There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In this module you will learn- The role of forecasting in manufacturing engineering, methods of classifying forecasting methods, statistical forecasting techniques, methods for long, medium and short range forecasting.Location strategy and its impact on the attainment of corporate objectives. Criteria for evaluating location decisions, computerised location and distribution planning. Consideration of the range of processes and equipment selection including quality and reliability issues. Facilities layout and layout patterns including job shop, batch, assembly lines and group technology.Quantitative methods for aggregate planning, master scheduling and rough cut capacity planning. Materials requirements planning in terms of MRP, MRP II, JIT and Lean Manufacturing. Apply operations scheduling and production activity control techniques to a variety of production systems.Importance of job design, design of the physical, social and psychological environments, design of work methods and work measurement.Application of a range of quality improvement techniques including: pareto charts, histograms, cause and effect diagrams, SPC, and six sigma in a Total Quality Management framework.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the problem of forecasting product sales and other variables and consider the impact on operations and productivity decisions.

LO2: Evaluate alternative plant location decisions and recommend suitable equipment and its layout for a range of manufacturing systems.

LO3: Apply aggregate production, material requirements planning, operations scheduling and production activity control techniques to a variety of manufacturing systems.

LO4: Evaluate the range of factors that influence job design and establish appropriate solutions using given Information.

LO5: Apply a range of quality management tools and techniques to aspects of the production system.