GCO4806

General operations management (6 points)

(IT)

Leader: A Srini

Offered:
Gippsland Summer 2003 (OCL)
Hong Kong Summer 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Summer 2003 (OCL)
Thailand Summer 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit introduces the planning and control of business operations in manufacturing and service industries, with emphasis on the application of computer systems. Topics include business systems overview; stock recording, adjustment and valuation; sales order management and accounts receivable; purchasing management and accounts payable; stock replenishment planning and control, production planning and control, service industry capacity planning and control, just-in-time techniques; quality management; management aspects of electronic document interchange (EDI), bar coding, maintenance and reliability; operations strategy and its financial implications.

Assessment: Assignment: 40% + Examination (2 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: Summer and Second semester