• Production Management (TLLY9500-3003),
         01.03.2022 – 31.08.2022,  5 cr  (LOGAKTIIVI) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The importance of services is remarkable in post-industrial societies. However, manufacturing companies are the pillars of national economies. In a global world, management and understanding of production and supply chains are at the heart of the expertise of a logistics engineer. In whichever position you are working in a production and supply chain, you must have a solid understanding of the fundamentals and requirements of production.

    In this course you will learn
    - to know the impact of production planning and control on production management
    - understand the entities and correlations of your decisions
    - understand the potential of modern management methods as factor of a productivity
    - apply the relationship between product structures, item control analysis and production planning for sales, production control, and inventory management
    - look for possible suppliers and partnerships
    - manage risks, make decisions and work in a group

    After completing the course, you will have wide understanding of the terminology of the topics covered by the course and the links between them. You will get a wide perspective into the design requirements and implementation of production, and the impact of different production strategies on customer relationship management. You will gain understanding about financial management and learn to manage production from that perspective as well.

    Competences: business knowledge, engineering practice, communication and team-working.

    Learning outcome:
    You understand the terminology of technical production and production economics and the capabilities of different production systems. You will know the key concepts and theories related to production management.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Materials management. Production- and materials technology. Financial studies. Other engineering studies.
    Course contents
    The course covers the following main themes:
    - Production control and timing
    - Item control and apply
    - Material management in production network
    - Productivity thinking and modern management methods
    - Cost calculation of production and financial management of production company
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.

    2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to utilize this knowledge.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

    4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    The course is implemented virtually, which includes self-study (independent learning tasks or group learning tasks).

    Course assignments are described in the course workspace.

    Lecturer(s)

    Pasi Poutiainen

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning materials of the learning environment.

    Supporting books for this course:
    Chapman, S. 2006. The Fundamentals of Production Planning and Control
    Khanna, R.B. 2015, Production and Operations Management
    Martinsuo, M. ym. 2016. Teollisuustalous kehittyvässä liiketoiminnassa

    Lecturer(s)

    Pasi Poutiainen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course workspace.

    Timing

    01.03.2022 - 31.08.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

    One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

    Enrollment

    01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

    Groups
    • LOGAKTIIVI
    Alternative learning methods

    The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

    Seats

    0 - 10

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology