Course - Introduction to Operations management - SMF2298
SMF2298 - Introduction to Operations management
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
- Product and service production
- Decision making models
- Project management
- Process design and analysis of processes
- Measurement of process efficiency
- Process constraints and resource scarcity
- Continuous improvement
- Lean philosophy and execution
- Inventory management
- Forecasts and operational planning
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- have knowledge of how effective value creation takes place internally in a company
- have knowledge of the connection between the company's strategy and production processes
- have knowledge of how technology and people should interact to create a competitive advantage
Skills:
- able to develop effective value creation strategies for companies
- able to analyze the company's internal and external processes and to find areas for improvement
- - able to lead the continuous improvement work that ensures the company's competitive advantages
General competence:
- have an understanding of the processes involved in a company, and the differences between goods and service production
- have an understanding of process limitations
- have an understanding of the Lean paradigm
- have an understanding of the role of plans and forecasts for efficiency in production
- have an understanding of the complexity and diversity required to achieve competitive advantage
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work, online supported learning, compulsory assignment, problem solving, reflection, guidance, excursions.
Ålesund: online resources and some seminar days. The seminar may be held digitally.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved Exercises
Further on evaluation
Re-sit of written exam in August.
Approved obligatory assignments from earlier years are valid until substantial changes are done with respect to course content.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Business Administration (BØA)
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Computer Science - Engineering (BIDATA)
Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security (BDIGSEC)
Interaction Design (BIXD)
Logistics Management (BLOG)
Marketing, Innovation and Management (359ML)
Product Design and Technology (BTEKD)
Course materials
Krajewski, L., J, Malhotra, M., K.: Operations Management, Processes and Supply Chain, 13. ed., Globla Edition, Pearson, 2022
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMF2298F | 7.5 | ||
| TEK2031 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
| TEK2031F | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund , Gjøvik
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-11-29 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates M438 Eksamensrom 4.etg, Inngang D Mustad, Inngang D 66 C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 3 M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 14 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"