BUS3530

Operations management systems III

R L Martin

6 points
* One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should be able to understand the business strategies of different organisations; appreciate the structure and functionality of management software; understand the essential aspects of contemporary productive systems; and be familiar with international quality standards.

Synopsis This subject studies operations management in manufacturing and service organisations. Topics include financial calculations, an introduction to computer software systems in a management context, production planning and control, materials requirements planning, project management, just-in-time systems and the ISO9000 standards. The subject will also look at different types of organisations and their business strategies.

Assessment Assignments: 40%
* Examination (2 hours): 60%

Prescribed texts

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