Operations Planning Control
Operations Planning Control
The benefits of an effective Operations Planning and Control (OPC) system can be impressive. Vollmann (1997) quotes examples of cost reduction, increased labour productivity, reduced lead times, and increased inventory turns.
The scope for improvement is often very great as there are many weak OPC systems. OPC systems provide people in organisations with information so that they can make intelligent decisions. They are there to support effective operations management.
OPC systems need to support: responsiveness to customers; co-ordination of the activities of internal departments and external suppliers; effective deployment of people; efficient use of facilities; efficient management of materials.
Modules
Unit 1: OPC - A Framework
Introduction
Objectives
Environment - problems with success
Behind the scenes
Data requirements
Developing a preliminary plan
Putting the ideas into practice
Bradford Production Control Game
What do you do with the information?
Structuring the problem
Coping with complexity
Summary
References
Question Paper 1: Dealing with developments
Unit 2: Operations Scheduling
Introduction
Objectives
Issues in operations scheduling
An approach to dealing with complexity
Requirements of a scheduling method
Finding good schedules
Optimising methods
Mathematical programming
Heuristics: loading rules
Cambell, Dudek, Smith method
Summary
Question Paper 2: Bruddersford Herald
Unit 3: Inventory Management
Introduction
Objectives
Types of inventory
Functions of inventory
Materials management function
Inventory control techniques
Order point systems
Extension of the basic EOQ model
Order timing decisions
Criticisms of order point models
Summary
Question Paper 3: Hospital stores
Unit 4: Material Requirements Planning
Introduction
Objectives
Planning complex products
Basic manufacturing equation
Basic MRP record
Bills of materials
Linked MRP records
Operating MRP
Summary
Question Paper 4: Luggage trolleys
Unit 5: World Class Operations (WCO)
Introduction
Objectives
To compete with the best
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)
Optimised Production Technology (OPT)
Just-in-Time and Japanese manufacturing systems
Achieving world class manufacturing
Summary
References
Internet Resources
Question Paper 5: Massey Ferguson JIT purchasing and Supply
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Operations Planning Control.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
Operations Planning Control
The benefits of an effective Operations Planning and Control (OPC) system can be impressive. Vollmann (1997) quotes examples of cost reduction, increased labour productivity, reduced lead times, and increased inventory turns.
The scope for improvement is often very great as there are many weak OPC systems. OPC systems provide people in organisations with information so that they can make intelligent decisions. They are there to support effective operations management.
OPC systems need to support: responsiveness to customers; co-ordination of the activities of internal departments and external suppliers; effective deployment of people; efficient use of facilities; efficient management of materials.
Modules
Unit 1: OPC - A Framework
Introduction
Objectives
Environment - problems with success
Behind the scenes
Data requirements
Developing a preliminary plan
Putting the ideas into practice
Bradford Production Control Game
What do you do with the information?
Structuring the problem
Coping with complexity
Summary
References
Question Paper 1: Dealing with developments
Unit 2: Operations Scheduling
Introduction
Objectives
Issues in operations scheduling
An approach to dealing with complexity
Requirements of a scheduling method
Finding good schedules
Optimising methods
Mathematical programming
Heuristics: loading rules
Cambell, Dudek, Smith method
Summary
Question Paper 2: Bruddersford Herald
Unit 3: Inventory Management
Introduction
Objectives
Types of inventory
Functions of inventory
Materials management function
Inventory control techniques
Order point systems
Extension of the basic EOQ model
Order timing decisions
Criticisms of order point models
Summary
Question Paper 3: Hospital stores
Unit 4: Material Requirements Planning
Introduction
Objectives
Planning complex products
Basic manufacturing equation
Basic MRP record
Bills of materials
Linked MRP records
Operating MRP
Summary
Question Paper 4: Luggage trolleys
Unit 5: World Class Operations (WCO)
Introduction
Objectives
To compete with the best
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)
Optimised Production Technology (OPT)
Just-in-Time and Japanese manufacturing systems
Achieving world class manufacturing
Summary
References
Internet Resources
Question Paper 5: Massey Ferguson JIT purchasing and Supply
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Operations Planning Control.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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