Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the concept of `world class manufacturing' and associated concepts such as `sustainable competitive advantage'; be able to explain the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of various kinds of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs); appreciate that the introduction of AMTs may have ramifications throughout the organisation; and be able to explain the effect of introducing AMT to one company or industry.
Synopsis The Australian manufacturing context. Strategic planning and its interrelationship with AMT. The various kinds of AMT. The introduction of AMT as a change process and the implications for a firm's staff, structure, culture and relationships with suppliers and customers.
Assessment One individual assignment (1500 words): 30% + A group assignment (2500 words): 20% + Examination (2 hours): 50%