• Semester 1 (Day)
• Semester 1 (External)

Pre-requisite: 51344

Synopsis

This  unit relates the operations function to other functions  of  the
firm.  The  student will be able to put the management  of  operations
into perspective for the organisation and will apply the principles of
efficient  location,  layout  and materials  handling  design  in  the
workplace;  apply  method  study and work  measurement  principles  to
business;  design effective planning, scheduling and  control  systems
for  various types of manufacturing and service-oriented business;  be
aware  of  the  modern and state-of-the-art concepts and  technologies
used in industry. Computers will be utilised where possible.