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Identical coursesIntroduction to Operational Management and Logistics (B-KUL-H04V6A)
POC Werktuigkunde
Aims
The student is able to model an operations management and logistics problem, make the proper assumptions, propose and apply a solution method and to discuss the results.
Previous knowledge
Knowledge on operations research and basic economics
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of master industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2023-2024) (Leuven) (Optie: manufacturing en management) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) (Module: Manufacturing & Management) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) (Module: Manufacturing & Management) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Introduction to Operational Management and Logistics (B-KUL-H04V6a)
Content
The course consists of several chapters discussing:
- what is operations management and logistics: overview, links and trends
- forecasting
- aggregate production planning
- inventory management for end items
- production and inventory control systems such as MRP, JIT, TOC
- conclusions
Course material
The course material will be available on TOLEDO.
Format: more information
Interactive ex cathedra lectures + exercises during class
Evaluation
Evaluation: Introduction to Operational Management and Logistics (B-KUL-H24V6a)
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : Course material, Calculator