and
Render, B., Principles of
Operations Management
with Student CD, 7th ed.,
Prentice
Hall, 2007.
ISBN 0132449757
Course slides: Available
at
http://www.ingesfor.com/
BA537/BA537.htm
Cases: Available at
http://www.ingesfor.com/
BA537/BA537.htm and
through e-mail
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Case presentations
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Case presentations will take place during every class.
22 cases have been scheduled
Every student must choose presentation dates
The number of cases each student must present depends
on the overall number of students in the class
Cases will be forwarded to students by instructor
Presentations will take place at the beginning of the classes
Presentations should be made using Powerpoint
Contents of the presentations
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Contents of the case
Personal opinion about the contents
Difficult points (not understood, unclear, etc.)
Class discussion about the presentation
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Methodology
ACTIVITY
MATERIALS
1. STUDY
SLIDES
2. THINK
3. QUESTIONS?
4. LECTURES
SUMMARIES
5. ANSWERS
6. APPLICATION
CASES
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SO…
There we go!
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