This module will examine the principles and practices behind production and operations management, considering activities and processes needed to effectively produce products and services. Students will consider key performance indicators of operations such as quality, productivity and response time and be introduced to tools and strategies that help to ensure smooth operations.
● Demonstrate an understanding of the role that planning, organising, leading, and monitoring productive operations have in achieving the objectives of an organisation and making it sustainable.
● Identify how the role of operations managers changes in different organisational contexts.
● Develop a strong understanding of the role quality control plays in effective production and operations management.
Duration
Language
ECTS
Semester
Block
Level
ESEI uses the project-based learning and assessment methodology across all modules taught in our master programs. This means that you will work together in groups to develop projects that require creativity, team work, and problem-solving skills.
The main benefit of Project-Based Learning is that by the time you graduate, you will essentially have a portfolio of work to show which will be directly applicable to what you’ll be doing as a future employee or business owner.
It’s up to the teacher to decide on the format of the project – it can be a case study, a written report, a video, a role-playing activity, a podcast, or any other kind of media that gets your point across. The teachers create the project briefs and oversee the progress that teams are making week after week with regular check-in points.
Final Project – 80%
● 40% GROUP Project submission
● 20% INDIVIDUAL Project submission
● 20% GROUP PRESENTATION of the Project and Q&A
Class Participation- 20%
● 20% of the grade will be based on how students 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.
