Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students will be able to describe the environmental factors (eg political, economic, technical and social) relevant to strategic planning for manufacturing operations; describe methodologies for formulating, implementing and monitoring strategic planning for manufacturing operations; understand the importance of integrating strategic plans for production with those of the firm's other functions; describe strategic trends such as networking and co-operative arrangements amongst firms, their suppliers and their customers.
Synopsis This subject covers organisational responsibility for manufacturing business strategy development; the strategic business planning process and the relationship between strategy development and manufacturing management technologies; analysis of the internal and external environments facing businesses; establishing and maintaining an appropriate business culture; methods of developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans; the integration of operations strategic plans with the corporate strategic plan.
Assessment Individual assignment: 30% + Group assignment: 30% + Examination: 40%