MQM2AM09-Operations and Infrastructure

Module Provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mr Nigel Spinks
Email: nigel.spinks@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Efficient and effective delivery of goods and services to both external and internal customers form a key component of an organisation’s strategic performance. Successful delivery of goods and services requires effective and efficient operations and supply chain management which are, in turn, based upon effective delivery systems and processes. This module introduces core concepts in the design, management and improvement of operations and supply chains in today’s organisational context.

Aims:

The module aims to develop deeper knowledge and critical understanding of the management of operations and supply chains. Students are supported to apply these skills as they scrutinise the way their currently organisations operate and to develop evidence-based recommendations for improvement.

The module aims to:

1. Introduce core tools, concepts and theories within operations and supply chain management.


2. Provide opportunity to critique, select and apply relevant theories, concepts and tools to the design, ongoing operation and improvement of the processes and systems through which their own organisations deliver goods and services.


3. Develop insights into the management of operations and supply chains in organisations today.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module the student will be able to:

1. Analyse the contribution of operations and supply chain management to organisational performance


2. Select and apply appropriate theories, concepts and tools to design appropriate delivery systems and processes aligned to organisational requirements


3. Select and apply appropriate theories, concepts and tools to support the ongoing management of operations and supply chains, including capacity management, inventory management and resource planning and control


4. Evaluate and improve quality and performance of delivery systems and processes


5. Analyse and manage operational risk and sustainability

Additional outcomes:

Students should demonstrate how they have:

1. Critically applied module theories, concepts and frameworks to evaluate operations within their own organisation.


2. Produced reports that clearly present information and data, using a range of interpretation and analytical processes.

Outline content:

The module is organised around four key themes:

• Operations and strategy, which looks at the contribution of operations and supply chain management to organisational strategy with particular emphasis on achieving alignment between them.


• Designing operations, which focuses on the design of processes and systems to achieve relevant performance objectives.


• Managing ongoing operations, which explores dimension of capacity and inventory management and resource planning control.


• Improving operations, which focuses at quality management and improvement, along with managing operational risk and sustainability.

The module draws on examples of theory and practice from different organisational contexts and examines functional, cross-functional and cross-organisational (supply chain) perspectives.

Global context:

The module draws on examples of practice and case studies from operations and process management around the world.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will be taught using a blended learning approach. This will include directed self-study, workshops, group work, peer support, and other learning activities. During the module, students will follow a guided-learning path that will require them to read materials, access other core and optional learning materials and undertake a range of activities. In addition to the learning path, students will attend workshops. These are facilitated sessions that will help consolidate knowledge, ap ply it practical scenarios and develop higher order cognitive skills of analysis and evaluation. Students will be expected to relate their learning to their day-to-day work.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The assessment of the Operations and Infrastructure module is a single individual assignment making up 100% of the module assessment. The total word count is 3000 words. Students will prepare a management report with supporting reflection, analysing a current problem, challenge or opportunity related to delivery of goods and/or services within their organisation and leading to evidence-based recommendations for improvement. The assignment is designed so that you can bring together theory and practice to produce a practical report that can be applied where you work, either at departmental/functional or organisational level.

Formative assessment methods:

The online sessions contain a number of tasks to assess your understanding of the subject. These will often be used within the workshops, where feedback will be provided, but no mark will be allocated to the work.

Penalties for late submission:

Standard penalties will apply see here Rdg Document Template (reading.ac.uk)

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The assignment must achieve a minimum mark of 40% to achieve a pass.

Reassessment arrangements:

By resubmission of coursework to the same brief (capped at 40%).

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 30 March 2023