WM9F6-15 Logistics and Operations Management
Introductory description
Operations Management focuses on how organisations design and manage processes to transform resources such as capital, machinery, labour and materials into products and services valued by customers. This includes the use of technology in Manufacturing. The module emphasises the strategic role of logistics in delivering speed, flexibility and reliability while controlling inventory and cost. It also considers how operations and logistics are managed both within organisations and across global supply chains to support competitiveness and sustainability.
Module aims
This module will give students a comprehensive understanding of the wide-ranging tools, techniques and technology (e.g., AI and Control Systems) involved in Operations and Logistics Management. This will enable students to critically evaluate which tools, techniques and technologies are most applicable in different industrial contexts.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
This module introduces key concepts in Logistics and Operations Management (LOM) and their integration in a variety of businesses (including Engineering/Technological applications).
We also cover an introduction into:
Demand Management/Forecasting,
Capacity Management & Planning,
Scheduling/Sequencing/Delivery Performance
Inventory Management
Lean/JIT & 5S Practices
The module also provides an insight into planning and control systems such as MRP, MRPII, ERP alongside the use of emerging technologies including automation and Artificial Intelligence. Applications are illustrated through case-study examples from a range of industries.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Analyse the interrelationships and interdependencies between capacity, inventory and delivery performance.
- Critically evaluate how to manage capacity, inventory and delivery to achieve effective and efficient operational performance.
- Compare and contrast different tools and techniques for the planning and control of logistics and operations management in order to justify their use in a variety of operational environments.
- Critically appraise how appropriate technologies can be applied to improve logistics and operations management in a business or sector.
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Interdisciplinary
Covers a range of interdisciplinary topics, from Engineering, Management, Decision-Making in Business.
Subject specific skills
Critical thinking in subject knowledge, application of tools in subject specific areas, practical application of Operations and Logistics Management.
Transferable skills
Critical thinking, problem solving, communication, professionalism, collaborative working.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 15 sessions of 1 hour (10%) |
| Seminars | 15 sessions of 1 hour (10%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 15 sessions of 1 hour (10%) |
| Other activity | 15 hours (10%) |
| Private study | 30 hours (20%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (40%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Students encouraged to read materials available on moodle and reading list.
Other activity description
Unsupervised case-study work.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| LOM - Written Assignment | 80% | 48 hours | Yes (extension) |
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A comprehensive assignment which will set questions to critically analyse and evaluate a series of topics in Logistics and Operations Management. |
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Reassessment component |
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| LOM - Written Reassessment | No | ||
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A comprehensive assignment which will set questions to critically analyse and evaluate a series of topics in Logistics and Operations Management. |
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Assessment component |
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| Reading & Lecture Engagement Test | 20% | 12 hours | No |
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A test to determine engagement with reading and lecture content, will be provided via moodle. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Reading & Lecture Engagement Test results will be provided on completion via moodle, and can be released via tabula as per dept. guidelines. Written feedback for the LOM -Written Assessment, will be provided using the University feedback template. This feedback will identify the marking criteria against each Learning Outcome, and where necessary a brief paragraph/statement will be provided commenting on the overall strengths and weaknesses of the work and where applicable, any improvements/remedial work needed in the resubmission.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1S3 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Full-time)