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Material 81 - Production ControlCLASS NOT TO BE OFFERED IN 2003...
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MATERIAL 81/BUSINESS 81 PRODUCTION CONTROL MR. GROVE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles and methods of Production Planning and Production Control in the high technology environment. The course discusses the relationship between inventory and good planning and control in the factory. Review the historical methods of planning and control and the modern theories and their application and results.
REQUIRED TEXT: ARNOLD, J.R. TONY; CHAPMAN, STEVEN N.
Introduction to Materials Management,
Fourth Edition New Jersey, Prentice Hall,
2001.
EXPECTED OUTCOME: Satisfactory completion will provide the student with familiarity with various manufacturing systems along with methods for their planning and control.
EXPANDED OUTLINE:
SESSION CONTENTS
1. 9/23 Historical perspective – Master
Planning/Master Schedule Chapters 1,2,3
2. 9/30 Fundamentals of Inventory Management
Why have inventories? Chapters 9, 12
3. 10/7 Engineering Inputs to Manufacturing
4. 10/14 Material Requirements Planning Chapter 4
5. 10/21 Capacity Requirements Planning Chapter 5
6. 10/28 Midterm
7. 11/4 Job Order Planning Chapter 6
8. 11/11 Veteran's Day Holiday
9. 11/18 High Volume Shop Plannning/Production
Order Writing
10. 11/25 History of Stockless Production Chapter 15
11. 12/2 Total Quality Management Chapter 16
12. 12/9 Final Exam is scheduled for 6:15 to 8:15
in our present classroom.
METHODS OF EVALUATING THE OUTCOME: A combination of homework, student participation in classroom discussions and the result of one midterm and one comprehensive final examination on course material.
OFFICE HOURS: As a general rule, I will be in class approximately 15 minutes before class begins and will stay after regular class to answer questions. In the event this is not convenient, I can be reached at 408-245-3864, or e-mail at yoteachone@aol.com.
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