This module develops your understanding of the fundamentals of operations management, introducing key concepts and enabling them to critically evaluate process efficiency in operations. It covers a range of perspectives that are important within operations management, including design of goods and services and their production, as well as the role technology plays within these processes. This module also looks at supply chain management through an international perspective.
● Understand the principle structures of operations management and their use in a range of business environments.
● Analyse the development of the operations management process within a range of contexts.
● Analyse the role of technology in operations management in both domestic and international businesses.
● Assess the design of goods and services and how the operations process supports this.
● Critically evaluate process efficiency in operations, with particular reference to the lean operations approach.
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Your progress throughout the module will be monitored through coursework, projects and/or mid-term examinations.
Your participation in the module will also be assessed and will be based on how you participate/engage in class and with the virtual classroom space.
Jordi Villanova has more than 16 years of experience as an Integrated Logistics Manager for SOMFY Group a french multinational operating within the Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing industry. Jordi started teaching Bachelor and Master students in 2006 and has taught various modules such as Strategy, General Management, Operations, Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Company policy, Balanced Scorecard, Globalisation, Ethics, Sales Forecast, International trade, Management Skills, Coaching, Sales & Distribution and supply chain management, Human Resources and Personnel management in various Business Schools in Barcelona.
