BMGT45680

Learning Outcomes:

On completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Explain the role of operations and supply management within an organisation's strategy;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the main decisions that an operations manager has to face and their implications for the organisation as a whole;
3. Apply quantitative techniques in conjunction with qualitative considerations in operations management decision-making;
4. Be able to map and analyse a process to identify capacity constraints and other areas of potential improvement;
5. Analyse and evaluate the role of suppliers and logistics services and how relationships and processes can be managed to minimise working capital tied up in inventory;
6. Apply current theory in Ops and SCM in a competent manner in relation to the analysis of a case.

Indicative Module Content:

Topic One – Introduction: The role of operations and supply chains in delivering value
Topic Two – Process Fundamentals: Capacity Planning and Variation
Topic Three – Process Fundamentals: Inventory Management
Topic Four – Process Mapping and Process Improvement
Topic Five – Operations Strategy
Topic Six – Supply Chain Management

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The course consists materials with reading assignments in every class. It is extremely important that you come prepared to class, having read the assigned material.

Use of genAI
This course does not specifically incorporate applications of generative AI or machine learning. However, students are permitted to use generative AI tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, under the condition that they do so responsibly. This entails disclosing any use of generative AI, including the prompts given and the responses received, as an appendix. Students must verify the accuracy of the AI-generated content, as errors or inaccuracies, regardless of how well-written, will be penalized.

Generative AI should be utilized to enhance students' knowledge, not to complete assignments automatically. Solutions should reflect the student's analytical abilities and understanding. AI-generated solutions that do not demonstrate the student's own knowledge and skills will receive zero marks.

Referencing
Any information from other sources (e.g. journal articles, news, videos, websites, etc.) should be cited using the Harvard citation style.

• For more information on how to cite using Harvard Style, check: https://libguides.ucd.ie/harvardstyle
• The use of reference management software such as Zotero or EndNote is encouraged for students’ ease, though not mandatory.
• Lack of adherence to Harvard Style guidelines or appropriate citation, including author citation, capitalization, and italics would result in reduced essay marks.

Not applicable to this module.

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on the individual reflective essay, along with the grades, will be provided within 20 working days after the submission deadline.