Course Syllabus

RATIONALE
PRODUCTIVITY in production operations is dependent on the work environment, working methods, as well as the speed of work. Production/Operations techniques which will help improve work environment will result in continuous work; those techniques which will enhance working methods will result in better work; and those that increases speed of work will result to faster work. In order to compete effectively in an ever-changing business environment, small and medium enterprises must be able to produce better quality goods and services continuously at a faster rate.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
In general, the training program will enable the participants to relate the whole production management function to the whole business enterprise and to acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques required to make work faster and better in order to create value for the company.
Specifically, at the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
Analyze the various phases of production/operations and its relationship to the other functional areas of the enterprise;
Recognize basic problems in layout arrangements and materials handling design;
Describe the procedure in the conducts of method study as well as demonstrate the various techniques of work measurement;
Identify the scope of materials management and enumerate the advantages of proper inventory levels of materials and supplies;
Appreciate the need for an effective maintenance program and safe working conditions;
Demonstrate examples of basic manufacturing operations which can be automated to enhance productivity;
Describe several quantitative techniques used in planning and controlling production operations;
Motivate production personnel; and Initiate and develop productivity and quality improvement systems for their company.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will cover the following topics:
The Production/Operations Management Function
Introduction to Case Study
Production/Operations Processes and Standards Forecasting and Decision Making
Planning for Operations and Capacity
Production/Operations Budgeting and Control
Materials Flow and Plant Layout Materials Management and Inventory Control
Total Quality Management Statistical Process Control
Method Study and Work Measurement
Improving Productivity of Human Resources
Total Production/Operations Maintenance and Working Conditions
Manufacturing Automation and Computer Applications
Project Presentation
METHODOLOGY
Majority of the sessions will employ the lecture-discussion method. Exercises on the various techniques of work study will be emphasized as well as case studies on inventory management and production planning.