Brief description of aims and content:
•The aim of this module is to
provide students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of how operations,
quality and
logistics can
be managed strategically in the light of external and internal conditions and
requirements.
•This module will equip students
with a framework for understanding operations, quality and logistics management
as activities within the context of a firm’s competitive strategy.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
(i) Explain the key issues in terms of operational, supply chain
management, innovation, and quality issues in the manufacturing and service
environment;
(ii) Develop an operational, quality and logistics strategies;
(iii) Recognize the importance of managing organizational resources;
(iv) Use operations, quality and logistics management techniques and apply skills;
(v) Identify future issues affecting strategy and operations;
(vi) Strategically and practically solve operations, quality and logistics problems;
(vii) Evaluate operational strategies
Assessment Strategy:
•Self-directed
learning is evaluated by giving the students case studies they will discuss in
groups, solve and presenting during class practical;
•Students
will write on different topics and they will present them at the end of the
course.
- Module Team: Umar Luzinda