Information Package

Program of Business Administration (Turkish)

MAN358

PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY PLANNING DECISIONS

Course Code
MAN358
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Master the mathematical models and methodologies that can be used for planning purposes in a framework related to the production/stock management and control function.
  2. Gains knowledge of developments in Operations Management such as Electronic Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Material Requirements Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, Just-in-Time Production and Lean Manufacturing.
  3. Informs about the application of Statistical Quality Control and the importance of Total Quality Management.
  4. Knows the mathematical models and methodologies that can be used for planning purposes.
  5. Understand the importance of decisions about the operation of production systems and gain the ability to analyze the causes of problems that prevent businesses from performing superior performance.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMan356 Logistics
Course DescriptionThis course covers intermediate and short-range planning and control decisions, related quantitative decision models and approaches aimed to improve the system. Computer applications will also be introduced. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of Some Fundamental Concepts about Production Management
2nd Week Demand Forecasting
3rd Week Supply Chain Management,electronic Commerce
4th Week Aggregate Planning
5th Week Inventory Management Systems
6th Week Inventory Management (Independent Demand)
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Materials Requirement Planning
9th Week Enterprise Resources Planning
10th Week Just-in-time and Lean Operations
11th Week Scheduling
12th Week Synchronized Production Systems
13th Week Statistical Quality Control
14th Week Total Quality Management
Recommended or Required ReadingStevenson, William J., 2008.Operations Management, 10. Edition, McGraw-Hill

Additional Resources:
Chase B., Nicholas J. Aquilano ve Roberts Jacobs, 2004. Operations Management for Competitive Advantage, 10. Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
Heizer, J., Barry Render, 2004. Operations Management, 7. Edition, Pearson Education Int.
Krajewski, Lee J., L. P. Ritzman, 2002. Operations Management, 6. Edition, Pearson, Prentice-Hall.
Nahmias, S., 2000. Production and Operations Analysis, 3. Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Russell, R. S. and B. W. Taylor, 2005. Operations Management, 5. Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Quiz 1 15
Project 1 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 55 55
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 3 3
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load161
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.36
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6 X
K7
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K9 X
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