Production management

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module FTEBABK32A Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 15,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 15,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Claude Van Mechelen Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Knowledge of business economics and mathematics acquired after two bachelor years. *Sequentiality [Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen (FTEBAKM110) OF Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen (FTEBAKM130)] EN [Statistiek met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen 1 (FTEBAKM140) OF Statistiek met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen 1 (FTEBAKM150)] 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Analytical understanding of production management. A thorough knowledge of the generic patterns in production management and the ability to apply its appropriate research techniques. Ready knowledge of production management on a managerial level. 3. Course content Theory of junctions in the supply chain. Theory of connections of the supply chain. Basic principles of material demand planning. Bottleneck theory and applications. Simulation exercices. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Open book 6. Compulsory reading – study material Textbook. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring Prof. C. Van Mechelen, B.505. laatste aanpassing: last update: 13/01/2009 22:33 ilke.franquet