GEG6904

Production and operations management (6 points)

(ENG)

Leader: R Beebe

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)

Synopsis: Introduction to the production and operations functions. Design, choice, control of variety and quality of the product. Location, design, layout, equipment, terotechnology and lifecycle costs, maintenance, budgets and budgetary control of the workplace. Types of production, workstudy, ergonomics of the workplace, materials handling, estimating and planning, control of quality, costing. Production planning and control line of balance, material control, buying, storekeeping, inventory control.

Assessment: Examination: 60% + Assignments: 40%

Contact Hours: 78 hours

Prerequisites: Completion of all first-level units or permission