This is compulsory on all routes on BA Business Management.

This module runs exclusively in trimester 2 (January). It is not available in any other trimester. By selecting this module, you acknowledge that it can only be taken during the listed trimester.

This module is for Overseas fee payers only.

Detailed Description

The role and nature of operations management; objectives of operations and their impact on organisational performance; conflict between objectives and the development of operations strategy; types of operation and operational characteristics; layout for different operations; product / service & process design; inventory management; capacity management; scheduling – planning and control of operations; JIT and lean production; quality management and business improvement; logistics & supply chain management; global supply chains.