Operations Management
Efficient production of goods and services. Browse module-wise notes, preview available PDF resources, and use the related links on this page to move between nearby subjects and study guides.
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Module 1 - Introduction to Global Operations Management
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Module 2 - Tools and Techniques for Global Operations Management
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Module 3 - Operations Planning and Execution in a Global Context
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Module 4 - Advanced Topics in Global Operations Management
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About This Subject
Operations Management is a core subject in BBA Semester 5 under the Calicut University FYUGP 2024 curriculum. This course focuses on how organizations design, control, and improve their production and service delivery systems. Students study production planning, process design, facility layout, capacity planning, and quality management systems. The syllabus covers inventory management, supply chain coordination, lean manufacturing principles, and Total Quality Management (TQM). Students learn to apply operations research techniques to optimize production schedules, minimize waste, and improve service quality. This subject builds on the quantitative skills developed in Decision Science and the management foundations from earlier semesters.
Key Topics Covered
- Operations management scope, objectives, and strategic importance
- Product and service design, process selection, and technology choices
- Facility location analysis and plant layout design
- Production planning and control: routing, scheduling, dispatching
- Inventory management: EOQ, JIT, ABC analysis, and MRP systems
- Quality management: TQM, Six Sigma, ISO standards, and quality circles
- Supply chain management and logistics coordination
- Lean manufacturing and waste elimination principles
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of operations management in achieving business objectives.
- Design production systems and select appropriate process technologies.
- Apply inventory management techniques to optimize stock levels.
- Implement quality management systems and continuous improvement processes.
- Coordinate supply chain activities for efficient delivery.
Exam Preparation Tips
Focus on facility layout types (product, process, fixed-position, cellular) and their applications. Practice EOQ calculations and ABC classification problems. Study TQM principles, Deming's 14 points, and the DMAIC framework of Six Sigma. Understand JIT manufacturing and its prerequisites. Production planning concepts (routing, scheduling, dispatching) are common theory questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operations Management about?
It covers production systems design, planning, quality management, inventory control, and supply chain coordination.
Which semester includes this subject?
It is taught in BBA Semester 5 under the Calicut University FYUGP 2024 curriculum.
Is this subject numerical?
It has both theoretical and numerical components including EOQ, scheduling, and quality control calculations.
Where can I find notes for this subject?
Study notes are available on the DegreeLive Operations Management subject page.
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