Operations Planning Control

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Operations Planning Control

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The benefits of an effective Operations Planning and Control (OPC) system can be impressive. Vollmann (1997) quotes examples of cost reduction, increased labour productivity, reduced lead times, and increased inventory turns.

The scope for improvement is often very great as there are many weak OPC systems. OPC systems provide people in organisations with information so that they can make intelligent decisions. They are there to support effective operations management.

OPC systems need to support: responsiveness to customers; co-ordination of the activities of internal departments and external suppliers; effective deployment of people; efficient use of facilities; efficient management of mate…

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The benefits of an effective Operations Planning and Control (OPC) system can be impressive. Vollmann (1997) quotes examples of cost reduction, increased labour productivity, reduced lead times, and increased inventory turns.

The scope for improvement is often very great as there are many weak OPC systems. OPC systems provide people in organisations with information so that they can make intelligent decisions. They are there to support effective operations management.

OPC systems need to support: responsiveness to customers; co-ordination of the activities of internal departments and external suppliers; effective deployment of people; efficient use of facilities; efficient management of materials.

Syllabus

Unit 1: OPC - A Framework

Introduction

Objectives

Environment - problems with success

Behind the scenes

Data requirements

Developing a preliminary plan

Putting the ideas into practice

Bradford Production Control Game

What do you do with the information?

Structuring the problem

Coping with complexity

Summary

References

Question Paper 1: Dealing with developments

Unit 2: Operations Scheduling

Introduction

Objectives

Issues in operations scheduling

An approach to dealing with complexity

Requirements of a scheduling method

Finding good schedules

Optimising methods

Mathematical programming

Heuristics: loading rules

Cambell, Dudek, Smith method

Summary

Question Paper 2: Bruddersford Herald

Unit 3: Inventory Management

Introduction

Objectives

Types of inventory

Functions of inventory

Materials management function

Inventory control techniques

Order point systems

Extension of the basic EOQ model

Order timing decisions

Criticisms of order point models

Summary

Question Paper 3: Hospital stores

Unit 4: Material Requirements Planning

Introduction

Objectives

Planning complex products

Basic manufacturing equation

Basic MRP record

Bills of materials

Linked MRP records

Operating MRP

Summary

Question Paper 4: Luggage trolleys

Unit 5: World Class Operations (WCO)

Introduction

Objectives

To compete with the best

Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)

Optimised Production Technology (OPT)

Just-in-Time and Japanese manufacturing systems

Achieving world class manufacturing

Summary

References

Internet Resources

Question Paper 5: Massey Ferguson JIT purchasing and Supply

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Operations Planning Control Diploma

Operations Planning Control Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs.

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